National Capital Region 4th Quarter Pre- Test

Schools Division Office Grade 7 Science

CAMARIN HIGH SCHOOL S.Y. 2023 – 2024
Caloocan City

Directions: Read each item carefully. In your answer sheet, write the CAPITAL 12. We depend on energy for many of our daily activities. Which of the
LETTER of the correct answer. following statements shows conservation of energy?
I. Switch off lights when not in use
1. Which of the following describes the lines of latitude? II. Recycle materials like paper and glass container
A. Imaginary lines that run around the Earth vertically. III. Turn off electrical appliances when they are not use
B. Reference lines used to determine the location of North or South IV. At low tide, water is allowed to run out through the dam to turn
C. Reference lines used to determine the location of East and West. electrical generators.
D. Imaginary lines that run east-west as circles parallel to the A. I only B. I, II, only C. I, II, III only D. I, II, III, and IV
equator. 13. Studies show that air pollution is steadily increasing for the past
2. What is the beginning point located at o˚ which is used in measuring years.
the lines of latitude? Which of the following human activities could have contributed to
A. equator B. longitude C. north pole D. prime this?
meridian A. Reforestation C. Burning of fossil fuels
3. The Philippines is located at 13˚ North, and 122˚ East in the World B. Water conservation D. Recycling waste materials
map. Which pair of imaginary lines is used to determine its precise 14. If a factory near a river is NOT practicing good environmental
location? conservation strategies, which effect could be observed?
A. equator and Longitude C. Latitude and Longitude A. a polluted water
B. Longitude and Equator D. Prime Meridian and Equator B. an attractive recreational site
4. When your classmate is asked by your science teacher on how to C. clean and safe drinking water
measure the lines of latitude. His answered is to always begin with the D. a good breeding ground of fishes.
equator. Is his answer correct? 15. Protecting the nature is indeed very important for the sake of
A. Yes, because it represents 0 degrees. survival
B. Yes, because it represents 90 degrees. of all species on Earth It plays a vital part for us to live sufficiently
C. No, because it must begin in the tropic of cancer. and
D. No, because it must begin in the prime meridian safe. Which of the following is FALSE when it comes to conservation
5. Which of the following statements BEST describes geographical of our resources?
location of the Philippines in the world map? A. Use the resources only when needed.
A. It is an archipelago located near the Pacific Ocean B. Use as much of the resources as you can.
B. It is located in the Southeast Asia between South China Sea C. Protecting those who protect the environment.
and Philippine Sea. D. Protecting the environment so it does not run out.
C. It is a tropical country near the disputed territories of China, 16. Earth’s resources are tapped for the sole reason of human
Taiwan, and Malaysia. consumption. Among those various resources, which among them
D. It is an archipelago composed of three major islands known as has
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. the LEAST effect in the ecological balance when used by humans?
6. As an archipelago, Philippines is surrounded by bodies of water and A. water resources C. forest resources.
landmasses. Which body of water is located in the East of our B. mineral resources D. energy resources (solar and wind)
country? 17. Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
A. Celebes Sea C. Indian Ocean A. Mesosphere C. Thermosphere
B. Philippine Sea D. South China Sea B. Stratosphere D. Troposphere
7. Is there a relationship between our latitude position and high diversity 18. Which layer of the atmosphere has the lowest temperature?
of A. Exosphere C. Mesosphere
life forms in the country? B. Stratosphere D. Troposphere
A. Yes, the Philippines is surrounded with oceans and bodies of 19. What is the correct order of the layers of Earth’s atmosphere from
water. bottom to top?
B. Yes, the Philippines is near the equator where there is A. Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere,
sunshine all year round and rainfall is abundant. Exosphere
C. No, there is no relationship between our latitude position and B. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere,
high diversity of life forms in the country. Exosphere
D. No, the latitude position of the Philippines has no connection C. Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere,
with high diversity of life in the country. Troposphere
8. What is the significance of the Philippines’ location in relation to trade D. Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Stratosphere,
routes? Troposphere
A. It is a major hub for international trade. 20. Layers of the atmosphere where most of the weather system occur.
B. it has no impact on global trades A. Troposphere B. Stratosphere C. Mesosphere D. Exosphere
C. It is not a part of any major trade routes. 21. What happens to solar energy if only 50% penetrates the Earth’s
D. It only has trade relations with neighboring countries. atmosphere?
9. Which of the following list includes ALL renewable energy resources? A. The energy is lost in space
A. Solar, coal, natural gas C. Crude oil, hydropower, wind B. It will be reflected to the moon
B. Hydropower, solar, geothermal D. Natural gas, crude oil, C. It loses energy due to the sun’s gravity
biomass D. It will be absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere
10. Environmentalists discourage the use of phosphate-containing 22. Why is it essential to maintain the ozone layer in the
detergents because these detergents are__ atmosphere?
A. non- biodegradable A. It prevents heat loss from Earth
B. make the water cloudy B. It mixes the gases in the atmosphere
C. make the waters nutrient -poor C. It reflects Sun’s ray back to the atmosphere
D. contribute to the eutrophication of bodies of water. D. It absorbs most of the UV radiation
11. Water, plants, and animals are some of the things that we gather 23. In sea breeze, the air is warmer above the__________
from A. land B. ocean C. sky D. beach
our environment to sustain our needs. What is the best description of 24.How does the air moves in a sea breeze?
these things? A. wind moves from north to south
A. Nature’s gift C. Living things B. wind moves from ocean to land
B. Nonliving things D. Natural resources C. wind moves from land to ocean
 D. wind moves from south to nirth
25. Land breeze blows from __________________ at ___________ time
