ISK
Name: ________________________
2nd
SOCIAL STUDIES
Trimester Assessment
GRADE 5
Date: ________________
Coverage: Unit 7, 8, 9, 14
A. Fill in the blanks:
aurora
NGOs
diamond dust
Inuit
moderate
UNESCO
alfalfa
Human Rights Day
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Temperate zone has a _______________________ climate.
____________________________ is a nutrient rich fodder grass.
Two unique spectacles in frigid zones are ____________________ and __________________.
______________________ is a native tribe that lives in the tundra region.
The 10th of December is celebrated as _______________________________.
Earth Day, Labour Day, Environment Day, Non-Violence Day and Human Rights Day are observed by
_______________ as International anniversaries.
B.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Give one word for each of the following:
May Day is also known as ______________________________
International day of non-violence is also the birthday of _____________________________
Camel with two humps are known as _________________________
Frigid zone is also known as _____________________________
Ukraine is known as the ___________________________
C. Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer
1. In Argentina, Cowboys
are known as
a) Bantu
b) Turk
c) Gauchos
d) San
2. World’s coldest desert
a) Sahara
b) Gobi
c) Kuwait
d) Antarctica
3. International mother
Earth day is celebrated
on
a) 5th June
b) 2nd October
c) 10th December
d) 22nd April
D. Write the information required by the Comparative Table Below:
Frigid Zone
Climate
Flora
Fauna
People
4. ______________ is a
ground-level cloud
composed of tiny icecrystals.
a) diamond dust
b)aurora
c) ice sheet
d)austral
Temperate Zone
E. Fill in the missing information:
DESERT CLIMATE
Use this help box to fill-in the blanks of the “Climate” ‘Flora” and “People” sections
pastoral
scanty
bushes
sandy
nomadic
thorny shrubs
Location/Distribution
There are two types of desert ____________ and
______________________
 _________________ is the largest hot desert.
 __________________ is the driest desert.
 _____________________ is the coldest desert.
erosion
tribals
arid
Climate
Deserts have ______________
climate
 Extreme weather conditions
in hot deserts give rise to
____________ terrains in
desert.
Mark either cold deserts (with grey or silver) or hot desert (with orange or yellow pencil/crayon colors) by
coloring the areas.
Flora
Desert comprises of ______________ vegetation. In hot deserts, ___________________ and
______________________ constitute the vegetation.
In cold desert, __________________________ and __________________ are also found.
Fauna
Most popular animal of the hot deserts:____________________
Most popular animal of the cold deserts:___________________
People
__________________are inhabitant of deserts. They lead a ______________ and _________________
lifestyle.
F. Select 3 questions to answer in detail. (Answer each question you have chosen in 40-60 words)
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2.
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5.
How popular is pastoral farming in the temperate regions?
Give an account on people living in Frigid Zone.
Explain the objectives and activities of either International Mother Earth Day or World Environment Day.
Why is the camel known as the ship of the desert?
Give details on the climate of Frigid Zone.