MANGYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MANGYAN, SIBONGA, CEBU

THIRD PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE V

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

LEVEL OF BEHAVIOR
ITEM PLACEMENT

Understanding
Remembering

NO.

Evaluating
Analyzing
% OF

Applying

Creating
OBJECTIVES OF
ITEM
ITEMS

1.describe the changes on the 1,2,3, 11,15

Earth’s surface as a result of 4,5,6,
earthquakes and volcanic 7,8, 13 32.5%
eruptions; 12,
S6ES-IVa 15,16
,
2. enumerate what to do before, 9,10,
during and after earthquake and 13, 5 12.5%
volcanic eruptions; 14,17,
S6ES-IVb2 18,19,
20
3. describe the different seasons 21,22
in the Philippines; 2 5%
S6ES-IVc3
4. discuss appropriate activities 23,24
for specific seasons of the 2 5%
Philippines;
S6ES-IVd4
5. demonstrate rotation and 25,26
revolution of the Earth using a ,27, 6 15%
globe to explain day and night 28,29
and the sequence of seasons; ,30
S6ES-IVef-5
6. . compare the planets of the 31,32
solar system ,33,
S6ES-IVgh-6 34,35
,36, 10 25%
37,38
,
39,40
TOTAL 40 100%

Prepared by: Noted by:

GOLDIE P. TRONGCO ZENDA A. RAMOS,M.Ed

Teacher 1 School Caretaker
 MANGYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MANGYAN, SIBONGA, CEBU

FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE VI

Name: _______________________________________________________________Date:______________

