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Grade 3 Geography and Natural Resources Practice Test

Build Grade 3 Social Studies skills with five 10-question practice tests on maps, landforms, natural resources, conservation, pollution, and how geography shapes communities.

Geography and Natural Resources Practice Tests

These Grade 3 Social Studies practice tests help students read maps, identify landforms and bodies of water, and understand natural resources. Students also explore renewable and nonrenewable resources, conservation, pollution, and the ways geography influences communities.

Skills covered

  • Identifying physical and human-made features
  • Using map keys, compass roses, scales, and map types
  • Recognizing landforms and bodies of water
  • Classifying renewable and nonrenewable resources
  • Explaining conservation and pollution
  • Connecting geography and resources to community life

How to use these practice tests

Look for clues about land, water, maps, resources, and the environment. When a question asks about conservation, choose the action that protects resources, reduces waste, or supports healthy habitats.

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Grade 3 Geography and Natural Resources Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 3 Social Studies practice test on maps, landforms, physical and human features, natural resources, conservation, and geography.

Read each geography question carefully. Identify the feature, resource, map tool, conservation action, or relationship between people and the environment that best fits.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What does conservation mean?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Using and protecting resources wisely.

  1. Read the geography clue: Identify the landform, water feature, resource, map clue, or environmental action described.
  2. Apply the geography idea: Conservation means caring for natural resources so they are not wasted or damaged.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Using and protecting resources wisely.

Conservation means caring for natural resources so they are not wasted or damaged.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which action conserves water?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Turning off the faucet while brushing teeth.

  1. Read the geography clue: Identify the landform, water feature, resource, map clue, or environmental action described.
  2. Apply the geography idea: Turning off the faucet reduces unnecessary water use.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Turning off the faucet while brushing teeth.

Turning off the faucet reduces unnecessary water use.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which action helps conserve electricity?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Turning off lights when leaving a room.

  1. Read the geography clue: Identify the landform, water feature, resource, map clue, or environmental action described.
  2. Apply the geography idea: Turning off unused lights reduces energy use.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Turning off lights when leaving a room.

Turning off unused lights reduces energy use.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What can happen when too much trash enters a river?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is The water and habitats can become polluted..

  1. Read the geography clue: Identify the landform, water feature, resource, map clue, or environmental action described.
  2. Apply the geography idea: Trash can pollute water and harm plants and animals living in or near the river.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is The water and habitats can become polluted..

Trash can pollute water and harm plants and animals living in or near the river.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which practice helps protect a forest?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Planting trees and using wood responsibly.

  1. Read the geography clue: Identify the landform, water feature, resource, map clue, or environmental action described.
  2. Apply the geography idea: Replanting and responsible use can help maintain healthy forests.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Planting trees and using wood responsibly.

Replanting and responsible use can help maintain healthy forests.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Why might a community recycle paper and metal?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Recycling can reduce waste and save some resources..

  1. Read the geography clue: Identify the landform, water feature, resource, map clue, or environmental action described.
  2. Apply the geography idea: Recycling keeps useful materials out of landfills and can reduce the need for new resources.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Recycling can reduce waste and save some resources..

Recycling keeps useful materials out of landfills and can reduce the need for new resources.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What is pollution?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Harmful material added to air, water, or land.

  1. Read the geography clue: Identify the landform, water feature, resource, map clue, or environmental action described.
  2. Apply the geography idea: Pollution is harmful material or energy that makes the environment less healthy.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Harmful material added to air, water, or land.

Pollution is harmful material or energy that makes the environment less healthy.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which example shows people caring for a habitat?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Cleaning up litter near a wetland.

  1. Read the geography clue: Identify the landform, water feature, resource, map clue, or environmental action described.
  2. Apply the geography idea: Removing litter helps protect the plants and animals that depend on the wetland.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Cleaning up litter near a wetland.

Removing litter helps protect the plants and animals that depend on the wetland.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Why should people protect habitats?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Plants and animals need healthy places to live..

  1. Read the geography clue: Identify the landform, water feature, resource, map clue, or environmental action described.
  2. Apply the geography idea: Habitats provide food, water, shelter, and space for living things.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Plants and animals need healthy places to live..

Habitats provide food, water, shelter, and space for living things.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which statement best explains conservation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Small choices by people and communities can help protect resources and habitats..

  1. Read the geography clue: Identify the landform, water feature, resource, map clue, or environmental action described.
  2. Apply the geography idea: Individuals and communities can conserve resources through daily choices and shared projects.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Small choices by people and communities can help protect resources and habitats..

Individuals and communities can conserve resources through daily choices and shared projects.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 3 Geography and Natural Resources

What is a natural resource?

A natural resource is something from nature that people use, such as water, soil, trees, minerals, sunlight, or wind.

What is conservation?

Conservation means using and protecting natural resources wisely so they remain available and habitats stay healthy.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 3 Geography and Natural Resources questions in total.