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#7 2nd St. Kaunlaran Subd. Molino 2, Bacoor, Cavite

S.Y. 2015-2016

First Mastery test

Science 4

Name:_____________________________________ Score :
Teacher Jaerimie E. July 6, 2015

Direction: Read each item carefully then encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

1. The following are non-absorbent material except:

a. Nail clipper c. Pebbles
b. Textile material d. Glass

2. What is the best way to describe how a sponge able to absorb water?
a. The sponge is soft.
b. The sponge is a non-absorbent material.
c. The sponge has empty space inside it that allows water to get in.
d. The sponge is use in washing dishes.

3. Which is true about non-absorbent materials?

a. It can contain water. c. It cannot absorb water.
b. Water penetrates through it. d. It can absorb water.

4. After bathing we use towel in drying our self, what is the best reason
behind it?
a. Towel is more colorful than blanket.
b. Towel is larger than a handkerchief.
c. Towel is a non-absorbent material.
d. Towel is an absorbent material.

5. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

a. Coin, tin can, keys
b. Handkerchief, socks, jeans
c. Cotton wool, cotton, floor map
d. Feathers, coconut husks, tree trunks

6. Submarines can both float and sink. What can be the reason behind it?
a. It is made of metal.
b. It is heavy, that’s why it sinks.
c. It can go around different places.
d. It has a surface area that allows it to displace and fill itself with water.
 7. The amount of space taken up by a quantity of matter is called _______.
a. volume c. density
b. mass d. buoyancy

8. What will happen when you put oil in water?

a. It will sink. c. It will mix with water.
b. It will float. d. Nothing will happen.

9. The amount of matter contained in an object is called _________.

a. mass c. density
b. volume d. buoyancy

10. What makes an air balloon float?

a. The air blows the air balloon.
b. .The air inside the balloon has more density.
c. The air balloon was made from light materials.
d. The air inside the balloon has lesser density

11. The following statements are true about how ships float except
a. The ship is not heavy.
b. Its large surface area allows it to float.
c. The weight of the water it pushes out of the way is the same as the
weight of the ship.
d. The water pushing upward on the ship is more than the gravity that pulls
it down.

12. The ability of an object to float when placed in a fluid is called _____.
a. density c. mass
b. buoyant force d. volume

13. Volume is to cubic centimeter (cm3) while mass is to _______.

a. liter c. meter
b. gram d. Celsius

14. Which of the following is true as a boat moves from salty to fresh water
river?
a. It sinks deeper. c. It stays at the same level.
b. It floats higher. d. It moves faster.

15. Which of the following is true about non-decaying materials?

a. These materials breakdown while they spoil.
b. These materials undergo decomposition.
c. These materials do not undergo decomposition.
d. These materials decompose easily.
16. What is the most dangerous of all wastes?
a. radioactive wastes c. mining waste
b. animal carcasses d. industrial waste

17. Why should food be checked for molds before consumption?

a. Molds can make foods tasty.
b. Molds make food more nutritious.
c. Molds can make you dizzy.
d. Molds can make you sick.

18. The following methods are use in prolonging the life span of foods except
a. Zip-lock bagging c. Container sealing
b. Open container d. Vacuum packaging

19. What causes the breakdown of tooth?

a. The remineralization caused by fluoride.
b. The protection caused by toothpaste.
c. The attack of acids in tooth.
d. The presence of calcium in our tooth.

20. The following are groups of decaying materials except

a. rotting meat, fruits, vegetables c. cement, tire, plastic
b. humus, manure, feces d. logs, wood, animal carcasses

21. The process of using certain organic materials as manure for growing
plants is called__________.
a. decorating c. recycling
b. disposing d. composting

22. These are usually the waste products of storing, preparing, handling or
eating foods.
a. Organic waste c. Food waste
b. Yard trimmings d. Industrial waste

23. Where can you use leftover foods?

a. for decoration c. for cleaning
b. for animal feeds d. for bathing

24. What kind of workplace is ideal?

a. well-ventilated place c. dark place
b. no enough ventilation d. small place
 25. A battery is a _________ material.
a. biodegradable c. recyclable
b. non-biodegradable d. none of the choices

Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is
incorrect.

____________ 26. Ignore any warning that says you should use protective
gloves or goggles.

____________ 27. Always read the labels of useful and harmful materials.

_____________ 28. Never leave a bottle or container of materials open and

unattended.

_____________ 29. Place containers of different materials at children’s reach.

______________ 30. Store useful and harmful materials in their original containers.

_____________ 31 Place flammable materials near gas stoves.

______________32. Never store cleaning materials in containers that were

originally made for food or drink.

_____________ 33. Never store materials with a base solution next to materials
with an acid solution.

_____________ 34. Use the proper equipment for handling the material as
recommended on the label.

_____________ 35. Store all useful and harmful materials in any container.

God bless! 

Parent’s Signature: __________________________