Social Science Grade 5 Assessment

What is the primary purpose of rivers in communities and ecosystems in South Africa?

• Transportation

• Drinking water

• Electricity generation

• All of the above

Select two human activities that can negatively impact rivers in South Africa.

• Industrial Pollution

• Doing your homework

• Eating vegetables

• Urbanization

Rivers are a vital source of __________ for human consumption.

• Oil

• Drinking water

• Natural gas

• Coal

Imagine you are on an exciting journey along a river in South Africa. Describe three things you might see or experience during this journey and explain why they are important to the river's ecosystem.

Explain one human activity that can have a positive impact on rivers in South Africa.

Describe the importance of rivers in supporting ecosystems in South Africa.

The _______ River its known for its significant role in transporting goods and people

The _______ River is one of the major rivers in South Africa.

Excessive rubbish and pollution in rivers can harm the water, affecting the plants and animals. This process is called ________.

Irrigation is a human activity that involves diverting water from rivers for agriculture use.

• True

• False