Department of Education

Caraga Region
DIVISION OF BUTUAN CITY

DIVISION DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Science 4

NAME: ________________________________________________________ SCORE: ________________

Instructions: Read each question carefully and write the correct answer on a separate
sheet of paper, or in the answer sheet provided to you. Do not write anything on this test
question.

1. Materials like glass, metal and plastic do not absorb water. What do you call these kinds
of materials?
A. simple materials
B. porous materials
C. durable materials
D. non-porous materials

2. The density of an object is the mass of the object compared to its volume. What will
happen to an object on a basin full of water if the object’s density is higher than the
density of water?
A. It will sink on water.
B. It will float on water.
C. It will freeze on water.
D. It will expand on water.

3. Malleable metals will bend and twist into numerous shapes when hammered, whereas
non-malleable metals might break apart into pieces. Which of the following materials
will change its size and shape when bent?
A. chalk
B. marble
C. pencil
D. wire

4. Paul was playing with his modeling clay. As he pressed the clay, he was able to form
different toys. Which of the following describes what happen to the modeling clay
when pressed?
A. It changes its size and color.
B. It changes its size and shape.
C. It changes its color and volume.
D. It changes its volume and texture.

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5. Ana wanted to make an improvised musical instrument that is made from flattened
metal caps of soft drink that she collected. What should be the best thing that Ana
should do to accomplish her task?
A. Cut the metal cap.
B. Bend the metal cap.
C. Twist the metal cap.
D. Hammer the metal cap.

6. Rigor wants to study the changes in properties of matter when heated and when
cooled. Which of the following should he do?
A. Put a stone under the sun then place it underwater after 5 minutes.
B. Grate a piece of cheese and place it inside the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
C. Slice a piece of butter and place it in a hot pan then let it cool for 5 minutes.
D. Chop pieces of garlic and onions and cook them in a heated pan for a minute.

7. Ana brought 2 pieces of ice drops to school. When she opened it during recess, the ice
drops melted. What changes occurred in the ice drops?
A. gas to liquid
B. liquid to gas
C. liquid to solid
D. solid to liquid

8. A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture with a non-uniform composition. How would you

prove that you can have a heterogeneous mixture using white sugar?
A. When you mix white sugar with hot coffee.
B. When you mix white sugar with iodized salt.
C. When you mix white sugar with brown sugar.
D. When you mix white sugar with chocolate syrup.

9. Responsible waste management affects the cleanliness of the environment. Based on

the figure 1 below, which activity that harms the environment is shown?

Figure 1. Sad Reality

Source: Science 4 Learners Material, page 55

A. Feeding the animals.

B. Reproducing scavengers.
C. Segregating waste products.
D. Improper dumping of garbage on land.

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10. Climate change including global warming, acid rain and other forms of pollution are
some of the harmful effects of the changes in the materials to the environment. What
advice can you give to your classmates to prevent these effects?
A. Study very hard.
B. Just do things that would make you happy.
C. Don’t let anyone stop you in harming the surrounding.
D. Prevent doing things that could harm the environment.

11. Throwing garbage directly into a river or stream can cause oceanic pollution and leads
to the death of marine life. How could you impose awareness about taking care of the
environment to your neighbors who are living near a river and keeps throwing their
trashes in it?
A. Yelling at them when they throw garbage in the river.
B. Putting a signage like “Don’t Throw Garbage in the River”.
C. Giving them money so they will stop harming the river system.
D. Showing them the proper way how to throw the garbage in the river.

12. Some of our organs work to eliminate wastes from the body. Which of the following
organs is responsible for removing metabolic wastes from the blood?
A. Brain
B. Heart
C. Kidneys
D. Lungs

13. Maria is an athlete in her school. She becomes fitter and better all- around athlete with
the variety of sports and activities she engaged in. How do her bones and muscles
work together?
A. They allow body to move.
B. They control voluntary movements.
C. They maintain our sense of balance.
D. They coordinate the movement of our muscles.

14. You and your friend are walking near the seashore to look for empty shells to make
them into accessories. You found a sea snail with a colorful shell attached to a huge
rock. What would you do about it?
A. Allow it to survive by leaving it.
B. Forcefully remove it from the rock.
C. Cook it and use its shell to make jewelries.
D. Remove the shell and put the sea snail back in the water.

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15. Fishes can live in water. Which of the following adaptation help them survive in water?

