Q4 COVERAGE QUESTIONS IN SCIENCE 6

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1. Which cause dramatic changes at earth’s surface that create fissure and ground
breaking?
A. cyclone B. earthquake C. storm surge D. typhoon

2. Which is caused by giant waves as a result of underwater earthquake?

A. hurricane B. storm surge C. tornado D. tsunami

3. Which tells the effect of an earthquake?

A. damage houses C. damage malls B. damage offices D. all of these

4. Why do earthquakes change the earth’s surface?

A. Because it causes several damages to properties.
B. Because it causes several damages to human life.
C. Because it causes several damages to plants and animals.
D. All of these

5. Which of the following event causes an earthquake?

A. changing temperatures C. movement of crustal plates
B. mixture of crustal plates D. too much heat from the sun

6. Which causes as secondary effects of earthquakes?

A. cyclone B. fire C. hurricane D. storm surge

7. What does PHIVOLCS mean?

A. Philippine Institute of Volcanology
B. Philippine Institute of Volcanologists
C. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
D. Philippine Institute of Volcanologists and Seismologists

8. What is the scale used by PHIVOLCS to measure the magnitude of the earthquake?
A. Richter Scale B. Rector Scale C. Standard Scale D. Weighing Scale

9. What do you call is an elastic wave generated by an impulse such as an earthquake or an

explosion?
A. epicenter B. fault C. focus D. seismic waves

10. What government agency issues warning and bulletins regarding volcanic activities
being observed?
A. DENRB. DSWDC. PAGASA D. PHIVOLCS

11. Which of these safety measures should be done during volcanic eruption?
A. If indoor, crouch near a table or sofa.
B. Tie heavy furniture and appliances to the wall.

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 C. Do not rush to the exit when you are in a crowded place.
D. Cover your nose with mask or damp cloth when dust is present in the air.

12. During ash showers, people with ______should be evacuated.

A. heart disease
B. kidney disease
C. respiratory ailment
D. urinary ailment

13. Which of the following is the most important thing you can do to
prepare before a volcanic eruption?
A. Be aware of any volcanic activity.
B. Listen to the radio for safety instructions.
C. Meet the LGUs and make an evacuation plan.
D. All of these

14. Why should you stay away from low places during volcanic eruption?
A. Mudslides occurs in this place.
B. Lahar flows quickly in this place.
C. Floods flow very fast in this place.
D. Falling trees occur in this place.

15. After volcanic eruption, what is the best thing to do?

A. Go back home right away.
B. Cross the bridge even if lahar flows under it.
C. Wait for instruction on when it is safe to return home.
D. Electrical appliances at home are used without checking the wirings.

16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is a government

agency that ensure safety of the people living in the volcanic vicinity. Which of these
statements below are the other functions of this agency?
I. Monitors volcanic activities.
II. It determines Volcanic Danger Zones
III. Issues warning signals of the coming tropical cyclone
IV. Issues warnings to people living near a volcano about to erupt
A. I, II, III
B. 1, IV, II
C. III, IV, II
D. III, II, IV

17. After a volcanic eruption, people should remove volcanic ash accumulated in
the roofs. Why? Because ________
A. these make the roof strong.
B. these can be used as wall decors instead.
C. these can be heavy enough to collapse the roofs.
D. these attract birds and other animals to stay on the roofs.

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18. Which of the following activities can be done during dry season?
A. drying copra C. improvement of drainage
B. road construction D. all of these

19. What influence the seasons of the Philippines?

A. bodies of water C. location above the equator
B. prevailing winds D. both B and C

20. Why do people need to know the seasons in our country?

A. in order to tell other people C. in order to describe each season
B. in order to be knowledgeable D. in order to plan specific activities

21. In what way does the government help farmers sustain farming during dry season?
A. provide more seedlings C. provide shelter for plants
B. provide irrigation system D. provide tools and equipment

22. How could flooding in low-lying areas during wet season be minimized?
A. through planting more trees
B. through drainage improvement
C. through proper waste management
D. through implementing all of the above

24. What does the southwest monsoon bring to Philippines?

A. cold and dry air C. dry season
B. cold and humid D. wet season

25. What activities can you do during the wet season?

A. drying crops C. planting rice/corn
B. attending community parade D. going to a picnic

26. What are the two seasons in the Philippines?

A. summer and autumn C. wet and spring
B. wet and dry D. winter and spring

27. What is the location of the Philippines?

A. above the equator C. in line with the equator
B. below the equator D. south pole

28. How long does the Earth take to complete its rotation?
A. one day B. one month C. 24 days D. 24 weeks

29. In what direction does the earth move?

A. east to west B. north to west C. south to north D. west to east

30. What do you call the movement of the Earth on its own axis?
A. circulation B. direction C. revolution D. rotation

31. How many days does the Earth take to complete its revolution?
A. 364 and ¼ days C. 365 and ¼ days
B. 365 days D. 365 and ¾ days

32. When will be the next leap year if the year 2020 is a leap year?
A. 2017 B. 2018 C. 2019 D. 2024

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33. Which is true about the sun?
A. It is the farthest star to Earth.
B. The Earth rotates around the Sun.
C. The Earth revolves around the Sun.
D. It rises in the west and sets in the east.

34. What causes day and night?

A. Earth’s rotation C. Earth’s tilt on its axis
B. Earth’s revolution D. Earth’s distance from the Sun

35. What is the name of the planet where we live?

A. Earth B. Mercury C. Jupiter D. Venus

36. Which of the terrestrial planets is the biggest?

A. Earth B. Mars C. Mercury D. Venus
37. Which planet is farthest from the Sun?
A. Mercury B. Neptune C. Uranus D. Venus

38. Which of the following are the inner planets of the solar system?
A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
B. Sun, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn
C. Neptune, Uranus, Earth, Mars
D. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

39. Which of the following is the center of the solar system?

A. Asteroid B. Jupiter C. Mercury D. Sun

40. Which of the following is the seventh planet from the sun in the solar system?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Neptune D. Uranus

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 Region VII, Central Visayas
Schools Division of Cebu Province
Samboan District

Table of Specification in Science 6- Quarter 4

(SY: 2022-2023)

MELC NO. OF ITEM PLACEMENT Percentage

ITEMS

Describe the changes on 8 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 20%

the Earth’s surface as a
result of earthquakes
(S6ES-IVa-1)
Enumerate what to do 11 1,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19 28%
before, ,
during and after earthquake
and volcanic eruptions
( S6ES-IVb-2)
describe the different 10 20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29 25%
seasons in the Philippines
(S6ES-IVc-3)
differentiate between 6 30,31,32,33,34,35 15%
rotation and revolution and
describe the effects of
the Earth’s motions
Compare the planets of the 5 36,37,38,39,40 13%
solar system (S6ES-IVg-h-
6)
40 40 100%
TOTAL

Answer Key
1B 11D 21B 31C
2D 12C 22D 32D
3D 13D 23D 33C
4D 14B 24D 34A
5C 15C 25C 35A
6B 16B 26B 36A

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 7C 17C 27A 37B
8B 18D 28A 38A
9D 19D 29D 39D
10D 20D 30D 40C

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