Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region X – Northern Mindanao
Division of Iligan City
Iligan City

SCIENCE GRADE IV
FOURTH QUARTER EXAMINATION

Name:_____________________________________ Grade & Sec. _________ Score: __________

Direction: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The soil in the school garden is light, warm and dry. They are also easily washed by rain
water. What type of soil could it be?
A. Clay B. Loam C. Sand D. Subsoil

2. After the flood, Jose noticed that the plants in his garden are no longer growing well. The
roots are already showing up. The soil left after the flood is also hard and contains some
rocks. What layer of soil could it be?
A. Clay B. Loam C. Sand D. Subsoil

3. These kind of soil is considered as “gardeners’ soil” because it is good for almost all kinds of
plants.
A. Clay B. Loam C. Sand D. Subsoil

4. Mother collected different kinds of cactus. She knows that these plants grow well in dry, hot
places and can survive even with little water. In which type of soil should she plant them?
A. Clay B. Loam C. Sand D. Subsoil

5. Water comes from different sources. It may come from open or closed sources. It may also
come from a small body of water or a big body of water. Which water is considered as a form
of precipitation?
A. Freshwater B. Groundwater C. Rainwater D. Seawater

6. Danny wanted to make sure that the water his family drinks is safe. Where should he get
drinking water for his family?
A. Freshwater B. Groundwater C. Rainwater D. Seawater
7. Paulbought some small fish as pets and placed them in the aquarium. Where should Paul get
the water for his aquarium in order not to harm the fish?
A. Deep well water B.Canal water C. Rain water D. treated water from the faucet

8. Women are washing their laundry in the river. They were told by the Barangay Officials that
they are no longer allowed to wash laundry in the river because the fishes might die. What
could be the reason for this?
A. Women who are washing are noisy and they disturb the fishes.
B. The clothes they washed might hit the fishes and kill them.
C. Their laundry soap might contain harmful chemical that can kill the fishes
D. The fishes could no longer rest because the women are disturbing them

9. Which of the following sources of water can provide us with safe drinking water?
A. underground water B. river C. lake water D. ocean

10. You are in camping with your friends and there are no washing facilities in the camp. Which
of the following could be safe for you to wash and bath?
A. pond B. river C. sea D. spring

11. Dane gather lilies from the pond and plant them in her mother’s plant box which receive
enough sunlight. She waters them twice a day. Do you think the lilies will grow?
A. Yes. They are watered daily.
B. Yes. They like to be exposed to sunlight.
C. No.Watering them twice a day is not enough.
D. No. Lilies need to be in fresh water.
12. How can you help keep our water from sources like spring and deep well safe for drinking?
A. Bath in all bodies of water
B. Make sure the surrounding is always clean.
C. Dump only biodegradable materials in the different bodies of water.
D. Convert all bodies of water for recreation.

13. In what process of the water cycle is heat needed?

A. Evaporation B. Precipitation
C. Condensation D. respiration

14. What could have happened if there is no water cycle.

A. Earth’s water will fill the land.
B. The balance of the earth will disrupted.
C. There will be a continuous supply of water on Earth
D. The earth temperature will be constant.

15. If evaporation, a processes involved in the water cycle stop, what will happen to the
environment?
A. There will be a shortage of fresh water supply.
B. There will be an increase of seawater level.
C. There will be flash flood.
D. There will be more water vapor.

16. It is predicted that if the present global warming continues, there would also be a decrease of
freshwater in rivers, lakes, ponds. What can you do in your own little way to help prevent this to
happen?
A. Let the government solve this problem.
B. Do not bath in freshwater sources.
C. Plant more tree near rivers, lakes and ponds.
D. Use seawater in bathing and washing.

17. Different weather instruments are used to help predict the weather. Which of the following is
used to measure the pressure in the atmosphere?
A. barometer B. thermometer C. wind vane D. anemometer

18. Lito wanted to know what time of the day is the hottest. Which instrument will he use?
A. barometer B. thermometer C. Anemometer D. wind vane

19. Snow, rain, hail and sleet are forms of ____________________?

A. Evaporation B. Precipitation C. Condensation D. All of these

20. Gino is trying to observe and record which part of the day does wind usually blow hard in
their yard which is facing the shore. Which instrument will he use?
A. anemometer B. barometer
C. thermometer D. Wind vane

For questions 21-24 refer to the table below.

PLACE AVERAGE WIND SPEED DIRECTION SKY

TEMPERATURE (kilometer/hour) CONDITION
0
C
Marawi 18 35-40 West Cloudy
City
Cagayan de 30 30-35 East Clear
Oro
Iligan City 26 30-35 East Clear
Cebu City 32 25-30 North Clear

21. Using a room thermometer, you were able to say that the air in your place is 550C. In which
column should you record this observation?
A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth
22. Marawi City is expected to be cloudy tomorrow. If you will meet with your friend there,
what should you do?
A. Bring umbrella B. Wear short pants and sleeveless
C. Apply sunblock lotion D. Both A and B

23. Which places would most likely experience fair weather?

A. Cebu and Marawi B. Cagayan de Oro and Iligan
B. Iligan and Marawi D. Cagayan de Oro and Marawi

24. It is very hot during summer. Which place would have colder air during this time?
A. Davao B. Manila C. Marawi D. Cebu

25. The weather forecast said that a super typhoon is coming in your place. Which of the
following is the best thing for you to do?
A. Go to the park and play
B. Go with friends to the mall.
C. Stay inside the house with family.
D. Stay calm and go on with daily indoor and outdoor activities.

