TABLE OD SPECIFICATIONS IN SCIENCE 4

FOURTH QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

 
No. of No. of R U A A E C
Objectives Weight
Days Items
ITEM PLACEMENT
Define what is soil S4ES-IVA-1 5 2.5 1 1
Compare and contrast the characteristics of
5 27.5 11 2-10 11-12
different types of soil S4ES-IVA-1
Identify factors that affect the growth of plants
5 5 2 13-14
S4ES-IVA-1
Use the weather instruments to measure the
different weather components S43W-IVe-5 5 7.5 3 15-18
Make simple interpretations about the weather
as recorded in the weather chart S4 ES-IVf-7 5 7.5 5 19-20 21-23
Identify safety precautions during weather
5 10 4 24-26 27
conditions S4ES-IVg-8
Describe the changes in the position and length
of shadows in the surroundings as the position of 5 2.5 1 35
the Sun changes S43S-IVh-9
Describe the role of the sun in water cycle
5 10 4 32-34,39
S43S-IVi-10
Describe the effects of the sun S4ES-IVj-11 5 12.5 8 28-31 36-38,40
TOTAL 45 100 40

PREPARED BY:

RODULFO B. SOLIS JR.

Teacher III

CHECKED BY:

NORA C. RONQUILLO
Head Teacher III
Key Answers 4TH GRADING SCIENCE IV:

1.B
2. D
3. C
4.B
5.A
6.C
7.C
8.B
9.D
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.B
28.A
29.D
30.D
31.C
32.C
33.B
34.A
35.C
36.C
37.B
38.C
39.A
40.C
 SCIENCE IV
FOURTH PERIODIC TEST
Name: _______________________________________ Date:___________________
I. Read each questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank before each number.
_______ 1. Which of these is made up of smallest particles of rocks which contain decayed matter of plants
and animals?
A. Land B. Soil C. Mineral D. Water
_______ 2. Why is soil important to living things?
A. Form part of the earth where animals live
B. Provide the necessary nutrients needed by the plants
C. Serves as a place where people live
D. All of the above
_______ 3 How do each soil differ?
A. Texture B. Color C. A and B D. None of these
_______ 4. Which type is characterized as having the finest particles?
A. Loam B. clay C. sand D. bedrock
_______ 5. Which type of soil is best for planting?
A. Loam B. clay C. Sand D. bedrock
_______ 6. Which soil has loose particles?
A. Loam B. clay C. sand D. topsoil
_______ 7. Which type of soil do you usually expect if the community is along the seashore?
A. Loam B. clay C. sand D. rocks
_______ 8. Which soil holds much water?
A. Loam B. clay C. sand D. rocks
_______ 9. How decayed organism like plants and animals does makes the soil fertile?
A. It changes its color C. It has pungent odor
B. It makes the texture finer D. It adds nutrients to the soil
_______ 10. In which layer of the soil do we usually find loam?
A. topsoil B. parent soil C. bedrock D. rocks
_______ 11. Which best describe humus? It is _______________________.
A. A mixture of decayed plants and animals C. forms part of the loam soil
B. a combination of any of the types of soil D. It is the habitat of rabbits
_______ 12. How does soil help plants?
A. It provides anchorage
B. It provides the necessary nutrients for growth
C. It serves as home for many plants
D. All of the above
_______ 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. Controlled 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. Experimental variable
_______ 15. A wind vane tells what component of the weather?
A. Wind direction B. wind speed C. wind temperature D. 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. cloudy
_______ 18. During a stormy weather, how does an anemometer spin its cups?
A. Very slow B. moderately slow C. very fast D. moderate
_______ 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 there is as approaching storm?
A. Dark clouds and cold air C. strong winds and heavy rains
B. gentle wind and rain showers D. fair sky with no clouds
_______ 21. How does air temperature affect the weather condition?
A. High temperature makes the weather warm.
B. Low temperature makes the weather hot.
C. Low temperature indicates fair weather.
D. High temperature makes the weather cool.
_______ 22. How can weather forecasts help you?
A. They help me decide what to do and what games to play.
B. They help me plan what food to buy.
C. They help me what clothes I am going to wear.
D. All of the above.
_______ 23. Which is true about weather?
A. Weather remains the same in same places.
B. It changes from day to day in any places.
C. It is always the same in hot countries.
D. Weather is only in cold countries.
_______ 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. Classes are not suspended in all levels.
_______ 25. The air temperature drops to 18 0 Celsius. What should you wear?
A. Thick clothes B. thin clothes C. new clothes D. none
_______ 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.
B. Hurry and go on fishing.
C. Call other fishermen to go on fishing.
D. Go on fishing to the deepest part of the sea.
_______ 27. You are sweeping the dried leaves in the backyard. You have noticed that the wind is blowing
hard. Will you burn the dried leaves? Why or why not?
A. I will burn the dried leaves so that the backyard will be clean.
B. I will not burn the dried leaves because it may cause a big fire.
C. I will burn the dried leaves so that the place will be warm.
D. None of these.
_______ 28. Which gives us enough heat and light in order to live?
A. Sun B. hydro power plant C. electricity D. fire
_______ 29. What is 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 helps people to dry clothes.
D. All of the above.
_______ 30. Without the sun, what would most likely happen to the earth?
A. The earth will be dark and cold. C. Everything will die.
B. The earth will be lifeless. D. All of the above.
_______ 31. Why do farmers use their wide-brim hats when they are working in the farm?
A. To protect them from strong winds
B. To protect them from head injuries.
C. To protect them from the intense heat and light of the sun.
D. To protect them from stray insects.
_______ 32. In which process do plants release water from their leaves?
A. Condensation B. Evaporation C. Transpiration D. Precipitation
_______ 33. When does evaporation take place?
A. When water is cooled C. When water changed to ice.
B. When water is heated D. When water is frozen.
_______ 34. Is water cycle possible when the sun is blocked? Why?
A. No, because evaporation process is lacking.
B. Yes, because condensation process is continuous.
C. Yes, because electricity can heat the water
D. No, because ice is cool.
_______ 35. 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.
_______ 36. The sun is shining brightly. The wind is calm and it is warm outside. What do you think is the
Air temperature?
A. The temperature is normal. C. The temperature is high.
B. The temperature is low. D. The temperature is very low.
_______ 37. Nanette forgot to bring her plants outside for a week. What would likely happen to the plants?
 A. The plants grow robustly.
B. The plants have yellowish leaves.
C. The plants have bigger roots.
D. The plants bear flowers.
_______ 38. Why do we need to drink plenty of water on very hot days?
A. To make our skin healthier.
B. To increase our body temperature.
C. To replace the water loss from our body.
D. To keep our hair healthy.
_______ 39. What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?
A. Sun’s heat causes evaporation.
B. Sun’s heat causes tidal waves.
C. Sun’s heat produces more water.
D. Sun’s heat causes rain.
_______ 40. Crizta will be joining her friends in swimming on Sunday. What must she do to avoid sunburn?
A. Apply coconut oil. B. apply lemon jelly C. Apply sunblock lotion D. none