Grade 5 Social Studies Diagnostic Task #3

Which two methods are the best ways to reduce this erosion?

• I and IV

• II and IV

• II and III

• None of the methods

What is being described in the statement?

• climate

• weather

• windy day

• temperature

Which BEST explains why in Jamaica on a hot and sunny day in May it rains in the afternoon?

• As the wind rises to cross the mountain the air cools, clouds form and then it rains.

• During the morning the sun heats the land, hot air rises then cools and the result is rainfall.

• There are more clouds during that time of the year.

• There is more water vapour in the air during this month.

Whose livelihood is most likely affected by a drought? A_____.

• farmer

• fisherman

• teacher

• carpenter

All the objects of the Solar System are held together by the_____.

• stars

• planets in orbit

• energy from the Sun

• sun’s gravitational pull

The picture shows the impact of flooding in a community.

What can be done to prevent the disaster from occurring in this community again?

• Construct high walls around houses in the community.

• Move residents to another community.

• Plant more trees in the community.

• Clean and maintain drains in the community.

Which explains the importance of wetlands to the environment?

They_____.

• increase rainfall

• provide a source of food

• protect the coastline

• support tourism

How can the forest be used to earn a living?

It provides_____.

• shade

• homes for many animals

• lumber for buildings and furniture

• us with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide

In what way will this construction of the highway be MOST harmful to the forest environment?

It may cause _____.

• increased traffic

• more fires to occur

• the area will lose its beauty

• a reduction in the variety of plants and animals

Which would be the BEST advice you could give the government?

• Build a bird sanctuary in a section of the forest.

• Create a forest reserve.

• Educate the public on the dangers of forest fires.

• Hold a peaceful demonstration.