Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF KABANKALAN CITY

ORONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE V

Name:______________________________________ Grade and Section:__________________

Direction: Read and analyze each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on your paper.

1. Which of the following best describes the ovary?

A. The birth canal C. A muscular tube where the fetus is developed
B. The passageway of the eggs D. The female sex organ that produces egg cells

Refer to the picture to answer item No. 2

2. Which part of the male reproductive system is described as a round

muscular organ inside the scrotum?

A. Penis B. testis C. urethra D. cervix

3. Which of the following parts and functions is correct?

A. fallopian tube- connect the testes and the penis
B. prostate gland- egg cell production site
C. uterus- houses the developing fetus
D. vas deferens- where sperm cells develops
4. In the process of reproduction, what is the journey of the fertilized egg from the point of fertilization to its
implantation in the female reproductive system?
A. Uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix
B. Fallopian tubes, cervix, uterus
C. Cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes
D. Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus
5. The reproductive system is one of the body systems that differ most between sexes and among the rest of the body
systems. Which of the statements below describes the function of the reproductive system?
A. Reproductive system is different between males and females
B. Reproductive system is specific between males and females and can only function during the onset of puberty.
C. Reproductive system is the body system that is responsible for producing offspring, making it unique from other
body systems.
D. Reproductive system works together with the other body systems to maintain homeostasis, metabolic processes,
and perform bodily functions.
6. Which statement best analyzes the significance of the interaction between male and female reproductive systems for
successful reproduction?
A. Reproduction occurs independently in males and females, with no need for interaction or coordination between
the two systems.
B. The female reproductive system plays a minor role, mainly providing a space for fetal development, while the
male system is responsible for all essential reproductive functions.
C. Successful reproduction requires the coordinated interaction of male and female reproductive systems, involving
processes such as fertilization and implantation.
D. The reproductive systems operate as isolated entities, each responsible for specific aspects of reproduction, with
minimal collaboration between them.
7. What is also known as fertilized egg?
A. Gamete C. Sperm
B. Ovum D. Zygote
8. Start of menstruation is a sign that a girl is ____________.
A. already pregnant C. already a woman
B. capable of being pregnant D. can carry heavy things
9. When does menstrual flow take place?
A. When ovulation happens C. When the egg cell stays in the fallopian tube
B. When the egg cell is fertilized D. When the egg is not fertilized
10. Why is menstruation considered a cycle?
A. It happens every month. C. The woman gets pregnant every year.
B. The woman gets pregnant every month. D. It is normal to all women.
11. In which of the following phase does the lining of the uterus called endometrium
become thicker in preparation for the implantation of the fertilized egg. If fertilization does not take place, menstruation
happens.

A. Luteal Phase
B. Ovulation Phase
C. Follicular Phase
D. Menstrual Phase
12. What do you call the process formed after the union of a sperm cell and egg cell?
A. . zygote B. fertilization C. reproduction D. sexual reproduction
13. Which organism undergoes the canine “heat” cycle?
A. dog B. insect C. parrot D. turtle
14. Which animal reproduces sexually by laying eggs in water?
A. butterfly B. cat C. chicken D. frog
15. Why do many organisms produce thousands of offspring?
A. To increase survival rate of generations
B. To make sure that there are lots of brothers and sisters
C. To produce food for predators
D. Egg production require very little energy
16. Chicks are hatched from eggs. Goats are born alive and look like their parents. Frogs undergo many changes as
they grow. What can you infer from these observations?
A. all animals are born alive C. different animals move in different ways
B. B. all animals are hatched from eggs D. different animals reproduce in different ways
17. Which is NOT TRUE about reproduction in animals?
A. some animals reproduce sexually
 B. fertilization can happen outside female animal’s body
C. all animals reproduce with the same mode of reproduction
D. fertilization occurs inside the body for some female animals
18. Which structure is considered the male reproductive part of a flowering plant?
A. sepal B. petal C. stamen D. ovary
19. What part of the flower produces male sex cells or pollen?
A. anthers B. filament C. style D. ovary
20. Choose what statement best describes the function of the stigma.
A. produces the female sex cells C. protects the unopened flower

