Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
Tagbina II
MALIXI INTEGRATED SCHOOL

SUMMATIVE TEST 1 IN SCIENCE 7 (WEEK 1 & 2-3)

(First Quarter)

Name: _______________________ Grade/Section: ______________Score: ______

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write only the LETTER of your
choice in your answer sheet.
1. It is a process of investigating things and phenomenon around us.
A. Science B. Philosophy C. Ideas D. Technology
2. Serve as guide to the scientist in answering scientific situations.
A. Hypothesis C. Processes
B. Scientific Methods D. Theory

Directions: Read carefully and understand the given situation below.

Identify the problem, suggest hypothesis and give appropriate conclusion
to solve the problem. Write only the letter.
During the quarantine period, Mica decided to plant mongo seeds in
plastic cups. She wanted to know if the plants can grow in different
soil types. She made three set ups. Mongo 1 is planted in a garden soil
(humus), while Mongo 2 is planted in sandy soil and lastly Mongo 3 is
planted in muddy soil. The three setups were placed outside to receive
the same amount of sunlight and she watered it every day. After a week
of observation, she had noticed that her mongo plants in humus soil grow
faster & healthier while the mongo plants in sandy soil is thin and has
yellowish leaves and the mongo plants in the muddy soil withered.

3. What would be Mica’s problem?

A. the thin & yellowish leaves of her mongo
B. the quarantine period
C. the withered mongo plant
D. she wanted to know if mongo seeds can grow in different soil.
4. What would be Mica’s best hypothesis?
A. Mongo plants can grow healthy even if planted in different soil
types.
B. Lack of oxygen gives the mongo leaves its yellowish leaf color.
C. If the mongo is planted in a muddy soil, then it will grow faster.
D. Mongo plants cannot grow in a dry and muddy soil.
5. What is/are the independent variables did Mica have on her
experiment?
A. soil, water and sunlight C. mongo seeds & soil

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B. soil texture only D. none of these

6. What best conclusion could we make from the result of Mica’s

experiment?
A. Plants need sunlight to grow.
B. Plants need sunlight, water and a good soil texture in order to
grow.
C. Plants planted in dry & course soil have little possibility to
grow healthy.
D. Muddy soil and sandy soil cannot support the growth of the mongo
plant.
7. Is there a significant impact of soil texture in plants growth during
Mica’s experiment?
A. Yes it has. B. No it hasn’t.
C. Maybe it has. D. None of these
8. It has two (2) categories: mixture and pure substance.
A. Matter B. things C. elements D. None of these
9. It has distinct chemical properties and constant composition.
A. elements B. pure substance C. matter D. metal
10. The simplest form of matter consist of only one kind of atom.
A. pure substance B. matter C. elements D. metal
11. These are good heat conductors and electrical conductors.
A. element B. non-metal C. matter D. metal
12. Substances that are made up of 2 or more different types of element.
A. element B. compounds C. matter D. Base
13. Which of the following is an element?
A. water B. peroxide C. Oxygen D. Nitrate
14. Which of the following is a compound?
A. Water B. Oxygen C. Helium D. hydrogen
15. What is the symbol for Iron?
A. O B. H C. Au D. Fe

Honesty is the BEST POLICY!

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P-2, Malixi, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, 8308 ...where LOVE for learning begins and make
0933-857-8778 a difference in a CHANGING
world!
500582@deped.gov.ph
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Caraga Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
Tagbina II
MALIXI INTEGRATED SCHOOL

Answer Key:

1. A
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. D
12. B
13. C
14. A
15. D

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P-2, Malixi, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, 8308 ...where LOVE for learning begins and make
0933-857-8778 a difference in a CHANGING
world!
500582@deped.gov.ph