Let’s go through each question one by one, using the passage to find the answers.
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1. Where does the river flow down?
Look at the first sentence:
> “The river flows down the mountain, across the plains and into the sea.”
So, it starts by flowing
down the mountain.
✔ Answer: The river flows down the mountain.
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2. The river begins high in the mountains.
This is a statement — not a question. But since it says “Answer each question,” we should check if this is meant to be answered as true/false or just confirmed.
Looking back at the passage:
> “The river begins high in the mountains.”
That’s exactly what the text says. So this is a fact from the story.
✔ Answer: True (or you can write: Yes, the river begins high in the mountains.)
But since the worksheet says “Answer each question,” and this is written like a statement, maybe it’s asking you to confirm it. Let’s treat it as: “Is this true?” → Yes.
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3. What does happen when the snow melts?
Find the part about snow melting:
> “There is a lot of snow. The snow melts and the water moves down the mountainside.”
So when snow melts, the water moves down the mountainside.
✔ Answer: The water moves down the mountainside.
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4. The water in the river carries along rocks.
Again, this is a statement. Check the passage:
> “The water in the river carries along rocks.”
Yes, that’s directly stated.
✔ Answer: True (or: Yes, the water carries rocks.)
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5. What does happen when the river flows into the sea?
Look near the end:
> “At the edge of the sea, the river drops all the mud and sand that it has carried along.”
Also:
> “Plants grow in the mud. Animals feed in the muddy water.”
So when the river flows into the sea, it drops the mud and sand it was carrying.
✔ Answer: It drops all the mud and sand it has carried.
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Now let’s put all the final answers together clearly.
Final Answer:
1. The river flows down the mountain.
2. True (Yes, the river begins high in the mountains.)
3. The water moves down the mountainside.
4. True (Yes, the water carries rocks.)
5. It drops all the mud and sand it has carried.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of sample third grade comprehension worksheet.