I. Tails that help them swim.

II. Eyes that can open in water.
III. Mouths that can drink much water.
IV. Gills that help them breathe in water.

A. I and IV
B. II and III
C. II and IV
D. III and IV

16. Your teacher asked your class to investigate the factors that affect the growth of plants.
If the plant is placed in a dark room, do you think it can still survive with the help of its
specialized structures?
A. No, because there is insufficient amount of air and water.
B. No, because without sunlight they cannot make their own food.
C. Yes, because there is enough soil even if it is placed in a dark room.
D. Yes, because the plant can grow new structures that can adapt in the dark.

17. Environmental pollution is the contamination of the physical and biological

components of the Earth or the atmosphere system. In your own opinion, how does a
polluted environment affect the life cycle of flies and mosquitoes?
A. Pollution decreases the number of insects.
B. Pollution cannot affect the life cycle of insects.
C. Pollution plays a vital role in the rapid increase of insects.
D. Pollution does not help insects to breed and multiply rapidly.

18. Parasitism is the relationship between two species in which one organism (parasite) lives
on or within the other organism (host), causing the host some degree of harm. When
can you say that parasitism is a dangerous relationship?
A. When the parasite transfers to other parts of the host.
B. When the host is healthy and does nothing to get rid of the parasite.
C. When the parasite is dead since the host did something to get rid of it.
D. When the host is affected by the parasite to the point that losses its life.

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19. Ben’s favorite pet is a fish. He has a small aquarium in his room. He loves collecting
fishes and unknowingly, it gets many. What is the effect of too many fishes in a small
aquarium?
A. Over-population leads to predation.
B. Too many fishes can benefit the owner.
C. Too many fishes allow them to move freely.
D. A sudden rise of harmful substances causes danger to the fishes.

20. Our population is growing fast. What will happen to animals if we convert forests into
residential areas?
A. They reproduced fast.
B. They searched food easily.
C. They became endangered.
D. They stayed with humans as pets.

21. Based on Figure 6 below, how would a mushroom and a tree benefit from each other?

Fig.6 Mushroom Attached to a Tree

(Source:https://mrtreeservices.com/blog/relationship-between-trees-and-mushrooms symbiotic/)

A. Both provide essential nutrients.

B. Mushrooms stay on trees without affecting it.
C. Tree benefits from the mushroom by attracting insects.
D. Mushroom provides nutrients while the tree provides shelter.

22. Gab is playing softball with his friends. What will happen if he applies more force in
hitting the ball?
A. The ball falls.
B. The ball moves slowly.
C. The ball bounces back.
D. The ball goes farther and faster.

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23. Using the data below. What can you say about the force applied to the distance
covered?

Distance
Trial Type of Force Applied
Covered
1 weak 2cm
2 fair 3cm
3 strong 5cm
Table 1, Effects of Force to Distance Travelled
Illustrated by; Jenalyn T. Ellano

A. The weaker the force applied, the longer the distance travelled.
B. The weaker the force applied, the farther the distance travelled.
C. The stronger the force applied, the farther the distance travelled.
D. The stronger the force applied, the nearer the distance travelled.

24. Richard was asked by his mother to wash his clothes. What should he do to dry the
clothes fast?
A. He should fan the clothes before hanging them on a clothesline.
B. He should iron the clothes before hanging them on a clothesline.
C. He should squeeze the clothes before hanging them on a clothesline.
D. He should roll the clothes in a bath towel before hanging them on a clothesline.

25. Metals attract magnets. Which of the following set of objects are attracted to
magnets?
A. coil, bottle, stone
B. paper, pencil, eraser
C. thumbtacks, clips, spoon
D. sponge, rubber ball, tissue paper

26. Describe the force of a magnet based on the figure below. The magnetic force is
_____.

A. weakest at the poles

B. strongest at the poles
C. weakest at the middle
D. strongest at the middle

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27. From the picture below, what can you say about the nature of light?

https://www.google.com/search?q=SPOTLIGHT+ON+THE+STAGE&rlz=1C1CHBF
_enPH915PH916&oq=SPOTLIGHT+ON+THE+STAGE&aqs=chrome.
.69i57j0i22i30l4j0i15i22i30l2j0i22i30l3.8660j0j7&sourceid=
chrome&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=n67zqFDTaB1VyM

A. Light follows a straight line.

B. Light moves at a very fast speed.
C. Dark places can be illuminated by light.
D. Light passes through an opaque object.

