6th Grade Social Studies - Unit 1 Worksheet

All of the inherited ideas, beliefs, values, and knowledge, people share as a group.
An area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas
A map that shows a particular theme, or topic.
A map that shows political features such as cities, states, countries, or provinces with clear border lines.
A map that shows physical features such as mountains, lakes, rivers, deserts, and elevations.
The meridian of longitude labeled 0 degrees, from which all other degrees of longitude are measures. The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, England
The parallel of latitude labeled 0 degrees, from which all other degrees of latitude are measured.
An imaginary line around the Earth that runs parallel to the equator. Measures the distance north or south of the Equator. Also known as parallels
An imaginary line between the North and South Poles that crosses the equator at right angles. Measures the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. Also known as meridians
A mapping tool used to find the exact location of a place using latitude and longitude coordinates.
A mapping tool used to find the general direction of a place in relationship to some other place. (Oklahoma is north of Texas)
Half of a sphere. There are 4 hemispheres in the world; Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western
To make changes in human behavior or make changes with the use of the natural environment.
To make major or fundamental changes in the physical environment to create a new purpose for the land area.
The study of features on Earth’s surface including landforms, bodies of water, climate, plants, animals, and people
The bills and coins used as money in a particular country or a group of countries. In order to exchange money from one country to another, you would use a currency exchange.
To build settlements and develop trade in lands that a country controls
A system of government with a strong central (national) government and local (states) government units
The total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year.
The average income of a person living in the country. The total value of goods and services produced in a country divided by the total population. Most important when determining a country's economic level of development.
a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and income per capita indicators – it is used to rank countries into four tiers of human development
The permanent movement of a person to another country
Closeness
Negative reasons that influence people to migrate or leave a place
Positive reasons that encourage a person to come to a place
A group of places with common traits