Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV- A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
DISTRICT OF RODRIGUEZ II
___________________ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FOURTH QUARTER TEST IN SCIENCE IV

S.Y. 2019-2020

Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________

Teacher: ________________________________________ Score: __________________

I. Read each questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.

_______ 1. Which of these is made up of smallest particles of rocks which contain decayed matter of
plants and animals.
A. sand B. soil C. mineral D. humus
_______ 2. Why is soil important to living things?
A. It forms part of the earth where animals live C. Serves as a place where people live.
B. It provide the nutrients needed by the plants D. All answers are correct.
_______ 3. How do each soil differ?
A. texture B. color C. A and B D. shape
_______ 4. Which type of soil is characterized by having the finest particles?
A. loam B. clay C. sand D. humus
_______ 5. Which type of soil is best for planting?
A. loam B. clay C. sand D. humus
_______ 6. Which soil has loose particles?
A. loam B. clay C. sand D. humus
_______ 7. Which type of soil do you usually expect if the community is along the seashore?
A. loam B. clay C. sand D. humus
_______ 8. Which soil holds much water?
A. Loam B. clay C. sand D. all answers are correct
_______ 9. How decayed organism like plants and animals does makes the soil fertile?
A. It changes its color C. It makes the texture finer
B. It adds nutrients to the soil D. It makes the soil hard.
_______ 10. In which layer of the soil do we usually find loam?
A. topsoil B. parent soil C. bedrock D. subsoil
_______ 11. Which best describe humus? It is _______________________.
A. a mixture of decayed plants and animals C. a combination of any of the types of soil
B. forms part of the loam soil D. forms part of subsoil
_______ 12. How does soil help plants?
A. It provides anchorage C. It serves as home for many plants.
B. It provides the necessary nutrients for growth D. All answers are correct.
_______ 13. Which of these variables refer to the things, materials or conditions that remain constant
or the same in the experiment?
A. Manipulated variable C. Contolled variable
B. Responding variable D. Experimental variable
_______ 14. Which of these variables are varied or changed in the experiment?
A. Manipulated variable C. Constant variable
B. Responding variable D. Controlled variable
_______ 15. A wind vane tells what component of the weather?
A. Wind direction B. wind speed C. wind temperature D. air humidity
_______ 16. What instrument measures the speed of the wind?
A. barometer B. thermometer C. anemometer D. wind vane
_______ 17. When the wind is blowing gently, what weather do we have?
A. fine B. stormy C. rainy D. windy
_______ 18. During a stormy weather, how does an anemometer spin its cups?
A. very slow B. moderately slow C. very fast D. fast
_______ 19. A wind is blowing from the east going to the west. What is its name?
A. North wind B. East wind C. West wind D. South wind
_______ 20. Which of these tells that there is an approaching storm?
A. Dark clouds and cold air C. Strong winds and heavy rains
B. Gentle wind and rain showers D. Sun is shining brighty with moderate wind
_______ 21. How does air temperature affect the weather condition?
A. High temperature makes the weather warm. C. Low temperature indicates fair weather
B. Low temperature makes the weather hot. D. High temperature indicates storm coming.
_______ 22. How can weather forecasts help you?
A. They help me decide what to do. C. They help us decide what to wear.
B. They help me plan what food to buy. D. All answers are correct.
_______ 23. Which is true about weather?
A. Weather remains the same in same places. C. It is always the same in hot countries
B. It changes from day to day in any places. D. It does not affect our daily life.
_______ 24. Which of these situations show storm signal.2?
A. Classes in preschool levels in all public and private schools in affected communities are
automatically suspended.
B. Classes in preschool, elementary and high school levels in all public and private schools
in the affected areas are automatically suspended
C. Classes in all levels are automatically suspended in affected communities
D. Massive damages are expected in affected communities.
_______ 25. The air temperature drops to 180 Celcius. What should you wear?
A. thick clothes B. thin clothes C. new clothes D. sando and shorts
_______ 26. Mang Jose prepared his fishing net. He observed dark clouds in the sky and the sky is
overcast. What is the best thing that he should do?
A. Keep the nets and do not go on fishing. C. Call other fishermen to go on fishing.
B. Hurry and go on fishing. D. No correct answer
_______ 27. In which process do plants release water from their leaves?
A. . condensation B. evaporation C. transpiration D. precipitation
_______ 28. Which gives us enough heat and light in order to live?
A. sun B. hydro power plant C. electricity D. fire
_______ 29. Which of the following is NOT the effect of sun’s heat and light to the environment?
A. It causes the changes in temperature
B. It helps the plants in making their food.
C. It supports all forms of life.
D. It makes the earth cold.
_______ 30. At which time of the day can you have the shortest shadow?
A. 9:00 a.m. B. 10:00 a.m. C. 12:00 noon D. 3:00 p.m.

II. Identify the effects of sun’s heat and light. Write B if it is beneficial effect and
H if it is harmful effect.

________ 31. Helps some animals vision just like birds, bats, bees and reptiles in looking for their
food.
________ 32. Useful for disinfection and sterilization because UV can effectively kill bacteria.
________ 33. It can damage our immune system by over exposure to UV radiation.
________ 34. UV speeds up the aging of the skin that causes wrinkles and losses skin elasticity.
________ 35. Sunlight stimulates the pineal gland in the brain to produce tryptamines that improve
our moods.

III. Put a happy face ( ☺ ) if the statement is a good practice and a sad face ( ☹ ) if it is
not a good practice.

________ 36. Applying sunblock lotion all over the skin when swimming in beaches and pools.
________ 37. Wearing long sleeves and trousers when working in the farm.
________ 38. Using umbrellas and wide-brimmed hat on sunny days.
________ 39. Playing under the sun at noon time.
________ 40. Lying on beaches all day long.

GOD BLESS!!!

Department
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV- A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
DISTRICT OF RODRIGUEZ II
__________________ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS IN SCIENCE IV

FOURTH QUARTER TEST

NO. OF ITEM CODE

OBJECTIVES
ITEMS PLACEMENT
S4ES-IVA-1
1. Define what is soil
1 1

2. Compare and contrast the characteristics of

11 2,3,4,5,6,7, S4ES-IVA-1
different types of soil
8,9,10,11,12
3. Identify factors that affect the growth of
plants 2 13,14 S4ES-IVA-1

4. Use the weather instruments to measure

the different weather components 15,16,17,18
4 S43W-IVe-5
5. Make simple interpretations about the
weather as recorded in the weather chart 19,20,21,22,23
5 S4 ES-IVf-7
6. Identify safety precautions during weather
conditions 4 24,25,26, 27 S4ES-IVg-8

7. Describe the changes in the position and

length of shadows in the surroundings as
30
the position of the Sun changes
1 S43S-IVh-9
8. Identify the beneficial and harmful effects of
the sun’s heat and light on living things. 28,29,31-35 S43S-IVj-11
7
9. Practice safety precautions to avoid the
negative effects of too much exposure to
36-40 S4ES-IVj-11
sunlight. 5

TOTAL
40 40

Prepared by: Checked & Verified by:

RAMONA B. GUZMAN SONNY V. MATIAS

KVES-Main District Science Coordinator

Noted by:

RUEL VERGEL A. DE DIOS

District Science Consultant
Fourth Quarter Test in SCIENCE IV
Key to Corrections:

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