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Mrs. Smith, Grade 3
Richmond School, Grade 3, Social Studies, Questions from Chapter 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are four natural resources found in New England? | Forests, water, soil, and minerals |
| Name the New England states. | Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and Rhode Island |
| Name the states that border Massachusetts. | New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island |
| What is the capital of Massahusetts? | Boston |
| Name the two larger islands off of Cape Cod. | Nantucket and Marth'a Vineyard |
| What ocean is next to New England? | The Atlantic Ocean |
| List the cardinal directions. | North, south, east, west |
| What is the capital of Maine? | Augusta |
| What is the capital of New Hampshire? | Concord |
| What is the capital of Vermont? | Montpelier |
| What is the capital of New York? | Albany |
| What is the capital of Connecticut? | Hartford |
| What is the capital of Rhode Island? | Providence |
| Which reservoir provides water for towns around Boston? | Quabbin Reservoir |
| Describe Boston. | It's our state capital. It's where the leaders of our state meet to make laws. It is the largest city in Massachusetts. There are tall buildings and busy streets. There are many historic sites and museums. It's home of the Boston Red Sox. |
| Describe Fall River. | It was a whaling town in the 1800s. This was a very important industry back then. Now there is a Whaling Museum that people can visit. Today people who live here work in factories. Many people in this community have Portugese ancestors. |