US History- Grade 7 QUIZ #1

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This is a quiz that can be used for grade 7 US History learning about lines of latititude and longitude, plotting points and map skills.

Questions and Answers

1.

When plotting points, do you use latitude or longitude first?
- A.
  
  Latitude
- B.
  
  Longitude
Correct Answer
A. Latitude

Explanation
When plotting points on a map, latitude is used first before longitude. Latitude measures the distance north or south of the equator and is represented by horizontal lines on a map. Longitude, on the other hand, measures the distance east or west of the prime meridian and is represented by vertical lines on a map. Therefore, when plotting points, the latitude coordinate is always mentioned first, followed by the longitude coordinate.

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Using the plotting locations sheet, that you recieved on 9/15, what place is 15 degree's south; 30 degree's East?
- A.
  
  South America
- B.
  
  Australia
- C.
  
  Europe
- D.
  
  Africa
Correct Answer
D. Africa

Explanation
The coordinates given (15 degrees south, 30 degrees east) correspond to a location in Africa. South America, Australia, and Europe do not have coordinates that match the given values.

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3.

Using Plotting Locations worksheet, is 60 degree's North 15 degree's West on land or under water?
- A.
  
  Land
- B.
  
  Water
Correct Answer
B. Water

Explanation
The coordinates 60 degrees North and 15 degrees West indicate a location in the North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Scotland. Therefore, the correct answer is water.

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4.

There are 9 types of regions.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
5.

We live closer to the Appalachhanti's mountains than the mountains.

Correct Answer
Rockies.

Explanation
The given statement suggests that we live closer to the Rockies mountains than the Appalachians.

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6.

How many years are between 2011 AD and 30BC?
- A.
  
  60330
- B.
  
  1981
- C.
  
  1
- D.
  
  2041
Correct Answer
D. 2041

Explanation
2011AD
+ 30 BC
_________
2041AD

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US History- Grade 7 Quiz #1

When plotting points, do you use latitude or longitude first?

Using the plotting locations sheet, that you recieved on 9/15, what place is 15 degree's south; 30 degree's East?

Using Plotting Locations worksheet, is 60 degree's North 15 degree's West on land or under water?

There are 9 types of regions.

We live closer to the Appalachhanti's mountains than the mountains.

How many years are between 2011 AD and 30BC?