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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