Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SAMAR
BACLAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DARAM I District

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST

IN SCIENCE 6
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Easy Average Difficult
(60%) (30%) (10%)

No. of % of No. of
COMPETENCIES Application
Days Items Items Knowledge Synthesis
Analysis
Comprehension Evaluation

Explain how the organs of each 10 30% 15 1,2,3,10,12 6,14 13,15

organ system work together. 4,5,8 7,9,11
S6LT-IIa-b-1
Explain how the different organ 5 10% 5 17,18 19 20
systems work together 16
S6LT-IIc-d-2
Determine the Distinguishing 10 30% 15 22,29, 31,35 21,23, 24,25,
Characteristics of Vertebrates and 27,28,30,33,34 26,32
Invertebrates
S6MT-IIe-f-3
Discuss the interactions among 5 20% 10 36,37,38,39,40,41 43 42, 45
living and non-living things in 44
tropical and explain the need to
protect and conserve rainforests,
coral reefs, and mangrove swamps.
S6LT-IIi-j-5
Explain the need to protect and 5 10% 5 48 49
conserve tropical rainforests, coral 46,47,50
reefs and mangrove swamps
S6MT-IIi-j-6
5
TOTAL 35 100% 50 30 15

Prepared by:
DANICA O. CARO
T-III
Noted:
AVELINO M. PAHAYAHAY, JR
School Head
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VIII
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SAMAR
BACLAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DARAM I District

2ND PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE 6

Name: ________________________________________________Grade Level and Section:_____________

School: ________________________________________________Date: ______________
Teacher: _______________________________________________Score: ______________

Directions: Read each item carefully and Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Which of the statements correctly describe the general functions of the Skeletal system?
I. It gives shape to the body.
II. It serves as the framework of the body.
III. It protects the internal organs of the body.
IV. It converts energy, which enables the body to move.

A. I, II, IV C. II, III, IV

B. I, II, III D. I, III, IV
2. Every morning, Zia joins Zumba and jogs around in the park. After her activities, she sweats a lot. Why do
you think so? Because of the _____
A. contraction of muscles in the dermis
B. relaxation of the muscles in the dermis
C. regulation of the body temperature
D. excessive movement of the body
3. How does digestion occur?
A. mouth -- esophagus -- stomach -- small intestine -- large intestine --rectum and anus
B. mouth -- stomach -- esophagus -- small intestine -- large intestine -- anus and rectum
C. esophagus -- mouth -- large intestine -- small intestine -- anus and rectum
D. esophagus --mouth-- small intestine -- esophagus -- anus and rectum -- large intestine
4. Which of the following statements best describes the function of the digestive system?
A. It releases acids and mixes food.
B. It aids in absorption of nutrients from food.
C. It carries food from the stomach to the intestine.
D. It breaks down food so that the body can absorb food nutrients.
5. What system is composed of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine?
A. Digestive System C. Circulatory System
B. Respiratory System D. Excretory System
6. When you exhale, how does the diaphragm behave as you breathe out?
A. relaxes B. contracts C. sinks D. expands
7. Why is it important to promote healthful habits for our organs? To _____
A. have a happy personality B. make our organs function properly
C. avoid death D. keep our body away from diseases
8. Striking the tendon on your knee stimulates a sensory neuron in your lower leg
that causes your knee to jerk. Why?
A. The sensory neuron transmits the nerve impulse to the neuron in the spinal cord.
B. The nerve impulse travels directly to the brain. without passing the spinal cord.
C. Motor neurons extending to the leg muscles transmit the nerve impulse.
 D. Nerves in the legs are functioning properly.

9. How does circulation take place? Trace the flow of blood from the heart to the
different parts of the body.
A. right atrium left ventricle lungs left atrium right ventricle body cells
B. right atrium right ventricle lungs left atrium right ventricle body cells
C. right atrium left atrium lungs left ventricle left atrium body cells
D. right ventricle right atrium lungs left ventricle left atrium body cells
10. Which of the following statements are TRUE?
I. The brain is the center of the nervous system.
II. The brainstem is the hind part of the brain
III. The largest part of the brain is cerebellum
IV. The spinal cord is the downward extension of the brain.
A. I and II C. I, II, and IV
B.II, III, and IV D. IV only
11. How does sensory neuron work? Sensory neuron ______
A. carries signal from the central nervous system to the outer parts of the body
B. carries signals from the outer parts of the body to the central nervous system
C. connects various neurons within the brain and the spinal cord
D. delivers messages from the brain to the senses
12. How does the integumentary system work with the nervous system?
A. Integumentary system help the nervous system to produce blood
B. The skin protects the nerves
C. Nerves embedded in the skin are responsible for sensing the outside world
D. Nervous system help the skin to maintain its color
13. The skin is one of the first defense mechanisms in your immune system. Why?
A. Tiny glands in the skin secrete oils that increase the function of the skin to
against microorganisms.
B. The skin regulates the blood temperature.
C. Tiny glands in the skin secrete water that increase the function of the skin to
protect against microorganism.
D. The skin secretes hormones to protect the immune system

