THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION PRIMARY 5 SOCIAL STUDIES

THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL

EXAMINATION

CLASS: PRIMARY 5

SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES

NAME:…………………………

1. _______________ is sending of information from one person to another
   (a) communication (b) transportation (c) pollution
2. The first railway line in Nigeria was built from Lagos to Ibadan in what year
   (a) 1901 (b) 1909 (c) 1910
3. The two major types of land transportation are ___________ and _________
   (a) rail and air (b) road and rail (c) water and road
4.  The type of houses built in riverine or swampy area are called _____
   (a) stilts (b) huts (c) concrete and brick
5.  _______________ is the total number of people living in a geographical location over a given period of time (a) pollution (b) population (c) participation
6. Which of these is a natural disaster (a) falls (b) plane crash (c) earthquake
7. ___________ is the closest planet to the sun (a) Mars (b) Earth (c) Mercury
8. There are over ____________ different cultural ethnic groups in Nigeria (a) 25 (b) 50 (c) 250
9.  A __________ is the legal union between a man and a woman to become husband and wife
   (a) family (b) marriage (c) dating
10. A ________ is someone who direct or guides others (a) boss (b) leader (c) apprentice
11. What is drug abuse? a) Using drugs with doctor’s approval b) Taking drugs without medical advice c) Buying drugs from herbalists d) None of the above
12. Drug abuse is also known as: a) Doctor’s medication b) Self-medication c) Hospital treatment d) Group therapy
13. Which of the following is an example of commonly abused drugs? a) Vegetables b) Pain relievers c) Exercise d) Sleep
14. What factors tempt people to abuse drugs? a) Knowledge and education b) Poverty and illiteracy c) Healthy lifestyle choices d) None of the above
15. Where can drugs be commonly found for abuse? a) Schools b) Hospitals c) Under bridges d) Libraries
16. What are some effects of drug abuse? a) Improved memory b) Increased appetite c) Restlessness and mental disorder d) Healthy lifestyle
17. How can the government discourage drug abuse? a) By promoting drug use b) By registering all drug sellers c) By ignoring the issue d) None of the above
18. What body monitors drug distribution in Nigeria? a) NBA b) NDLEA c) WHO d) UNICEF
19. What is one way to prevent drug abuse? a) Educating the public about the dangers b) Selling drugs at cheaper prices c) Encouraging peer pressure d) None of the above
20. Which of the following is a consequence of drug abuse? a) Improved mental health b) Increased physical fitness c) Loss of memory and appetite d) Better academic performance
21. Why is drug abuse dangerous? a) It leads to improved health b) It may cause mental illness and death c) It helps in socializing d) None of the above
22. What is one factor that does not tempt people to abuse drugs? a) Peer pressure b) Poverty c) Education d) Ignorance
23. Where are drugs often found for abuse? a) Schools b) Hospitals c) Parties d) Libraries
24. What can the government do to discourage drug abuse? a) Promote drug use b) Ignore the issue c) Educate the public d) None of the above
25. What organization monitors drug circulation in Nigeria? a) NBA b) NDLEA c) WHO d) UNICEF
26.  Buildings with a floor on the ground is called ____ (a) duplexes (b) bungalows (c) skyscraper
27. To communicate with many people at the same time, we use _____
    (a) telephone (b) television (c) post office
28. ___________ are substances which changes our mood and make us act strangely
    (a) medicine (b) pain kill (c) drugs
29.  ______________ is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment
    (a) pollution (b) respiration (c) excretion
30.  Smoking of cigarettes and tobacco can be very___ to our health (a) safe (b) dangerous (c) good
31.  _______ pollution is the release of contaminants into the atmosphere (a) water (b) air (c) land
32. _______ can cause lung cancer and heart disease (a) eating good food (b) resting (c) smoking
33. ___________ in the ability to understand and share other people’s feelings and emotions
    (a) self control (b) empathy (c) self-esteem
34.  Most girls typically begin puberty at the age of _______ (a) 11 (b) 15 (c) 13
35. ___________ is the period when a child’s body undergoes dramatic sexual development
    (a) adolescence (b) puberty (c) growth
36. What is one way to prevent drug abuse in communities? Options: a) Educating people about the dangers of drug abuse b) Ignoring the problem c) Encouraging drug use among friends d) Keeping drug abuse a secret
37. What does health promotion behavior involve? Options: a) Engaging in activities that maintain or improve health b) Avoiding all forms of physical activity c) Eating only unhealthy foods d) Spending long hours watching TV
38. What is the role of non-government organizations (NGOs)? Options: a) Providing assistance without government support b) Working closely with government agencies c) Selling products to make a profit d) Focusing solely on profit-making activities
39. Why is moral responsibility important? Options: a) It involves doing what is right and fair to others b) It allows individuals to do whatever they want c) It encourages blaming others for one’s actions d) It promotes selfish behavior
40. Which organizations exemplify non-governmental organizations (NGOs)? Options: a) Red Cross and Amnesty International b) Public schools and hospitals c) Government ministries d) Private companies and businesses
41. The condition passed from parents onto their children which hinder physical development is called ______ (a) hereditary (b) illness (c) malnourishment
42. The fastest means of transportation is _______ (a) land (b) water (c) air
    There are ________ types of pollution (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2
