FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 5

SY 2022-2023

Instructions: Read each question carefully and shade the correct answer in the
answer sheet provided to you. Do not write anything on this test questionnaire.

1. Some of the materials found at home, in school and in a community contain

toxic chemicals. Which of the following groups contain harmful chemicals?
A. cocoa, flour, margarine
B. soy sauce, vinegar, salt, fish sauce
C. detergent powder, bleaches, pesticides
D. cooking oil, tomato sauce, oyster sauce

2. Materials are useful when they serve a purpose. Which of the following materials
is considered useful?
A. old newspapers
B. expired medicine
C. drained batteries
D. empty disinfectant bottles

3. Biodegradable materials have the ability to decompose through the action

of microorganism. Which of the following materials are useful to make organic
fertilizer?
A. tin cans
B. styrofoam
C. plastic bottles
D. vegetable and fruit peelings

4. Glass, metals, tetra packs and plastic bottles are non-biodegradable materials.
How can you make these materials useful and eco-friendly?
A. throw these materials in bodies of water
B. sell these materials in the metal scrap shop
C. return these materials to the department store
D. turn these materials into another useful product

5. Construction workers prefer steel over wood in constructing buildings because it

is very sturdy. What property of a material is being described?
A. brittleness
B. durability
C. elasticity
D. malleability

6. Science laboratory glassware must be handled with proper care because these
materials break easily. What property does this science laboratory glassware
possess?
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 A. brittleness
B. elasticity
C. malleability
D. porosity

7. A fisherman wanted to catch more fish from the ocean. What material will he use
to avoid harmful effects on water and the organisms living in it?
A. dynamite
B. fishing rod set
C. poisonous substance
D. fishnet with big holes

8. Over-fueling is the primary cause of harmful materials emitted from the exhaust
of a heavy-duty diesel engine. Which materials from the heavy-duty diesel engine
can cause harm to the environment?
A. black fog
B. black dust
C. black smog
D. black smoke

9. A pesticide is any substance used to kill, repel, or control certain forms of plant
or animal life that are considered to be pests. It helps famers to have good
harvest. What will you do to minimize its harmful effects to the environment?
A. Keep pesticides near the water areas.
B. Catch birds and fishes with pesticides.
C. Avoid using pesticides near bodies of water.
D. Clean and rinse pesticide containers in the bodies of water.

10. Tons of used cooking oil is produced by commercial organizations such as

hotels, restaurants, caterers, roadside eateries, and even street vendors. What
actions will you take as one of the owners to limit and mitigate this potential
environmental hazard?
A. Discard all used cooking oil in an open field.
B. Over time consumption of used cooking oil to save money.
C. Dump and dispose used cooking oil into drains and sewers
D. Sell the used cooking oil to the soap manufacturers for them to make use
of it as soap ingredient.

11. Your mother does her laundry one Saturday but unexpectedly, it rains. Which
group of materials will you suggest to your mother to use to prevent clothes
from getting a foul smell?
A. detergents, bleaches, fabric conditioner
B. muriatic, detergent, dishwashing liquid
C. fabric conditioner, body soap, shampoo

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 D. body wash, bleaches, fabric conditioner

12. A man throws a lighted cigarette butt in the gasoline coming out from the hose
while refueling his motorcycle at the gas station. What do you think is most
likely to happen?
A. there would be an explosion in the area
B. there would be a free gasoline to a man
C. there would be many people in the area
D. there would be help from the police officers

13. The flammability and combustibility of certain materials have harmful effects
when not properly handled. Which statement shows proper handling of
flammable and combustible materials?
A. store them in a cool and well-ventilated place
B. store them in a place reachable for young children
C. store them in an open area with exposure to direct sunlight
D. store them in a place near other substances that can easily catch fire

14. Micro plastics are harmful materials since they are toxic to human. How would
you prove that these materials are dangerous to human health?
A. these materials carry useful chemicals for relaxation
B. these materials give bodies of water a pleasing appearance.
C. these materials carry useful chemicals, potentially for healing
D. these materials carry carcinogenic chemicals, potentially causing cancer.

15. Some materials can be beneficial but can also be harmful depending on their
intended uses. Examine the following ideas below and determine which
supports this claim.
A. Monosodium Glutamate enhances food tastes.
B. Salts are used for preserving food like dried fish.
C. Pesticides kills pests but poisonous when swallowed by humans.
D. Red wine contains antioxidants that can protect cells from being
damaged.

16. Evaluate the following statements and choose which tell us why biodegradable
materials are best alternative for commercial fertilizer.
A. Biodegradable materials will wither the plants.
B. Biodegradable materials can easily upset the soil and plants.
C. Biodegradable materials will deprive the plants to grow healthy.
D. Biodegradable materials make the soil and plants healthier and have
little risk of too much toxic chemicals.

17. When materials are not used responsibly, they can harm the environment.
Which materials would you believe that could be harmful to the environment?
I - vegetable and fruit peelings
II - herbicides and insecticides
III - tetra pack and aluminum foil
IV - newspapers and old magazines

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 A. I and IV, because they nourish soil and plants for animal consumption.
B. I and III, because they help plants to grow healthy for human
consumption.
C. II and III, because they can contaminate soil and water, killing useful
organism.
D. II and IV, because they have the potential to cause the extinction of
animals and plants in the ecosystem.

