10th Grade Social Studies Study Material PDF

UNIDAD EDUCATIVA “THOMAS JEFFERSON” 10TH GRADE 2ND TERM STUDY MATERIAL SOCIAL STUDIES Read the statements about THE COLD WAR and fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word b...

UNIDAD EDUCATIVA “THOMAS JEFFERSON” 10TH GRADE 2ND TERM STUDY MATERIAL SOCIAL STUDIES Read the statements about THE COLD WAR and fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank. Word Bank: NATO , Superpower, Proxy War , Containment, Iron Curtain, Détente, Arms Race, Cold War , Warsaw Pact, Domino Theory, Superpower 1. The _______ was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. 2. The United States adopted a policy of _______ to prevent the spread of communism. 3. The _______ was a military alliance formed by the United States and its allies. 4. The _______ was the belief that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow. 5. The _______ was a military alliance formed by the Soviet Union and its allies. 6. A period of easing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union is known as _______. 7. The competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to develop superior weapons was called the _______. 8. The division between Western and Eastern Europe was symbolized by the _______. 9. A war fought between opposing groups supported by larger powers is called a _______. 10. A nation with a dominant position in international affairs is called a _______.  UNIDAD EDUCATIVA “THOMAS JEFFERSON” 10TH GRADE 2ND TERM STUDY MATERIAL SOCIAL STUDIES Read the statements about GLOBAL POPULATION and choose the best answer. As of 2024, what is the estimated global population? A) 7 billion B) 8 billion C) 9 billion D) 10 billion Which continent is the most populous? A) Africa B) Europe C) Asia D) North America Which two countries have populations exceeding 1 billion? A) United States and Brazil B) India and China C) Russia and Japan D) Nigeria and Indonesia What percentage of the world's population now lives in urban areas? A) Less than 25% B) About 40% C) More than 50% D) Nearly 75% Which factor is NOT contributing to the aging population in developed countries? A) Lower birth rates B) Increased life expectancy C) High immigration rates  UNIDAD EDUCATIVA “THOMAS JEFFERSON” 10TH GRADE 2ND TERM STUDY MATERIAL SOCIAL STUDIES D) Better healthcare Which country has one of the highest population densities? A) Mongolia B) Australia C) Hong Kong D) Canada What role does migration play in population dynamics? A) It only affects rural areas B) It significantly influences global population changes C) It has minimal impact on population distribution D) It is solely a modern phenomenon Why is rapid population growth a challenge for resource management? A) It leads to oversupply of resources B) It causes a decline in food production C) It increases the demand for resources D) It has no impact on resource management What is the projected peak of the global population by mid-21st century? A) 7-8 billion B) 8-9 billion C) 9-10 billion D) 10-11 billion How have maps contributed to scientific exploration and discovery? A) By being decorative items B) By visualizing landscapes and documenting discoveries C) By being used only for travel D) By showing only historical events