Physical Features in the County

15 Grade 4 Social Studies questions on Physical Features in the County, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which physical feature is raised land that is smaller and lower than a mountain?

   A. A plain

   B. A hill

   C. A river

   D. A lake

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Rivers in a county are important MAINLY because they:

   A. Cause traffic on roads

   B. Stop people from farming

   C. Provide water for people, animals and crops

   D. Make the county look crowded

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which of these is the BEST way for learners to find out about the physical features in their county?

   A. Taking a study visit around the county

   B. Listening to music

   C. Reading a storybook about animals

   D. Watching a football match

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Learners visited a low area of land lying between two hills. This physical feature is called a:

   A. Plateau

   B. Peak

   C. Valley

   D. Ridge

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   When drawing physical features on a simple map, learners should show a river using which colour?

   A. Brown

   B. Blue

   C. Green

   D. Yellow

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Amina climbed a very high, steep landform that rose far above the surrounding land in her county. Which physical feature did she climb?

   A. A valley

   B. A mountain

   C. A plain

   D. A lake

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7. Question 7

   2 marks

   During a study visit, learners saw a mountain and a lake in their county. Give TWO ways the mountain is useful to the people living near it.

   (2 marks)

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   Any two of: source of rivers/water, provides forests and timber, tourist attraction, brings rainfall, provides grazing land, source of building materials (1 mark each = 2 marks).

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   A flowing body of water that moves across the land and may pour into a lake is called a:

   A. Hill

   B. Valley

   C. River

   D. Plain

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   Study features found in a county.

   (a) Name any TWO physical features found in a county.

   (b) State one way people use a river in the county.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Any two of: mountain, hill, valley, plain, river, lake, plateau (1 mark each = 2 marks). (b) Any one use: for drinking water / watering crops / for animals to drink / fishing / washing (1 mark). Total 3 marks.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which of the following activities is people MOST likely to do on a plain in the county?

    A. Climbing to a snowy peak

    B. Farming and grazing animals

    C. Rowing a boat

    D. Deep-sea fishing

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11. Question 11

    3 marks

    State THREE ways people can take care of physical features such as rivers and forests in their county.

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any three of: not throwing rubbish/dumping waste in rivers, planting trees, not cutting down trees carelessly, not polluting water, avoiding bush fires, conserving water (1 mark each = 3 marks).

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    A large body of water surrounded by land on all sides is called a:

    A. River

    B. Ocean

    C. Stream

    D. Lake

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Which physical feature is a large area of flat, low land that is good for farming and settlement?

    A. A cliff

    B. A plain

    C. A hill

    D. A waterfall

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14. Question 14

    4 marks

    A class is making a model of the physical features in their county using clay.

    (a) Name TWO physical features they could make with the clay.

    (b) State ONE reason why it is important to know the physical features of your county.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) Any two of: mountain, hill, valley, plain, plateau (raised/shaped features) (1 mark each = 2 marks). (b) Any one: to appreciate/care for the environment, to know how people use the land, to plan activities like farming, to give directions, to promote tourism (2 marks). Total 4 marks.

15. Question 15

    1 mark

    A physical feature is a natural part of the land surface. Which of the following is a physical feature found in a county?

    A. A hospital

    B. A market stall

    C. A bicycle

    D. A river

    (1 mark)

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