SCIENCE 4

Written Work No. 1 Quarter 1

Name: ________________________________________ Date: ___________ Score: _________

I. A. Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following materials float in water?
A. big Stone B. empty plastic bottle C. crystal glass D. metal spoon
2. Using the data below, which group of materials can be used to prevent oneself from drowning?
I II III
Materials that absorb water Materials that float Materials that sink
• Cloth • Bamboo • Rocks
• Sponge • Log • Metal bar
• Rug • Plastic bottle • Hollow blocks
• Cotton ball • Rubber ball • Coins
• Tissue paper • Balloon • cellphone
A. I, II & III B. I only C. II Only D. III Only
3. Why do boats float in water?
A. Boats are made of wood which make them float.
B. Boats have plastic strings which make them float.
C. Men use paddles to make boats float.
D. The sea breeze makes the boats float.
4. How will you dispose decaying waste materials commonly found at home?
A. Make them into compost fertilizer.
B. Throw them into the river to feed the fishes.
C. Keep them in the cabinet and use them again.
D. Mix them with the non-decaying waste materials.
5. A glass of water is spilled on the table. What are you going to use if you want to wipe dry the table?
A. cellophane B. plastic mat C. rubber band D. rug

B. From the given set of materials in each item below, which is different from the group? Encircle the
letter of the correct answer.
6. A. spaghetti B. toothbrush C. glass D. plastic plates
7. A. cloth B. potato C. pants D. cellophane

C. For numbers 8-10, refer to the table below.

I II III
Fish bone Water bottle Empty soda cans
Chicken Feather Ketchup bottle Empty cans of meat, loaf,
Kangkong stem Broken pail milo, etc.
Banana peelings Basin Rubber slipper
Leftover meat Glass Plastic

8. Which group of materials will undergo decay?

 A. I & II

B. II & III C. I only D. II only

9. Which group(s) of materials is/are recyclable?

A. I & II B. II & III C. I only D. II only
10. Which group(s) of materials can be turned into fertilizer?
A. I & II B. II & III C. I only D. II only

II. A. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. This is a water-borne disease that we often get by drinking polluted water and uncovered foods.
A. malaria B. scabies C. typhoid D. leukemia
2. Lino suffered from severe diarrhea. He was rushed to the hospital. The doctor said he suffered
from dehydration and should be treated immediately. What would be the possible illness?
A. dysentery B. dengue fever C. typhoid D. malaria
3. Why did Maria experience itchiness in her skin after swimming in the river?
A. The river might be dirty and contaminated
B. She had eaten something that caused allergy.
C. She swam in the river wearing dirty clothes.
D. Maria is allergic to the water of the river.
4. Leah lives near the dumpsite. She and her friends always play outside near piles of garbage.
One early morning, she happens to spit blood and complains of chest and back pains. What
might be her possible illness?
A. tuberculosis B. dengue fever C. malaria D. Covid-19
5. Leo has a high fever. Her mother found out some bruises in his skin. What will be the
doctor’s possible diagnosis?
A. dengue fever B. diarrhea C. dysentery D. Covid-19

B. Find and encircle at least five (5) diseases inside the box.
D Y S E N T E R Y O W
C A D E N G U E T D G
B H X M P D L R Y E B
C F O A J O M S P N F
D E G L L W N W H G J
R U N A E K S K O U D
M O T R G R F M I E A
N A L I U J A Y D P A
A S C A B I E S T L Q

C. Write the letter of the best answer in your answer sheet.

1. Rotten garbage are breeding places of harmful insects like flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rats.
If you are exposed to this situation for a long time, what kind of ailment would you probably get?
A. high blood pressure B. nosebleed C. heart failure D. dysentery
2. What diseases causes high fever and chills. This disease comes from the bite of a mosquito.
A. leptospirosis B. dengue fever C. malaria D. dysentery
3. How do we prevent being affected by the harmful effects of decaying materials?
 A.
Placing
the left-
over
foods in the refrigerator
B. Disposing the garbage properly.
C. Segregating the decaying and non- decaying materials
D. All of the above
4. What people living in crowded areas must do to avoid being exposed to diseases caused by
presence of decaying materials?
A. Avoid throwing wastes anywhere.
B. Eat left over foods only if stored in the refrigerator.
C. Maintain a proper disposal of waste materials.
D. Both A and C
5. Improper disposal of decaying wastes allow ___________ to live or breed.
A. cockroaches B. flies C. mosquitoes D. all of the above

