THIRD QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT IN SCIENCE 6

Directions. Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on your
answer sheet.

1. Chloe stated during her science class that there is a force which attracts a body towards the
center of the earth or any other physical body having mass. Which force is being described by
Chloe?
A. gravity C. molecules
B. friction D. surface
2. Teacher Katrina asked her grade six pupils what they call the contact force that may arise
between two surfaces that have a tendency to slide or are already sliding past each other.
Which force is being described by Teacher Katrina?
A. gravity C. molecules
B. friction D. molecular
3. Which word is need to complete the statement below on the gravitational force of the earth?
For objects here on Earth, the gravitational force exerted by the Earth is also the
objects’_______.
A. force C. friction
B. molecules D. weight
4. In the statement, while you stand on the floor, the Earth exerts a ____________ force on you,
directed __________. Which group of words are correct to complete the statement?
A. gravitational; sideward C. gravitational; upward
B. gravitational; up D. gravitational; downward
5. While seated and reading a book, Xian’s chair is exerting an upward support force on him, just
enough to support his weight. Which support force is being described?
A. tension C. normal
B. energy D. surface
6. Jumping up requires that you push hard on the floor. What force does the floor exert?
A. molecules C. reaction
B. energy D. buoyant
7. Avril placed her a plastic toy duck in water, the water exerts an upward force. Her toy floats.
What do you call the force that supports things to float on liquids?
A. molecules C. energy
B. buoyant D. surface
8. What do you call the force that supports things hanging on chains or cords?
A. molecules C. energy
B. buoyant D. tension
9. Dennis wants to reduce friction between surfaces. Which of the following has the least friction?
A. rough surface C. smoother surface
B. wooly surface D. thick surface
10. Everything that goes up ultimately goes down because the Earth is more massive than
anything in this world. Do you agree with this statement?
A. Yes, because of the existence of the force of gravity.
B. Yes, because of the buoyant force.
C. No, because there is no gravity.
D. No, because there is no buoyant force.
11. When can you feel that you weigh heavier than your classmate who is bigger than you?
A. It can never happen.
B. When you and your classmate are both on the moon.
C. When your classmate is on the moon while you stay on Earth.
D. When you are on the moon while your classmate stays on Earth.
12. Josephine parked her car on an inclined street. What is the direction of the gravitational force?
A. downward along the street C. up
B. upward D. upward along the street
13. While you hold a drinking glass, how do you keep it from falling to the ground? It is through the
use of
A. gravity C. friction
B. gravitational force D. non-contact force
14. Floors and tabletops exert support forces or normal forces that keep things on them from
falling. Do you agree with this statement?
A. Yes C. No
B. No D. Not at all
15. Falling objects and skydivers use parachutes. What happened to the air resistance as the
parachutes opened?
A. increases C. declines
B. decreases D. loss

16. Angelo played snare drums. What do you call the energy that is made either by hitting two
objects together?
A. heat C. sound
B. light D. thermal
17. During the science experiment, Coleen turned on the light bulb as part of their experiment.
What do you call an electromagnetic wave made by the vibrations of electrons?
A. heat C. sound
B. thermal D. light
18. Daniel wanted to know who described the light as a propagating wave of electric and magnetic
fields. Who was this person?
A. James Maxwell C. Douglas MacArthur
B. Charles Darwin D. Galileo Galilei
19. Hydropower development in the Philippines started in 1913 with the first power plant
established by missionaries in Baguio City. Which of the following energy transformations is
shown by hydroelectric power plants?
A. electricity - kinetic C. kinetic – gravitational PE – electricity
B. mechanical – electricity D. gravitational PE – kinetic – electricity
20. This is the most common device for changing electrical energy into mechanical energy. Which
of the following is being described by the statement?
A. matchstick C. motor
B. sun D. water
21. This allows us to see the surrounding world by distinguishing details, individual colors,
movement, and brightness. Which of the following energy is the product of the filaments in
bulbs?
A. heat C. thermal
B. light D. sound
22. The main source of electricity in the Philippines are the power plants. Which of the following
is an essential component of any power plant?
A. turbine C. solar panel
B. wire D. transformer
23. Which among the sentences is NOT true about energy/electricity?
A. Nature abounds with energy.
B. Motors are in the heart of every power plant.
C. Electricity is useful, but may cause a lot of hard when not used with care.
D. Saving on electricity is all about making the right choices and developing good habits.
24. The following are the common appliances found at home. Which of these DOESN’T converts
electricity into light?
A. lamps C. television
B. bulbs D. washing machine
25. On a cool day, you can warm yourself up by rubbing your hands together because friction
between bodies has a warming effect?
A. Yes C. Maybe
B. No D. Not at all
26. Safety precautions must be followed in dealing with electricity. Which of the following is NOT
one of them?
A. Avoid doing octopus connections.
B. Check all the wirings of your appliances.
C. Do not trust repair men and technicians.
D. Do not use appliances close to water sources.
27. A big mango fruit is on the edge of the table. What kind of energy does it have?
 A. Heat C. Sound
B. Potential D. Kinetic

28. The YES-O officers and members implement different programs in school for environmental
protection. How can you conserve electricity at home?
A. Switch off the light when not needed.
B. Leave the refrigerator door open for a long time.
C. Turn on the air conditioner even when the weather is cool.
D. Iron one piece of clothing every time you need to wear one.
29. Energy transformation is a common thing we encounter every day. Which of the following
shows that electrical energy is transformed to sound energy? It is when _________________.
A. passengers in the car talk
B. a passenger gets off his car
C. the policeman blows his whistle
D. the driver blows the horn of the car
30. Why do you think it is important to make an energy transformation? It is because _________.
A. energy is unused.
B. energy is useless.
C. we do not use different forms of energy in everything we do.
D. energy must be transformed from one form to another before they can be beneficial.

