SCIENCE

Name:_____________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS: Encircle the correct answer.

1. It is ideal to plant on a full moon because______.

A. the good spirits are out in the field to help the farmers
B. the moon’s gravity helps the plants absorb water better
C. the farmers can see better because of the light coming from the moon
D. the god of agriculture is watching the farmers

2. An eclipse happens when____________.

A. an angry demon tries to eat piece of sun or moon
B. the people do not make an offering
C. the moon lines up exactly with the sun and the earth
D. the sun is revolving around the earth

3. Rain is _____________.
A. precipitation in liquid form
B. the tears of a sad god
C. the result when a person with bad voice sings

4. The moon is the earth’s one and only ______.

A. planet
B. satellite
C. friend
D. meteor

5. A solar eclipse happens when the moon is between the __________.

A. earth and sun
B. earth and Jupiter
C. sun and Mercury
D. sun and Venus

6. During a lunar eclipse, the moon’s usual color is ____________.

A. light blue
B. dark brown
C. deep-coppery orange
D. bluish white

7. Some water from the rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands, and oceans evaporate because of
___________.
A. the air around us
B. the sun’s heat
C. the moon’s light
D. gravity

8. Water vapor in the air condenses into clouds. When it can no longer hold the moisture, it falls to the
ground as ____________.
A. rain
B. snow
C. air
D. fog

9. Observable events or occurrences in nature are called ________.

A. scientific observations
B. natural phenomena
C. superstitious beliefs
D. folklores

10. The following are examples of natural phenomena except ______.

A. volcanic formation
B. tornado
C. earthquake
D. pregnancy

11. A method of planting wherein the farmers choose the correct phase of the moon in which to plant,
weed, cultivate, and harvest their crops is called ________.
A. hydroponics
B. lunar agriculture
C. contour farming
D. green revolution

12. A ___________ occurs when moon blocks the sun’s light from a small portion of the earth.
A. full moon
B. solar eclipse
C. lunar eclipse
D. blue moon

13. Our ancestors believed that the rain was caused by the tears of a sad god named _____.
A. Amihan
B. Tungkung Langit
C. Alunsina
D.Habagat

14. It is best to plant when there is a ________.

A. solar eclipse
B. lunar eclipse
C. typhoon
D. full moon

15. The moon passes through four major phases or shapes as it completes its revolution around the
earth for ______days.
A. 31
B. 27.3
C. 365
D. 31

16. During ________, the bright side of the moon faces away from the earth. At this time, the moon
looks very dark.
A. first quarter moon
B. full moon
C. new moon
D. last quarter moon

17. The right side of the moon appears bright and its left side appears dark. The bright side of the moon
gets larger every day until it becomes a full moon.
A. first quarter moon
B. last quarter moon
C. blue moon
D. new moon

18. The force that pulls everything toward the ground is called ______.
A. inertia
B. velocity
C. gravity
D. magnetism

19. The process in which moisture from bodies of water evaporates, condenses into clouds, and
precipitates back into the earth is called the _____.
A. water cycle
B. rain
C. typhoon
D. condensation

20. The different shapes of the moon are called its ______.
A. faces
B. side views
C. phases
D. brightness

21. What is not true about earthquake and volcano?

A. Earthquake usually occurs near or at the same location as volcanoes
B. They both result from the movement of tectonic plates.
C. When there is an earthquake, there is volcanic activity.
D. They are both natural phenomena.

22. When we walk a distance, we sweat a lot. Does it help us?

A. No, because sweating leads to body odor.
B. Yes, because people will see that we are exercising.
C. Yes, because it regulates our body temperature.
D. No, because we will have dry skin.

23. One way of increasing endangered species is by breeding in captivity the remaining individuals. What
is not true about this technique?
A. It reduces fertility.
B. It increases genetic diversity.
C. It may lead to species extinction.
D. It is costly.

24. A positive feedback mechanism can be manifested in ________.

A.   human blood pressure                                
B. hunger         
C.   regulation of blood sugar in human             D. child birth

25. The hormone that stimulates the ovaries to secrete estrogen at ovulation is called ______.
A. testosterone  
B. progesterone   
C. follicle stimulating hormone 
D. luteinizing hormone

26. Which of the following is a FALSE statement?

A. Only men have testosterone.
B. Both male and female have follicle-stimulating hormone.
C. Both male and female have luteinizing hormone.
D. Both male and female have progesterone.

Study the data given below:

Volcano ABC - 7,500 feet; tall and broad; erupted in 1965
Volcano DEF - 9,000 feet; tall and steep; erupted more than 10,000 years ago.

