3rd grade Social Studies practice sheet
California Content Standards · from Gradelings · Name: ______________________
Question 1
How do the land and weather of a place affect the way people live?
🏡- they don't affect people at all
- they only change people's names
- they shape the homes, food and clothes people use
they shape the homes, food and clothes people use
Hint: People use what the land gives them and build homes and wear clothes that suit the weather.
Question 2
After listening to a classmate's view, a respectful reply is…
- “I see why you think that.”
- “That is dumb.”
- “Nobody cares.”
“I see why you think that.”
Hint: Acknowledge their view.
Question 3
At what age can citizens vote in the United States?
- 8
- 18
- 50
18
Hint: Citizens 18 and older can vote.
Question 4
Many people from Mexico, the Philippines, China and Vietnam live in California. This shows its…
- size
- weather
- mountains
- diversity
diversity
Hint: Diversity means many kinds of people.
Question 5
A local public issue is…
- a secret
- a problem that affects people in the community
- a homework question
a problem that affects people in the community
Hint: Traffic, parks and schools are local issues.
Question 6
Which resource do people in the Central Valley use most to grow crops?
- snow from the beach
- sand from deserts
- salt water
- water from rivers and wells
water from rivers and wells
Hint: Crops need fresh water.
Question 7
Pomo weavers are known for their…
- glass windows
- skyscrapers
- steel tools
- baskets
baskets
Hint: Basket weaving is a living art.
Question 8
What is the same about your town now and long ago?
- There are no schools
- Everyone rides horses
- There is no water
- People still need homes, food and work
People still need homes, food and work
Hint: Needs stay the same.
Question 9
Which is a way citizens take part in local government?
- Ignore all rules
- Speak at a city council meeting
- Hide
- Litter
Speak at a city council meeting
Hint: Citizens can share ideas.
Question 10
Trading helps people meet their needs when…
🍌- it is a sunny day
- they already have everything
- they can't grow or make something where they live
they can't grow or make something where they live
Hint: When a place can't grow bananas, people can trade for them with places that can.
Answer key
- 1. they shape the homes, food and clothes people use (Needs Around the World)
- 2. “I see why you think that.” (Working Together Fairly)
- 3. 18 (Money, Taxes & Voting)
- 4. diversity (Culture & Traditions)
- 5. a problem that affects people in the community (Changemakers & Allies)
- 6. water from rivers and wells (Our Region's Land)
- 7. baskets (First Peoples of Our Region)
- 8. People still need homes, food and work (How Our Community Began)
- 9. Speak at a city council meeting (Rules, Laws & Government)
- 10. they can't grow or make something where they live (Needs Around the World)
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