Category: Grade Six Social Studies

GSAT Social Studies

sense organ(Eye and Ear)-Ways in which technology can extend sense organ.

Human physical senses There are inventions or devices that can extend the human physical senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, pressure, temperature and gravity. Sight devices Our sight is limited to the visible spectrum and certain brightness levels. Some devices used to extend our ability to see are detectors that see wavelengths beyond human capabilities.Night-sight…...

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Natural Resources- Effects of environmental problems on humans 

Effects of environmental problems on humans  The severity of these health risks will depend on the ability of public health and safety systems to address or prepare for these changing threats, as well as factors such as an individual’s behaviour, age, gender, and economic status. Impacts will vary based on a where a person lives,…...

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Natural Environment-Effects of human activities impact the environment

PRACTICE QUESTION  In your own words what is the environment? For many years the environment has provide us with many things that has lasted from the being of time till now. List 4 of these things the earth has provided for us. List five ways we can protect the environment. Give reason for each ways…...

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Natural Resources-Conserving the natural environment

What is the environment? When we talk about our environment we mean everything in the world around us which can affect our lives. When we talk about the environment we mean everything in the world around us that surrounds and affects all life on earth, including the air, food chains, the water cycle, plants, animals…...

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Climate Zone- What is climate change? -Evidences and Causes

What is climate change? Climate change (or global warming), is the process of our planet heating up. The Earth has warmed by an average of 1°C in the last century, and although that might not sound like much, it means big things for people and wildlife around the globe. Unfortunately, rising temperatures don’t just mean that we’ll get nicer weather – if…...

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The Earth Natural Resource- Effects and Solution to Soil Erosion

Effects of Soil Erosion A major problem with soil erosion is that there is no telling how quickly or slowly it will occur. If largely impacted by on-going weather or climate events, it may be a slow-developing process that is never even noticed. However, a severe weather occurrence or other experience can contribute to rapid-moving…...

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The Earths Natural Resources- What is soil erosion?- Causes

What is Soil Erosion? Soil erosion is, at its core, a natural process. Put simply, it is when topsoil, which is the upper-most layer of the ground, is moved from one spot to another. Why this matters is because topsoil is the part of the land that is highest in organic matter and best suited…...

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The Earths Natural Resources- Types of soil

Types of soil There are 5 main type of soil. These include: Sandy soil – are light, warm, dry and tend to be acidic and low in nutrients. Sandy soils are often known as light soils due to their high proportion of sand and little clay (clay weighs more than sand). These soils have quick water…...

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The Earths Natural Resources- What is soil?

What is soil? Soil is the loose upper layer of the Earth’s surface where plants grow. Soil consists of a mix of organic material (decayed plants and animals) and broken bits of rocks and minerals. How is soil formed? Soil is formed over a long period of time by a number of factors. It can take up…...

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LATITUDE & LONGITUDE

HOW DO WE LOCATED PLACES ON EARTH? LESSON #4-2: HOW DO WE LOCATE PLACES ON THE EARTH? 1) WE USE THE LATITUDE-LONGITUDE COORDINATE SYSTEM TO LOCATE PLACES ON THE EARTH. A) LATITUDE 1) LATITUDE LINES ARE PARALLEL LINES (ONCE CALLED PARALLELS) THAT ARE NORTH OR SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR (0 DEGREES LATITUDE). LATITUDE LINES ARE…...

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Exploring Our Solar System: Planets and Space

Here is an in-depth introduction to the Solar System and the planets that are in it. From the sun to why poor Pluto is no longer considered a planet, come along for a ride across the Solar System and learn a ton of cool facts about Solar System!     Read more →...

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