TerraNova Social Studies 2

Question 1

Which continent is the largest by land area?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Answer

Asia is the largest continent, covering about 44.6 million square kilometers.

Question 2

What type of government does the United States have?

Accepted Answer

Federal republic

Answer

The U.S. is a federal republic where citizens elect representatives and power is divided between national and state governments.

Question 3

Who was the first president of the United States?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Answer

George Washington served as the first U.S. president from 1789 to 1797.

Question 4

Which river is the longest in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Missouri River

Answer

The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States at approximately 2,341 miles.

Question 5

What was the name of the economic crisis that began in the United States in 1929?

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression

Answer

The Great Depression began with the stock market crash of October 1929 and lasted through the 1930s.

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