GED Social Studies Test Overview

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Questions and Answers

What percentage of the GED social studies test is dedicated to history?

  • 60%
  • 40% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 30%

Which country's history is emphasized more in the Canadian version of the GED social studies test?

  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • Canada (correct)
  • China

What aspect of social studies is not a strand measured in the GED social studies test?

  • History
  • Biology (correct)
  • Economics
  • Government

What is the focus of the GED social studies test in terms of analyzing information?

<p>Critical thinking and analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does the GED social studies test last?

<p>70 minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of questions do you need to answer correctly to pass the GED social studies test?

<p>65% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which country's version of the GED social studies test are there more questions about US government and history?

<p>United States (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the history section in the test?

<p>Understanding basic historical concepts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are questions in the history section typically framed?

<p>Inference-based questions analyzing primary source documents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of government and civics is a major focus in the test?

<p>Basic understanding of national government structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of knowledge is essential for success in the geography section of the test?

<p>Ability to read and analyze various types of maps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which content area is heavily emphasized in the economics section of the test?

<p>Understanding economic systems and global markets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will you likely be asked to do in the history section regarding primary source documents?

<p>Make inferences and draw conclusions from the documents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to focus on political structures when preparing for the civics and government section?

<p>Understanding how governments are organized and function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions are common in the geography section of the test?

<p>Reading and analyzing various types of maps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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