4th Summative Test in Science (2nd Quarter)

Name:_________________________________ Section:___________________
I. Write E if it describes an estuary and X if it does not.
_____1. Marta is in an area of land that is exposed when the tide goes out.
_____2. It provides a safe breeding ground for animals to raise their young.
_____3. Mark is in a body of water where fresh and saltwater mix.
_____4. Mangroves can grow in brackish water.
_____5. It serves as coastal protection because it buffers the ocean and the land that helps to
decrease flooding and storm surges.
II. Read each sentence carefully. Write the letter on the blank.
_____1. It is known as the nurseries of the sea.
A. estuary B. high tide C. intertidal Zone D. low tide
_____2. A place where the river meets the sea.
A. ecosystem B. estuary C. intertidal Zone D. wetland
_____3. A mixture of freshwater and saltwater can also be called as ________
A. brackish water B. freshwater C. mineral water D. saltwater
4. Salt-tolerant plants are called ___________.
A. algae B. halophytes C. reefs D. sea grass
5. Why is an estuary called, “nursery of the sea”?
A. Everything here is connected.
B. It keeps the environment safe and clean.
D. It provides a safe environment for animals to raise their young.
6. A special shrub that can grow in brackish water.
A. algae B. mangrove C. seagrass D. seaweeds
7. Which is a type of estuary?
A. delta B. intertidal zone C. ocean D. river
8. Famous estuary in the Philippines that can be found in Palawan
A. Manila Bay B. Davao Gulf C. Subic Bay D. Puerto Princesa Underground River
9. What creature can you find on the rocky shore?
A. cow B. horse C. snake D. starfish
10. Which of this statement is not true?
A. Estuaries can damage our environment.
B. Estuaries serve as habitats for many animals.
C. Estuaries have a vital role in our ecosystem.
D. Estuaries are irreplaceable natural resources.
6. What relationship shows how each living thing gets its food?
A. decomposer B. food chain C. food web D. prey
7. A flesh-eating animal is also known as _______________.
A. carnivore B. herbivore C. omnivore D. producer
8. Plants are called _______________ because they do not depend on other living
organisms to be able to get food.
A. consumer B. decomposer C. producer D. scavenger
9. What relationship shows how each living thing in an ecosystem is a part of
multiple food chains.
A. ecosystem B. food chain C. food web D. prey
10. Which of the following is a decomposer?
A. bacteria B. green algae C. heron D. tilapia
Draw a happy face 😊 if the statement shows protecting and conserving estuaries and intertidal zones
and a sad face ☹ if it does not.
_____1. oil spills _____3. building bridges _____5. reduce use of
_____2. plant more trees _____4. excessive harvesting household chemicals