B. produces a sugary solution called nectar D. catches and holds the pollen grains
21. Flowering plants can be pollinated in many ways. How do gumamela flowers pollinate?
A. the wind B. animals C. human D. insects
22. Which of the following statements best explains what pollination is?
A. It is the union of sperm and egg cell.
B. It is the process where the pollen of one flower reaches the stigma of another flower.
C. It is the process wherein plants are developed from seeds.
D. It is the process by which seeds are sent by their parent plant into a faraway place to become a new plant.
23. How does self pollination differ from cross pollination?
A. Cross pollination occurs when the pollen is transferred from the stamen of one flower to the pistil of the same
flower while in self pollination the pollen grain is transferred from the anther of one flower to the stigma of
another flower of the same kind.
B. Self pollination occurs when the pollen is transferred from the stamen of one flower to the pistil of the same
flower while in cross pollination, the pollen grain is transferred from the anther of one flower to the stigma of
another flower of the same kind.
C. Self pollination occurs when the pollen is transferred from the stamen of one flower to the pistil of the different
flower while in cross pollination, the pollen grain is transferred from the anther of one flower to the stigma of
another flower of the different kind.
D. Cross pollination occurs when the pollen is transferred from the ovary of one flower to the pistil of the same
flower while in cross pollination, the pollen grain is transferred from the anther of one flower to the stigma of
another flower of the same kind.
24. Which is the first step in the sexual reproduction in flowering/seed-bearing plants?
A. fertilization B. seed dispersal C. seed germination D. pollination
25. Which of the following describes fertilization in plants?
A. It is the process where the sperm cell unites with the egg cell.
B. It is the transfer of pollen from one flower to another.
C. It is the last part in the reproduction of flowering plants.
D. It is the first step in the sexual reproduction of flowering plants.
26. The following plants are flowering except _______.
A. fern B. gumamela C. santan D. daisy
27. Katelyn Jade planted santol seeds in their backyard. How can Jade determine if the santol seeds she planted are
germinating?
A. The seed dries up. C. A tiny root and stem appears.
B. The cotyledons dry off. D. The petal and the sepal fall off
28. Which is TRUE about asexual reproduction?
A. Only plants use asexual reproduction. C. There is only one parent involved in asexual reproduction
B. All organisms use asexual reproduction. D. There are two parents involved in asexual reproduction.
29. How do mosses and ferns reproduce?
A. Cones B. seeds C. spores D. roots
30. What kind of ecosystem where freshwater meets saltwater?
A. habitat C. estuaries
B. intertidal zone D. marine zoo
31. It is an ecosystem where the ocean floor is covered and uncovered as the tide goes in and out.
A. terrestrial zoo C. habitat
B. estuaries D. intertidal zone
32. The following pictures are examples of a food chain or a food web. Which picture describes a food chain in
estuaries?

A. C.

B. D.

33. Why is it advantageous to burrow oneself into the sand if you live in an intertidal zone?
A. So you would not be carried away by the tide C. So you can get more oxygen
B. So you can make a bigger home D. So you can get food
34. A new shopping center was built on a reclaimed estuary. The data below shows the number of plants before and after
construction.
Plants Before After Construction
Construction
flowers 500 1000
grass 1000 0
shrubs 260 50
trees 26 3

Which of these statements is true based on the given data?

A. Humans did not change the environment.
B. There were fewer total plants before the shopping center was built.
C. There were more kinds of plants before the shopping center was built.
D. There were more kinds of plants after the shopping center was built.
35. The Philippines, being an archipelago, is surrounded by seas and oceans and is rich in coastal areas which are
affected by the rising and receding tides. These areas which are constantly exposed to the changing tides are called
intertidal zones. Which of the following is true about intertidal zones?
A. Intertidal zones are homes to many kinds of terrestrial animals and birds.
B. Intertidal zones consist of rocky coast, a sandy beach, or a Salt Lake.
C. Intertidal zones are found on the icy coast near the Pacific and Antarctic.
D. Intertidal zone is the area along a coastline that is between the high tide mark and the low tide mark
36. Why are estuaries and intertidal zones important ecosystems?
A. Because they are purely ornamental C. They support diverse plant and animal life
B. Due to their role as waste disposal sites D. Only as recreational areas for fishing
37. What role do estuaries and intertidal zones play in protecting coastlines from erosion?
A. They contribute to erosion C. They act as natural barriers, reducing the impact of waves
B. They have no impact on erosion D. They accelerate erosion processes
38. The following statements show the protection and conservation of the estuaries and intertidal environment except
_______.
A. Proper disposal of garbage and household chemicals C. Overharvest of recreational and commercial species
B. No to dynamite fish D. Planting marsh grass
39. Sitio Cantingi of Barangay Daan Banwa, Kabankalan City has intertidal zone and estuary. The intertidal zone is the
area where the ocean meets the land; it acts as a nursery ground for many deep-water marine species providing both
shelter and food for many organisms. In some instances, human activities can affect the environment of intertidal zones.
Which of the following human activities can disrupt the intertidal zone area?
 A. Improper disposal of garbage makes the intertidal organisms more productive
B. Water pollution increases the growth of intertidal organisms
C. The garbage and harmful chemicals destroy the habitat of intertidal organisms.
D. Excessive collection of intertidal organisms gives more space for others to live.
40. As a grade five pupil, how can you contribute to the preservation and conservation of our estuaries?
A. Join in a stream or beach cleanup in our community or in school.
B. Advise your town mayor to conduct an orientation.
C. Do not use pesticides.
D. Keep more fishes alive.

GOODLUCK!

Prepared by:

GENE M. TRABASAS
Master Teacher I
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF KABANKALAN CITY
ORONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE V

KEY TO CORRECTION

1. D
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. A
10. A
11. A
12. B
13. A
14. D
15. A
16. D
17. C
18. C
19. A
20. D
21. A
22. B
23. B
24. D
25. D
26. A
27. C
28. C
29. C
30. C
31. D
32. C
33. A
34. B
35. D
36. C
37. C
38. C
39. C
40. A