Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 1
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF PANGASINAN II

Diagnostic Test in Science 5

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I. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Which property of a material is useful in cooking?
A. conductivity B. ductility C. flexibility D. porosity
2. Many materials and substances are useful at home and in school, but they can be
__________ if not used properly.
A. disposed B. harmful C. painful D. recycled
3. It is a change that happens when only the appearance of the material changes and no new
material is formed.
A. chemical change B. mechanical change
C. physical change D. none of the above
4. Which of the following events is caused by lack of oxygen?
A. combustion B. fish kill C. oxidation D. rusting
5. Mrs. Dela Cruz buys products in big packs. What technique is she using?
A. recycle B. recover C. reduce D. reuse
6. Composting is an example of __________.
A. recycling B. recovering C. repairing D. reusing
7. Both male and female have only one sex hormone.
A. true B. false C. maybe D. none of the above
8. It is the phase in the menstrual cycle where a female feels abdominal pain.
A. menstrual phase B. follicular phase
C. luteal phase D. ovulation phase
9. What kind of reproduction does cats, dogs, butterflies, frogs, and mosquitos undergo?
A. asexual reproduction B. sexual reproduction
C. bisexual reproduction D. multiple reproduction
10. These are the reproductive structures in a flower.
A. ovary and stamen B. ovary and anther
C. stamen and pistil D. ovary and pistil
11. Instead of seeds, moss and ferns have __________ to reproduce.
A. leaves B. spores C. stems D. roots
12. These are living things such as plants, animals, and microorganisms in estuaries and
intertidal zones.
A. abiotic factors B. biotic factors C. living factors D. nonliving factors
13. It is a body of water in which sea water meets with fresh water.
A. estuaries B. intertidal zones C. lake D. river
14. Which of the following does not demonstrate motion?
A. Ballerina dancing on the stage. B. Mother walking on the street.
C. Ball rolling on the floor. D. Pencil on the table.

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15. Which of the following demonstrates motion, with the other object as the frame of reference?
A. a boy jogging in place B. a dog barking at the garage
C. a girl running towards his father D. a boy running on a treadmill device
16. Which is an example of conductor?
A. book B. cloth C. copper wire D. paper plate
17. A cardboard does not allow light to pass through. What kind of material is it?
A. paper material B. transparent material
C. translucent material D. opaque material
18. Which of the circuits will electricity flow?
A. open circuit B. short circuit C. closed circuit D. loose circuit
19. Which circuit contains two or more paths for an electric current to flow through?
A. parallel circuit B. series circuit C. closed circuit D. open circuit
20. What will happen to the voltage across the paths in a parallel circuit if more independent
bulbs are added and the number of dry cells or source is the same?
A. the voltage will remain the same B. the voltage will decrease
C. the voltage will increase D. the voltage will fluctuate
21. It is a type of weathering that involves a change in the composition of the rocks.
A. chemical B. mechanical
C. both chemical and mechanical D. None of these
22. What can we observe during a typhoon?
A. Heavy rains and strong winds.
B. The sun becomes visible, and the sky becomes clearer.
C. The air is dry and cold since most of the warm air rises already.
D. All of the above.
23. Which is the most recognizable constellation of all?
A. Big Dipper B. Leo C. Little Dipper D. Pegasus
24. In what form of matter do stars begin their life cycle with?
A. a rock B. a stone C. a ball of gas D. a light
25. Father came home from work. Upon entering the gate, he disinfects his hands by using 70%
alcohol. However, Mother was carrying a lighted candle and about to approach Father. What
is the best thing to do?
A. Bring more bottles of alcohol for Father.
B. Mother may bring a kerosene lamp instead of a candle.
C. Tell Mother to put out the flame before going to the gate.
D. Let her continue to approach Father with a lighted candle.
26. What can you do to avoid rusting of your iron fence?
A. Paint it. B. Cover it with plastic.
C. Construct a roof above it. D. Plant around it.
27. While decluttering her cabinet, Anne found some old clothes but doesn’t fit her anymore.
What could she do to get rid of these?
A. Donate it. B. Sell it.
C. Make pillow cases with it. D. All of the above
28. How do coral reefs contribute to the survival of fishes?
A. fishes fly in coral reefs B. fishes play in coral reefs
C. fishes swim in coral reefs D. fishes get food and shelter from it
29. What should you not do to prevent pollution on nearby bodies of water such as estuaries
and intertidal zones?
A. Planting native vegetation along the coastline and estuaries.

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 B. Using toxic pesticides and fertilizers especially near bodies of water.
C. Creating septic tanks on comfort rooms.
D. Utilizing recyclable materials to form new products.
30. All of the following statements are correct, EXCEPT one. Which one is it?
A. Metals are non-ductile while non-metals are ductile.
B. Metals are opaque while non-metals are transparent.
C. Metals are lustrous while non-metals are not lustrous.
D. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity while non-metals are poor conductors
of heat and electricity.
31. What happens to light when it strikes translucent materials?
A. The light is blocked. B. The light is absorbed.
C. The light passes through. D. The light is both transmitted and absorbed
32. Which of the following measures can prevent fire caused by electricity?
A. Touch a switch with dry hands.
B. Avoid walking under low dangling wires.
C. Have a regular inspection of electrical cords.
D. None of the above.
33. Which of the following statements is true?
A. It is also used for industrial purposes, such as in motors, generators, and transformers.
B. The electromagnet in a crane is used to lift heavy objects like metals, steel bars, scrap
iron, and cars.
C. Electromagnets are used in bells, buzzers, chimes, circuit breakers, and other electrical
appliances in our homes.
D. All of the above
34. How do animals breakdown rocks?
A. Animals step on rocks. B. They use their hooves and horns.
C. Acid from dead animals weaken rocks. D. All of the above.
35. Which of the following things is not necessary to keep before the typhoon season?
A. flashlight and extra batteries B. first aid kits and essential medicines
C. chocolates and candies D. potable water and canned goods
36. Why does the moon seem to change its shape?
A. The moon deforms its shape as it moves around the earth.
B. The moon breaks some its parts when it reflects light from the sun.
C. Only the lighted part of the moon is seen from the earth as it moves.
D. All of the above
37. Why should we dispose of our garbage properly?
A. To prevent the spread of diseases. B. To prevent/lessen pollution.
C. Both A and B D. None of the above
38. Why should we practice the 5Rs technique?
A. To help minimize garbage.
B. To solve or prevent environmental problems such as pollution.
C. To promote a clean and healthy environment.
D. All of the above
39. What happens when you disconnect an electromagnet from a battery?
A. It will explode. B. It will stop from attracting metals.
C. It will continue from attracting non-metals. D. Nothing will happen.
40. How can trees prevent soil erosion?
A. The roots hold the soil firmly together.
B. The trees block the way of running water.
C. The roots absorb the water at once.
D. The roots secrete acid, attacking the rocks.

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