III. A. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet.
1. People in Metro Manila produce large amount of wastes. However, garbage collectors are few.
Because of this, garbage stays uncollected for how many days. What should they do to reduce their
garbage and keep them away from diseases?
A. Follow the technique of total recycling scheme.
B. Take vitamins to make the immune system strong.
C. Throw the materials anywhere.
D. Wear mouth mask to avoid inhaling polluted air.
2. Some people just throw their waste materials anywhere. What would happen if the decaying
materials are not properly disposed?
A. It allows free flow of rain-water run-off
B. It can cause loss of humus soil.
C. It makes our surroundings beautiful and colorful.
D. It will become breeding places of pests.
3. How to prevent the harmful effects of decaying materials?
A. Disposed your garbage properly.
B. Keep the left-over foods in the refrigerator.
C. Segregate the decaying and non- decaying materials.
D. All the above
4. Ana is assigned to segregate waste materials at home. How will she do it?
A. According to its ability to float and sink
B. According to its color
C. Into decaying and non-decaying groups
D. Into small and big groups.
5. If you are going to dispose waste materials commonly found at home, what are you going to do with
the decaying materials?
A. Keep them in the cabinet and use them again
B. Make a compost
C. Mix them with the non-decaying
D. Throw them in the river
Given inside the box, answer questions 6-8 below:
A B

Fishbone Chicken feathers Kangkong Stem Bottle of mineral water glass toyo/vinegar
Potato peeling Leftover Meat empty container of catsup broken pail basin

C
Empty can empty bottles of softdrinks milk
cereal drinks sardines corned beef meatloaf

6. Which group of materials is recyclables?

A. A and B B. B and C C. A and C D. C only
7. Which group of materials can be turned into fertilizer?
A. A and C B. B and C C. B only D. A only
8. Which group of materials will undergo decay?
A. A and B B. C and A C. A only D. B only
9. The city health officer gives lectures to the households of Valencia City on how to dispose their
waste properly. Which of the following shows a proper waste disposal?
A. Putting all the waste materials in one container
B. Scattering waste materials on the road
C. Segregating waste into decaying and non- decaying wastes
D. Throwing waste materials on a vacant lot
10. How should non-decaying wastes be disposed?
A. By composting B. By recycling C. Reusing D. Both b and C
B. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following materials will decay?
A. Cellophane B. Banana peelings C. Plates D. Bottle
2. Which statement is a good practice of disposing waste?
A. Throwing away old clothes and broken bags
B. Placing medicines in the cabinet with proper labels
C. Keeping empty containers for future use
D. Sorting biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials in the trash can
3. Which of the following show proper waste disposal?
A. Scattering waste materials on the road
B. Throwing waste materials on a vacant lot
C. Putting all the waste materials in one container
D. Segregating waste into decaying and non- decaying wastes
4. If you are going to dispose waste materials such as leaves and vegetable peelings, what are you
going to do with this?
A. Make a compost.
B. Throw them in the river.
C. Mix them with the non-decaying.
D. Keep them in the cabinet and used again.
5. Why should waste never be disposed down rivers?
A. To avoid pollution of water sources
B. It will beautify the rivers.
C. It will make the water clean.
D. It can make the water fresh.
6. Which of the following show proper waste disposal?
A. Throwing garbage to the sea
B. Putting all waste materials in one container
C. Throwing leftover foods in the drainage canal
D. Segregating waste into decaying and no- decaying
7. How
should
non-
decaying
wastes be disposed?
A. By composting B. Reusing C. By recycling D. Both B and C
8. Waste should be segregated into _____________ groups.
A. Decaying and non- decaying C. Bluish and yellowish
B. Small and big D. Hard and soft
9. What safety precaution do you need to observe in disposing waste materials?
A. Use gloves or adequate equipment in handling waste materials to prevent puncture by sharp
items.
B. Taste and touch waste materials before disposing them.
C. Keep the waste materials in your kitchen.
D. Expose yourself to the waste materials.
10. Why do you have to practice proper waste disposal?
A. To make the surrounding clean and beautiful
B. To lessen the accumulation or piling of waste in landfills
C. To help prevent flooding caused by waste materials that clogged sewers and drainage
D. All of the above