Midterm Study Guide Social Studies Grade 6 PDF

Midterm Study Guide Social Studies Grade 6 Section 1 Mountains Mountains, hills and maps ( pages 20 - 21 in the book ) Google classroom stream Mountains, hills and maps , How are mountains formed Google classroom stream, The Himalayas pg.26, The Andes mountains pg 28 Mountain is a mountai...

Midterm Study Guide Social Studies Grade 6 Section 1 Mountains Mountains, hills and maps ( pages 20 - 21 in the book ) Google classroom stream Mountains, hills and maps , How are mountains formed Google classroom stream, The Himalayas pg.26, The Andes mountains pg 28 Mountain is a mountain when the ground from it rises more than 300 metres or above. Hill is a hill when the ground from it rises less than 300 metres. Map is a drawing of a terrain designed to help us find our orientation and place and the two different types are relief and topographic maps. A topographic map are colorful maps that resemble man-made structures and natural features of the land such as : mountains,lakes,rivers roads and towns. Relief maps show the elevations and how high the different parts of a region,country or continent are. What is a stand alone mountain and write an example of stand alone mountain A stand alone mountain is a single mountain that stands alone and an example is mount fuji. Explain what mountain ranges are and write an example of mountain range Mountain ranges are a series of mountains aligned together or in other words a chain of mountains in a line and are connected by high ground an example is the himalayas. Volcanic mountains are formed as a result of volcanic activities on the surface of the Earth. Where are The Himalayas located. India,Pakistan,Afghanistan,china,Bhutan and Nepal What are some of the features of The Andes mountains Lake titicaca and Atacama desert Section 2 Rivers ( Down to the coast pgs 8-9 ) Explain these terms: Meander is rivers that widen on the river banks causing a S - shaped bend. Source is the starting point of a river and most of them are formed by snow mountain. Floodplain is when the land is covered with deposited mud from floods, when flooding is repeated it forms a large area called floodplain. Estuary is the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream. Mouth is a river mouth is where river flows into a larger body of water such as another river, a lake or ocean. Tributary is a river stream that flows into a larger river or lake. Section 3 Coasts ( Book pages 32, 34, 37, 38, 39 , Q2 Lesson materials Using the coast lesson materials, Building on the coast slides 10, 11, 12, Sand dunes and people lesson materials, Coasts slide number 3 ) Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank below. Word Bank: longshore drift, sand dunes, land reclamation, oil and gas, electricity, fish farming, salt, breakwaters 1. The movement of sand along a coastline is called longshore drift. 2. Large piles of sand formed by the wind are called sand dunes. 3. Creating new land from the sea is known as land reclamation. 4. Many countries in the Middle East rely on the export of oil and gas for their economy. 5. Power stations generate electricity, which is used to light homes and power machines. 6. Raising fish in controlled environments is called fish farming. 7. A valuable mineral extracted from seawater is salt. 8. Structures built to protect coastlines from erosion are called breakwaters. Section 4 ( Threats to coast page 42 -43 ) ( Google Classroom Q2 Lesson Materials Threats to costs lesson material slides ) What are some threats to coast ( name at least two ) and explain what would you do to solve these?  Section 5 Cities ( Nairobi, Kenya pgs. 46-47 , Google classroom Q2 Lesson materials Nairobi, Kenya lesson materials slides ) Fill in the Blanks Word bank: Central, wildlife and National parks, capital city, rapid urbanization, urban migration, communications - roads, urban migration, Nairobi, shanty towns, communications and traffic. 1. Nairobi is located in the _______________ region of Kenya. 2. Nairobi is famous for its _______________. 3. One of the major challenges facing Nairobi is _______________. 4. _______________ is a major problem in Nairobi, leading to overcrowding and poverty. 6.One positive side of living in a city like Nairobi is access to better _______________ and education. 7. Nairobi experiences high levels of _______________, with people moving from rural areas to the city in search of jobs and opportunities. 8. The population of Kenya is rapidly growing, putting pressure on cities like _______________. 9. _______________ in Nairobi can be a major problem, with traffic jams and congestion common. 10. Poorly planned neighborhoods with inadequate housing are known as _______________. Section 6 Read the paragraph and write do you agree or you disagree and why While exporting food can generate income for less developed countries, it can also have negative consequences. If a country exports too much food, it may not have enough to feed its own people. This can lead to food shortages and higher prices for local residents. Additionally, exporting food can encourage large-scale farming, which can harm the environment and displace small farmers. It's important to balance the economic benefits of food exports with the need to ensure food security for the country's population. Do you agree or disagree with this paragraph when it comes to less developed countries exporting food to other countries or not? Explain why? How would you protect sand dunes? Q2 Formative Work Sand dunes assignment slide number 7 Imagine that you are in charge of an area of sand dunes. What would you do to solve the problem of trampling to protect the beauty and wildlife of the area, while still allowing people to enjoy themselves? Advantages and disadvantages of living in a city. ( Summative Cities project you had an assignment to write about advantages and disadvantages of a city) Section 8 River diagram ( Google classroom Labelling a river You do ) Match the words to the letters from the diagram ( it is on the next slide ) Meander Oxbow lake Waterfall Floodplain Mouth Sea Tributary Source Section 9 Coastal erosion ( Buildings on the coast assignment slide number 3 and Q2 Lesson materials Holding back the sea ) What is coastal erosion and explain how can we reduce or prevent coastal erosion? Look at the pictures and answer the questions on the next slide Threats to coasts pg. 42 -43 Threats to coasts lesson material slides What are some causes of pollution that you can see on these pictures?