14. What would happen if the skeletal system of your body was absent?
A. If the skeletal system was absent from our body, we would be able to move.
B. If the skeletal system was absent from our body, we would be able to do anything.
C. If the skeletal system was absent from our body, we would not be able to stand upright, or move at
all. We would most likely be jelly.
D. If the skeletal system was absent from our body, we would be able to sit up properly.
15. How is the respiratory system linked to the circulatory system?
A. The exchange of gasses happens in the capillaries of the alveoli found in lungs.
B. The oxygenated blood passes through the arteries.
C. The blood carries carbon dioxide from the lungs.
D. The blood is made in the lungs.
16. Catriona touched something very hot. She moved her hand away from the object when
she felt the hot sensation, Why? The _______
A. blood moves faster to her hand
B. nerve endings are very sensitive
C. message travels fast to her hand
D. message to and from the brain moves fast through the nerves

17. What is the usual path of message received by the body from the
environment?
A. brain nerves spinal cord sense organ
 B. sense organ nerves spinal cord brain
C. spinal cord sense organ brain nerves
D. nerves sense organ brain spinal cord

18. Rearrange the following lists to show how the order of events in the nervous system helps to initiate
movement:
I -Message received at muscle fiber
II-Muscle contract
III-Brain decides action
IV-Body or limb performs action
V-Message or impulse sent through nervous system
A. I,II,III.IV and V C. !,III,IV and II .
B. II,V,I,III and IV D. II,I,V,III and IV

19. What happens to the skin when a person gets cold or frightened?
A. Goose bumps develop. C. The nerve cells are frozen.
B. Your skin produces too much sweat. D. The skin is contracted.
20. Which of the following is the correct flow of the blood from the different parts of the body back to the
heart?

1. When the heart contracts, the right lower ventricle will pump the blood into the
lungs, where the carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen.
2. After the exchange, the blood containing fresh oxygen flows into the left upper
atrium.
3. When the heart contracts, the left lower ventricle will force the blood out to the
body through a network of arteries.
4. Oxygen-rich blood flows from the left upper atrium into the left lower ventricle.
5. The heart receives oxygen-deficient blood from the body into the right upper
A. 2,1,4,3,5 B. 1,3,2,5,4 C. 5,1,2,4,3 D. 5,1,4,3,2
21. Study the diagram below. Which groups of animals have both land and water?

Water ? Land

A. Amphibians B. Fishes C. Mammals D. Reptiles

22. Which tells about the distinct characteristics of reptiles?
I. It has legs for crawling
II. are warm blooded animals
III. has gills and fins
IV. dry scaly skins
A. I and III B. II and IV C. II, and III D. I and IV
23. How are the following animals grouped?
bat dolphin
whale penguin
A. Fishes C. Mammals
B. Amphibians D. Reptiles
24. Below is a list of groups of animals. Which one will best fill in the blank ?