27. Which volcano is active?

A. ABC   
B. DEF        
C. Both ABC and DEF      
D. None of them

28. Family X has 3 children and 1 other relative; has a combined monthly earnings of Php 65,000.00 and
a daily budget of Php 1,000.00. On the other hand, Family Z has 5 children and 2 other relatives; has a
combined earnings of  Php 65,000.00 and a daily allowance of P 1,000.00. Which family lives a better
life?
A. Family Z because they have more members to help each other
B. Both families live a better life because they their earnings are big.
C. Family Z because they have more exemptions in paying their income tax
D. Family X because they have less number of mouth to feed

29. Which of the following is a characteristic of scrotum?

A. It produces sperms and male hormones.
B. It carries both urine and semen.
C. It is a loose pouch of skin that holds the testicles.
D. It helps expel semen during ejaculation.
30. Where do earthquakes likely to occur?
A. Along east coast of North and South America
B. Far away from the Pacific Ring of Fire
C. Along the west coast of Asia
D. In narrow zones and on plate boundaries

31. Which of the following statement is false?

A. Fraternal twins are developed from two different sperms and two different eggs.
B. Identical twins are developed from the same sperm and same egg.
C. Fraternal twins are usually 2 boys, 2 girls, or a boy and a girl.
D. Identical twins are usually 2 boys, 2 girls, or a boy and a girl.

32. Antonio sweats a lot while walking from home to school so he always brings face towel.
What is the reason of his sweating considering that he is a normal healthy boy?
A. He needs cool air while walking.
B. His body releases heat.
C. He needs to sweat to prevent him from urinating.
D. His body becomes strong by walking.

33. Mang Ambo’s corn fields are frequently infested with rats. His fellow farmers advised him the
following techniques:

I. Burn the whole corn field after each harvest.

II. Raise cats to catch mice.
III. Use fishing nets in catching rats.
IV. Use pesticide (rodenticide).

Which of the above techniques can be effective in eradicating the rats without harming the environment
and other beneficial farm animals and insects?

A. II and III   B. III only      C. I, II, and III   D. All of the above

34. Marasmus and kwashiorkor are both form of malnutrition. Which of the following is a symptom of
kwashiorkor?
A. dehydration         B. diarrhea    C. stomach bulging  D. stomach shrinkage

35. When two tectonic plates converge or collide with each other, the following happens:

I.  formation of mountains

II. formation of volcanoes
III. eruption of volcanoes
IV. occurrence of earthquake

A. I and III   
B. I, II and IV     
C. I, II, and III      
D. All of the above

36. Mang Berto's rice fields are infested by rats. He was advised to use any of the following techniques.
I. Use pesticide (rodenticide)
II. Use nets in catching rats.
III. Raise cats to catch rats
IV. Burn the whole field after each harvest season.

Which of the following can be effective in getting rid of the cats without harming farm insets and
environment?
A. II only
b. II and IV
c. III only
d. III and IV
37. The population of an endangered species can be increased by breeding in captivity of the remaining
individuals. However, this technique may also lead to species extinction. Which of the following is the
negative effect of this breeding?
a. Breeding over a short period of time produces different species.
b. Breeding over a short period of time increases beneficial mutation.
C. Breeding over a short period of time reduces genetic diversity.
d. Breeding over a short period of time increases fertility.

For items 38 and 39, base on the following:

I. Progesterone/Testosterone
II. Follicle Stimulating Hormone
III. Positive Feedback Mechanism
IV. Negative Feedback Mechanism

38. What regulates the secretion of hormone from an endocrine gland?

A. I only   b. II and IV  c. IV only  d. I and III  

39. What hormone stimulates the ovaries to secrete estrogen?

a.  III and IV   B. II only  c. I and II  d. I only

40. Which of the following processes involve the teamwork between the respiratory and circulatory
system?

I. Diaphragm enables air to come in and out of the body by contracting and relaxing.
II. Villi in the small intestine absorb nutrients, which are then transported to different body parts.
III. Carbon dioxide produced by cells enters the capillaries and is transported to lungs.
IV. Red blood cells get oxygen and distribute it to different body parts.

a. I only    b. I and III   C. III only    d. IV only

For item 41, study the lifestyle of Juana and Pedro shown below:

JUANA
Diet: fruits, vegetables, meat
Drinks: purified water
Hobby: reading
Sleeping pattern: 7 – 8 hours

PEDRO
Diet: poultry meat, Baguio vegetables
Drinks: fresh fruit juice
Hobby: playing computer games
Sleeping pattern: 8 – 10 hours a day

41. Which of the following diseases can be acquired by Pedro?

a. acidosis  
B. marasmus    
C. hypertension 
D. kwashiorkor

42. Electric cables are generally made of copper. Which of the following properties of copper makes it
suitable electric cable?

I. CAN BE FLATTENED
II. shiny
III. high density
IV. good conductor

a. I only   B.  I and IV     c. III only   d. II and III

For item 43, study the properties of two compounds presented in the table.
COMPOUND A
Dissolve in water
Does not easily dissolve in alcohol
Exists as solid at room temperature
Conducts electricity when dissolve in water

Compound B
Does not dissolve in water
Dissolve in alcohol
Exists as liquid or gas at room temperature
Does not conduct electricity when dissolve in water

43. Which set of properties reflect that of table salt?

a. Compound B
b. Both Compound A and B
C. Compund A
d. Table salt’s characteristics is in between that of Compound A and B

For item 44, study the characteristics of the two volcanoes.