31. What is a device that makes work easier and faster by reducing the effort or force used in
doing the work?
A. simple machine C. lever
B. tool D. screw
32. What do you call a simple machine made up of two inclined planes placed back to back
creating a thick base and a sharp edge?
A. screw C. pulley
B. wheel and axle D. wedge
33. What do you call a device at the top of the flagpole, a small wheel that turns on an axle?
A. screw C. pulley
B. wheel and axle D. wedge
34. Pulleys are used in elevators, wells, and flagpoles among others. Which of the following is
NOT a kind of pulley?
A. fixed C. movable
B. block –and-tickle D. block-and-tackle
35. Simple machines make our task easier. Which of the following simple machines whose one
end is higher than the other to lift heavy objects with relatively little effort?
A. wedge C. inclined plane
B. wheel and axle D. pulley
36. What do you call a simple machine that has a rigid or stiff structure which rotates around a
fixed point called the fulcrum?
A. inclined plane C. wheel and axle
B. screw D. lever
37. A seesaw is a simple machine found on a playground. In which kind of lever does seesaw
belong?
A. First Class C. Third Class
B. Second Class D. Fourth Class
38. An inclined plane is a simple machine with no moving parts. What simple machine is made of
an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder?
A. lever C. pulley
B. wedge D. screw
39. The wheel and axle is a form of simple machine that uses the idea of mechanical advantage.
Which of the following is an example of a wheel and axle?
A. hammer C. scissors
B. pliers D. doorknob
40. Carpenters prefer screws over nails for the simple reason that the threads on screws prevent
the screw from being dislodged. Which of the following should the carpenter use to remove the
screw or unfasten it?
 A. wedge C. screwdriver
B. fulcrum D. screw axle
41. There are three classes of levers, according to the position of the fulcrum. Which of these is an
example of the Third Class Lever?
A. shovel C. bottle opener
B. hammer D. crowbar

42. Gears are the modifications of which simple machine?

A. wheel and axle C. pulley
B. wedge D. lever
43. Which of the following group of words are needed to complete the statement below about
classesof lever?
The wheelbarrow is a _________ class lever because it is the __________ in the middle of the
two other important points.
A. 1st; fulcrum C. 3rd; effort
B. 2nd; load D. 4th; effort
44. This can opener is a combination of what simple machines?
A. a wedge and a screw C. a screw and a wheel and axle
B. a screw and an inclined plane D. a lever and a wedge
45. Why do you think simple machines are important? They _______________________.
A. help to destroy our work
B. make our work worst
C. make many of our everyday tasks easier
D. make our tasks continue for a longer time
46. Should a 10-year-old child be allowed to use a knife?
A. Yes. It should be sharp.
B. No. Only adults should touch knives.
C. Yes, but only with adult supervision.
D. No. Not even adults, except chefs, should touch knives.
47. Where should pins and needles be stored after using them?
A. on tables C. on top of bookshelves
B. in the sewing kit D. on the chairs
48. Which accessories are good for workers to wear while operating machines?
A. ID’s C. hair pins and hair nets
B. bracelets and necklaces D. headphones
49. These are the safety precautions using machines EXCEPT for one. Which one is it?
A. Choose tools on the right size for your hands.
B. Use these sharp tools under adult supervision.
C. Keep these in your closet and do not return these sharp tools to their proper places.
D. When using sharp tools, like cutting paper with a cutter blade, give your full attention
on the task.
50. Why is it important to avoid slippery spots on ramps than on a level pavement?
A. There are no such slippery spots on ramps.
B. Nonsense. Just hold on to the handrails and you’ll be alright.
C. Slipping on a ramp will hurt more than slipping on a level pavement.
D. You’ll need a friction just to stand upright on a ramp, while on a level pavement, you can
stand even if it is slippery.
 THIRD QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT IN SCIENCE 6

ANSWER KEY

1. A 11. C 21. B 31. A 41. A

2. B 12. A 22. A 32. D 42. A

3. D 13. C 23. B 33. C 43. B

4. D 14. A 24. D 34. B 44. D

5. C 15. A 25. A 35. C 45. C

6. C 16. C 26. C 36. D 46. C

7. B 17. D 27. B 37. A 47. B

8. D 18. A 28. A 38. D 48. C

9. C 19. D 29. D 39. D 49. C

10. A 20. C 30. D 40. C 50. D