28. Miguel was playing his new drum outside when his dog knocked some sand on it. He
observed the sand on top of the drum jump every time he beat it. Which of the
following is the best explanation for what happened?
A. Sand moved easily on drums.
B. Miguel beat the drum a little too loudly.
C. Vibrations moved from the drum to the sand.
D. Vibrations moved from the sand to the drum.

29. Heat can transfer through conduction. Which of the situations best describe it?
A. The barista uses coaster in serving hot coffee.
B. The chef uses potholder in carrying the hot pot.
C. The blacksmith uses thick mittens in handling hot metals.
D. Mother feels hot when she uses the metal ladle in stirring the hot porridge.

30. A leaf is green. What does this say about the light being absorbed?
A. Light is an ultraviolet ray.
B. Light is not part of the light spectrum.
C. All colors are reflected except green.
D. All colors are absorbed except green.

31. In the classroom, the teacher asked the pupils to show a prism will reflect all colors in
the water. What will they do to demonstrate this concept?
A. They will focus the prism on the water.
B. They will hide the prism from the water.
C. They will place the prism away from the water.
D. They will cover the prism with a cardboard while it is focused on the water.

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32. The inside part of the wooden boat is not reflected on the surface of the water as shown
in Figure 3. Would you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

Figure 3: Reflection of Light

Source: https://bit.ly/3xXqZle

A. Yes, because the boat is on top of the water's surface.

B. No, because the surface of the boat is brown, not blue.
C. Yes, because the surface of the boat absorbs more light.
D. No, because the boat is not a natural object like the water.

33. Dino is conducting an experiment to know which type of soil retains water best. He puts
soil in four containers, poked holes into the bottom and added 300 milliliters of water in
each container. The water that dripped out was collected and measured. The table
shows the result of his experiment.

Types of Soil Amount of Water Collected (mL)

Garden Soil 220
Sandy Soil 250
Gravel 295
Clay 225
Figure 1. Type of Soil and Amount Water Collected
(Illustrated by: Cyril Mae G. Geraldo)

What concept can you formulate based on the given data?

A. The clay retains water best.
B. The gravel retains water best.
C. The sandy soil retains water best.
D. The garden soil retains water best.

34. About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered. Water also exists in the air as
water vapor, in rivers and lakes, in icecaps and glaciers and even in you. Water is never
sitting still. What type of water is found in small bodies of water like rivers, lakes, creeks
and ponds?
A. Freshwater
B. Groundwater
C. Seawater
D. Tap water

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35. Water cycle is the continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere.
What is the step of water cycle when the water goes back into the clouds?
A. condensation
B. evaporation
C. precipitation
D. sublimation

36. Anemometer is one of the weather instruments that measures wind speed. It also gives
clues about the weather conditions. How will you utilize it correctly?
A. I will use it as decoration.
B. I will not use it to avoid damages.
C. I will not use it when the weather is bad.
D. I will use it according to its specific functions.

37. The sky is gloomy and you hear thunder. Your father requested you to help him harvest
the rice. How can you help him in possible way?
A. I will let him do the harvesting alone.
B. I will continue playing while he is harvesting.
C. I will ask him to stop from harvesting until the rain is over.
D. I will help him by securing the rice harvested intact in a safe place.

38. You are sweeping the dried leaves in the backyard. You have noticed that the wind is
blowing hard. Will you burn the leaves? Why or why not?
A. No, I will not burn the dried leaves because I’m very tired.
B. No, I will not burn the dried leaves because it may cause fire.
C. Yes, I will burn the dried leaves so that it will not scatter again.
D. Yes, I will burn the dried leaves so that the backyard will be cleaned.

39. The diagram below shows the position of a flashlight, a glass, and the shadow of
the glass.

Figure 2: Shadow of a glass

(Illustrated by: Ivy Grace P. Balingan)

What action will you take to make the shadow of the glass longer?
A. Use a shorter glass.
B. Add more liquid to the glass.
C. Move the flashlight downward.
D. Move the flashlight above the glass.

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40. During dry season, intense heat is received on the Earth’s surface or there is no
rainfall at all, what must you do to prevent plants from withering on a hot and dry
season?
A. Sell the plants.
B. Replace withered plants by replanting.
C. Transfer the plants in a cool place during noontime.
D. Cover the plants with net and water them regularly.

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