18. Which is the result if materials are exposed to oxygen?

A. materials change
B. materials survive
C. materials disappear
D. materials remain the same

19. Which of the following situations below shows that there is a presence of
oxygen?
A. plants grow healthy
B. box of nail left outside rusted
C. a burning wood is extinguished
D. a fish kill occurs in an overly populated fishpond

20. Which of the following statements support that oxygen is needed in marine life?
A. organisms in land ecosystem use oxygen in respiration
B. organisms in land ecosystem use oxygen in transpiration
C. organisms in aquatic ecosystem use oxygen in respiration
D. organisms in aquatic ecosystem use oxygen in transpiration

21. Peter’s mother cut a piece of potato in half, and afterward, she noticed that the
color had changed. What should she do to prevent the change to happen?
A. soak the cut potato in water
B. wrap the cut potato with tissue paper
C. put the freshly cut potato in the refrigerator
D. dry the freshly cut potato under the heat of the sun

22. Mang Tomas grilled a kilo of fish. He wants to maintain the flame on the
charcoal until the fish is cooked. What should he do to keep the charcoal
burning?
A. put sand on the charcoal
B. blow the charcoal using a fan
C. cover the entire grilling burner
D. sprinkle droplets of water into the charcoal

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For items 23-24, refer to figure 1 and figure 2 below

Figure 1: aquarium with only 5 fishes Figure 2: aquarium with almost 100 fishes
source: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/choosing-aquarium-fish.htm source: https://www.thesprucepets.com/moving-aquarium-1380905

23. John has two aquariums with different number of fishes in it. In figure 1, there
are only 5 fishes compared to figure 2 which has almost 100 fishes. What do
you think will happen to the fishes in figure 2?
A. fishes in figure 2 will have an abundant supply of oxygen
B. fishes in figure 2 will transfer to the aquarium in figure 1
C. fishes in figure 2 will gradually die due to short supply of oxygen
D. fishes in figure 2 will share an amount of oxygen to fishes in figure1

24. If fishes in figure 2 will be placed equally in two aquariums, what do you think
will happen to the life span of these fishes?
A. will be shortened because of abundance of CO2
B. will be lengthened because of abundance of oxygen
C. will be prolonged because of abundance of CO2
D. will be reduced because of abundance of oxygen

25. Jarick believes that his newly installed iron gate will not rust if he will paint it.
Do you agree with Jarick’s way of keeping his iron gate from rusting?
A. No, because paint is high-cost investment
B. No, because the paint is for aesthetic purpose only
C. Yes, because the paint absorbs water that help the oxidation process
D. Yes, because paint has a protective film that slows down the corrosion
process

26. Oxidation is a chemical process that produces undesirable changes in

materials in terms of color, flavor, and nutrient content. Which two of the
following situations prove that the statement is true?
I. peeled apples and bananas turn into brown when exposed to oxygen
II. iron reacts with oxygen and changes to rust
III. vinegar and salt delay the spoilage of food
IV. foods are preserved to reduce wastage

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

27. Melting is the process by which solid changes to liquid due to the addition or
absorption of heat. Which activity shows evidence of melting?
A. souring a milk
B. burning a paper
C. putting off the flame of a burning candle
D. putting ice cubes under the heat of the sun

28. What happens to the water of wet clothes after being exposed to the sun
extensively?
A. water condenses, turning into smog
B. water evaporates, turning into liquid
C. water condenses, turning into water vapor
D. water evaporates, turning into water vapor

29. Ben is preparing to put on his uniform, but unfortunately, it is a bit wet. What
should Ben do to deal with this issue?
A. He should iron his uniform to make water evaporate.
B. He should iron his uniform to keep the water from evaporating.
C. He should iron his uniform to retain the water left in the fabric.
D. He should iron his uniform to kill the bacteria that keep it wet.

30. Scouters are challenged to produce fire using bamboo sticks only. How should
they do it?
A. pile the bamboo sticks
B. cut the bamboo sticks into pieces
C. slice the bamboo sticks into thin strips
D. rub the bamboo sticks against each other

31. Farmers see to it that the harvest time of their crops should fall during the dry
season. Which statement would best support their claim?
A. During the dry season, there is less production of rice because of less
supply of water.
B. During the dry season, there is an abundant production of rice because
of less supply of water.
C. During the dry season, there is less possibility to preserve the best
quality of the newly harvested rice.
D. During the dry season, there is a better possibility to preserve the best
quality of the newly harvested rice.

32. Distinguish which idea tells and explains what change occurs in a burning
matchstick.
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 A. A physical change happens because the burnt matchstick bent.
B. A chemical change happens because a new substance is formed.
C. A change in chemical property happens because of the change
temperature.
D. A change in physical property happens because it is characterized
by a substance that can be observed and measured.

