Department of Education

Region IV – MIMAROPA
Division of Calapan City
Calapan West Schools District
ADRIATICO MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Calapan City

Second Periodic Test in Science 6

Name: ______________________________ Section: ___________________Date: _________________

I. Direction: Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Which of the statements correctly describe the functions of skeletal system?

I. It makes body movements possible III. It serves as framework of the body
II. It protects the internal organs of the body IV. It gives the body the much needed support
A. I, II, and IV B. II, III, and IV C. I, II, and III D. I, II, III, and IV

2. Which of the following part of the bone is mismatched with its function?
A. skull : protects the brain and eyes C. ribs : protects the heart and lungs
B. spinal column : protects the spinal cord D. pelvic girdle : supports the lower part of the body

3. Which describes the function of the muscular system?

A. It covers and protects the bone C. It gives shape to the body
B. It helps the bone to move D. All of the above

4. Cardiac muscles of the heart and smooth muscles the internal organs are muscles that cannot be
controlled consciously, what kind of muscle are they?
A. voluntary muscles B. involuntary muscles C. skeletal muscles D. none of the
above

5. Which of the following describes the skin?

A. act as a barrier to protect the body from outside world C. regulates body temperature
B. protect us against diseases D. all of the above

6. The digestive system responsible in breaking down food into smaller particles that can be absorbed by
the body. What part of the digestive system where the absorption of digested food occurs?
A. stomach B. small intestine C. large intestine D. esophagus

7. Which shows the correct passage way of food in our digestive tract?
A. mouth > esophagus > stomach > small intestine > large intestine > rectum and anus
B. mouth > stomach > esophagus > small intestine > large intestine > anus and rectum
C. esophagus > mouth > large intestine > small intestine > anus and rectum
D. esophagus > mouth > small intestine > esophagus > anus and rectum > large intestine

8. The main function of the respiratory system is to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out of the
body, where does this occurs?
A. mucus in the nasal cavity B. alveoli in the lungs C. bronchi and bronchioles D. none of the
above

9. Why are the lungs important?

A. They get rid of waste products to the cell in the body.
B. They remove bacteria and other dust particle in the air.
C. They transport nutrients to the different parts of the body.
D. They supply the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

10. What body system is responsible for regulating and coordinating the activities of the systems in the
body, which is consists of nerves, spinal cord and brain?
 A. nervous system B. circulatory system C. digestive system D. integumentary system

11. Nora smells her favorite menu cooked by her mother in the kitchen. What is the usual path of message
as relayed by the body from the environment?
A. Brain>nerves>spinal cord>sense organ C. Spinal cord>sense organ>brain>nerves
B. Nerves>sense organ>brain>spinal cord D. Sense organ>nerves>spinal cord>brain

12. Which of the following parts of the body correctly matched with its function?
A. Blood – carries nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body.
B. Blood vessels – are the passage ways of the blood found all over the body.
C. Heart – is a muscular organ that pumps blood
D. All of the above

13. Which of the following is the correct flow of the blood from the different parts of the body back to the
heart?
1. When the heart contracts, the right ventricle will pump the blood into the lungs, where the carbon
dioxide is exchanged for oxygen.
2. After the exchange, the blood containing fresh oxygen flows into the left atrium.
3. Oxygen-rich blood flows from the left atrium into the left ventricle
4. When the heart contracts, the left ventricle will force the blood out to the body through aorta.
5. The heart receives oxygen-deficient blood from the body into the right upper atrium

A. 2,1,4,3,5 B. 5,1,2,4,3 C. 1,3,2,5,4 D. 5,1,2,3,4

14. Which body systems work together to enable you to move?

I. skeletal system II. integumentary system III. muscular system IV. nervous system
A. I, II and III B. I and III C. I, III and IV D. I, II, III and IV

15. What structure attaches the muscles to bones so that our bodies are able to move?
A. tendons B. ligaments C. cartilage D. marrow

16. How is digestive system linked to the circulatory system?

A. The absorption of nutrients happens in the capillaries of the villi found in small intestine.
B. The oxygenated blood passes through the capillaries in the intestine.
C. The blood carries oxygen to the digestive tract.
D. The blood is made in the intestine.