43. The money borrowed from the bank to be paid back with interest is known as _________
    (a) loan (b) capital (c) salary
44. The full meaning of NLC is _____________ (a) National Labour Company
    (b) Nigeria Labour Congress (c) National Labour Community
45.  __________________ is a sudden event that causes great damage or loss of life
    (a) disaster (b) drainage (c) emergency
46. Which of this country is not a member of African Union (A.U)?
    (a) Nigeria (b) Morocco (c) Togo
47.  The headquarters of the United Nations is in _______
    (a) New York City (b) Addis Ababa (c) Abuja, Nigeria
48. The earth rotates on its own axis in ________ (a) 365 days (b) 24 hours (c) 30 days
49. __________ is the total way of life and custom of people (a) culture (b) marriage (c) family
50. Pollution means making natural resources like land, water, or air ______ for human use. a) clean b) unfit c) fresh d) safe
51. Land pollution occurs when land is littered with _______. a) flowers b) trash c) trees d) animals
52. ________ is a type of pollution that occurs when water bodies are contaminated. a) Land pollution b) Air pollution c) Water pollution d) Noise pollution
53. Air pollution means making the air ______ for human use. a) pure b) clean c) unsafe d) refreshing
54. Smoke from burning wood is a cause of _________. a) water pollution b) air pollution c) noise pollution d) land pollution
55. ________ may irritate the eyes and cause discomfort. a) Smoke from vehicles b) Tear gas c) Harmful chemicals d) Sound from generators
56. Land pollutants like ________ can make our surroundings dirty. a) trees b) flowers c) refuse d) birds
57. ________ can lead to respiratory diseases. a) Land pollution b) Water pollution c) Air pollution d) Noise pollution
58. Used plastic bottles can block ________. a) the sky b) the road c) the drainage system d) the ocean
59. Chemicals in water can harm ________. a) humans b) birds c) aquatic animals d) trees
60. Pollution makes natural resources like land, water, or air ______ for human use. a) safe b) unfit c) healthy d) enjoyable
61. _______ is a type of pollution caused by smoke and harmful gases. a) Water pollution b) Land pollution c) Air pollution d) Noise pollution
62. _______ occurs when land is filled with garbage or litter. a) Water pollution b) Air pollution c) Land pollution d) Noise pollution
63. Smoke from the exhaust pipe of vehicles is a cause of ________. a) water pollution b) air pollution c) land pollution d) noise pollution
64. ________ may lead to flooding during the rainy season. a) Used plastic bottles b) Smoke from burning wood c) Tear gas d) Refuse
65. Mechanized agriculture involves the use of _______ for farming activities. a) animals b) machinery c) seeds d) water 💧
66. Which of the following is not a machinery used in mechanized farming? a) Harvester b) Planter c) Sickle d) Tractor 🚜
67. What is one advantage of mechanized farming? a) Decreased crop production b) Reduced manual labor c) Limited water availability d) Higher maintenance costs 💰
68. Mechanized farming helps in the introduction of _______ for better crop production. a) old seeds b) pests c) improved seeds d) rocks 🪨
69. What does irrigation do in mechanized farming? a) Increases manual labor b) Reduces water availability c) Makes water available year-round for farming 🌧️ d) Destroys crops
70. Mechanized farming leads to an increase in _______. a) farmer’s expenses b) crop damage c) farmer’s income 💰 d) rainfall
71. Which disadvantage is associated with farm mechanization? a) Decreased environmental pollution b) Worker displacement c) Enhanced soil structure d) Improved crop types 🌱
72. What is a major cause of environmental pollution in farm mechanization? a) Reduced use of machinery b) Increased use of manual labor c) High maintenance costs d) Use of machinery emitting harmful gases 🏭
73. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of farm mechanization? a) Destruction of soil structure b) Increased farmer’s income c) Redundancy of farm labor d) Few crops can be mechanized 🌾
74. What does mechanized agriculture aim to reduce? a) Crop production b) Time c) Maintenance costs d) Use of machinery 🛠️
75. What is the primary purpose of using machinery in mechanized farming? a) To increase manual labor b) To decrease crop production c) To make farming activities easier 🚜 d) To reduce farmer’s income
76. What effect does farm mechanization have on manual labor? a) It increases manual labor b) It decreases manual labor c) It has no effect on manual labor d) It destroys manual labor 💼
77. What contributes to the degradation of the landscape in farm mechanization? a) Enhanced soil structure b) Increased rainfall c) Environmental preservation d) Use of machinery 🌳
78. What should be done regularly to prevent damage to crops in farm mechanization? a) Increase manual labor b) Reduce the use of machinery c) Maintain and service machinery regularly 🛠️ d) Plant fewer trees
79. What measure helps in reducing the high cost associated with farm mechanization? a) Avoiding the use of machinery b) Ignoring maintenance c) Regular maintenance of tools and machinery 💰 d) Displacement of workers
80. Both men and women are __________ by God.
    • a) created
    • b) destroyed
    • c) ignored
    • d) avoided
81. Men and women both __________ in similar ways.
    • a) talk
    • b) move
    • c) sleep
    • d) dance
82. Both man and woman __________ oxygen and carbon dioxide.
    • a) breathe
    • b) drink
    • c) eat
    • d) smell
83. They both have __________ and react to feelings.
    • a) muscles
    • b) emotions
    • c) hair
    • d) senses
84. Both men and women have __________ in their veins.
    • a) oil
    • b) blood
    • c) water
    • d) air
85. They both __________ with their brains.
    • a) walk
    • b) think
    • c) sleep
    • d) eat

