POST TEST IN SCIENCE 6

Read and understand the sentences and questions. Choose the correct answer by writing the corresponding letter
of the correct answer on your answer sheets:

1. How are mixture formed if sugar dissolve in water?

A. Solid C. Dissolution
B. Liquid D. Solution

2. From what mixture do oxygen , carbon dioxide and nitrogen came from ?
A. Gas in liquid C. Solid in liquid
B. Gas in gas D. Liquid in liquid

3. Mix orange juice powder to water is what kind of mixture?

A. Heterogeneous mixture C. Homogenous mixture
B. Insoluble mixture D. Mixture

4. Biko, nilupak and buko salad is an example of what kind of mixture?

A. Solid C. Heterogeneous
B. Liquid D. Homogenous

5. Let us assumed that the composition varies from one region to another, with at least two phases that
remain separate from each other, with clearly identifiable properties. This is a heterogeneous or ___
mixture?
A. uniform C. Non-uniform
B. dissolution D. Solution

6. It is the combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined and a new substance was
formed. What do you mean by this?
A. It is solid C. It is gas
B. It is liquid D. It is mixture

7. There are five kinds of solution. Gas in liquid is one of it, therefore, which of the given example is one of
the solution?
A. Air and water C. Oxygen and salt
B. Cola or Soft drink D. Rocks and solvent

8. Homogeneous mixture has the same properties. It means that the substances mixed thoroughly and after
stirring, it appeared as one substance. You can no longer distinguish one component from the other. What
is the other term for homogenous mixture?
A. Solution C. solute
B. Dissolution D. Solvent

9. When sugar dissolves in water, the two substances appear as one. The sugar particles can no longer be
identified. However, the taste of the water proves that the sugar was not lost after mixing. Its chemical
property is retained and so the water taste sweet. What kind of solution is this?
A. Solid in liquid C. Liquid in liquid
B. Solid in solid D. Gas in liquid

10. A sugar solution is prepared by adding dissolving sugar in water. Sugar solution consists of two
components, namely, sugar and water. Which is solute?
A. Water C. solution
B. Sugar D. Components
11. In question number 10 (ten), which is solvent?
A. Water C. solution
B. Sugar D. Components

12. Do all solutes dissolve in all solvents?

A. Yes C. Maybe
B. No D. None of the above

13. Not all substance can be dissolved in water. What do you call the substances that can be dissolved in water?
A. soluble C. solution
B. insoluble D. Dissolution

14. What is the meaning of solubility?

A. property of substance
B. It is the ability of a solute to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature.
C. Clear to naked eye
D. None of the above

15. Miscibility is another factor that affects the solubility of substances. It is the property of a substance to mix
evenly and completely with another substance. Do you agree?
A. Yes C. Maybe
B. No D. Not at all

16. Which is not true about solubility?

A. The higher the temperature, the faster a solute can be dissolved in a solvent
B. The nature of solute and the amount of solvent also determine how fast the solute dissolves in a
solvent.
C. The size of the particles affects the dissolving process. The finer the particles are, the faster the solute
dissolves.
D. The manner of stirring is not a factor to dissolve a solute in a solvent.

17. Apply nail polish on your nails. When it dries up, remove the nail polish with acetone. Can you identify
the factors that affect the solubility of the nail polish in acetone?
A. Miscibility or nature of the solute and the solvent
B. Size of the materials
C. The tempearature
D. None of the above

18. When the solute particles mixed with water, what do they become?
A. Solvent C. soluble
B. Matter D. Mixture

19. How do the solute particles in a suspension behave after mixing with solvent?
A. settle at the bottom/ float in the water
B. all particles appeared clearly
C. It doesn’t dissolved in solvent
D. A and B

20. A suspension is a heterogeneous cloudy mixture in which solute-like particles settle out of a solvent- like
phase some time after their introduction. Do you agree?
A. No C. Yes
B. Not at all D. Maybe
 21. What kind of mixture is suspension?
A. Heterogeneous D. Gas in gas
B. Homogenous E. Solid in solid

22. Some substances do not dissolve completely in solvents. The particles that do not dissolve settle down at
the bottom of the container. Is this a suspension mixture? Why?
A. Yes, because particles in suspension does not dissolve completely.
B. No, because particles dissolve completely
C. Maybe because I am not sure
D. It can be, but let me try

23. Which of the following solute and solvent is not a belong to suspension mixture?
A. Water and sugar C. Oil and water
B. Flour and water D. Oil and vinegar

24. What is a suspension mixture?

A. It is liquid and clear.
B. It is a mixture that do not completely dissolve and settle down at the bottom and cloudy.
C. It is a mixture dissolved completely
D. None of the above

25. Which mixture is not included to suspension?

A. Sand and water C. Flour and water
B. Fruit juice and water D. Oil and vinegar

26. Anything that occupies space and has mass. What is it?
A. Solid C. Gas
B. Liquid D. Matter

27. It has definite shape and strong hold of particles or molecules. What is it?
A. Solid C. Gas
B. Liquid D. Matter

28. No definite shape but assumes the containers it occupies. What is it?
A. Solid C. Gas
B. Liquid D. Matter

29. It assumes the shape and volume of its container with lots of free space between particles with a very weak
hold of molecules. What is it?
A. Solid C. Gas
B. Liquid D. Matter

30. A mixture with particles evenly scattered in a dispersed medium without settling down. It is called as special kind of
mixture because its tiny particles can’t be seen by naked eye. What kind of mixture is this?
A. Decantation C. Solution
B. Colloids D. Suspension

31. Which of the statements correctly describe the general functions of

Skeletal system?