I. Multiple Choice. Read each item carefully. Circle the letter of the best answer.

1. Where are mountatins and valleys formed?

A. subduction zone C. divergent boundary
B. convergent boundary D. transform fault boundary
2. Which of these is not observed when a volcano is about to erupt?
A. earthquake C. rumbling sound
B. lahar D. unusual behavior of animals
3. How do scientists study Earth’s interior?
A. through the kinds of rocks C. through seismic waves
B. through the flowing lava D. through movement of plates
4. How fast do plates move?
A. a few meters each year C. a few centimeters each year
B. a few millimeters each year D. a few kilometers each year
5. Which is used to measure magnitude of an earthquake?
A. Mercalli Scale C. Richter Scale
B. seismograph D. tilt meter
6. What is earthquake intensity?
A. a measure of seismic risk C. a measure of damage done
B. a measure of energy released D. a measure of an earthquake focus
7. What kind of magma produces violent eruptions?
A. those rich in silica C. those rich in iron
B. those that are fluid D. those forming shield volcanoes
8. Which of the following is formed when the top of a volcano collapse into a partially emptied magma
chamber?
A. caldera C. fissure
B. crater D. volcanic rock
9. Which of the following should not be done during an earthquake when you are inside a building?
A. Rush to the doors and get in in an elevator.
B. Be awre of the possibility of open electrical lines.
C. Seek shelter in a doorway or take cover under a heavy table or desk.
D. Open the window and leave the building immediately when you smell gas.
10. Engineers are designing a 10-storey building in an area where seismic acivity has been declared.
They are planning to make sure that the building can withstand an earthquake. Which would be the
most effective procedure for these?
A. Apply simulated earthquake forces to a scale model of the building.
B. Apply simulated earthquake forces during the construction of the building.
C. Apply simulated earthquake forces to the entire building once it has been belt.
D. Apply simulated earthquake forces that were used on other buildings built in the smae area.
11. The city of London, England, is on the Eurasian Plate, which is moving south at a rate of about 1.27
cm per year. How much farther south will London be(in meters) in 4,000 years?
A. 50 meters C. 50.5 meters
B. 50.3 meters D. 50.8 meters
12. When does a tsunami occur?
A. When an earthquake is weak
B. When an earthquake occurs on land
C. When an earthquake is strong
D. When an earthquake occurs on the ocean floor
13. Which precautionary measures should be done before an earthquake?
A. Prepare an emergency survibal kit.
B. Cover your nose with a damp cloth.
C. Do not cross bridges if you are driving.
D. Check yourself and every family for injury
14. What causes an earthquake?
A. forces above Earth
B. tremendous warping of the crust
C. intense heat on the surface of the earth
 D. intense movement of liquid materials underneath
15. How is the depth of ocean crust related to the age of the ocean?
A. The deeper the ocean crust, the older it is.
B. The deeper the ocean crust, the younger it is.
C. The depth of the ocean crust does not tell its age.
D. The depth of the ocean crust cannot be determined.
16. When is a volcano considered inactive?
A. when it has erupted many times
B. when it has no recorded eruptions
C. when it is still small and remain the same
D. when there are eruptions recorded by historians
17. What should you do upon learning that a volcano in your area is about to erupt?
A. disregard it C. gather your pets
B. stay at home D. evacuate if necessary
18. What kind of climate does Philippines have?
A. cynical C. temperate
B. devastating D. tropical
19. During summer, people often visit Baguio or Tagaytay for a cooler temperature. They are known
to be elevated places. What factor affects the weather in the said places?
A. altitude C. latitude B. bodies of water D. wind system
20. What phenomenon is characterized by excessive rainfall and flood?
A. Cyclone B. El Niño C. La Niña D. Thunderstorm
21. What monsoon brings about heavy rainfall during June to November?
A. amihan C. thunderstorm B. habagat D. tropical
22. How do we describe tropical climate?
A. It has dry and wet seasons.
B. It has winter and spring seasons.
C. It has summer and spring seasons.
D. It has cold seasons for the whole year.
23. It very a rainy day on the 21st of July. What shall the Zamora Family do to enjoy the day?
A. Play under the rain.
B. Plan for a swimming.
C Sleep for the whole day
D. Cook hot merienda for the whole family and eat together.
24. Which activity will NOT be a good idea during summer?
A. Go out and have a picnic.
B. Playing badminton outside.
C. Playing board games inside the house.
D. Bond with playmates over cups of ice cream.
25. What causes daytime and night time?
A. latitude C. rotation
B. revolution D. wind system
26. How does the earth rotate?
A. from east to west C. from south to north
B. from north to south D. from west to east
27. How will you describe rotation as a movement of the earth?
A. It is the turning of the sun on its own
B. It is the turning of the earth on its axis.
C. It is the turning of the earth around the sun.
D. It is the turning of the sun around the moon.
28. When the earth faces the sun, what time it must be?
A. afternoon C. night time
B. daytime D. sunset
29. How long does it take for the earth to complete one revolution?
A. 24 hours B. 365 ¼ days C. 360 days D. 72 hours
30. The part of the equator receives much light directly from the sun as the earth rotates. What is the
temperature that the countries nearby the equator?
 A. coolest B. moderate C. warmest D. varies
31. Which of the following is not a member of the solar system?
A. comets B meteors C. planets D. tides
32. Why is the earth the only planet to sustain life?
A. It is the nearest planet to the sun
B. Its surface is covered with snow caps
C. Its surface has the most carbon dioxide
D. The planet has water and oxygen to support life
33. What do you think will happen to earth if there is no sun?
A. Our earth will be dark
B. There will be plenty of food
C. There will be more animals.
D. There will be no living things on earth
34. Which planet is the farthest from the sun?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Mars D. Neptune
35. Which planet is the largest planet in the solar system?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Mars D. Venus
36. Is there a possibility for the planets to collide with one another as they revolve around the sun.
Why?
A. Yes, during an eclipse
B. No, they have their own orbit
C. No, because they are not the same
D. Yes, when the moon loses its own energy
37. How is the sun related to the solar system?
A. It is the center of the solar system.
B. It is the largest moon in the universe.
C. It is the oldest member of the solar system.
D. It is the youngest member of the solar system
38. What kind of heavenly body is the sun?
A. Comet B. Meteor C. Planet D. Star
39. Why is the sun the main source of energy on earth?
A. It is a ball of hot gases
B. It is the center of the solar system
C. It contains a large amount of energy
D. The sun’s energy can be changed into other forms of energy
40. What is the next planet to Mercury but the hottest planet?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Mars D. Venus
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ANSWER KEY

1. B
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. A
10. A
11. D
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. A
16. B
17. D
18. A
19. A
20. C
21. B
22. A
23. D
24. C
25. C
26. A
27. B
28. B
29. B
30. C
31. D
32. D
33. D
34. D
35. B
36. B
37. A
38. D
39. D
40. D