FOURTH QUARTER

SUMMATIVE TEST IN SCIENCE 6

Name: ________________________ Grade & Section: _____ Score: ________

Directions: Read each item carefully. Circle the letter of your answer.
1. The solid part of the Earth’s surface is called ____________.
A. asthenosphere B. atmosphere C. lithosphere D. mantle

2. How do scientists study Earth’s interior?

A. through seismic waves C. through the movement of plates
B. through the flowing lava D. through the different kinds of rocks

3. What is the earthquake’s intensity?

A. a measure of seismic risk
B. a measure of damage done
C. a measure of energy released
D. a measure of an earthquake focus

4. Which is used to measure magnitude of an earthquake?

A. E. Mercalli Scale B. Richter Scale C. Seismograph D. tilt meter

5. The following are effects of earthquake EXCEPT ________.

A. landslides B. mudflows C. strong winds D. tsunami

6. Earthquake causes change to Earth’s surface. Which of the following are

observed in the environment after an earthquake?
I. landslides III. fissures on the ground
II. liquefaction IV. undisturbed structures
A. I only B. I and IV C. I, II, and III D. II, III, and IV

7. The following are effects of volcanic eruption EXCEPT ___________.

a. lahar flow C. scattered rocks and debris
b. toppled down buildings D. surrounding areas of volcano covered with ashes

8. What destructive materials come out from erupting volcano?

a. ashes B. lava C. pyroclastic materials C. all of these

9. Which of the following is formed when the top of a volcano collapsed into a
partially emptied magma chamber?
a. caldera B. crater C. fissure D. volcanic rock

10. What happens when lava hardens on the surface of earth?

a. it forms a vent
b. It builds up a volcano
c. it turns to igneous rocks
D. It turns to sedimentary rocks

11. Which precautionary measures should be done before an earthquake?

a. Prepare an emergency survival kit.
b. Cover your nose with a damp cloth.
c. Do not cross bridges if you are driving.
d. Check yourself and every family for injury.

12. What is the sudden movement or vibration of the crust—Earth’s rocky

outer layer?
a. typhoon b. volcanic eruption c. tsunami d. earthquake

13. During an earthquake it is important to remember that________.

a. Run very fast
b. If outside, stay next to a tree because they are strong and sturdy.
c. You have to duck, cover and hold and stay calm.
d. You have to panic and shout!

14. Which of the following should not be done during an earthquake when you
are inside a building?
a. Rush to the doors and get in an elevator.
b. Be aware of the possibility of open electrical lines.
c. Seek shelter in a doorway or take cover under a heavy table or desk.
d. Open the window and leave the building immediately when you smell gas.

15. Engineers are designing to a 10-storey building in an area where seismic

activity has been declared. They are planning to make sure that the
building can withstand an earthquake. Which would be the most
effective procedure for these?
a. Apply simulated earthquake forces to a scale model of the building.
b. Apply simulated earthquake forces during the construction of the building.
c. Apply simulated earthquake forces to the entire building once it has
been built.
d. Apply simulated earthquake forces that were used on the other
buildings built in the same area.

16. The period of time characterized by a certain kind of weather?

A. climate B. day C. season D. weather

17. The season that normally from December to May. This season can be
further divided into cool dry season, from December to February, and the hot
dry season, from March to May?
A. climate B. dry season C. wet season D. winter season

18. It refers to the day-to-day conditions of a particular place?

A. climate B. day C. season D. weather

19. This season is from June to November. During this season, the country
experiences moderate to heavy rainfalls?
A. dry season B. rainy season C. summer D. autumn

20. What activities do you engage in during the rainy season?

A. bike rides B. make ice cream C. surfing D. Sun Bathing

21. What month is the wet season in the Philippines?

A. June to November C. August to December
B. July to December D. June to February

22. What government agency monitored and managed the weather in the
Philippines?
A. PAGASA B. DRRMC C. DANR D. DOH

23. The two recognized seasons in the Philippines?

A. dry and spring C.dry and wet and autumn
B. wet and autumn D. Dry and Winter

24. What does PAGASA means?

A. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomers Services
Administration
B. Philippines Atmospheric, Geological, and Astronomical Services
Administration
C. Political Admin, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services
Administration
D. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services
Administration

25. Nina is wearing jacket and jogging pants because the outside weather is
cold. She also prepares her umbrella for a sudden rain. In your own opinion
what season in the Philippines does Nina experience?
A. dry season B. rainy season C. summer d. autumn

26. Planet smaller than Earth but larger than Mercury.

a. Mars b. Jupiter c. Saturn d. Venus

27. The Earths twin planet.

a. Mars b. Jupiter c. Saturn d. Venus

28. Jovian Planets are also called _________________.

a. Shooting Star b. Minor Planets c. Rocky Planets d. Gas Giants

29. It is also called as the Blue Planet.

a. Neptune b. Uranus c. Earth d. Mars

30. All of the following are inner planets EXCEPT ___________________.

a. Earth b. Saturn c. Mars d. Venus

31. Why does Mercury have the shortest period of revolution?

a. It is small. c. It is hot during the day.
b. It is nearest to the sun. d.It rotates and revolves fast.

32. Earth is unique of all the planets. Why is this so?

a. It can support life. c. It is made of solid, liquid, and gas.
b. Rotates from east to west d.It has only one natural satellite.

33. Which group of planets are giant planets?

a. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
b. Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Mars
c. Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Venus
d. Earth Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

34. What makes Venus the hottest and brightest planet?

a. its size and shape
b. its nearness to the sun
c. its very thick atmosphere
d. similarity of its features to Earth

35. Which statement best describes our solar system?

a. It is the sun and all the space objects travelling around it.
b. It is the sun and the eight official planets revolving around it.
c. It is the sun and all the heavenly bodies above us.
d. It is the arrangement of all heavenly bodies as they move around Earth.

II. Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Write C if the statement
shows the correct precautionary measure to minimize damages of an
earthquake and write W if it is wrong.
____36. My sister put flower vase on the upper part of the cabinet in
the room.
____37. Father stopped his car at the side of the road and stayed inside
while the ground is shaking.
____38. My neighbors and my family discuss the details of the
Earthquake Safety Plan.
____39. Edward ran to the nearest big tree during an earthquake.
____40. Mr. Miranda checked the electrical and water connections of his
house after the shaking.
III. DIRECTIONS: Tell what season in the Philippines in each picture. (Wet
Season or Dry Season) Write W on the blank if the picture shows wet season
and D for the dry season.
GOD BLESS YOU!