3rd Grade Geography
Authored by Candace Cussen
Social Studies
3rd Grade
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This geography quiz covers fundamental map and globe skills appropriate for 3rd grade elementary students. The questions assess students' understanding of basic geographic concepts including the definition of geography, major reference lines (equator and prime meridian), latitude and longitude, cardinal and intermediate directions, and the compass rose. Students also demonstrate knowledge of regional geography specific to the United States, including the Great Lakes, major rivers, and characteristics of the four main regions: Midwest, West, Southwest, and Northeast. The quiz requires students to distinguish between different types of maps, particularly physical versus political maps, and to apply geographic knowledge to their local area, specifically Indiana. To succeed on this assessment, students need foundational skills in spatial thinking, the ability to visualize and understand imaginary lines on Earth, knowledge of directional concepts, and familiarity with basic regional characteristics of their country. Created by Candace Cussen, a Social Studies teacher in the US who teaches grade 3. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment, allowing teachers to gauge student comprehension of essential geography standards before moving to more complex mapping activities. Teachers can effectively use this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, as independent practice following direct instruction on map skills, or as homework to reinforce classroom learning about U.S. regions and geographic features. The quiz format makes it ideal for review sessions before state assessments or as a diagnostic tool to identify students who need additional support with spatial concepts. The questions align with NCSS.D2.Geo.1.3-5 (geographic reasoning), NCSS.D2.Geo.2.3-5 (maps and geographic representations), and NCSS.D2.Geo.3.3-5 (human-environment interaction), providing comprehensive coverage of third-grade geography expectations while building the foundation for more advanced geographic thinking in upper elementary grades.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
_______ is the study of the Earth and the way people live on it.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The equator is an imaginary line that runs . . .
north to south
east to west
east to north
west to south
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The equator is an imaginary line that divides . . .
the eastern hemisphere and the western hemisphere
the earth into fractions
the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere
the eastern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The prime meridian is an imaginary line that runs...
west to east
north to east
south to west
north to south
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The prime meridian is an imaginary line that divides the...
the eastern hemisphere and the western hemisphere
the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere
the northern hemisphere and the eastern hemisphere
the western hemisphere and the southern hemisphere
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Lines of latitude run . . .
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Lines of longitude run . . .
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