AJC English School, Kumbakonam

Periodic Test – III

Std: V Marks: 50
Subject: Social Science Time: 2 hrs
I. Choose the correct answer: 7 x 2 = 14
1. The climate in the Temperate Region is generally
a) mild b)hot
2. How many seasons does the Temperate Region have?
a) four b) five
3. In India, is the most populated tropical city.
a) Chennai b) Mumbai
4. He found the direct sea route to India.
a) James Cook b) Vasco da Gama
5. The Danes traded from
a) Tranquebar b) Mumbai
6. A veldt is also known as a _
a) veld b) downs
7. Fort St. George was built in
a) Calcutta b) Chennai

II. Fill in the blanks: 7 x 2 = 14

1. grain is produced in surplus in the Prairies.
2. The tree is also known as the dead-rat tree.
3. In Brazil, the tropical grasslands are called .
4. Shuja – ud – daula was the Nawab of .
5. The Tropical Region falls under the zone.
6. The Dutch came from .
7. ____________ is in the Temperate Region.
 III. Match the following: 5 x 2 = 10

Temperate Grasslands Location

1. Prairies - South Africa and Zimbabwe
2. Pampas - Eastern Europe to South-west Russia,
and parts of Central Asia
3. Steppes - Australia
4. Downs - North America
5. Veldts - South America
IV. Answer the following: (Any 4) 4 x 3 = 12
1. What is the other name of maritime climate?
2. Between which latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere the Temperate Region
lies?
3. Why do animals migrate from the Savanna?
4. Who was the commander of the Company’s forces against Siraj - ud - daula?
5. What is Serengeti National Park famous for?
6. Name the battle that took place in 1757.