Academic General Knowledge Quiz for 3rd Graders

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

• Respiration

• Decomposition

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

Which famous American landmark is a symbol of freedom and stands in New York Harbor?

• Mount Rushmore

• White House

• Grand Canyon

• Statue of Liberty

What is the term for a story passed down from generation to generation, often explaining the origins of a cultural practice?

• Myth

• Poem

• Legend

• Legend

if a rectangle has a length of 5 units and a width of 3 units, what is its perimeter?

• 8 units

• 10 units

• 16 units

• 26 units

Who was the leader of the United States during the Civil Rights Movement and is famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What do we call a community of people who share common customs, traditions, and language?

• City

• Country

• Culture

• Society

Identify the noun in the following sentence: "The cheerful children played in the park."

• Cheerful

• Children

• Played

• Park

If a dozen apples cost $6, how much do 3 apples cost?

• 150 ¢

• 200¢

• 300¢

• 450¢

What is the main function of the heart in the human body?

• Pumping blood

• Digesting food

• Filtering air

• Storing water

What is the capital city of the United States?

• New York City

• Washington, D.C.

• Los Angeles

• Chicago