Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Vallega St., Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

FOURTH QUARTER EXAMINATION

S.Y. 2018-2019
GRADE 6 SCIENCE

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. What will happen when great force is applied on rocks that cause it to break and
produces vibrations, volcanic eruptions and displacement of Earth’s crust along the faults
or which causes the collision of plates in the deep zones of Earth?
A. lava B. volcano C. fault D. earthquake

2. Which of the following picture is not an effect of earthquake?

D
A
C
B
3. The following are evidences which explain how volcanic eruption occurred EXCEPT.
A. Volcanic ash and pyroclastic materials are ejected from the volcano
B. Magma is pushed up because of the rising of the temperature in the mantle
C. A mudflow of lahar occurs when heavy rains accompany an eruption.
D. There is flooding and heavy rain covering the land.

4. Which of the following statements does not describe the changes on the earth’s surface
due to volcanic eruption?
A. Lava burns the land and spreads a hard layer of ash for miles.
B. Volcanic islands are formed due to continuous volcanic eruption
C. formation of faults on the earth’s ground
D. Plants grow abundantly near volcanic area

5. When you are in school, what is the correct sequence of actions you must do before,
during, and after the earthquake?
I. Check yourself and others for injuries and provide first aid for anyone who needs it.
II. Stay calm! duck, cover and hold and proceed to safe open field
III. Learn the earthquake plan at your school or workplace.
A. III, II, I B. I, II, III, C. II, III, I D. II, III, I

6. When you are inside the building, which of the following actions should NOT be done
during an earthquake?
A. Rush towards the doors and get inside an elevator.
B. Be aware of the possibility of open electrical lines.
C. Duck under a sturdy desk or table and hold on to it, or protect your head with your
arms.
D. Stay away from glass windows, shelves, and other heavy objects.

7. Which sequence of actions should be followed to avoid casualties or injuries when

volcanic eruption occurs?
I. Wait for further notice from authorized government agencies as to when it is safe to
return home.
II. Listen to radio or TV broadcast.
III. Cover nose with a damp cloth to protect yourself from volcanic ash.
A. I, II, III B.II, III, I C. III, I, II D. II, I, III
8. Which of the following precautionary measure should be practiced when volcanic
eruption occurs?
A. Do not cover your nose and mouth when volcanic ash is spewed out of a volcano.
B. Never leave your home despite the eruption.
C. Go to an open field near the volcano where you can clearly witness the eruption.
D. Evacuate to a safe place when the responsible government agency suggests it.

9. The following are natural causes of Climate change except.

A. distance from the sea C. Burning of plastic
B. ocean currents D. direction of prevailing winds

10. How do big bodies of water affect the climate of the place?
A. Water evaporates, forms clouds and falls as rain on places near oceans or seas.
B. Ocean water makes the place cool.
C. Oceans and seas bring rain to places inland.
D. Water remains in their source.

11. It is the wind that bent westward, coming from the east and moving toward the subpolar
regions.
A. Prevailing easterlies B. Prevailing westerlies C. Horse latitude D. Trade winds

12. Which of the following statement describes the occurrence of dry season in the
Philippines?
A. more southwest monsoons C. tropical cyclones hits the country
B. low amount of rainfall in a year D. average amount of rainfall in a year

13. Which of the following statement is an activity not done by grade six students during
rainy season?
A. Going home under the rain C. bringing raincoat or umbrella
B. Playing Kite in an open field D. playing games at home or watching TV
14. Which of the following activity is done by group of friends or families during summer
season?
A. go to beach B. do gardening C. visit the relatives D. play basketball

15. Which of the following is the beneficial effect of the occurrence of wet season in the
Philippines?
A. Lowering of water level in dams and water reservoir causes shortage in water supply.
B. Increase harvest of farmers due sufficient water in their farm.
C. Too much rainfall in different parts of the country which causes flood and landslide.
D. Plants and animals die due to extremely humid and low rainfall.

16. What is NOT a harmful effect of dry season in your place?

A. Elderly are prone to heat stroke and dehydration
B. Increase cases of skin diseases like chicken pox, allergies etc.
C. Higher electric bills and shortage in the supply of electricity.
D. Cool environmental temperature and green environment.

