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WorksheetsGrade 5 Social Studies Diagnostic Task #3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 40mins
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.
How can the activity seen in the picture lead to water pollution?
The activity may cause _____.
the soil to be eroded and washed into nearby rivers and seas
chemicals to run into nearby rivers and sea when it rains
trees that were removed to be dumped in the river
a reduction in the amount of rainfall
Which use of water is shown in the picture?
Domestic
Farming
Industrial
Recreational
What are the possible sources of pollution seen in the picture?
bottles and bags waste
domestic waste and soil particles
domestic and industrial waste
fumes from factories
What is most likely to happen as a result of the pollution seen in the picture?
Drains and gullies will become blocked.
Humans will develop respiratory diseases.
Surrounding areas would become flooded.
It may lead to the spread of water-borne diseases.
Which method would be MOST effective in reducing the water pollution seen in the picture?
Prevent persons from using the water body.
Organize a peaceful demonstration in nearby communities.
Develop a waste management system for the surrounding communities.
Place signs about littering near the water body and surrounding communities.
