SUMMATIVE TEST IN SCIENCE 8 (Qtr.

3 W1-2)

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I. Directions: Read and ENCIRCLE the letter of the correct answer.

1. Three states of matter exist - solid, liquid, and gas. Each has its own unique set of physical properties.
Which of the following is highly compressible?
A. Gas B. Liquid C. Matter D. Solid
2. Unlike a liquid, a solid object does not flow to take on the shape of its container, nor does expand to fill the
entire volume available to it like a gas. Which of the following are the common properties of solid?
A. It has no definite shape or volume.
B. It has definite shape and no definite volume.
C. It has a definite volume but take the shape of the container.
D. It is characterized by structural rigidity and resistance to changes of shape or volume.
3. Matter is anything that occupy space and has mass. Which of the following is an example of matter?
A. heat B. light C. smoke D. sound
4. Non-matter includes the light from the torch, the heat from the fire, and the sound of a police siren. Which of
the following statements describes non-matter?
A. You cannot hold, taste, or smell these things.
B. They are types of matter that are also forms of energy.
C. Anything that occupies space and does not have a definite mass.
D. Everything that exists and can be classed as either a type of matter or a form of energy.
5. The states of matter were distinguished based on qualitative differences in their common properties. Which
among the choices is NOT the reason why learning about the properties of matter is important?
A. The main phases of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.
B. Physical properties are used to observe and describe matter.
C. Scientists need to know and understand common properties and characteristics of matter to make
calculations.
D. The main physical characteristics of matter are mass, volume, weight, density, odor, and color. These are
the characteristics that help us to see the matter, feel matter, and taste matter.
6. Which among the phases of matter is characterized by structural rigidity and resistance to changes of shape
or volume?
A. Gas B. Liquid C. Plasma D. Solid
7. Three states of matter exist – solid, liquid, and gas. Which of the following are the common properties of liquid?
A. It has no definite shape or volume.
B. It has a definite shape and no definite volume.
C. It has a definite shape and has a definite volume.
D. It has a definite volume but takes the shape of the container.
8. Everything that exists can be classified as either a type of matter or a form of energy. Which of the following is
an example of matter?
A. air B. heat C. time D. sunlight
9. Non-matter are not a type of matter but a form of energy. Which of the following statements describes non-
matter?
A. They occupy space and have mass.
B. You cannot hold, taste, or smell these things.
C. They are types of matter that are also forms of energy.
D. Their physical properties are used to observe and describe matter.
10. The main physical characteristics of matter are mass, volume, weight, density, odor, and color. Why do you
need to the study physical properties of matter?
A. All things are made of matter.
B. Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.
C. Matter typically exists in one of three states: solid, liquid, or gas.
D. Properties of matter help you to see the matter, feel matter, and taste matter.
11. Matter is made up of small particles. Which of the following describes the arrangement of particles in solids?
 A. Far apart and random.
B. Close together and random.
C. Far apart and have a regular pattern.
D. Close together and have a regular pattern.
12. Which of the following statements describes the motion of the particles of liquids?
A. Particles move but in a fixed position.
B. Particles vibrate a little in a fixed position.
C. Particles move freely and fill all the available space in the container.
D. Particles move and change position but not as freely as those in gas.
13. Fluidity is the ability to flow. Gases and liquids are classified as fluids because they can flow. Which of the
given statements explain the motion of particles of gases.
A. Particles move freely because they are far apart.
B. Particles move freely because they have no definite shape.
C. Particles move freely because they have no definite volume.
D. Particles move freely because they have definite shape and volume.
14. Particles of three states of matter differ in movements and arrangements. How will you illustrate the
arrangement of particles in liquids?
A. B. C. D.

15. Particle model of matter is very important in differentiating the structure of solids, liquids, and gases based on
its shape and molecular arrangement. Which of the given statements below is TRUE?
A. Matter is made up of large particles.
B. Particles of matter have spaces between them.
C. Particles of matter are not moving all the time.
D. The particles of matter do not attract each other.

II. Fill in each blank with the following words: quickly, loosely, tightly, around, and random.

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