Grade7_SocialStudies_MCQ_Questions Flashcards
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- The type of rock that shows layered arrangement is:
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A. Igneous B. Metamorphic C. Sedimentary D. Magma
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- Which is the third nearest planet to the sun?
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A. Venus B. Mercury C. Earth D. Mars
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- How long does it take for the Sun’s light to reach Earth?
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A. 10 minutes B. 8 minutes C. 7 minutes D. 12 minutes
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- Which two elements form Earth’s innermost core?
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A. Potassium & Magnesium B. Silicon & Aluminum C. Nickel & Iron D. Magnesium & Silicon
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- The earth rotates from:
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A. North to South B. South to North C. East to West D. West to East
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- Variation in day and night is caused by:
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A. Earth’s rotation B. Earth’s revolution C. Latitude D. Seasonal change
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- What is the shape of the Earth?
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A. Flat B. Circular C. Oblate Spheroid D. Cylindrical
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- Which component of the Earth contains all water?
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A. Lithosphere B. Atmosphere C. Hydrosphere D. Biosphere
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9. The outermost and thinnest layer of the Earth is called:
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A. Mantle B. Core C. Crust D. Lithosphere
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10. Which element is the most abundant in the Earth’s crust?
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A. Iron B. Oxygen C. Calcium D. Magnesium
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11. The graphical representation of age distribution is:
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A. Age structure B. Population pyramid C. Age dependency ratio D. None
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12. Which is not a modern human trait?
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A. Large brains B. Large jaws C. Bi-pedal D. Transmitting knowledge
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13. Cheapest transport for bulky goods is:
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A. Air B. Land C. Road D. Water
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14. Not a factor for rapid population growth:
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A. Disease control B. Vaccination C. Knowledge D. Illiteracy
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15. Which region is not sparsely populated?
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A. Peninsular Europe B. Tundra C. High relief D. Hot dry areas
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16. Which of the following is not a natural resource?
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A. Wind B. Petroleum C. Cement D. Water
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17. Which one is different from others?
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A. Natural gas B. Petroleum C. Fossil fuel D. Wind energy
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18. Which is not a cause for deforestation?
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A. Agricultural expansion B. Population pressure C. Resettlement D. Agroforestry
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19. Which country uses anti-natalist policy?
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A. France B. Sweden C. Ethiopia D. Romania
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20. Which is not a conservation method?
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A. Deforestation B. Social forestry C. Agroforestry D. Reforestation
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21. The absolute king of Mesopotamia was:
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A. Cuneiform B. Lugals C. Sumerians D. Pharaohs
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22. Major religion in India:
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A. Hinduism B. Christianity C. Islam D. Shintoism
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23. Chinese writing system:
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A. Hieroglyphics B. Cuneiform C. Mandarin D. Logographic
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24. Greek city-states were called:
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A. Constantinople B. Polis C. Hellens D. Hellas
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25. Most powerful body in Roman Republic:
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A. Consul B. Lugals C. Senate D. President
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26. What reduces air pollution?
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A. Burning wood B. Wildfire C. Public transport D. Solid waste
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27. Positive influence on the environment:
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A. Deforestation B. Pollution C. Overpopulation D. Conservation
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28. Which does not affect wild animals?
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A. Overgrazing B. Afforestation C. Deforestation D. Hunting
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29. A crime of terrorism includes:
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A. Endangering lives B. Showing talent C. Respecting symbols D. Promoting unity
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30. Not a source of soil pollution:
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A. Fertilizers B. Sewage C. Pesticides D. Conservation
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31. Fossils are:
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A. Living organisms B. Bones C. Remains of dead things D. Rocks
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32. Humans belong to species:
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A. Homo habilis B. Homo erectus C. Homo sapiens D. Australopithecus
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33. What is the Earth’s solid outer layer?
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A. Crust B. Mantle C. Core D. Atmosphere
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34. Which of the following is a mineral?