26. You were sound asleep the whole night. When you wake up this morning, you noticed
that the ground and tress are wet. What could have happened a night before?
A. It rained. C. It was so hot.
B. The wind blows very hard. D. It was humid

27. It is your first time to spend vacation with your cousins in Bukidnon. You planned ahead to
visit some springs. But a typhoon is about to come when you reach there. How can you still
enjoy your time with your cousins?
A. Travel back to Iligan with them. B.Wash the laundry with them.
C. Play basketball in the yard. D. Watch movies together at home.

28.The fishermen are preparing to go fishing in the evening of that day. They notice that the
wind is cold and it blows hard. However, the sky is clear. They are deciding on whether to go
fishing or not in the evening. What is the best thing for them to do?
A. Do not go on fishing that evening.
B. Go on with their plan of fishing in the evening.
C. Listen to the weather forecast for the evening before making the decision.
D. Rest at home and find another work.

29. Which of the following situations show that a tropical storm (storm signal no.2) is expected
to hit a certain place?
A. Classes in pre-school level in public and private elementary school is suspended.
B. Classes in pre-school, elementary and secondary levels in public and private
elementary school is suspended.
C. Classes in all levels are suspended.
D. Classes in all levels are suspended and government offices are closed.

30. The length and position of our shadow changes in different times of the day. How do you
describe our shadow during noontime? The shadow is ___________.
A. long B. position at our back C. in front D. very short

31. Which of the following is TRUE about how shadow is formed.

Shadow is formed when _______
A. a straight light ray is blocked by an opaque object.
B. a straight light ray that bend is blocked
C. slanting light rays are blocked by a transparent object.
D. straight light rays are blocked by a transparent object.

32. What is the effect of the sun on the formation of shadow?

A. There is no shadow when the sun is shining brightly.
B. The length and position of shadow depends on the position of the sun.
C. The shadows formed during the night when there is no sun is shorter than
 the shadow formed during noontime.
D. The sun causes the shadow to appear blurred.

33. Even without a clock or a watch on hand, farmers working in the field could easily tell if it is
already noontime and time to eat their lunch and rest by looking at the position of heir shadow.
Which statement BEST support this?
A. They notice sun is already shining at the north.
B. They observe that sun light becomes dimmer than in the early morning.
C. The farmers check if the shadow is slanting towards the south direction.
D. The shadow is very short and is position at their feet.

34. Which of the following is not part of the major processes of the water cycle?
A. evaporation B. condensation
C. precipitation D. respiration

35. The sun plays an important role in making sure that water cycle takes place. Which event of
the water cycle could have not happened fast without the sun?
A. evaporation B. condensation
C. precipitation D. perspiration

36. Aside from the liquid from bodies of water that evaporates, water vapor may also be from the
_________________.
A. moisture from earth B. water from space
C. moisture from the sun D. all of these

37. Too much exposure to the sun may cause damage of our skin cells. The abnormal growth of
damage skin cells may lead to a disorder of the skin called ________________.
A. boil B. skin cancer C. sunburn D. wound

38. The Cruz Family went to a vacation for a week. Mother left an ornamental plant inside the
study room. What could happen to the when the family arrived from their vacation?
A. The leaves of the plants turned brown and its stem withered
B. The plants grow healthy.
C. The plants died.
D. The leaves of the plants turned yellow and some started to dry.

38. Steve watched a football game on the open field the whole day. It was too hot. When he
reached home, he complained that his eyes were painful, bulging and were red in color. What
should have he done to prevent this to happen?
A. Apply sunblock on the areas near his eyes.
B. Wash his face from time to time while watching the game to refresh hi eyes.
C. Wear protective sunglasses.
D. Wear long sleeve jackets and long pants while watching the game.

39. It rained in TatayIsko’s place for more than a week already. TatayIskowaited for the sun to
shine again because he is worried of his crops. How does the sun affect the farm crops? The sun
makes plants _____________.
A. healthy to bear fruits B. to absorb more water on its roots
C. retain more moisture on its leaves D. wither and dry

39. Which one of the following is the BEST practiceto protect ourselves from the harmful effect
of the sun?
A. Eat a balanced diet
B. Exercise regularly
C. Take a bath every day.

D. wearing dark glasses and umbrella.

40. Farmers are usually seen wearing wide-brim hats when working in the farm. Why are they
doing this? In order to protect them from ___________ __.
A. head injuries B. insect bites
C. intense heat D. strong winds.