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SCIENCE 5
1 Summative Test
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I. Use the words below to describe two properties of the following materials. Write your answers below each material.

II. Classify the different materials found in the word pool below as useful or harmful. If it useful, give examples by which
you can use it. If it is harmful, explain how can you dispose it properly.

candy wrappers old newspaper empty mayonnaise jar (glass)

empty disinfectant bottle drained batteries empty paint cans
plastic water bottles

MATERIALS WAYS TO USE/ WAYS TO DISPOSE PROPERLY

A. Useful Materials

B. Harmful Materials

III. Read and understand each question below. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

________1. When is a material useful?

a. When the material serves a purpose c. When the material hazards
b. When the material brings harm d. When the material is toxic
________2. When is a material harmful?
a. When the material can be used many times.
b. When the material can be used in cooking.
c. When the material gives other uses aside from its purpose.
d. When the material brings danger to people and environment.
________3. What happens to biodegradable waste when they are thown?
a. Melts by the sun. c. Broken into pieces.
b. Deceomposed by bacteria. d. Flattened.
________4. Which of the following is a non-biodegradable waste?
a. paper c. leaves
b. rubber d. wood
________5. Where do we place our garbage properly?
a. in the river c. in the mountains
b. in the landfills d. in the lakes