I. It gives shape to the body

II. It serves as framework of the body
III. It protects the internal organs of the body
 IV. It converts energy, which enables the body to move

A. I, II, IV C. II, III, IV

B. I, II, III D. I, III, IV

32. It was Verna’s birthday party, she invited all of her classmates. During the game, Justine wants to get
toys in the pabitin“. Which muscles help Justine to reach the prize?
I. arm muscle III. leg muscle
II. facial muscle IV. heart muscle
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II, and III

33. Every morning, Jilliane joins zumba and jogs around in the park. After her activities, she sweats a lot.
Why do you think so? Because of the _____
A. contraction of muscles in the dermis
B. relaxation of the muscles in the dermis
C. regulation of the body temperature
D. excessive movement of the body

34. Which could be the functions of the muscular system?

I. It gives shape in our body

II. It allows us to move
III. It supports and makes our skeleton in the hands and other body parts steady.
IV. It provides the structural framework for the body

A. I and II C. I, II,and III

B. II and III D. I, II, III and IV

35. How does digestion occur?

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

36. Why is it important to promote healthful habit for our organs? To _____
A. have a happy personality
B. make our organs function properly
C. avoid death
D. keep our body away from diseases

37. When you exhale, how does the diaphragm behave as you breath in?
A. relaxes C. sinks
B. contracts D. expands

38. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

I. The brain is the center of nervous system.
II. The brainstem is the hind part of the brain
III. The largest part of the brain is cerebellum
IV. The spinal cord is the downward extension of the brain.
A. I and II C. I, II, and IV
B.II, III, and IV D. IV only

39. Rico touched something very hot. He moved his hand away from the object when
he felt the hot sensation, Why? The _______
A. blood moves faster to his hand
B. nerve endings are very sensitive
C. message travels fast to his hand
D. message to and from the brain moves fast through the nerves
40. How does the skin regulate the body temperature?
A. By retaining water
B. By producing vitamin C
C. By increasing sweat production
D. By regulating fat content in the skin

41. How does the integumentary system work with the nervous system?
A. Integumentary system help 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

42 The skin is one of the first defense mechanisms in your immune system, Why?
A. Tiny glands in the skin secrete oils that increase the function of the skin to
protect against microorganism.
B. The skin regulates the blood temperature
C. Tiny glands in the skin secrete water that increase the function of the skin
to protect against microorganism
D. The skin secret hormones to protect the immune system

43. Study the diagram below. Which groups of animals have both on land and water?

Land ? Water

A. Amphibians C. Mammals
B. Fishes D. Reptiles

44. Which tells about the distinct characteristics of reptiles?

I. It has legs for crawling
II. are warm blooded animals
III. has gills and fins
IV. dry scaly skins
A. I and III C. II, and III
B. II and IV D. I and IV

45.How are the following animals grouped?

bat cow
whale cat

A. Fishes C. Mammals
B. Amphibians D. Reptiles

46. Below is a list of groups of animals. Which one will best fill in the blank ?

Kiwi Crocodile Newt

Ostrich Snake Toad
 Peacock ? Salamander

A. Chicken C. seahorse
B. Iguana D. bat

47. Why are some worms harmful? They _______

A. grow very long
B. make children grow healthy
C. eat dead plants and animals
D. take nutrients from the bodies of other organisms

48. How do sponges get their food?

A. food is absorbed by suckers
B. They have big mouth to engulf food
C. Tentacles push the food into their bodies
D. The pores serve as entry and exit of food animals
49. How will you describe mollusks?
I. They have soft bodies and may be covered with hard shells
II. They are stationary
III. They are aquatic animals
IV. They live in bodies of other animals
A. I and II C. I and IV
B. II and III D. I and III

50. Animals acquire food in different ways. Which one tells how the cnidarians get their food?
A. Stinging cells on the tentacles capture prey
B. Food and water flow through the small opening
C. They have hooks and suckers on their heads
D. They live inside the bodies of other organisms

51. Four Animals were identified by one pet lover as vertebrate. Which of the
animals is he referring to?
A. sheep C. dog
B. lion D. tiger

52. Your uncle is a veterinarian and you asked him to help you on your assignment about vertebrates.
These are the statements he said to you: an animal with backbone, live in water and move through
swimming. What animal is he referring to?
A. snail C. snake
B. catfish D. starfish

53. You and your classmates went to Manila Ocean Park and saw different kinds of animals. One of your
classmates said that the animals in one shelf have six legs, thorax and abdomen. Which animal is this ?
A. Earthworm C. scorpion
B. spider D. ant

54. Animals possess body parts which are distinct to them. Which characteristic best distinguishes birds
from the other vertebrates? They_________

A. have bones C. are covered with feathers

B. lay eggs with shell D. take care of their young

55. Dog, cats and cow are examples of mammals. Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals
only?
 A. They have four legs.
B. They creep and live on land
C. They feed their young with milk
D. They have scales and live on water

56. Fishes are animals that can move easily in the water. What characteristic is shown in this situation?
They have _________
A. streamline body
B. body covered with scales
C. gills and fins
D. long tail

57. Sponges and cnidarians are said to be sessile or stationary. What does this mean? They_____
A. are free living
B. do not move at all
C. move every now and then
D. have to get attached to something

58. Ana will go to the forest. What are the living things she can find there?
A. cow, grass, mouse, soil
B. farmer, carabao, rat, trees
C. trees, fern, snail, mushroom
D. horse, goat, cow, water

59. How will you describe a tropical rainforest?

A. warm temperature
B. cold temperature
C. rare variety of reptiles or none at all
D. frozen ground

60. 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