17. One of the functions of the circulatory system is to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body, what body
system works with it through giving oxygen to the blood that it has to deliver?
A. digestive system B. respiratory system C. nervous system D. muscular
system

18. How does the integumentary system work with the nervous system?
A. Integumentary system helps the nervous system to produce blood
B. The skin protects the nerves
C. Nerves embedded in the skin are responsible for sensing the outside world
D. Nervous system help the skin to maintain its color

19. In order for the blood to circulate in our body, the heart must continuously pumping, how does the
muscular system works with this?
A. The muscles give shape to the heart.
B. The heart is composed of cardiac muscle which moves involuntarily.
C. The heart is composed of smooth muscle which moves voluntarily.
D. The heart is a skeletal muscle in which the movement can be controlled.
20. Some of the organisms shown below give birth to offspring that develops inside the mother, which is
considered mammals. Which of the organisms are these?

Human frog whale butterfly dog bird

A. frog, whale, dog B. frog, dog, human C. human, whale, dog D. bird, butterfly, frog

21. An animal lives on land, breathes through its lungs, and lays its egg on land. What animal could this
be?
A. fish B. a reptile C. a mammal D. an amphibian

22. Which of these groups consist of vertebrates only?

A. bird, snake, spider B. turtle, snail, lobster C. fish, dog, snake D. worm, starfish, sponge

For item number 23 , refer to this chart.

Group Characteristics of Vertebrate
23. Vertebrates are classified into five (5) subgroups
Distinct Structure Movement
as shown in the chart. To which group do bats and
1 Scales, gills, fins Swim doves belong?
2 Moist skin, gill, Leap mostly A. They belong to Group 4
lungs B. They belong to Group 5
3 Dry scaly skin, Crawl C. Bats belong to Group 4 while doves belong to
lungs Group 5
4 Feathers, wings Fly mostly D. Bats belong to Group 5 while doves belong to
5 Hairs, mammary Walk mostly Group 4
gland Few fly and
swim
For items 24 and 25, refer to the vertebrate animals below.
crocodile frog salamander turtle monkey bat
I II III IV V VI
24. Which among the animals are mammals?
A. I and IV B. II and IV C. II and III D. V and VI

25. Which among the animals are amphibians?

A. I and II B. III and IV C. II and III D. IV and V

26. Which of the following statement is true?

I. All birds have feathers III. All birds can fly.
II. All birds have two feet, IV. All birds are cold – blooded.
A. I and II B. I, II and II C. I and III D. I, II, III and IV

27. Which of the following reasons why bat considered as mammal?

I. They are warm – blooded III. They have hairs
II. They hatch from eggs IV. They can’t fly
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and IV D. I and III

For item 28, study some physical characteristics of the three animals below.
Animal Characteristics of the Animal
Body With Feet 28. To which group of animals do they belong?
Covering Wings A. birds C. mammals
1 Fur None Hooves B. reptiles D. amphibians
2 Fur Yes Paws with
claws
3 Hair None Fingers
with claws
29. What are the distinctive characteristics of mammals?
I. They give birth to live young. III. They have mammary glands.
II. They feed their young with milk. IV. Their body is covered with hair or fur.
A. I and II B. I, II and III C. I, II, III and IV D. I and III

30. Animals with dorsal spinal running along the entire length of their body, it includes mammals, amphib-
ians, reptiles, birds and fishes.
A. vertebrates B. invertebrates C. angiosperms D. gymnosperms

31. What group of invertebrates do spiny skinned animals belong?

A. Cndarians B. Arthropods C. Mollusks D. Echinoderms

32. Insects, Crustaceans, Arachnids, millipedes and centipedes are animals with jointed legs, what group of
invertebrates do they belong?
A. Cndarians B. Arthropods C. Mollusks D. Echinoderms

For items 33 and 34, refer to the vertebrate animals below.

sea anemone jellyfish octopus hydra snail oyster
I II III IV V VI
33. Which among the animals are cnidarians or animals with stinging cells?
A. I, II and IV B. III, V and VI C. I and II only D. V and VI only

34. Which among the animals are mollusks or soft bodied animals?
A. I, II and IV B. III, V and VI C. I and II only D. V and VI only