Kiwi Crocodile Newt

Ostrich Snake Toad

 Peacock ? Salamander

A. Chicken B. Iguana C. Seahorse D. Bat

25. Why are some worms harmful? They _______.
A. grow very long C. eat dead plants and animals
B. make children grow healthy D. take nutrients from the bodies of other
organisms
26. How do sponges get their food?
A. food is absorbed by suckers. C. Tentacles push the food into their bodies
B. They have big mouths to engulf food. D. The pores serve as entry and exit of food
animals
27. How will you describe mollusks?
I. They have soft bodies and may be covered with hard shells.
II. They are stationary.
III. They are aquatic animals.
IV. They live in bodies of other animals.
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and IV D. I and III
28. Four Animals were identified by one pet lover as vertebrates. Which of the
animals is he referring to?
A. sheep B. lion C. dog D. tiger
29. Animals possess body parts which are distinct to them. Which characteristic best distinguishes birds from
the other vertebrates? They_________.
A. have bones C. are covered with feathers
B. lay eggs with shell D. take care of their young
30. Dogs, cats, and cows are examples of mammals. Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals
only?
A. They have four legs. C. They feed their young with milk.
B. They creep and live on land. D. They have scales and live on water.
31. The largest group of invertebrates is the arthropod group. What do all arthropods have in common?
A. They live on land and have an exoskeleton.
B. They can fly and have jointed legs.
C. They have segmented bodies and jointed legs.
D. They have skeleton and segmented bodies.
32. Why do some mollusks have shells?
A. So they can live both on land and water.
B. To make it easier to find food.
C. This is a reason why mollusks have shells.
D. To protect their soft bodies.
33. Which of these groups of animals belong to echinoderms?
A. bees, butterfly, and mantis
B. sand dollar, starfish and sea urchins
C. earthworm, leeches, and tapeworm
D. spider, ticks, and scorpion
34. They are characterized as marine animals with spiny endoskeleton. They have a water vascular system, tube
feet and radial symmetry as adults. Which group of invertebrates is being described?
A. mollusks B. Echinoderms C. Cnidarians D. annelids
35. Which group of invertebrates is divided into segments with a ringed appearance?
A. sponges B. Echinoderms C. Cnidarians D. annelids
36. Which group of organisms can be found in the mangrove ecosystem?
A. mussels, fish, corals C. butterfly, snake, bird
B. worm, rat, fish D. mangrove trees, fiddler crab, fish
37. What are the things needed by plants to make their own food?
A. water, chemicals and oxygen C. oxygen and chemicals
 B. oxygen and carbon dioxide D. carbon dioxide, soil, and sunlight
38. Which of the following describes a canopy of the rainforest?
A. composed of trees that are 130 to 180 feet tall
B. about 59 feet and consists of trunk of canopy, shrubs, small plants, and trees
C. consists mostly of fungi, insects, worms, and litter from taller trees
D. has slender trees from a dense platform of vegetation with 60 to 129 feet.

39. What kind of interaction is shown when one organism kills another organism for food?
A. mutualism B. commensalism C. parasitism D. predation
40. Which food chain does occur in the TROPICAL RAINFOREST ecosystem?
A. grass 🡪 caterpillar 🡪 chicken C. grass 🡪 wildebeest 🡪 lion
B. corn mouse 🡪 snake D. worm berries 🡪 caterpillar 🡪 raven
41. Ana will go to the forest. What are the living things she can find there?
A. cow, grass, mouse, soil C. trees, fern, snail, mushroom
B. farmer, carabao, rat, trees D. horse, goat, cow, water
42. How will you describe a tropical rainforest?
A. warm temperature C. rare variety of reptiles or none at all
B. cold temperature D. frozen ground
43. What might happen if a tropical rainforest receives little rain for a long period of time?
A. Plants will wither which causes shortage of food to lower the form of animals.
B. Increase the population of both plants and animals.
C. Abundance of oxygen.
D. Flood might occur.

44. In the coral reef ecosystem, clown fishes, and sea anemones live together. Which type of relationship is
shown?
A. commensalism B. mutualism C. parasitism D. predation
45. Coral reefs are beneficial to marine life. In what way does it show in the following instances?
I. provide rich sources of marine food
II. protect the coastal areas from strong waves
III. provide passage for strong currents to coastal areas
IV. serve as a breeding ground of fishes and other forms of marine life

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

46. Which of the following strategies show how to conserve the balance of life in
the ecosystem?
A. massive cutting of trees C. destroying wildlife ecosystem
B. conserving the needs of living things D. dumping garbage anywhere
47. The following shows mangrove rehabilitation, EXCEPT:
A. Planting mangrove seedlings in the mangrove swamps.
B. Supporting projects for mangrove rehabilitation.
C. Making the mangrove swamps as a dumping site.
D. Joining the campaign against mangrove destruction.

48. The ____________ is one of the ways to restore denuded forest.

A. reforestation B. deforestation C. kaingin system D. dynamite fishing
49. Why should mangroves be conserved and protected?
A. The mangrove area makes coastal erosion worse.
B. The mangroves provide shelter for fishes and crustaceans.
C. The mangroves serve as a dumping site.
D. The mangroves serve as an area for fishing.
50. Here are some ways of protecting and conserving wildlife, which one is not?
A. Buy products made from animal parts.
B. Protect a fish sanctuary.
 C. Support programs for wildlife conservation.
D. Help raise funds for environment conservation.

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________________-

Prepared by:
DANICA O. CARO
T-III

Noted:
AVELINO M. PAHAYAHAY, JR
School Head

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SAMAR
BACLAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Daram I District

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST

IN SCIENCE 6
 ANSWER KEY

1. B 26.D

2. A 27.D

3. A 28.C

4. D 29.B

5. A 30.C

6. A 31.C

7. B 32.d

8. A 33.B

9. B 34.B

10. C 35.D

11. B 36.D

12. C 37.D

13. A 38.D

14. C 39.D

15. A 40.C

16. D 41.C

17. B 42.B

18. D 43.A

19. A 44.B

20. C 45.D

21. A 46.B

22. D 47.C

23. C 48.A

24. B 49.B

25. D 50.A