1st Summative Assessment Science 7 (4th Quarter)

Name: Date: _______________

A. Multiple Choice
1. What are the four seasons of Earth?
A. Rainy, Summer, Dry and Wet B. Autumn, Spring, Fall, Winter
C. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter D. Summer, Fall, Autumn, Winter
2. What causes the season?
A. The earth’s revolution B. The earth’s tilt C. The earth’s axis D. The earth’s rotation
3. When will we have the shortest shadow?
A. Spring B. Summer C. Autumn D. Winter
4. What is the hottest season in the year?
A. Autumn B. Spring C. Summer D. Winter
5. When will we have the longest shadow?
A. Spring B. Summer C. Autumn D. Winter
6. Our environment has many bodies of water and landforms. The things that we take
and use from the environment to survive are called _______.
A. raw materials B. chemical energy C. natural resources D. rocks and minerals
7. Resources that can be replaced after using them again and again are called _______.
A. nonrenewable B. recyclable C. renewable D. reusable
8. The following natural resources can be replaced easily, EXCEPT
A. animals B. coal C. plants D. water
9. Which of the following resources takes a very long time to replace?
A. Crops B. Oil C. Trees D. Water
10. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A. Coal: Renewable B. Cotton: Nonrenewable C. Aluminum: Renewable D. Minerals: Nonrenewable
11. Ruby Jean was asked by her science teacher on how to measure the lines of latitude. She answered to always begin with
the equator. Is her answer correct?
A. Yes, because it represents 0 degrees. B. Yes, because it represents 90 degrees.
C. No, because it must begin in the tropic of cancer. D. No, because it must begin in the prime meridian.
12. In a report presented by Ethan, he explained that the Philippines experiences a colder climate for it is just nearly above
the equator. Do you think Ethan is correct about his explanation?
A. Yes, because the closer the area to the equator, the colder the climate.
B. Yes, because the farther the area from the equator, the warmer the climate.
C. No, because areas that are closer to the equator will experience colder climate.
D. No, because areas that are nearly above the equator will experience the tropical climate.
13. The Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan City generates energy from the flow of water. What do you call this resource?
A. Biomass B. Geothermal C. Hydropower D. Solar
14. All of the following are considered as land resources, EXCEPT
A. corals B. crops C. metals D. trees
15. Which of the following is TRUE about natural resources?
A. Natural resources are created by humans.
B. Natural resources are used by humans only.
C. Natural resources are produced through scientific experiments.
D. Natural resources exist in nature and sustain the needs of all living things.

B. Directions: Read the following statements below. Write S if the idea shows Sustainable ways of using Natural Resources
and NS is it shows non-Sustainable ways of using Natural Resources.
___________ 16. I reuse paper bags.
___________ 17. I watch television all day.
___________ 18. I throw my trash anywhere.
___________ 19. I ride even in short distances.
___________ 20. I keep candy wraps in my bag.

C. Directions: Read and analyze the situations carefully. Write S if the situation demonstrates sustainable use of natural
resource and NS if it is not sustainable.
___________ 21. Burning of plastics to reduce wastes.
___________ 22. Using buckets of water instead of showers.
___________ 23. Overhunting in the wildlife is not controlled.
___________ 24. Planting new and young trees in depleted lands.
___________ 25. Using organic waste materials as fertilizer for soil.es and NS if it is not sustainable.
D. Determine if it is Renewable or Non- Renewable type of Natural Resources.

___________26. Gold Necklace ___________27. Manila Paper

___________28. Coke in a Can ___________29. Cotton ___________30. Plastic Chairs