35. Sponges are pore bearing animals, which group of invertebrates do they belong?
A. Cndarians B. Porifera C. Mollusks D. Echinoderms

For numbers 36-37, choose the animal which does not belong to the group?
36. A. earthworm B. leech C. ascaris

37. A. tapeworm B. liverfluke C. hookworm

38. Which of the following is an example of a roundworm or nematode?

A. earthworm B. leech C. ascaris D. hookworm

39. Cypress and gingkoes are conifers. What do conifers use in order to reproduce?
A. flowers B. cones C. spores D. cells

40. What characteristics do mosses and ferns have in common?

A. They produce cones C. They produce spores
B. They are flowering plants D. They are non-flowering plants

41. Which of the following statements describes a cone bearing plants?

I. They are called gymnosperms, which means naked seeds.
II. They have needle-like leaves and bears cones.
III. They do not produce fruits or flowers
IV. They produce spores
 A. III and IV B. I, II and III C. I, II, III and IV D. I and II

42. In what way are ferns and mosses alike?

A. They are flower-bearing C. They have vascular bundles
B. They are spore-bearing D. They have roots, stems and leaves

43. Which of the following characteristic is distinct among plants like pine trees and cycads?
A. Produce seeds not enclosed in a fruit C. Bear many colorful flowers
B. Produce seeds enclosed in a fruit D. Produce spores

44. Which part contains a material that a conifer uses to reproduce?

A. Bulbs B. Cones C. Flowers D. Spores

45. How do forests help in maintaining global climate?

A. Plants soak up large amounts of rainfall
B. Plants provide a habitat for plants and animals.
C. Plants provide materials for constructions and other needs of people.
D. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis.

46. Coral reefs are beneficial to marine life. In what way does it show in the following instances?
I. provide rich sources of marine food
II. protect the coastal areas from strong waves
III. provide passage for strong currents to coastal areas
IV. serve as a breeding ground of fishes and other forms of marine life
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and IV D. III and IV

47. You heard about a plan to convert the nearby mangrove swamp to commercial area. Your
neighbor agrees with the plan because they believed that the mangrove swamp has no economic
value. After researching you want to discuss the issue with your neighbor. Which statement could
be possibly convey to your neighbor to not agree with the plan?
A. Mangrove swamps filter pollutants from water.
B. Mangrove swamps protect the coastal community from waves.
C. Mangroves swamps provide shelter for animals.
D. all of the above

48. The fishermen in the barangay use dynamites in order to have a big catch. If this practice
continues, what do you think will happen to the marine resources?
A. Fishes will multiply fast. C. Marine life will decrease.
B. Marine life will increase. D. The coral will multiply

49. In coral reef ecosystem, clown fishes, and sea anemones live together. Which type of
relationship is shown?
A. commensalism B. parasitism C. mutualism D. predation

50. Which food chain does occur in the forest ecosystem?

A. grass  caterpillar  chicken
B. corn  mouse  snake
C. grass  wilder beast  lion
D. algae  fish  seal
 Department of Education
Region IV – MIMAROPA
Division of Calapan City
Calapan West Schools District
ADRIATICO MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Calapan City

Table of Specification
Second Periodic Test in Science 6

No. of
Dates No. of Percent Test of
Code Objectives Days
Taught Items Placement
Taught
S6LT- Explain how the organs of 08/13-17, 10 13 25% 1-13
IIa-b-1 each organ system work 20,23-
together 24,28-29
S6LT- Explain how the different 08/30-31 5 6 12.5% 14-19
IIc-d-2 organ systems work together 09/03-05
S6MT- Determine the Distinguishing 09/06- 15 19 37.5% 20-38
IIe-f-3 Characteristics of Vertebrates 07,10-14,
and Invertebrates 17-21, 24-
26
 S6Mt- Distinguish how spore- 10/01- 5 6 12.5% 39-44
IIg-h-4 bearing and cone-bearing 04,08
plants reproduce
S6LT- Discuss the interactions 10/09-10, 5 6 12.5% 45-50
IIi-j-5 among living and non-living 15-17
things in tropical and explain
the need to protect and
conserve rainforests, coral
reefs and mangrove swamps.
TOTAL 40 40 50 100%

Prepared by:
GRACE S. MANALO
teacher