33. Determine which of the following statements is consistent with the idea that a
physical change occurs in a material after heat is applied.
A. Chocolate hardens when heated.
B. Butter melted after being put in a heated pan.
C. Cooking oil solidifies when put in a refrigerator.
D. Salt dissolves in tap water after stirring for some time.

34. Certain materials may change physically or chemically when the temperature
changes. Assess the following conditions and choose which supports that
materials change chemically.
A. Sugar dissolves faster in warm water.
B. Used papers made into a new product.
C. Chocolate bar and butter melt when heated.
D. Coconut shells became charcoal when burnt.

35. Which of the following refers to producing new product out of discarded
materials?
A. Recycling
B. Reducing
C. Repairing
D. Reusing

36. Which list of materials found at home or even in classrooms are recyclable?
A. used ink cartridges and rags
B. old newspapers and tetra packs
C. food wastes and pencil shavings
D. expired medicines and rusty nails
37. Which of the following sentences below tells the advantages of recycling to
humans and the environment?
A. It promotes waste production at home.
B. It reduces waste production in the locality.
C. It provides a source of income to the family.
D. It reduces the supply of available materials.

38. Which recycled material could be used to keep cluttered materials in the
classroom in order?
A. steel cabinet
B. big Styrofoam
C. box of empty battery
D. boxes made of cardboard

39. Recycling is one of the 5Rs of solid waste management that promotes a clean
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 and healthy environment. Which one explains about recycling?
A. It is a process that promotes wastage of materials
B. It is a process that requires a large budget to buy recyclable materials
C. It is a process that results in pollution that hinders the materials being
recycled
D. It is the process of remanufacturing or reprocessing used materials to
reduce waste.

40. If lumber and other wood products are unavailable because to their high cost,
which of the following recyclable materials could be used to make chairs and
tables?
A. old tires
B. tin cans
C. styrofoams
D. drinking straws

41. Proper garbage disposal is one of the problems of some of the schools. Which
one shows the best solution for the problem?
A. Ignore it because learners and parents are unaware of garbage disposal.
B. Place garbage on the ground because it might help beautify the school.
C. Teach and integrate the proper way of disposing of waste into their
lesson.
D. Limit the use of the recycled container because it might detract the
appearance of the school grounds

42. During the debut party of your sister, dozens of empty plastic soda bottles were
left in the hall. What is the best way you can do with these materials?
A. burn the empty plastic bottles
B. make the empty plastic bottles into planters
C. dump the empty plastic bottles in the landfill
D. place the empty bottles at the back of the house

43. Recycling helps the environment reduce wastes and provides job opportunities
to people. Which recycling activity should you do to the non-biodegradable
materials?
A. make a basket out of empty plastic bottles
B. make a lampshade out of the used papers
C. make a blanket out of the used drinking straws
D. make a doormat out of the discarded plastic bottle caps

44. Every year, your school prints test papers and worksheets for the learners. How
can you help the school recycle these materials after being checked and
recorded? I will ______.
A. help burn the materials to avoid cheating
B. help keep the materials in a cabinet for future use
C. help make stack of these materials in the stock room
D. help make decorative baskets out of the stacks of papers

45. Why does recycling activity constantly done in the locality?

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 A. to lessen power supply in the environment, and provide job opportunities
B. to reduce the crime rate in the environment, and provide job
opportunities
C. to lessen food production in the environment, and provide job
opportunities
D. to reduce waste production in the environment, and provide job
opportunities

46. Analyze the statements below and choose the relationship between recycling
and non-biodegradable materials in increasing one’s income.
A. Useful recycled products can be sold in the market to gain profit.
B. Useful recycled products can be donated to the needy to earn money.
C. Useful recycled products can be kept at home to receive appreciations.
D. Useful recycled products can be thrown in the dumpsites to earn fame.

47. Which of the following ideas relates to the importance of recycling candy
wrappers to resolve their adverse effects on the environment?
A. Candy wrappers were collected and burnt to ashes.
B. Candy wrappers were scattered, beautifying backyards.
C. Candy wrappers were thrown into the rivers causing flood.
D. Candy wrappers were collected and made into throw pillows.

48. Recycling is one of the waste management procedures that we do to help keep
our environment clean and healthy. Examine the following statements and
choose which shows the best outcome if non-biodegradables are recycled.
A. it may contribute to overspending
B. it may cause harm our environment
C. It could be a source of income for people
D. it may cause the house to become disorganized

49. Evaluate the statements below and choose which is stated correctly about the
effect of recycling spoiled foods on humans and the environment.
A. composting spoiled foods helps farmers produce organic fertilizer
B. composting spoiled foods helps farmers produce organic pesticide
C. composting spoiled foods helps farmers produce synthetic fertilizer
D. composting spoiled foods helps farmers produce synthetic pesticide

50. To reduce the amount of garbage in the environment, non-biodegradable waste

should be reused or recycled. Why is it necessary to minimize waste in the
environment?
A. We can save money by using recycled materials.
B. Recycled materials can be used to earn money.
C. Soil becomes fertile when waste is thrown on it.
D. Garbage generates pollutants that can pollute the land and air.

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