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1 Study Island Copyright 2014 Edmentum - All rights reserved. Generation Date: 04/02/2014 Generated By: Cheryl Shelton Title: Grade 6 - Geography Japan is a small island nation with few natural resources. Despite having few natural resources, Japan has a huge economy, which produces a tremendous amount of goods. In order to support this large economy, Japan requires a great deal of oil to operate vehicles and machinery and to generate electricity. 1. How does Japan make up for its lack of oil? A. by manufacturing goods in more oil rich countries B. by importing large amounts of oil C. by exporting large amounts of oil D. by trying to limit its oil use 2. What continent would you be on if you traveled to 20 degrees south latitude and 60 degrees west longitude? A. North America

2 B. Europe C. Asia D. South America Mines in Minnesota produce a great deal of iron ore, which is used in the production of steel. Much of Minnesota's iron ore is shipped to Pennsylvania to be used in steel mills. The iron ore is sent on huge ships through the Great Lakes then is placed on trains and is taken to the steel mills of Pittsburgh. 3. What is the main reason why Minnesota wants to keep its trade with Pennsylvania? A. Pennsylvania's steel mills provide a huge market for Minnesota's iron ore. B. Nobody else is interested in Minnesota's iron ore. C. People from Minnesota enjoy visiting Pennsylvania. D. Minnesota is required by law to do business with Pennsylvania. 4. In 1983, IBM (International Business Machines) invented the first personal computer, now simply known as the PC. Which of these statements best explains how the invention of the PC has advanced society? A. People can now type everything and use spellcheck. B. PCs allow people to perform tasks and communicate more quickly. C. The personal computer has made people smarter than ever before. D. Technological advancements would be impossible without the PC. 5. Which of the following is true of the equator? A. It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. B. It marks the point of 0 degrees longitude. C. It is the only line of latitude that runs through all of the continents. D. All of the time zones are based off of the equator. 6. Which term describes the process of people moving from rural areas to cities? A. specialization B. urbanization C. colonization

3 D. industrialization 7. Why is cotton only grown in southern regions of the United States? A. The weather is much too warm in the North to grow cotton. B. The South has the climate and the soil needed to grow cotton. C. The weather in the South is cold enough to grow cotton. D. The South has a lot more rain than the North. 8. The Radio Taxis Group in London has decided to measure and reduce pollution that comes out of its 3,000 cars. Air pollution is a major cause of which environmental problem? A. pesticide poison B. climate change C. deforestation D. forest fires

4 9. Textile mills in America and Europe have become more efficient due to advancements in machinery. New, efficient looms producing cloth resulted in which of the following? A. More workers are needed to run the looms and make cloth. B. Farmers do not need to grow cotton any longer. C. Women and children never had to work in textile mills. D. Many textile workers have had their jobs replaced by machines. 10. flood control hydroelectric power reservoirs for water supplies The items listed in the box are all reasons why people build A. suburbs. B. dams. C. ports. D. highways. 11. James Watt patented the first steam engine in What was the most important result of this invention? A. Farmers could produce crops faster and more efficiently. B. People were able to have hot running water at home. C. Horses were no longer necessary for transportation. D. Steam engines could increase the power of machinery. 12. In 1844, Samuel Morse invented the telegraph machine. Why was the telegraph so important to future technological advancements? A. The telegraph started a new era in communication. B. Fisherman in Oceania could trade their catch for textiles in Britain. C. People could now call each other on the telephone. D. The telegraph increased the efficiency of farmers.

5 13. In some coastal places, climate changes have led to larger storm surges and massive waves. Over the past few years, many island communities in the Pacific have had to leave their beach side homes and relocate to higher ground to avoid flooding. This is an example of A. the problem with not watching the natural tide cycle. B. humans adapting to environmental changes. C. humans building homes just for the ocean view. D. the benefits of storms and giant waves. 14. In 1793, the cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney in America. The cotton gin enabled cotton farmers to mechanically separate the seeds from the cotton fiber rather than by hand. Which of the following benefited the most by the invention of the cotton gin? A. American textile mills B. Sheep ranchers in Australia C. British traders that transported goods by boat D. European clothing manufacturers 15. Ice Brick Wood Thatch Brush What do these have in common? A. They are all used in tropical climates for building materials.

6 B. They are all used in desert climates for building materials. C. They are all natural resources used as building materials. D. They are all made by humans and used for cooking food. 16. Much of the energy used in the United States comes from fossil fuels. How does the use of fossil fuels affect the environment? A. Fossil fuels create a large amount of radioactive waste. B. Emissions from the use of fossil fuels contribute to air pollution. C. The use of fossil fuels makes the air cleaner. D. Fossil fuels are a good source of energy because they are renewable. 17. Some advancements in technology often have results that can make the lives of common people more enjoyable. Which of these inventions could be considered such an innovation? A. the invention of the lightning rod in 1752 B. the invention of the McCormick reaping machine in 1831 C. the invention of the television in 1927 D. the invention of the atomic bomb in New Zealand is the world's largest exporter of dairy products. What does that say about dairy production and consumption in New Zealand? A. The people of New Zealand do not like dairy products very much. B. New Zealand produces much more dairy product than its people can consume. C. America does not produce as much dairy product as New Zealand. D. New Zealand is the world's largest producer of dairy products. 19. You need to tell your Japanese pen pal where your city is located on the globe. You use your map to help you figure out what to tell him. Which of the following would be helpful in describing your city s location? A. elevation B. population C. nearby highways D. longitude and latitude

7 Saudi Arabia exports a great deal of oil to the United States. The sale of oil has made Saudi Arabia one of the richest nations on earth. With the proceeds from the sale of oil, Saudi Arabia is able to buy many products from the United States such as automobiles, airplanes, and food products. 20. What is one reason that Saudi Arabia wants to maintain good relations with the U.S.? A. The U.S. is a huge customer for Saudi Arabian oil. B. They are afraid of economic sanctions against them. C. They fear that the U.S. will buy oil from another nation instead. D. They want to be able to sell oil to Japan.