Section One Social Studies

Here you have the best Test Prep GED Section 1 Social Studies practice exam questions

  • You have 65 total questions across 13 pages (5 per page)
  • These questions were last updated on March 27, 2026
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Question 1 of 65

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

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The suggested answer is 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.
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Question 2 of 65

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

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The suggested answer is A.

Dallas falls in the Central time zone, which is two hours ahead of Sacramento, located in the Pacific time zone.
Question 3 of 65

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

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The suggested answer is D.

Sacramento falls in the Pacific time zone, which is three hours behind Tampa, located in the Eastern time zone.
Question 4 of 65

As a traveler moves west, she can expect to?

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The suggested answer is 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."
Question 5 of 65

In past presidential elections, television networks have made predictions about which candidate is likely to win before the polls closed throughout all of the nations time zones. Which of the following statements explains why this would anger some voters?

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The suggested answer is E.

Some voters in the Pacific time zone have not yet cast their votes when the polls close in the east. Critics feel that early predictions can affect elections in this time zone.

About the Test Prep GED Section 1 Social Studies Certification Exam

About the Exam

The Test Prep GED Section 1 Social Studies (Section One Social Studies) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 65 practice questions across 13 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

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Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our GED Section 1 Social Studies questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.