Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
Schools Division of Batangas
LIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL
D. Lapitan St., Lian, Batangas

PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE 5

QUARTER I

I. Multiple Choices. Read each sentence carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on the blank provided.

____A.______1. Why are metals very useful?

A. They are hard and can be made into different shape C. They can be broken easily
B. They can produce good sound D. They can be thrown easily

_____D.____ 2. Why are cooking pots not made of wood, plastic or paper?

I. Wood, plastic and paper are combustible. A. I only

II. Paper is not waterproof. B. II and III
III. Plastics will melt into too much heat. C. II, III and IV
IV. Wood is not a good conductor of heat. D. I, II, III and IV

_____A.____3. Which solid material is a good thermal conductor?

A. Aluminum Foil B. Paper C. Plastic Bottles D. Wine Glass

______B.___ 4. Which of the following solid materials can be stretched and can return to its original shape when stress
is removed?

A. Mirror B. Rubber Band C. Sponge D. Wood

______A.____ 5. Wood is made into chopping boards. What property does wood have?

A. Hardness B. Strength C. Elasticity D. Brittleness

II. Match the materials in Column A to their uses in Column B.

Column A Column B
G
__________ 6. Knife A. reflects the existing light
H
__________ 7. Wood B. cooking foods
i
__________ 8. Cloth C. conducts electricity
B
__________ 9. Metal Pot D. removes dirt in soiled cloth
F
__________ 10. Ceramic Cup E. cleans the toilet bowl
E
__________ 11. Muriatic Acid F. holds hot liquid
D
__________ 12. Powder Detergent G. food preparation and cutlery
A
__________ 13. Mirror H. chairs and tables
 J
__________ 14. Bath Soap I. blanket
C
__________ 15. Electrical Wires J. Personal Hygiene

III. Identify the characteristics of the following materials. Choose the correct answer on the box below and write it
on the blank.
BREAKABLE
16. Glass - _________________________________ Elastic
ELASTIC
17. Rubber Band - _________________________________ Hard
WATER RESISTANT OR DURABLE
18. Plastic Bottles - ________________________________ Durable
HARD
19. Wood - _______________________________________ Water Resistant
HARD, DURABLE OR WATER RESISTANT
20. Steel Knife - ___________________________________ Breakable

IV. Read the following sentences. Write T if the statement is True and F it if is False.
T
__________21. Useful Materials are considered useful when it has a purpose.
T
__________22. Materials have their own characteristics that made them useful.
F
__________23. Materials cannot be harmful even when you do not use them properly.
T
__________24. Some useful materials can be used again.
F
__________25. Harmful materials can be reuse again on different purpose.

V. Classify the different materials below as useful or harmful. Write your answers on the table. (26-40 pts)

Useful Materials Harmful Materials

OLD CLOTHES DRAINED BATTERIES

PLASTIC BOTTLES EMPTY DISINFECTANT BOTTLE

OLD NEWSPAPERS USED SYRINGE

VEGETABLE SCRAPES USED PAINT BRUSH

FOOD CARTONS EMPTY CHLORINE BOTTLE

EMPTY JARS BROKEN GLASS

WORN OUT RUBBER TIRES EMPTY SHAMPOO CONTAINERS

PLASTIC BAGS
 Drained batteries plastic bottles

old clothes empty disinfectant bottle

used syringe old newspapers

vegetables scrapes food cartons

used paint brush empty jars

empty chlorine bottles worn out rubber tires

broken glass empty shampoo containers

plastic bags

VI. Identify the following changes in materials as Physical Changes or Chemical Changes. Write your answer on the
blank.
PHYSICAL CHANGE
______________________________ 41. Melting Ice
CHEMICAL CHANGE
______________________________ 42. Iron Rusting
PHYSICAL CHANGE
______________________________43. Cutting Hair
CHEMICAL CHANGE
______________________________44. Baking Cake
PHYSICAL CHANGE
______________________________ 45. Chopping Wood
CHEMICAL CHANGE
______________________________ 46. Burning
PHYSICAL CHANGE
______________________________ 47. Folding Paper
CHEMICAL CHANGE
______________________________ 48. Fireworks
PHYSICAL CHANGE
______________________________ 49. Mixing Candies
CHEMICAL CHANGE
______________________________ 50. Cooking an Egg