FOURTH QUARTER TEST IN SCIENCE 6

S.Y. 2023-2024

Name: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Grade & Section: ______________________ Score: ________________

DIRECTIONS: Read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

1. What causes an earthquake?

A. Forces above the Earth.
B. Movement of crustal plates.
C. Intense heat on the surface of the earth.
D. Intense movement of liquid materials underneath.
2. This refers to the amount of energy released by the earthquake from its origin.
A. focus B. epicenter C. intensity D. magnitude
3. What occurs when layers of rocks slip along a fault?
A. crack B. joint C. eruption D. earthquake
4. What is the term for the molten rock that is released during a volcanic eruption?
A. Magma B. Ash C. Lava D. Tephra
5. Why does magma rise to the surface and the surrounding rocks around it do not?
A. Magma is hot.
B. Magma causes pressure.
C. Surrounding rock is lighter or less dense than the magma.
D. Magma is lighter or less dense.
6. Which of the following could be the signs of a volcanic eruption?
I. Release of smoke, sulfuric dioxide and other gases.
II. Change in shape, tilt or elevation of the volcano.
III. Change in water level and temperature of underground water.
IV. Shaking or trembling in areas near the volcano is felt.

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

B. II only D. I, II, III, IV
7. The following are effects of volcanic eruption EXCEPT.___________
A. Lahar flow C. Surrounding areas of volcano covered with ashes
B. Scattered rocks and debris D. Toppled down buildings
8. Earthquake causes change to the earth’s surface. Which of the following are observed in
the environment after an earthquake?
I. Landslide III. Flashflood
II. Fissures on the ground IV. Undisturbed structure
A. I only C. I, II, and III
B. I and II D. II, III, IV
9. Why we must turn off the electricity during an earthquake?
A. To save electricity C. To keep calm
B. To avoid fire D. To darken place
10. Why are precautionary measures observed on volcanic eruption?
A. To protect properties C. To pinpoint volcanic danger zone
B. To prevent the loss of lives D. Both A and B
11. A bulletin was issued to warn people that a volcano may erupt within the week.
What should the people living in the danger areas do?
A. Follow orders to evacuate C. Cover the roof with wet slots
B. Wait for the next bulletin D. Reinforce the roof of the leaves
12. What is the importance of following instructions before, during and after volcanic
eruption?
A. Accident will be avoided.
B. Life and property will be saved.
C. Accident may arise.
D. The readiness resiliency of every individual will be developed.

E. Which factor influences the

seasons of the Philippines?
 F. A. altitude C. prevailing
wind
G. B. air mass D.
temperature
H. Which factor influences the
seasons of the Philippines?
I. A. altitude C. prevailing
wind
J. B. air mass D.
temperature
13. How many seasons does the Philippines have?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Before planning a beach outing, it

would be best to check
the_________.
A. air mass C. humidity
B. forecast D. temperature
14. Before planning a beach outing, it would be best to check the_________.
A. air mass B. humidity C. forecast D. temperature
15. Why are summer days hot?
A. The days are shorter during summer.
B. The sun shines longer during winter.
C. The rays of the sun are vertical or direct.
D. The rays of the sun are slanted during the afternoon.
16. From June to September, what wind system brings heavy rainfall to the western coastal
area of the Philippines?
A. Northwest monsoons C. Northeast monsoons
B. Southern monsoons D. Southeast monsoons

For numbers 17-19, please refer to the following options below:

I. Dry for 6 months and wet for another 6 months
II. No dry season with maximum rainfall from November to January
III. Short dry season from one to three months, rainy for the rest of the year
IV. Rains evenly distributed throughout the year
17. Which of the following shows the description of First Type of climate in the Philippines?
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
 18. Which of the description above shows Third type of climate in the Philippines?
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
19. Which of the description above shows the Fourth type of climate in the Philippines?
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
20. Which activities can you do during dry season?
I. Planting
II. Drying crops
III. Swimming
IV. Going to picnic
A. I and IV C. II, III, IV
B. I, II, and III D. II and III
21. Which activity is best to do during dry season?
A. Eating hot soup C. Swimming at the beach
B. Planting flowering plants D. Wearing thick clothes
22. What could possibly be the reading of the temperature when people wear thick clothes
or jackets?
A. 20° C B. 30° C C. 25° C D. 33° C
23. Which activity can you do during wet season?
A. Planting C. Swimming
B. Drying crops D. Going to picnic
24. Why planting is good during wet season? Because ________.
A. The soil is fertile. C. Plants will die easily.
B. Plants can grow easily. D. The seed becomes infertile.
25. The fishermen plan to go fishing. When they notice that it is about to rain, they decided
not to go to the sea. This shows that the weather affects the __________________.
A. Food we eat C. Games we play
B. Clothes we wear D. Activities we do
26. How long does the Earth take to complete its rotation?
A. one month B. one day C. 31 days D. 24 days
27. What causes day and night?
A. Rotation of the Earth C. Tilting of the Earth’s axis
B. Revolution of the Earth D. Both A and B
28. What do you call the imaginary line where the earth rotates?
A. Axis B. Eclipse C. Rotation D. Revolution
29. How does the earth rotates on its axis?
A. Clockwise B. Continuously C. Counterclockwise D. north clockwise
30. When will be the next leap year if the year 2020 is a leap year?
A. 2022 B. 2023 C. 2024 D. 2025
31. What picture best shows the angle of the axis of the Earth relative to the sun?
A. B. C. D.

