6th Social Science Test

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    Which is the third nearest planet to the sun?

    • Venus
    • Earth
    • Mercury
    • Mars
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This '6th social science test' assesses knowledge on Earth's geographical features and celestial navigation. Topics include latitude measurements, the Prime Meridian, Earth's position in the solar system, and climate zones. It's designed to enhance students' understanding of fundamental geographical principles.

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  • 2. 

    The torrid zone lies between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The torrid zone refers to the region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, which are located at approximately 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator, respectively. This region experiences the most direct and intense sunlight throughout the year, resulting in high temperatures and a generally hot climate. Therefore, it is correct to say that the torrid zone lies between these two tropics.

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  • 3. 

    The pole star indicates the direction to the 

    • South 

    • North

    • East

    • West

    Correct Answer
    A. North
    Explanation
    The pole star, also known as Polaris, is a star that appears to be almost directly above the Earth's North Pole. Due to its position, it serves as a reliable indicator of the north direction. Navigators and travelers have long used the pole star as a reference point to determine their orientation and find their way. Therefore, the correct answer is North.

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  • 4. 

    Each parallel of latitude is a semi -circle

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Each parallel of latitude is not a semi-circle. Parallels of latitude are imaginary lines that run horizontally around the Earth and are parallel to the equator. They are actually circles, not semi-circles. The equator is the only parallel of latitude that is a complete circle. All other parallels of latitude are smaller circles that get progressively smaller as they move away from the equator towards the poles.

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    The ________ is also known zero meridian.

    Correct Answer
    Prime meridian
    Explanation
    The blank refers to a term that is synonymous with the "zero meridian." This term is "prime meridian." The prime meridian is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, and it serves as the starting point for measuring longitude. It passes through Greenwich, London, and is commonly used as a reference point for determining time zones around the world.

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    The distance between any two parallels is always ________ minute.

    Correct Answer
    4
    Explanation
    The distance between any two parallels is always 4 minutes. This suggests that the question is referring to parallels on a map or globe, specifically lines of latitude. Lines of latitude are parallel to the equator and are equally spaced apart. The distance between each parallel is approximately 1 degree of latitude, which is equivalent to 60 minutes. Therefore, the distance between any two parallels is always 4 minutes.

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