17. How does the earth move on its axis? The EARTH:
A. rotates B. overturns C. goes up and down D. revolves

18. Why do we experience a day and night? It is because of the:

A. presence of the moon B. rotation of the earth C. rising of the sun D. falling of the rain

19. What will happen to the Philippines when facing the sun?
A. night-time B. daytime C. sunrise D. sunset

20 -21. Refer to the picture shown below

20. What will happen to the B side of the Earth? The B side of the Earth will experince
A. Solar Eclipse B. Day Time C. Night Time D. Total Darkness

21. What will happen to the A side of the Earth? The B side of the Earth will experince
A. Solar Eclipse B. Day Time C. Night Time D. Total Darkness

22. What season will occur to the countries on the other part of the Earth starting
December 21 or 22 when the North Pole is tilted to its full 23 ½ degrees away from the
sun?
A. Summer will occur B. Fall will occur C. Winter will occur D. Spring will occur

23. Philippines is located near the Equator the reason why we only experience two (2)
seasons. What are the two seasons experienced in the Philippines?
A. dry & wet season C. summer & winter
B. autumn & spring D. summer & cold season

24-25 Refer to the picture

The diagram shows how Earth’s revolution causes the different season.

24. What season is experienced in diagram labelled with letter A?

A. Winter B. Summer C. Fallor Autum D. Spring

25. What season is experienced in diagram labelled with letterD?

A. Winter B. Summer C. Fallor Autum D. Spring

26. What is the hottest planet in the solar system?

A. Venus B. Mercury C. Mars D. Jupiter

27. Of the eight planets what planet contains life and is also known as the green planet?
A. Earth B. Mercury C. Mars D. Venus

28. Which of the eight planets is known as the “Red Planet”?

A. Mercury B. Venus C. Earth D. Mars

29. What outer planet has the most number of satellites or moons?
A. Uranus B. Jupiter C. Neptune D. Saturn

Using the Table below answer Numbers 30 – 36:

 Size Average
(diameter distance
No. of Mass
Period of Period of in km) from
Planets Moons/ Rings Relative
Rotation Revolution the sun
Satellites to Earth
(million
km)
59 Earth 1 year = 88 4,780 57
Mercury 0 none 0.055
days Earth days
244 days 12,104 108
Venus 225 days 0 none 0.815
(Retrograde)
12,756 150
24 hours 365 ¼ days 1 none 1.0
Earth
24 hours 6,780 228
Mars and 40 687 days 2 none 0.107
minutes
Has a 139,822 779
Jupiter 24.6 hours 12 years 67 ring 317.8
system
Has a 116,464 1430
Saturn 10.2 hours 29 ½ years 62 ring 95.3
system
17 hours Has a 50,724 2880
Uranus and 14 84 years 27 ring 14.6
minutes system
16 hours Has a 49,248 4500
Neptune and 6 165 years 13 ring 17.23
minutes system

30. What is the largest planet in the solar system?

A. Saturn B. Neptune C. Uranus D. Jupiter

31. What planet is the farthest planet in the solar system?

A. Neptune C. Saturn C. Uranus D. Mercury

32. What planet needs only 24 hours to have a complete rotation?

A. Mars B. Neptune C. Earth D. Venus

33. Of the choices below what planet has the longest period of revolution?
A. Venus B. Neptune C. Mars D. Mercury

34. Based on the table, which planet is the heaviest?

A. Venus B. Saturn C. Jupiter D. Neptune

35. Which among the gas giants or Jovian planets has the most number of satellites?
A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Uranus D. Neptune

36. Which of the following planet makes it different from the other planets due to its
prominent rings?
A. Jupiter B. Neptune C. Saturn D. Uranus

37. Which of the planets shown in the picture is

considered as the twin sister of the Earth in
terms of its size?
A. Mercury C. Earth
B. Venus D. Mars

38. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune are planets known for their ring system. Which of
these planets has the second most number of satellites?
A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Uranus D. Neptune
39. What planet in the solar system has the longest revolution around the sun?
A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Uranus D. Neptune

40. Base on the picture shown, what planet is third farthest from the sun?

A. Venus B. Earth C. Mars D. Mercury

GRADE 6
 TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

Easy
(60% Average (30%) Difficult (10%)
)
Number of Number of
Learning Competencies Percentage
Days Items

Understand
Remember

Evaluate
Analyze

Create
Apply
Describe the changes on the earth’s
surface as a result of earthquakes
and volcanic eruptions (S6ES IVa- 2 7.69 4 2 2
1)

The learners should be able to

enumerate what to do before, during
and after earthquake and volcanic 2 7.69 4 1 3
eruptions (S6ES-IVb-2)

Describe the different seasons in the

Philippines; (S5FE-IVc-3)
2 7.69 4 1 2 1

Discuss appropriate activities for

specific seasons of the Philippines.
(S6ES-IV-4) 2 7.69 4 2 1 1

Demonstrate rotation and revolution

using a globe to explain day and night
and the sequence of seasons. (S6ES 6 23.07 9 3 3 3
– Ive-f-5)

Compare the planets in the solar

system. (S6ES-IVg-h-6)
8 27.58 11 3 7 1

The learners should be able to

construct a model of the solar system
showing the relative sizes of planets
and their relative distances from the 4 15.38 4 4
sun. (S6ES-IV-j-7)

26 100.00 40 24 12 4