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Grade 3 Map Components
Answer the following questions about map components.
__ What is the name of the part of the map that shows directions? A. scale
__ What part of the map shows how distance on the map compares to distance on the ground? B. key
__ What part of the map explains what its symbols mean? C. compass rose
__ What is the name of the lines that run horizontally across the map? D. longitude
__ What is the name of the lines that run vertically across the map? E. latitude
Grade 3 Bodies of Water and Continents
What is the name of the tallest free-standing mountain?
  1. Denali
  2. Mt. Everest
  3. Mt. Wycheproof
  4. Mt. Kilimanjaro
Grade 3 Executive Branch
How many branches of the United States Armed Forces are there?
  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 6
Grade 3 Executive Branch
Which armed force fights in the sky?
  1. Navy
  2. Army
  3. Air Force
Grade 3 Executive Branch
Which armed force mainly fights on land?
  1. Navy
  2. Army
  3. Air Force
Grade 3 Executive Branch
Which armed force fights at sea?
  1. Navy
  2. Army
  3. Air Force
Grade 3 The Presidents
Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays are often celebrated together as what holiday?
  1. Independence Day
  2. Victory Day
  3. Presidents' Day
  4. Inauguration Day
Grade 3 The Presidents
George Washington served as president for
  1. one term.
  2. two terms.
  3. three terms.
  4. four terms.
Grade 3 US Geography
What is New York's nickname?
  1. The Empire State
  2. The Granite State
  3. The Apple State
Grade 3 American Revolution
During the American Revolution, George Washington did what?
  1. wrote the Declaration of Independence
  2. commanded the Continental Army
  3. left the country
  4. participated in the Boston Tea Party
Grade 3 Economics
Services are something one person does for another.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 3 Economics
               are things you would like to have but do not need.
  1. service
  2. wants
  3. needs
  4. goods
Grade 3 Bodies of Water and Continents
How many continents are on Earth?
  1. 3
  2. 10
  3. 7
  4. 5
Grade 3 Economics
Scarcity means that supply of a good or service is high.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 3 Economics
A person who buys goods or services is called a consumer
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 3 American Revolution
Where did General Washington spend the winter of 1777?
  1. Lexington
  2. Concord
  3. Washington, DC
  4. Valley Forge
Grade 3 Economics
A plan for how you spend and save your money is called a               ?
  1. budget
  2. bank
  3. poll
  4. test
Grade 3 US Government
What is the national bird?
  1. the crow
  2. the bald eagle
  3. the wild turkey
  4. the red cardinal
Grade 3 Legislative Branch
How many members are the in the House of Representatives?
  1. 435
  2. 534
  3. 345
Grade 3 Economics
                is the value of the thing you give up when you choose one thing over another.
  1. value
  2. opportunity cost
  3. abundance
  4. scarcity
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