Social Studies Assessment - 3rd Grade - Pre-Test

During a lively geography class, Aria and Ethan were on a quest: What does a compass rose reveal on a map?

• Distance

• Symbols

• Cardinal directions

• Scale

Liam, Arjun, and Anika are on a treasure hunt using a map. What is a legend on a map used for?

• To show distance

• To show direction

• To explain what map symbols stand for

• To show location

Harper and Mason are planning a hiking adventure and are looking at a map. What does the scale on the map help them to understand?

• Symbols

• Distance

• Location

• Direction

During a lively geography class, Grace excitedly asked, "Hey everyone, what shape on a map usually represents the capital of a state or country?"

• Triangle

• Star

• Circle

• Rectangle

During an adventurous geography class, Daniel and Lily were asked: What do physical maps reveal about our world?

• Political boundaries

• Natural features such as mountains or rivers

• Roads and highways

• Population density

During a lively geography class, Ethan asked, 'Hey Oliver, do you know what the equator is?'

• A line that divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres

• A line that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres

• A large body of water

• A type of map

During a lively geography class, Elijah asked with curiosity, 'Hey everyone, what exactly is the prime meridian?'

• A line that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres

• A line that divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres

• A large body of water

• A type of map

Abigail and Grace are on a thrilling geography adventure! Can you help them figure out what longitude measures?

• Distance north or south of the equator

• Distance east or west of the prime meridian

• Distance between two points

• Distance around the earth

During a lively geography class, Abigail asked with curiosity, 'What are the top and bottom points of the earth called?'

• Equator

• Tropics

• North and South poles

• Hemispheres

During a lively geography quiz, Avery asked with a grin: Which of the following is NOT one of the world's oceans?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea