Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 10
DIVISION OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL
SAN JUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
Fourth Periodical Test in SCIENCE 6
2022-2023

ITEM PLACEMENT
EASY AVERAGE DIFFICULT
COMPETENCY CODE Evaluate / No. of Items
Remember / Understand/ Apply/ Analyze / Create /
Synthesiz
Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Evaluation
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1. Describe the changes on the Earth’s S6ES-IVa- 1,2,3,5 4 5
surface as a result of earthquakes and 1
volcanic eruptions
2. Enumerate what to do before, during and S6ES-IVb- 26,27,28 31,32,33,3 29,30 10
after earthquake and volcanic eruptions 2 4,35
3. Describe the different seasons in the S6ES-IVc- 36,37 6,7,8,9, 38,39, 10
Philippines. 3 10 40
4. Differentiate between rotation and 11,12,13,1 5
revolution and describe the effects of the 4,15
Earth’s motions.
5. Compare the planets of the solar system. S6ES-IVg- 16,17,18 19,20,47 41,42,4 45,46 12
h-6 3,44
6. Construct a model of the solar system S6ES-IVi- 48,49,50 21,22,2 24,25 8
showing the relative sizes of the planets j-7 3
and their relative distances from the Sun.
TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS 8 20 2 12 7 1 50
Prepared By: Checked By:
SARAH JANE F. ADORABLE JOBELYN C. ADORABLE
Teacher II HT-II
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IX- ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
Schools Division of Zamboanga Sibugay
LINDANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SCIENCE 6
FOURTH QUARTERLY EXAMINATIONS
SY 2023-2024
Name: _________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Teacher: _______________________________________________ Section: _______________

Directions: Read each question carefully.Encircle and choose the letter of the best answer.
1. What causes the change of the earth’s surface as shown in the illustration below?

A. Flood B. Earthquake C. Landslide D. Volcanic Eruption

2. Which of the following describes how volcanic eruption can change the Earth’s surface?
A. Adding heat to the atmosphere
B. Releasing water vapor into the air
C. Building up layers of hardened lava
D. Shooting out clouds of ash and smoke
3. How is a plateau formed?
A. A large body of magma cools inside the crust.
B. A lava solidifies creating a large, flat surface of igneous rock
C. A new land emerges from beneath the water when lava flows into the sea.
D. A magma hardens in a volcano’s pipe and the surrounding rock later wears away.
4. Which of the following is a mixture of ashes, and rock fragments that can pile up and add to the rock
layers of the volcano and make it a bigger one?
A. Gas B. Lava C. Magma D. Pyroclastic materials
5. What is formed in the land surface when sand and water come out to the ground surface during an
earthquake?
A. Fire B. Sand blows C. Seiche D. Tsunami
6. The southwest monsoon that blows from the West Philippines Sea affects the seasons of the
Philippines. What does it bring to our country?
A. Dry and cooler air B. Dry and humid air
C. Warm and dry air D. Heavy rains and typhoon
7. Which activities can you do during the dry season?

A. I and II B. II and II
C. II, III, and IV D. I, II, III, IV
8. Why does the Philippines have only two seasons?
A. The Philippines lies within the tropical zone close to the equator.
B. The Philippines has two prevailing winds.
C. The Philippines is an archipelago.
D. The Philippines has 7,741 islands.
9. Which activity can you do during the wet season?
A. Planting crops B. Drying crops
C. Swimming D. Going to picnic

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10. Which of the following factors influences the seasons in the Philippines?

A. I and II B. II and III C. III and IV D. I and III

11. What is the difference between Earth’s rotation and revolution?
A. Rotation is the movement of earth on its own axis while revolution is movement of earth
in its orbit around the sun.
B. Rotation is the movement of sun on its axis while revolution is movement of the Sun in
its orbit around the earth.
C. Rotation is the movement of sun on its axis while revolution is movement in its orbit
around the moon.
D. Rotation is the movement of planet on its axis while revolution is movement in its orbit
around the sun.
12. Rotation causes the occurrence of ___________.
A. winter, spring, fall, and summer B. noon and evening
C. dusk and dawn D. day and night
13. What causes the occurrence of four seasons in the Northern hemisphere and Southern hemisphere?
A. Rotation B. Revolution
C. Rotation and Revolution D. Tilting of its axis at 66 ½ degree
14. Which of the following causes the varying length of day and night?
A. Rotation B. Revolution
C. Rotation and Revolution D. Tilting of its axis at 66 ½ degree
15. In what direction does Earth rotate on its axis and revolve around the sun?
A. East to West B. West to East
C. North to South D. South to West
16. Which planet takes the longest period to orbit the Sun?
A. Jupiter B. Neptune C. Saturn D. Uranus
17. Which planet has a similar rotation (length of day) to Earth’s?
A. Mercury B. Mars C. Jupiter D. Venus
18. Of all the planets in the solar system, which is likely similar to Earth in terms of size and mass?
A. Mars B. Mercury C. Neptune D. Venus
19. What planet has extreme temperatures which vary day and night because it has no atmosphere?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Mercury D. Saturn
20. Which of the inner planets is nearest to the Sun?
A. Earth B. Mars C. Mercury D. Venus

Directions: Study the table. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter of your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.