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Section B

1. 1.) Mention two types of family
   • ________________________________
   • ________________________________
2.  State three examples of STD’s:
   • _______________________________
   • ________________________________
   • ________________________________
3. 2.) What is drug abuse? _______________________________
4. b.) Mention three effects of drug abuse
   •  ________________________________
   • ________________________________
   • _______________________________
5. Define population? ___________________________________
   _________________________________
6. List three different types of houses found in towns and cities
   • _____________________________
   • ________________________________
   • _____________________________
7.  What is transportation? ___________________________
8.  List the three types of transportation
   • _____________________________
   • _________________________
   • __________________________
9. Define communication? _______________________________
10. What is drug abuse?
11. Give examples of commonly abused drugs.
12. Name one factor that may tempt people to abuse drugs.
13. What are the effects of drug abuse on mental health?
14. How can the government discourage drug abuse?
15. What is pollution, and why is it harmful?
16. Name three types of pollution and provide examples.
17. How does land pollution occur, and what are its causes?
18. List three sources of air pollution and their effects.
19. Explain how pollution affects the environment and human health.
20. What are some ways to prevent land pollution?
21. What are some similarities between men and women?
22. Name one duty of men at home.
23. What is a difference between men and women in terms of physical strength?
24. Why is it important for both men and women to have equal rights?
25. Can men carry pregnancies? Why or why not?
26. Explain one example of gender inequality in society.
27. What roles do women typically perform at home?
28. Describe one way in which men and women are different in terms of appearance.
29. How can we promote gender equality in our communities?
30. Why should both men and women have equal access to education?

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