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A. Salt B. Coal C. Water D. Soil
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35. Rotation causes:
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A. Seasons B. Day and night C. Tides D. Gravity
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36. What do we call wind
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A. Fossil fuels B. Non-renewable C. Renewable D. Organic
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37. Main gas in atmosphere:
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A. Carbon dioxide B. Oxygen C. Hydrogen D. Nitrogen
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38. A mode of land transport:
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A. Airplane B. Ship C. Train D. Submarine
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39. The thickest Earth layer:
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A. Crust B. Mantle C. Core D. Lithosphere
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40. Pre-history refers to:
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A. Before fire B. Before stone tools C. Before writing D. Before agriculture
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41. Sedimentary rocks are formed by:
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A. Melting B. Cooling C. Deposition D. Folding
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42. Metamorphic rocks form due to:
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A. Cooling B. Erosion C. Heat & pressure D. Fossils
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43. Ancient writing of Mesopotamia:
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A. Latin B. Arabic C. Cuneiform D. Logographic
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44. Jesus was born in:
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A. Egypt B. Jerusalem C. Nazareth D. Bethlehem
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45. Arabian language group:
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A. Hebrew B. Roman C. Afro-Asiatic D. Semitic
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46. Tool-making species:
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A. Homo sapiens B. Homo erectus C. Homo habilis D. Australopithecus
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47. Ancient Rome was first ruled by:
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A. Democracy B. Emperor C. Senate D. Republic
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48. Reincarnation means:
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A. Resurrection B. Rebirth C. Salvation D. Meditation
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49. Hindu sacred text:
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A. Quran B. Torah C. Vedas D. Bible
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50. Islam's prophet:
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A. Moses B. Jesus C. Mohammed D. Ibrahim
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51. Large Roman amphitheater:
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A. Forum B. Coliseum C. Parthenon D. Theater
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52. Ancient Chinese philosophy:
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A. Confucianism B. Hinduism C. Taoism D. Judaism
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53. The Nile flows through:
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A. Nigeria B. Egypt C. Kenya D. Libya
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54. Government by the people:
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A. Monarchy B. Dictatorship C. Democracy D. Tyranny
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55. The city of Mecca is located in:
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A. Iraq B. Yemen C. Saudi Arabia D. Egypt
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56. A Greek philosopher:
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A. Julius Caesar B. Socrates C. Alexander D. Confucius
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57. The holy book of Islam:
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A. Bible B. Torah C. Quran D. Tripitaka
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58. River that supported Mesopotamia:
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A. Nile B. Amazon C. Tigris-Euphrates D. Yellow
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59. Buddha was born in:
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A. India B. China C. Nepal D. Sri Lanka
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60. Chinese dynasty that built the Great Wall:
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A. Han B. Qin C. Zhou D. Ming
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61. A structure used for burial in Egypt:
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A. Pyramid B. Ziggurat C. Temple D. Mosque
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62. Earth is inclined at:
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A. 15° B. 23.5° C. 30° D. 45°
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63. The Earth completes a rotation in:
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A. 12 hours B. 24 hours C. 7 days D. 1 year
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64. Study of population is called:
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A. Geography B. Ecology C. Demography D. Sociology
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65. Population explosion refers to:
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A. Decline in people B. Sudden increase C. Migration D. Fertility
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66. What’s the shape of Earth's orbit?
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A. Circle B. Square C. Elliptical D. Oval
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67. Thick layer of gases around Earth:
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A. Hydrosphere B. Lithosphere C. Atmosphere D. Stratosphere
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68. What is ozone composed of?
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A. 2 Oxygens B. 3 Oxygens C. Hydrogen & Oxygen D. CO2
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69. Dangerous gas from vehicles:
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A. Ozone B. Carbon Monoxide C. Nitrogen D. Helium
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70. Acid rain results from:
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A. Ozone B. CO2 C. Sulfur Dioxide D. Helium
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71. What do we call water pollution by fertilizers?
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A. Depletion B. Erosion C. Eutrophication D. Deforestation
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72. Desertification is caused by:
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A. Planting trees B. Rainfall C. Overgrazing D. Irrigation
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73. A plant-based energy source:
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A. Diesel B. Wind C. Biofuel D. Uranium
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74. Global warming is due to:
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A. Volcanoes B. Greenhouse gases C. Earthquakes D. Tides
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75. An example of renewable resource:
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A. Coal B. Wind C. Uranium D. Plastic
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76. Soil conservation method:
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A. Deforestation B. Terracing C. Burning D. Overgrazing
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77. The type of tree planting on bare land:
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A. Afforestation B. Reforestation C. Agroforestry D. Urbanization
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78. Example of a non-renewable resource:
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A. Water B. Solar C. Coal D. Wind
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79. A form of environmental protection:
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A. Mining B. Urbanization C. Recycling D. Hunting
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80. Which is a fossil fuel?
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A. Solar B. Wind C. Petroleum D. Biomass
