Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE - MUNTINLUPA CITY
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST
SCIENCE GRADE 4

Name: ____________________________________ Grade and Section: _________________

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

____1. What internal body organ does the absorption of nutrients take place?
A. large intestines B. stomach C. small intestine D. anus

____2. Which body organs work together to supply nutrients and oxygen to every cell in the
body?
A. muscles and bones C. kidneys, lungs and heart
B. stomach and intestines D. small intestines, lungs and heart

____3. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

A. The brain is the control center of the body.
B. The liver cleans the blood and stores energy.
C. The heart filters the oxygen that we breathe in.
D. The kidneys remove the liquid waste from the blood.

____4. Which body organs enable our body to move?

I. Bone II. Muscle III. Intestine IV. Stomach

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____5. Why are the lungsCCimportant
BY to our body?
A. The lungs absorb nutrients from the food that we eat.
B. The lungs supply oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
C. The lungs filter the blood filled with nutrients and oxygen.
D. The lungs deliver the oxygen to the different parts of the body.

____6. What internal body organ is responsible for the continuous flow of blood that delivers
oxygen and nutrients to all body parts?
A. brain B. heart C. kidneys D. small intestine

____7. Which body organs work together to break down the food into liquid form and
nutrients?
A. muscles and bones C. lungs and heart
B. stomach and intestines D. liver and kidneys

____8. Which body organs clean the blood?

A. bones and muscles C. heart and lungs
B. kidneys and liver D. stomach and intestines
____9. Which of the following statements does NOT describe the function of the brain?
A. helps us remember, think and understand
B. filters the blood and removes waste materials
C. controls the beating of the heart and breathing
D. controls the muscle movements like walking and writing

____10. Which illustration serves as the command center of the body?

A. B. C. D.

____11. Which group of animals can be found in the forest?

A. cow, fish, hawk C. boar, eagle, monkey
B. carabao, dog, crocodile D. goat, horse, whale shark

____12. A caterpillar resting on a green leaf avoids an enemy because of protective coloration
called _________________.
A. mimicry B. survival C. camouflage D. adaptation

____13. Why do animals have specific body structures like beaks, claws, and sharp teeth?
A. For movements C. For living and reproduction
B. For reproduction D. For getting food and protection

____14. Why does octopus release black ink?

A. To darken the water. C. To escape from their enemies.
B. To attack the enemy. D. To confuse other sea creatures.

____15. Why do polar bears have thicker fur compared to bear that lives in warm places?
A. It keeps the bear warm. C. It makes the bear more attractive.
B. Thick fur makes the bear cool. D. Thick fur makes the bear beautiful.

____16. Which of the following pair of words best describes an iguana that blends well with its
surroundings?
A. mimicry: survival B. camouflage: protection
C. mimicry: reproduction D. camouflage: beautification

____17. Jaedane was looking at their window and saw a maya bird. He noticed that it has a
small, pointed beak. Which of the following food will be suited for its beak?
A. small insect B. small grains
C. big nuts and seeds D. nectar from a flower

____18. What specialized structure is common among bougainvillea and roses?

A. hairy stems C. thorny stems
B. big leaves D. fibrous fruits

____19. What makes the water hyacinth float on water?

A. Roots are very long C. Leaves are very wide
B. Leaf stalks have air-filled tissues D. Thick and buoyant leaves
____20. Which of the following statement shows the difference between aquatic from
terrestrial plants?
A. Roots of aquatic plants do not touch the ground
B. The leaves of aquatic plants are not green
C. Aquatic plants cannot do photosynthesis
D. Terrestrial plants do not need water

____21. One morning, Julia waters her plant. Among her plants, she noticed that gabi leaves
has
more water on its top or we call morning dew. How do you call the protected structure
that prevents damage of the inner art of this plant?
A. thorns B. waxy stem C. waxy leaves D. bad taste

____22. Joey is a farmer. Last month, he planted his field with sugarcane and corn. Every
weekend, he visits his plants to remove weeds. He also cultivates the soil by means of
plow. He uses shirts with long sleeves so that his skin won’t brushes against the leaves
of his plant. How do these plants protect themselves from enemies?
A. their leaves have hair-like structure C. bad smell
B. their leaves taste better D. their leaves have thorns

____23. Some plants such as cacti and other plants in the desert can grow in dry soil for a long
period of time. They withstand the heat of the sun. what structure helps them respond to
and survive in their environment?
A. They have thick bark.
B. They have fine hair.
C. They have sharp leaf blades.
D. They possess thick and fleshy stems which prevent loss of water.

____24. Which of the life cycles above is a complete metamorphosis?

A. Life Cycle of a Butterfly C. Both of them
B. Life Cycle of a Cockroach D. None of them

____25. What is the other term for cocoon in a butterfly’s life cycle?
A. Adult B. Caterpillar C. Chrysalis D. Metamorphosis

____26. Cockroaches may carry bacteria that can cause certain illnesses. At what stage can you
control the propagation of cockroaches?
A. Adult B. Egg C. Larva D. Nymph

____27. Which of the following will best help the tadpole to swim and breath in water?
A. Gills and tails C. Eggs and sperm
B. Mouth and hind legs D. Gills and hind legs

____28. Which of the following is the second stage in the life cycle of a frog?
A. adult B. nymph C. pupa D. tadpole
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____31. It refers to the effect that a pair of organisms living together in a community have on
each other. They can be either of the same species, or of different species.
A. environment B. interaction C. diversity D. ecology

____32. It is the type of interaction where both species benefit from the relationship.
A. mutualism B. commensalism C. competition D. parasitism

____33. It is the type of interaction where one organism benefits while the other is not harmed
nor affected.
A. mutualism B. commensalism C. competition D. parasitism

____34. Parasitism and competition are types of ___________ interactions among living
organisms.
A. Beneficial B. Harmful C. Significant D. Biological

____35. Which of the following performs a competition interaction?

A. butterfly and flowers C. buffalo and lion
B. fish and plants D. birds and worms

For 36 to 40. Write the type of interaction being performed by the following pairs of organisms
on the blank before the number. (Commensalism, Mutualism, Competition and Parasitism and
Predation)

_____________36. aphid and rose plant

_____________37. lion and buffalo
_____________38. coral reefs and fishes
_____________39. butterflies and flowers
_____________40. birds and worms

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