GRADE 5 SOCIAL STUDIES ASSESSMENT

Topic 1: Physical Features

Time: 1 Hour

Total Marks: 30 Marks

1. A large area of flat land is called a) Plateau b) Plain c) Valley d) Hill

2. The highest mountain in Kenya is a) Mt. Longonot b) Mt. Elgon c) Mt. Kenya d) Ngong Hills

3. A low area between hills or mountains is called a) Plain b) Plateau c) Valley d) Desert

4. Which of the following is a lake found in Kenya? a) River Tana b) Lake Victoria c) Indian Ocean d) Mt. Kenya

5. A raised area of land with a flat top is called a) Hill b) Plateau c) Valley d) Plain

6. Which physical feature is formed by flowing water? a) Mountain b) River c) Plateau d) Desert

7. The Great Rift Valley is an example of a) Mountain b) Valley c) Plain d) Plateau

8. Which of the following is a coastal feature? a) Desert b) Beach c) Plateau d) Hill

9. Physical features are a) Man-made features b) Natural features c) Buildings d) Roads

10. A small raised area of land is called a) Hill b) Valley c) Plain d) Lake

11. Define physical features. (2 marks)

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12. Name two mountains found in Kenya. (2 marks)

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13. State two uses of rivers. (2 marks)

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14. Name two types of water bodies. (2 marks)

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15. State two importance of physical features to people. (2 marks)

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16. Name and describe four physical features found in Kenya. (4 marks)

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17. Explain three ways physical features influence human activities. (6 marks)

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