32. The imaginary axis on which earth rotates is tilted at an angle ____________ and
points to the same directions throughout its orbit.
A. 23 ˚ B. 23 ¼ ˚ C. 23 ½ ˚ D. 20 ½ ˚
33. Earth’s _____________ result different amount of solar energy received by different
parts of the world?
A. Revolution and Rotation C. Rotation
B. Revolution D. none of the above
34. What is revolution?
A. Revolution is the force that keeps us on the surface of the Earth.
B. Revolution is the movement that causes day and night.
C. Revolution takes 24 hours
D. Revolution is when Earth orbits around the sun.
35. How many days does the Earth take to complete one revolution?
A. 365 ¼ days B. 1 day C. 200 days D. 364 days
36. How many planets are there in solar system?
A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 4
37. Which planet is nearest to the sun?
A. Neptune B. Jupiter C. Venus D. Mercury
38. Which are the inner planets?
A. Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Earth C. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
B. Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars D. Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Earth
39. What do you call as Jovian planet?
A. Inner planet B. Outer planet C. Inner Core D. Outer core
 40. Why Neptune has the lowest temperature compared to other planets? Because it
is/has________.
A. Far from the sun C. A longest period of revolution
B. A composition that makes it cold D. ice and gases on its polar caps
41. Among the inner planets which has the most number of satellites?
A. Mercury B. Venus C. Earth D. Mars
42. Which outer planet has the least number of satellites?
A. Jupiter B. Uranus C. Neptune D. Saturn
43. Why do you think that Mercury and Venus experience complete darkness during night
time?
A. It has no satellite. C. It has the least number of satellites.
B It did not receive sunlight. D. It has the most number of satellites.
44. Which of the inner planet has the slowest revolution?
A. Mercury B. Venus C. Earth D. Mars
45. How will you describe the period of revolution of the inner and outer planets?
A. The planets have the same period of revolution.
B. The planets vary in their period of revolution around the sun.
C. The inner planets revolve slower than the outer planets.
D. The outer planets revolve faster than the inner planets.
46. Which of the following statement is true?
A. Earth rotates on its axis as it revolves around the sun.
B. The sun revolves around the earth while the earth rotates.
C. Earth rotates once a month as it revolves around the sun.
D. Earth completes one rotation in 365 days.
47. Which of the following are the effect of the Earth’s rotation?
I. day and night III. Change of climate
II. Wind deflection IV. Differences of time in different places
A. I only B. I and II C. I, II and III D. I, III and IV
48. Which of this planet receives less heat from the sun?
A. Earth B. Mars C. Jupiter D. Mercury
49. Which is TRUE about the distances of planets in the solar system? They are ______.
A. similar B. changing C. peculiar D. different
50. Which planet can support life because of its gases?
A. Mercury B. Venus C. Earth D. Mars

GOD BLESS!!!

FOURTH QUARTER TEST IN SCIENCE 6

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
No. of
No. of Item
Contents/Competencies Days
Items Placement
Taught
IV. Earth and Space
1. Describe the changes on the Earth’s surface as a result of 5 8 1-8
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
2. Enumerate what to do before, during and after earthquake 5 4 9-12
and volcanic eruptions
3. Discuss appropriate activities for specific seasons in the 2 9 13-15, 20-25
Philippines
4. Describe the different seasons in the Philippines 3 4 16-19
5. Demonstrate rotation and revolution of the Earth using a 2 5 26-30
globe to explain day and night and the sequence of seasons
6. Differentiate between rotation and revolution and describe 6 5 31-35
the effects of the Earth’s motion
7. Compare the planets of the solar system 10 7 36-42
8. Construct a model of the solar system showing the relative 7 8 43-50
sizes of the planets and the relative distances from the sun
TOTAL 40 50

SCIENCE 6 – FOURTH QUARTER TEST

Key to Corrections:

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