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Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO CITY

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QUARTER 3 TEST IN GRADE 6 SCIENCE

Read the questions carefully. Choose the best answer and write it on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Which force causes objects to fall to the ground?

A. Friction C. Magnetism
B. Gravity D. Electricity

2. Which force opposes the motion between two surfaces that are in contact with each
other?
A. Gravity C. Inertia
B. Friction D. Velocity

3. Which of the following types of friction is responsible for the movement of a car's
wheels?
A. Rolling friction C. Static friction
B. Sliding friction D. Fluid friction

4. Which pair of forces acts on the falling object shown in the image?

A. gravity and static friction C. gravity and fluid friction

B. gravity and magnetic force D. gravity and rolling friction

5. Which of the following statements is true about friction?

A. Friction can be both helpful and harmful
B. Friction is always helpful
C. Friction is always harmful
D. Friction is only harmful when an object is moving

6. Ollie noticed that his bike became too hard to pedal and a squeaky
noise is coming off from the chain. When he examined it, he found out
that the chain and sprockets are dry resulting in increased friction.
What must be done to solve the problem?
A. Buy a new chain and sprocket.
B. Apply lubricant on chain and sprockets.
C. Take vitamin supplements to strengthen legs.
D. Buy a new pair of cycling footwear.

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7. When we climb a flight of stairs, later on, we feel that our body becomes
heavier. Climbing is more tiring than going down. Why is it?
A. When you go down, gravity prevents you to move faster.
B. When you climb, you are carrying your weight against the gravity.
C. Friction decreases when going down the stairs, that why, it’s easier.
D. Friction is getting higher when going upstairs, that why its tiring.

8. A toy car is released from the top of a ramp and rolls down to the bottom. What is the
role of gravity in this situation?
A. Gravity slows the car down as it moves down the ramp
B. Gravity has no effect on the car's motion down the ramp
C. Gravity causes the car to move backwards up the ramp
D. Gravity helps the car move faster down the ramp

9. Why is friction important in our daily lives?

I. It allows us to move easily on surfaces
II. It makes objects move faster
III. It helps us to slow down or stop moving objects
IV. It has no importance in our daily lives
A. I & II C. I & III
B. III & IV D. II & IV

10. Which type of energy is produced when an electric current flows through a wire?
A. Heat energy C. Sound energy
B. Light energy D. Electrical energy

11. What type of energy is produced when the vibration of an object travels through a
medium, such as air or water?
A. Thermal energy C. Radiant energy
B. Sound energy D. Electrical energy

12. Which of the following is an example of transformation of sound?

A. A guitar string vibrating C. A book falling from a shelf
B. A light bulb glowing D. A car accelerating

13. Which of the following is true about electricity?

A. It can be seen C. It can be smelled
B. It can be smelled D. It can be felt

14. When you clap your hands together really hard, what two kinds of energy do you create?
A. Light and Sound C. Sound and Heat
B. Electrical and Light D. Heat and Electrical

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15. A flashlight uses a battery to produce light. Which of the following

statements describes the transformation of energy that occurs in a
flashlight?
A. Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then
transformed into light energy.
B. Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is
then transformed into light energy.
C. Light energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then
transformed into chemical energy.
D. Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy, which is
then transformed into light energy.

16. Which of the following best describes the transformation of electrical

energy into light energy in an incandescent light bulb?
A. Electrical energy is converted to sparkling energy in the bulb's
filament, which then produces light.
B. Electrical energy is converted to magnetic energy in the bulb's
ballast, which then produces light.
C. Electrical energy is converted to heat energy in the bulb's filament,
which then produces light.
D. Electrical energy is converted to potential energy in the bulb's
capacitor, which then produces light.

17. Mario and Gloria wanted to investigate how heat energy is transformed into electricity.
Where could they go to answer their inquiry?
A. Solar Farm C. Hydro-electric power plant
B. Geothermal power plant D. Windmill Farm

18. Many fire-related disasters in Davao City are caused by electricity. Which of the following
you should practice in your household to avoid electrical fires?
A. Keep all the appliances plugged even not in use.
B. Use octopus adapter in every outlet to maximize the number of running appliances.
C. When installing new wirings, no need for experts, just follow youtube tutorials.
D. Check all appliances periodically to see if they are still in good condition.

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For items 19 – 20, analyze the illustration below.

19. What is the complete energy transformation that took place in number 4?
A. Electrical energy → light, heat → sound
B. Sound energy → electrical energy → light, heat
C. Light energy → electrical energy → light, sound, heat
D. Heat energy → electrical energy → light, sound, heat

20. In the branches 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5, what energy is produced in common at all times?
A. Light Energy C. Electrical Energy
B. Sound Energy D. Heat Energy

21. Suppose that you are in a survival situation wherein no match or lighter can be used to
start a fire, which method you can employ that shows transformation of Electrical
energy to create fire?
A. Use flintstones to start a fire C. Use battery and foil wrapper to start a fire
B. Rub bamboo to start a fire D. Wait for lightning to start a fire

22. Which of the following is NOT a simple machine?

A. C.

B. D.

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23. Which of the following is an example of a second-class lever?

A. Wheelbarrow C. Bottle opener
B. Scissors D. Fishing rod

24. Which simple machine is made up of a flat, sloping surface?

A. Wedge C. Inclined plane
B. Lever D. Wheel and axle

25. How do simple machines make work easier?

A. By changing the direction of the force
B. By increasing the distance over which the force is applied
C. By reducing the amount of force needed to do the work
D. By increasing the speed of the object being moved

26. Who among the people below makes use of simple machine effectively?

Luna Cooper Nala Shiru

A. Luna and Cooper C. Luna and Nala

B. Nala and Shiro D. Cooper and Shiru

27. Tomas is going to load heavy boxes on the truck using an inclined
plane. Which of the following usage of other simple machine could
make his job faster and easier?
A. By wrapping a rope around the box and pulling it up the
ramp
B. By using a lever to lift the box onto the ramp
C. By pushing the box up the ramp with a stick
D. By rolling the box up the ramp using the wheel and axle

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28. Annia and Dave need to transport 50 boxes of bond paper from the ground floor of
building 1 to the Supply Room in the 4th floor of building 3. If they carry it by hand, it
would take at least 17 round trips, having Dave carry 2 boxes and 1 for Annia. Which
pair of simple machines they could use to do their task efficiently?

A. C.

B. D.

29. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the images below.

X Y
A. Pulleys X and Y are equally effective.
B. Pulley X is more effective and efficient than pully Y.
C. Pulley Y needs lesser force than pulley X.
D. The force needed in pully X is lesser than pulley Y.

30. Cheska wants to pick some ripe mangoes from their backyard, but she can’t climb.
There are some bamboo poles lying around and a fishing net. What simple machine can
she create that would enable her to get some ripe mangoes easily?
A. Lever – cut the poles short and hit the fruit then put them in the hoop net.
B. Inclined plane – Assemble the bamboo and make a ramp to climb the mango tree.
C. Wedge – Sharpen the other end of the pole so she can get the fruit by stabbing it.
D. Lever – make a hoop net and tie it at the tip of the bamboo pole to make a picker

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Telephone No: (082) 224-3274, (082) 222-1672
E-mail: davao.city@deped.gov.ph