A. Land to land, day C. Land to sea, night
B. Seas to sea, night D. Sea to land, day
26. Sea breeze happens during ____________
A. all the time B. Night time C. in the evening D. Daytime
27. The Philippines experiences two seasonal monsoons. Which
monsoon brings heavy rains and potential typhoons?
A. Amihan (Northeast Monsoon) C. Habagat (Southwest
Monsoon)
B. Tag-init (Summer Season) D. Tag-ulan (Rainy Season)
28. Which of the following statements best describes the effects of the
Habagat (Southwest Monsoon)?
A. Brings cool and dry weather with occasional typhoons.
B. Leads to warmer temperatures and increased agricultural
activities.
C. Causes frequent floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall.
D. Shortens the daylight hours and lowers the average temperature.
29. Farmers often monitor the movement of the ITCZ because it can:
A. Predict the exact timing of the next planting season.
B. Indicate areas likely to experience drought conditions.
C. Help them choose the most suitable crops for specific regions.
D. Signal periods of increased agricultural activity and growth.
30. Knowing the location of the ITCZ can be crucial for disaster
preparedness because it:
A. Guarantees the occurrence of typhoons in affected areas.
B. Allows for planning and early warnings about potential flooding.
C. Predicts the exact strength and path of incoming storms.
D. Eliminates the need for emergency response measures
altogether.
31. As Earth orbits the Sun, its distance from the Sun slightly changes
throughout the year. Which statement is true about Earth's position?
A. It is always closest to the Sun in June.
B. It is always farthest from the Sun in December.
C. The distance remains constant throughout the year.
D. The closest and farthest points change positions every six
months.
32. Earth travels around the Sun in a path called:
A. Orbit B. Ellipse C. Rotation D. Revolution
33. When the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun, which hemisphere
experiences summer?
A. North
B. South
C. Both hemispheres experience summer at the same time.
D. Neither hemisphere experiences summer during this time.
34. Why does the Southern Hemisphere experience winter when the
Northern Hemisphere has summer?
A. The Southern Hemisphere receives less sunlight because it is
farther from the Sun.
B. The tilt of the Earth blocks the Sun's rays from reaching the
South
Pole.
C. Summer and winter occur simultaneously in every location on
Earth.
D. Seasons are not affected by the tilt of the Earth.
35. Why does the Earth experience different seasons throughout the
year?
A. The Earth changes its distance from the Sun throughout its orbit.
B. The Earth's tilt exposes different hemispheres to varying
amounts
of sunlight at different times.
C. The Earth rotates around the Sun in an irregular pattern.
D. The Earth constantly changes its tilt angle throughout the year.
36. During summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun appears:
A. Directly overhead at the equator.
B. Higher in the sky than it does in winter.
C. Lower in the sky than it does in winter.
D. Not visible at all from the Northern Hemisphere.
37. During the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun
appears:
A. Directly overhead at the equator.
B. Highest in the sky for the entire year.
C. Lowest in the sky, resulting in the shortest day of the year.
D. Not visible at all from the Northern Hemisphere.
38. In which month the longest days can be experienced?
A. December B. June C. March D.
September
39. During the colder climates, which statement is said to be TRUE?
A. The days are shorter.
B. The Earth is too close to the Sun.
C. The Earth is tilted towards the Sun.
D. The Earth is tilted away from the Sun.
40. When do we experience longer nights?
A. When Earth is far from the Sun
B. When Earth is closer to the Sun
C. When Earth is tilted towards the Sun
D. When the Northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun
41. During Summer days, which statement is said to be TRUE?
A. The days are shorter.
B. The Earth is tilted towards the Sun.
C. The Earth is tilted away from the Sun.
D. The Earth is too far away from the Sun.
42. Which statement is CORRECT?
A. The Northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun in June.
B. The Southern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun in March.
C. The Southern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun in
December.
D. The Northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun in
September.
43. Philippines is a tropical country located near the equator thus, there
are two general seasons: the rainy and dry season. In which month
does the dry season and rainy season approximately starts?
A. During August and October C. During June and July
B. During September and December D. During March and
June
44. Areas closer to the equator receive:
A. Less direct sunlight and, therefore, less energy.
B. More direct sunlight and, therefore, more energy.
C. The same amount of sunlight regardless of location.
D. Sunlight at an angle, impacting the total energy received.
45. Which of the following statement differentiate solar from lunar
I. Solar eclipse takes place during summer season while lunar
eclipse happens during winter season.
II. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the
Sun and Earth while a lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is
between the Sun and the Moon,
III. Solar eclipse occur during full moon while a lunar eclipse
during new moon.
eclipse?
A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I, II, and III
46. What is the correct alignment during a total lunar eclipse?
I. Sun, Moon, Earth
II. Moon, Sun Earth
III. Sun, Earth, Moon
A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I, II and III
47. What is Solar Eclipse?
A. When the moon comes in between Earth and Sun
B. When Earth comes in between Moon and Sun
C. When Sun comes in between Earth and Moon
D. When Sun rays do not reach Earth surface.
48. A ____________ eclipse occurs at a full moon when Earth is directly
between the moon and the sun.
A. Lunar B. Penumbra C. Solar D. Umbra
49. Which of the illustration shows the correct position of sun, moon,
earth during total lunar eclipse?
50. Which is NOT an example of beliefs or practices during an eclipse?
A. Eclipses are caused by a giant frog devouring the Sun.
B. Eclipses are signs of angry gods and mark the beginning of
disasters and destruction.
C. Eclipses are blessings to pregnant women because the child
would be healthier and intelligent.
D. During an eclipse, the ancient people give offerings to the
creatures responsible for this event.