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TIA S4 Soc St. Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What region is Belize located? | Central America and the Caribbean region |
| What is an isthmus? | A narrow piece of land connecting two larger body masses. |
| In which region of Belize does the Monkey River begin? | Southern Lowlands |
| What does the Equator divide the Earth into what hemispheres? | Northern and Southern Hemispheres |
| What is the name of the 0 degree line of longitude? | Prime Meridian |
| The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into what hemispheres? | Eastern and Western Hemispheres |
| Belize is located in the northwest region of what? | The Caribbean Region |
| What countries are located to the west of Belize? | Guatemala and Mexico |
| What is the time difference between London and Belize City? | 5 hours |
| Name the correct order of the Earth's layers from inside outwards. | Inner core, outer core, mantel, and crust |
| Where is most of the planet's water? | Seas and Oceans |
| In the water cycle, what do we call the process by which water moves from the ocean to the atmosphere? | Evaporation |
| In which step of the water cycle does water vapor form clouds? | Condensation |
| Why is precipitation so important? | Rainfall provides fresh water for us to use |
| Which types of clouds form at low altitudes? | Stratus |
| What do we call the usual patterns of weather in an area over many years? | Climate |
| Which weather instrument would meteorologists use to measure speed of wind? | Anemometer |
| Atmospheric pressure is measured in this? | Millibars |
| Which organization uses information from the BNMS to advise the public about hurricanes in Toledo? | DEMO |
| Which statement describes the characteristics of a tropical desert climate? | Little rain and high temperatures during the day |
| Which of the following groups would not be considered natural resources? | cars |
| Belize forests are used for what? | home of plants and animals, provides rich deposits of bauxite, home of medical plants |
| The Community Baboon Sanctuary was set up in what year? | 1985 |
| The Baboon Sanctuary covers an area of how many square miles? | 20 square miles |
| Why is the Community Baboon Sanctuary so important? | It protects endangered species, it provides jobs for local people, it educates tourists and local people on the need for conservation |
| Pollution of the sea by pesticides is caused by which industry? | agriculture |
| Which of the following is not caused by tourism? | overfishing |
| What is the fastest form of sending a document in Belize? Belize? | |
| What was the first form of government in Belize? | Public meeting |
| Belize is a democracy. What does this mean? | Citizens hold political power through elected representatives |
| Which events happen before a general election? | Announcement of elected members |
| This is not true about the Belize Senate. | It is made up of 12 members (it is actually 13) |
| What do the candidates elected by the people make up? | the House of Representatives |
| What is the Cabinet part of? | the Executive |
| Privy Council, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court make up what branch of government? | the Judiciary |
| Mrs. Augustine was attacked by her neighbor, what court will they attend? | Magistrate's Court |
| What statement is true about the Governor-General? | signs all bills that become law |
| These are national symbols | keel-billed toucan, the tapir and the black orchid |
| The mahoghany tree on the Coat of Arms tells about the Mahogany industry in which centuries? | 18th and 19th centuries |
| Which of the following is not part of the Coat of Arms... waves or black orchid | black orchid |
| The tapir is our national animal is it a herbivore or fruitarian? | herbivore |
| In what year was our national anthem written? | 1925 |
| Which of the following statements is not true... a)our national bird is the keel-billed toucan, or b)the keel-billed toucan has a yellow patch at the end of its tail? | B) the keel-billed toucan has a yellow patch at the end of its tail |
| Why should we be proud of our national symbols? | they tell important stories about our history |
| People who are born in Belize are ________ of immigrants? | Citizens |
| Which of the following is a personal responsibility of a good citizen of Belize? | obeying the laws of Belize |
| Our community responsibilities involve these. | obeying the laws, paying taxes, voting, serving on a jury, and defending your country. |
| What is a passport used for? | to show your identity when traveling to other countries |
| What system of government has free elections? | A democracy |
| This is not a basic children's right? | the right to receive pocket money every week |
| Responsibilities of children at primary school. | To attend school regularly, and do homework |
| Who has the responsibility to ensure that children have these rights? | government |
| In whichyear did the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) come into effect? | 1989 |
| The UNCRC protects children under the age of 18 by setting standards in these areas. | health care, education, and religion |
| All members of the United Nations have signed and ratified the convention on the Rights of the child except these two countries. | the USA and Somalia |
| If someone is mugged in the street, according to the Constitution of Belize, all its citizens have this right. | have equal rights under the law |
| Which group of people does the UNHCR work with in many countries? | refugees |
| NOPCAN stands for what? | National Organization for the Protection of Children from Abuse and Neglect |
| Which of the following is not a geographic region of Africa? | pan africa |
| African culture includes these | language, religion, food, clothing, and homes |
| What is the word for a family farm in Kenya? | shamba |
| What is most important to the Maasai people of Kenya? | cattle |
| Which factors affect Africa's climates? | latitude, altitude, and closeness to large water bodies. |
| Despite oil revenues, what kind of workers are most Nigerians? | farmers |
| The Swahili language developed through trade contacts between East Africans and this groub | Arabs |
| What is the Sahel | an area of semi desert |
| What crops are exported from Kenya? | coffee, tea, vegetables and cut flowers |
| Botswana's economic success is due to what? | diamonds |
| At the height of the Maya civilization the estimated population in Belize was this? | 5 times more |
| Mayan hieroglyphics stood for these symbols. | syllables and words |
| What important information would most likely be on a stelae? | births of ruler's childrens |
| What number would a Mayan bar symbol followed by a shell symbol be in our numbering system? | 50 |
| Who was placed at the top of the Maya class system? | priests |
| How many months and days did the Mayan tzolkin calendar consist of? | 13 months of 20 days each |
| The ancient Maya area was divided into these 3 major areas? | Southern Highlands, Central Lowlands, and Northern lowlands |
| The area now called Belize was located in which area? | Central lowlands |
| Which Mayan site was the famous Jade head found at? | Altun Ha |
| Which of the following is the best example of people passing on their culture? | listening to an elder tell a story |
| Which ethnic group came to Belize in 1838? | East Indian |
| This is not a reason why Belize is considered a multi-cultural society? | the number of tourists from other cultures |
| To which ethnic group do Anansi folktales belong? | Creole |
| The ancestors of the first Mestizos came from here? | Yucatan and Guatemala |
| This person was an expert in herbal medicine? | Don Elijio Panti |
| Which of the following resources were used mainly by the Creole people? | logwood, mahogany, and rivers |
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