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Science 5 1
Science 5 1
LEARNING
COMPETENCI Item No. of No. of
ES Placement Days Items % R U AP AN E C
Describe how
rocks turn into 1-10 10 10 20% 1,2,3 4,5,6 7,8 9 10 N/A
soil
Investigate
extent of soil
11,12, 14,15,
erosion in the 11-20 10 10 20% 17,18 19 20 N/A
13 16
community and
its effects
Characterize
weather 21,22, 24,25,
21-30 10 10 20% 27,28 29 30 N/A
disturbances in 23 26
the Philippines
and describe
their effects
Infer the
pattern in the
31,32, 34,35,
changes in the 31-40 10 10 20% 37,38 39 40 N/A
33 36
appearance of
the Moon
Identify star
patterns that
41,42, 44,45,
can be seen at 41-50 10 10 20% 47,48 49 50 N/A
43 46
particular times
of the year
1. What is the process called when rocks break down over time to become soil?
a) Erosion
b) Weathering
c) Solidification
d) Crystallization
4. Which type of weathering involves the breaking down of rocks by physical processes?
a) Mechanical weathering
b) Chemical weathering
c) Biological weathering
d) Thermal weathering
5. What is one common way that water contributes to the weathering process?
a) Water evaporates rocks.
b) Water dissolves rocks.
c) Water freezes in cracks, causing rocks to break.
d) Water makes rocks too heavy to move.
6. Why are worms important in the process of forming soil from rocks?
a) They eat rocks and excrete soil.
b) They carry rocks to different locations.
c) They mix organic material into the soil.
d) They absorb water from rocks.
13. What might you observe in a community park that indicates soil erosion?
a) Lush, green grass.
b) Large areas of exposed bedrock.
c) Plentiful wildflowers.
d) A well-maintained playground.
15. How might soil erosion affect the local water quality?
a) It can make the water more clear.
b) It can increase the water level.
c) It can introduce sediments and pollutants into the water.
d) It can make the water colder.
20. What is one way that communities can investigate the extent of local soil erosion?
a) By measuring the height of the tallest tree.
b) By surveying the land for signs of erosion such as gullies or exposed roots.
c) By counting the number of animals in the area.
d) By testing the acidity of the soil.
24. The Philippines experiences the _______________ season from November to April.
a) Rainy
b) Dry
c) Winter
d) Stormy
26. Which of the following effects might a habagat have in the Philippines?
a) Frequent lightning strikes
b) Heavy rainfall and possible flooding
c) Dry and desert-like conditions
d) Frequent snowfall
30. What is the local name for the northeast monsoon in the Philippines?
a) El Niño
b) La Niña
c) Amihan
d) Habagat
31. What causes the different phases of the Moon?
a) The Moon's rotation on its axis
b) The Moon changing its distance from the Earth
c) The Moon emitting light from its surface
d) The Earth casting shadows on the Moon
32. What is the phase of the Moon when it appears fully illuminated from Earth?
a) New Moon
b) First Quarter
c) Full Moon
d) Third Quarter
33. What is the phase of the Moon called when it is not visible from Earth?
a) New Moon
b) Crescent Moon
c) Half Moon
d) Full Moon
34. During which phase of the Moon can a solar eclipse occur?
a) New Moon
b) First Quarter
c) Full Moon
d) Last Quarter
35. In which phase of the moon does the right half appear illuminated, as viewed from the Earth?
a) New Moon
b) First Quarter
c) Full Moon
d) Third Quarter
36. What is the time period between one full moon and the next full moon?
a) 1 week
b) 1 day
c) 1 month
d) 1 year
37. What is the term for a thin sliver of the moon that is visible shortly after a new moon?
a) Gibbous
b) Quarter
c) Crescent
d) Full
38. What is the phase of the Moon when it appears more than half but not fully illuminated?
a) Crescent
b) Gibbous
c) Quarter
d) Full
39. How many primary phases does the Moon go through in its lunar cycle?
a) Four
b) Eight
c) Twelve
d) Sixteen
41.What is a constellation?
a) A type of star
b) A pattern or group of stars in the sky
c) A type of galaxy
d) A type of planet
42. Which constellation is commonly associated with the winter season in the northern
hemisphere?
a) Leo
b) Scorpius
c) Orion
d) Cygnus
43. What is the name of the constellation that resembles a hunter?
a) Andromeda
b) Orion
c) Lyra
d) Cassiopeia
44. Which constellation is visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere?
a) Ursa Major
b) Gemini
c) Sagittarius
d) Taurus
45. Which constellation contains a pattern of stars known as the 'Big Dipper'?
a) Ursa Major
b) Ursa Minor
c) Cassiopeia
d) Cygnus
46. What is the name of the constellation that resembles a scorpion and is most visible in
summer?
a) Aquarius
b) Scorpius
c) Cassiopeia
d) Gemini
47. What is the group of constellations that are visible at a particular time of year called?
a) Solar system
b) Zodiac
c) Galaxy
d) Nebula
48. What constellation is often associated with the spring season in the northern hemisphere?
a) Ursa Major
b) Taurus
c) Leo
d) Aquarius
49. What is the name of the constellation that contains the 'North Star' or 'Polaris'?
a) Ursa Major
b) Ursa Minor
c) Orion
d) Cassiopeia
50. What constellation is most visible in the fall and resembles a winged horse?
a) Pegasus
b) Aquarius
c) Scorpius
d) Leo
KEY TO CORRECTION
1.B
2.C
3.B
4.A
5.C
6.C
7.B
8.B
9.B
10.A
11.C
12.B
13.B
14.B
15.C
16.B
17.B
18.A
19.C
20.B
21.B
22.B
23.A
24.B
25.C
26.B
27.C
28.C
29.D
30.C
31.D
32.C
33.A
34.A
35.B
36.C
37.C
38.B
39.A
40.B
41.B
42.C
43.B
44.A
45.A
46.B
47.B
48.C
49.B
50.A