Social Studies Flashcards

What is the term for a line on a map connecting places of equal elevation?

Answer: Contour line

Contour lines on topographic maps connect points of equal elevation above sea level.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

Answer: 13th Amendment

The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, formally abolished slavery throughout the United States.

What is the main purpose of the United Nations?

Answer: To maintain international peace and security

The United Nations was founded in 1945 primarily to promote international peace, security, and cooperation.

Which geographic feature most directly influences the climate of a coastal region?

Answer: Nearby ocean currents

Ocean currents significantly moderate temperatures and affect precipitation patterns along coastlines.

What economic concept describes the value of the next best alternative given up when making a choice?

Answer: Opportunity cost

Opportunity cost is what you give up when choosing one option over the best available alternative.

During the Colonial period, which three European countries competed most for control of North America?

Answer: Spain, France, and England

Spain, France, and England were the dominant European powers competing for territory in North America during the Colonial era.

What is 'supply' in economic terms?

Answer: The amount of a good or service producers are willing to sell at various prices

Supply refers to how much of a product or service producers are willing and able to offer for sale at different price levels.