Geography Primary 3 First Term Examination
Geography
Primary 3
First Term Examination
Answer the following questions by choosing the right answer from the given alternatives
Part A
Objectives
1. The _______ of an object tells us how heavy or light it is.
a) weight
b) height
c) length
d) color
2. We measure weight in units called _______.
a) liters
b) kilograms
c) seconds
d) meters
3. _______ is the amount of space an object takes up.
a) Weight
b) Length
c) Height
d) Volume
4. When we talk about time, we use units like _______.
a) grams
b) liters
c) hours
d) days
5. The changing conditions in the sky, like rain, sun, and wind, are called _______.
a) weather
b) weight
c) time
d) height
6. _______ is the long-term pattern of weather in a place.
a) Time
b) Weight
c) Climate
d) Volume
7. What do we call the measure of how hot or cold the air is?
a) Weather
b) Climate
c) Temperature
d) Time
8. In winter, the weather is usually _______.
a) hot
b) cold
c) rainy
d) windy
9. The tool we use to measure temperature is called a _______.
a) thermometer
b) ruler
c) scale
d) clock
10. When the weather is hot, we wear _______ clothes.
a) warm
b) cool
c) heavy
d) wet
11. _______ is the change from liquid water into water vapor.
a) Freezing
b) Melting
c) Evaporation
d) Condensation
12. When water vapor turns back into liquid, it’s called _______.
a) freezing
b) melting
c) evaporation
d) condensation
13. Rain, snow, and sleet are examples of _______.
a) evaporation
b) precipitation
c) condensation
d) clouds
14. What do we call a place’s usual weather conditions over a long time?
a) weather
b) temperature
c) climate
d) season
15. _______ is the time when it’s very hot and the sun shines brightly.
a) Winter
b) Spring
c) Summer
d) Fall
16. We use a _______ to find places on a map.
a) compass
b) ruler
c) pencil
d) book
17. On a map, North is shown by a _______.
a) pencil
b) ruler
c) compass
d) eraser
18. Maps help us find _______ and places.
a) animals
b) colors
c) directions
d) songs
19. The four main directions are _______.
a) up, down, left, right
b) sunny, rainy, windy, cloudy
c) North, South, East, West
d) big, small, tall, short
20. The symbol for North on a map is usually a _______.
a) sun
b) moon
c) star
d) arrow
21. When we look at a map, we see pictures of _______.
a) places
b) animals
c) food
d) games
22. Weather can be hot, cold, rainy, or _______.
a) loud
b) happy
c) snowy
d) tasty
23. The temperature of the weather tells us if it’s _______ or cold.
a) windy
b) wet
c) hot
d) colorful
24. A _______ is a tool we use to measure rain.
a) thermometer
b) ruler
c) rain gauge
d) map
25. When it’s very hot outside, we say it’s _______.
a) raining
b) snowing
c) sunny
d) windy
26. Clouds in the sky can tell us about the _______.
a) time
b) weather
c) temperature
d) animals
27. If you see dark clouds and hear thunder, it might mean _______ is coming.
a) snow
b) rain
c) wind
d) sunshine
28. The season with warm weather and lots of sun is called _______.
a) winter
b) spring
c) summer
d) fall
29. A _______ is a drawing of what an area of land looks like from above.
a) map
b) compass
c) ruler
d) book
30. On a map, we use a _______ to draw straight lines.
a) compass
b) ruler
c) book
d) eraser
Part B
Theory
1. Define weight
2. Explain time
3. List two items that can be used to measure weight
4. Write out two devices that can be used to measure time
5. What is weather?
6. What is climate?
7. What is the difference between weather and climate?
8. Where does a compass always point to?
9. Write out the four Cardinal Points that can be observed on a compass
10. Mention two weather elements.
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