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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT I (2014 2015)

GRADE 5
SUBJECT SOCIAL SCIENCE
TIME:- 5 0 minutes

MAX . MARKS :- 25

NAME_______________ SEC _____ ROLL NO_____ INVIGILATORS SIGN_________

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Note All the questions are compulsory.

Q.1 Fill in the Blanks :1. ______________

(0.5 x 5 = 2.5)

is a book of maps .

2. A map showing rivers , plains and mountains is called a ______________ map

3. ________________ are also called lowlands .
4. Mountain peak may be ______________ or _______________ in shape .
5. ______________ and ______________

on a map shows features that cannot

be drawn .

Q.2Tick the Correct Answers :-

(0.5 x 5 = 2.5)

1. The model of the earth is called a

a) Circle
b) Sphere c) Globe
2. A political map shows
a) Countries
b) States

d) Marble

c) Both a & b

d) Neither a & b

3. Plains are formed by the river deposits of

a) Grass & silt
b) stones & silt
c) water & silt

d) sand & silt

4. A Mountain is a huge mass of land which rises more than _____________

above the mean sea level
a) 1000 metres
c) 900 metres

b) 800 metres
d) 600 metres

5. The earth is a unique planet in the solar system because

a) It is the only planet in the solar system
b) It has land masses and water bodies
c) Its water bodies cover 30 % of the area
d) Its land mass cover 70 % of the area

Q.3 Give Answer in One Word :1. The art of making map is called?
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2. What is the shape of the earth?
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3. What is the another name of plateaus?
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4. A flat & low lying land surface is called?
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5. In terms of area , Which is the largest country in world ?
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Q.4 Short Answers type Question :-

(2x3=6)

1. What is a delta?
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2.

Write any two limitations of a globe ?

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3.

Why are mountains thinly populated ?

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Q.5 Long Answer type Questions :-

(3x3=9)

1. How are mountains useful to us ?

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2. What are the main features of desert ?
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3. What does the colour scheme on a map show ?
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