VOLCANO A
Height: about 8,000 feet
Shape: tall and steep
Eruption: has recently erupted

VOLCANO B
Height: about 8,000 feet
Shape: tall and broad
Eruption: had erupted in the distant past

44. Which volcano is active?

a. Both volcanoes are inactive
B. Volcano A   
c. Volcano B  
d. Both Volcano A and B

45. Which of the following is TRUE about constellations?

a. The earth revolves around the constellation.
B. Constellations stay on the same place on the space.
c. Constellations revolve around the sun.
d. The sun revolves around the constellation.

46. The following observations were noted at different hours during the night.

A – Stars moved from east to west across the sky

B – Stars set along a diagonal from south to north
C – Stars traced counter clockwise, others, centered on a point near the North Star (Polaris)

Which of the following statement is correct?

a. Some starts move across the sky over the night time while others don’t.
B. Stars do not move at all. It isthe earth that is loving.
c. Stars move from different patterns as the earth revolves around the sun.
d. Stars, like sun, rise in the east and set in the west.

47. Planets, moons, and stars are all heavenly bodies. Which of the following makes a star different from
the other heavenly bodies?
a. size  
b. rotation of axis 
C. Light production 
d. mass

I. MOVEMENT OF CRUST
II. FORMATION OF VOLCANO
III. EARTHQUAKES
IV. Floods

48. What are the effects of convection currents A and B on the crust?
a. II and III    b. I and III     C. I, II, and III    d. II, III and IV

For item 49, read the given case.

          A typical fire extinguisher tank contains carbon dioxide (CO2) under high pressure. When CO2 is
released and directed to the fire, it attacks the fire by displacing the oxygen in the combustion process.

49. What is it that CO2 should be under high pressure?

A. So that CO2 can move very fast when released.
b. To decrease the temperature
c.  So that CO2 can expand very fast and cool the fire when released.
d. To increase the temperature.

50. Which of the following evidence support the Plate Tectonic Theory?

I. Earthquake and volcanic eruptions

II. Magnetic field orientatiom in layers of rocks
III. Fossils found in big rocks located far apart.
IV. Different shape of coastlines of different continents
a. III and IV   B. II and III   c. I and II   d. I and IV

For number 51, analyze the following:

I. Produce sperms and male hormones.
II. It is a tube attached to the testes.
III. It carries both urine and semen.
IV. It is a loose bag of skin divided into two containers of testicles

51. Which of the above statements describe the testes?

A. I only   b. IV only    c. III and IV   d. I and II

For item 52, analuze the following:

I. Convection currents in this layer make plates move.
II. Metals in this region are melted due to high temperature
III. Metals in this region are squeezed tight due to great pressure
IV. Consist of crust of upper mantle.

52. Which of the statement above describe the mantle?

a. I only  B. I and IV   c. II only  d. II and III

53. Which layer is described by statement III?

a. mantle  b. outer core  C. crust   d. inner core

54. In which of the following regions do earthquakes frequently occur?

a. Far away from the Pacific Rim of Fire
b. Along the east coast of North and South America
C. In narrow belts around the world.
d. Along the west coast of Asia

55. Which of the following is TRUE concerning earthquakes and volcanoes?

a. Volcanoes form away from earthquake zone
B. Earthquakes usually occur in the same location as volcanoes.
c. The occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruption are two different phenomena.
d. Earthquakes occur with less volcanic activity.

56. Which of the following evidence support the Plate Tectonic Theory?

I. Fossils found in big rocks located far apart.

II. Different shape of coastlines of different continents
III. Magnetic field orientation in layers of rocks.
IV. Earthquake and volcanic eruptions

a. I and II
B. I and III
c. III and IV
d. II and IV

For Item 57, analyze the information about the two families given below.

Family A:
No. of children:  5
Combined monthly net earnings: Php 20,000.00
Daily budget: Php 500
With other family members: 1

Family B:
No. of children:  10
Combined monthly net earnings: Php 20,000.00
Daily budget: Php 500
With other family members: 2

57. Which of the families live a better life?

a. Family B because they have more members to help one another.
B. Family A because they have a leaaer number of mouths to feed.
c. Family B because they have more than exemption in their combined income at the end of the year.
d. Both families live a better life because they have the same monthly net income.

For item 58– 59, read the given case.

Walking a short distance from home to office daily, Dino sweats a lot so he always brings towel.

58. Which of the following explains the sweating considering that he is a normal boy?
a. His body becomes strong by walking.
b. His body becomes fatigued.
C. His body releases heat.
d. He needs cool air.

59. Does his sweating help him?

A. Yes, because his body releases heat.
b. No, because sweating leads to bad odor.
c. Yes, because excess water from his body is released as sweat.
d. No, because water is lost from his body which will result to skin dryness.

60. Which of the following occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?
I. Formation of volcanoes
II. Occurence of earthquakes
III. Volcanic eruption
IV. Mountain formation

a. I and III only

b. I, II, and IV
c. II, III, and IV
D. I and II only