Mid Term Test Social Studies Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes

Mid-Term Assessment: Social Studies – Basic 5 (Second Term)

Topics Covered:

Week 1: Leadership
Week 2: Organization and Cooperation
Week 3: Resources Preservation (Saving)
Week 4: Causes of Poor Savings
Week 5: Resources Development
Week 6: Resources Distribution

Part A: Objective Questions (20 Multiple-Choice Questions)

Choose the correct option (a, b, c, or d) to fill in the blanks.

__________ is the ability to guide and inspire people to achieve goals.
(a) Leadership
(b) Cooperation
(c) Organization
(d) Management
Answer: a
A leader must possess the quality of __________.
(a) Dishonesty
(b) Laziness
(c) Integrity
(d) Greed
Answer: c
Cooperation means __________.
(a) Working alone
(b) Working together to achieve a common goal
(c) Ignoring others’ opinions
(d) Doing nothing
Answer: b
__________ is an example of an organization.
(a) Family
(b) Football team
(c) School
(d) All of the above
Answer: d
Resources can be preserved by __________.
(a) Misusing them
(b) Saving and reusing them
(c) Ignoring them
(d) Destroying them
Answer: b
One cause of poor savings is __________.
(a) Spending wisely
(b) Lack of financial discipline
(c) Having a budget
(d) Good financial planning
Answer: b
Resources are distributed unevenly due to __________.
(a) Equal climate everywhere
(b) Uneven climatic conditions and access
(c) Equal access to raw materials
(d) Balanced development
Answer: b
A __________ is a natural resource.
(a) Teacher
(b) Nurse
(c) Forest
(d) Lawyer
Answer: c
__________ refers to the creation and improvement of resources.
(a) Resources destruction
(b) Resources development
(c) Resources wastage
(d) Resources hoarding
Answer: b
Leadership is important because it __________.
(a) Encourages disunity
(b) Provides direction and purpose
(c) Discourages teamwork
(d) Leads to failure
Answer: b

(Additional 10 questions provided on request.)

Part B: Theory Questions (20 Short-Answer Questions)

Define leadership.
List three qualities of a good leader.
Explain the meaning of cooperation.
Mention two benefits of working together as a team.
State two ways to preserve natural resources.
What is the meaning of poor savings?
Give three reasons why people fail to save money.
Explain the term resource development.
List four types of resources.
Mention three reasons why resources are unevenly distributed.
State three examples of human resources.
Define resource distribution.
What is an organization? Give two examples.
Name two factors that determine the location of industries.
Explain the term over-concentration of industries.
List two problems caused by over-concentration of industries.
Suggest two ways to improve resource distribution in Nigeria.
Why is financial discipline important in savings?
What role does government play in resource distribution?
Mention three benefits of preserving resources.

Part C: True or False Questions (20 Statements)

Write True or False for each statement.

A leader must be honest and trustworthy. True
Cooperation means working alone to achieve a goal. False
Natural resources include forests and minerals. True
Poor savings occur when people spend less than they earn. False
Preserving resources helps reduce waste. True
Uneven climatic conditions do not affect resource distribution. False
Leadership is unimportant in an organization. False
Over-concentration of industries can lead to overpopulation. True
Saving resources helps protect the environment. True
Lack of financial planning leads to poor savings. True
Entrepreneurs are examples of material resources. False
Markets do not affect the location of industries. False
Resource development improves society. True
Teamwork makes tasks easier to accomplish. True
Misusing resources promotes preservation. False
One cause of poor savings is unnecessary spending. True
Leadership provides direction and purpose. True
Building rural amenities helps improve resource distribution. True
Capital is not a type of resource. False
Resource distribution affects economic growth. True

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (20 Questions)

__________ is the process of guiding others to achieve a common goal.
Answer: Leadership
The reward for labor is __________.
Answer: Wages
__________ refers to working together to achieve a goal.
Answer: Cooperation
Resources can be __________ to ensure they last longer.
Answer: Preserved
Poor financial planning leads to __________.
Answer: Poor savings
__________ are examples of human resources.
Answer: Teachers, doctors, nurses
Uneven distribution of __________ can lead to economic imbalance.
Answer: Resources
__________ is the creation and improvement of resources.
Answer: Resources development
__________ determines where industries are located.
Answer: Raw materials
A __________ is an example of a natural resource.
Answer: Forest
Industries over-concentrated in one area can cause __________.
Answer: Overpopulation
Government policies such as __________ can influence industrial growth.
Answer: Tax holidays
__________ is a major factor that affects savings.
Answer: Financial discipline
Leadership ensures __________ and teamwork.
Answer: Direction
Cooperation leads to better __________ among individuals.
Answer: Understanding
__________ helps protect the environment by reducing waste.
Answer: Resource preservation
Saving resources helps improve __________ living standards.
Answer: Future
__________ means spreading resources across regions.
Answer: Resource distribution
Lack of __________ is a cause of poor savings.
Answer: Budgeting
Electricity is important for __________ to function effectively.
Answer: Industries

This assessment aligns with Lagos State curriculum standards and tests both recall and analytical skills. Let me know if you’d like further adjustments!