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GED Section 1 Social Studies Actual Exam Questions

Last updated on Dec. 15, 2024.

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Exam Code:GED Section 1 Social Studies

Exam Name:Section One Social Studies

Exam Questions:65

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Question #1 Topic 1

According to the information given in the map, which of the following conclusions can be drawn?

A. The British colonies were the main destination of African slaves.
B. South America did not allow the importation of slaves.
C. Most slaves were sent to work on sugar plantations in Brazil and in the Caribbean.
D. South America has a large population of African origin today.
E. The main slave trading region in Africa stretched 550 miles long.

Reveal Solution Discussion 1

Correct Answer: C 🗳️
According to the map, 40% of slaves went to the Caribbean and 38% went to Brazil, far more than other destinations in the Americas.

Question #2 Topic 1

According to the map, what time is it in Dallas when it is noon in Sacramento?

A. 2:00 P.M.
B. 3:00 P.M.
C. 2:00 A.M.
D. 1:00 A.M.
E. 11:00 P.M.

Reveal Solution Discussion 2

Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Dallas falls in the Central time zone, which is two hours ahead of Sacramento, located in the Pacific time zone.

Question #3 Topic 1

What time is it in Sacramento, CA, when it is midnight in Tampa, FL?

A. 1:00 A.M.
B. 12:00 P.M.
C. 9:00 A.M.
D. 9:00 P.M.
E. 10:00 P.M.

Reveal Solution Discussion 1

Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Sacramento falls in the Pacific time zone, which is three hours behind Tampa, located in the Eastern time zone.

Question #4 Topic 1

As a traveler moves west, she can expect to?

A. change time zones.
B. move into an earlier time zone for every 15 degrees of latitude she travels.
C. experience jet lag.
D. move into an earlier time zone for every 15 degrees of longitude she travels.
E. move into a later time zone for every 15 degrees of latitude she travels.

Reveal Solution Discussion 1

Correct Answer: B 🗳️
As illustrated on the map, a traveler would enter an earlier time zone as he or she moves west. According to the caption, each time zone "equals 15 degrees of latitude."

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