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21. Which planet is considered to be the nearest to the sun?
A. Earth B. Mercury C. Neptune D. Uranus
22. Which is considered as the only living planet?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Mercury D. Saturn
23. Which planet is the smallest in diameter or size?
A. Mars B. Mercury C. Saturn D. Venus
24. What is the size of the planet considered as the largest?
A. 12,800 km B. 52,000 km C. 120,000 km D. 143,000 km
25. How far is Earth from the sun?
A. 4,880 million km B. 6,800 million km
C. 12,100 million km D. 150,000 million km
26. What should you prepare in the event that there will be an earthquake?
A. Save enough emergency supply of water.
B. Stock on supply of water and food good for 3 days.
C. Prepare for sufficient supply of water, food, and clothes.
D. Assemble an emergency kit that includes sufficient food, water, and other supplies for at
least 72 hours.
27. What should we do or practice during an earthquake?
A. Move out from the house or building.
B. Do the “duck, cover and hold.”
C. Prepare the emergency kit.
D. Run and lose your nerve.
28. Which of the following preparations is true before an earthquake?
A. Run outside the house.
B. Make an emergency plan.
C. Listen to the radio for further instructions by the authorities.
D. Do not prepare anything because earthquakes cannot be predicted.
29. What will you do after an earthquake?
A. Prepare food. B. Check yourself.
C. Go to the neighborhood. D. Store enough food and clothes good for a few days.
30. What should you do during an earthquake if you are inside a moving vehicle?
A. Continue driving.
B. Do not mind the shaking.
C. Turn up the volume of the radio in the vehicle.
D. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and move out of the vehicle.

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31. Which of the following statements is correct during a volcanic eruption?
A. Run outside the house.
B. Panic when a volcanic eruption happens.
C. Do not follow what the authorities tell you.
D. Prepare an emergency plan to cope with the disaster.
32. What should you do during a volcanic eruption?
A. Stay indoors. B. Duck, cover, and hold.
C. Run outside the house. D. Panic and stay only inside the house.
33. What will you do after a volcanic eruption?
A. Remove ashfalls. B. Run while going out.
C. Walk fast in moving out. D. Lock the door so that nobody will see you
34. Which should be done after a volcanic eruption?
A. Go to your neighbor.
B. Prepare your emergency kit.
C. Ignore what is happening around.
D. Stay in the evacuation center until it is safe to return.
35. Which is NOT true about volcanic preparedness?
A. Make a plan.
B. Prepare an emergency kit.
C. Cover your nose with a damp cloth.
D. Do not follow the instructions of the authorities.

For item numbers 36 and 37, use the graph.

36. What month has the highest amount of rainfall?

A. April B. August C. October D. November
37. Which months have the lowest amount of rainfall?
A. April to June B. January to April
C. October to November D. September to December
38. What is a seasonal wind system that lasts for months and causes some destructions in some areas
that are affected?
A. climate B. monsoon C. rainfall D. weather
39. How many seasons do we have in the Philippines?
A. one B. two C. three D. four
40. The fishermen plan to go to the sea to catch fish. When they noticed 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 B. games we play
C. activities we do D. clothes we wear
41. What planet is known to rotate on its side?
A. Jupiter B. Mars C. Saturn D. Uranus
42. Which planet has extreme temperature because it has no atmosphere?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Mercury D. Saturn
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43. Which description about the planets is correct?
A. Mars is the red planet. B. Earth is the blue planet.
C. Venus is Earth’s twin planet. D. Mercury is the hottest planet.
44. Which grouping of planets is correct?
A. Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Venus
B. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Saturn
C. Jupiter, Saturn, Earth, Venus
D. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
45. Which is a common characteristic of all the planets in the Solar System?
A. All of them have rings.
B. All of them can sustain life.
C. All of them have atmosphere.
D. All of them revolve around the Sun
46. Which list of the planets is in correct order starting from the sun?
A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
B. Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
C. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
D. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
47. The following are the importance of planets in the Solar System EXCEPT __________.
A. The characteristics of the solar system led to the origins of life.
B. Studying the Solar System can predict your personality or the future.
C. They give details on how life evolved on Earth and possibly elsewhere in the Solar
System.
D. Understanding the planets and small bodies that inhabit our Solar System helps the
scientists answer questions about its formation.
48. Earth has how many natural satellites visible to the naked eye?
A. one B. two C. three D. four
49. Earth’s atmosphere is mostly consisting of __________.
A. carbon dioxide and argon B. hydrogen and helium
C. oxygen and hydrogen D. oxygen and nitrogen
50. What will happen if Earth is positioned at the orbit of Neptune?
A. All living things on Earth will die.
B. The temperature of Earth will increase.
C. The air of earth will be more suitable for living.
D. The volume of water and minerals on Earth will increase.

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 ANSWER KEY FOR SCIENCE 6

No. Answer No. Answer

1 B 26 D

2 C 27 B

3 B 28 B

4 B 29 B

5 B 30 D

6 B 31 D

7 C 32 A

8 A 33 A

9 A 34 D

10 B 35 D

11 A 36 B

12 D 37 B

13 B 38 B

14 B 39 B

15 B 40 C

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 16 B 41 d

17 B 42 C
18 D 43 D
19 C 44 d
20 C 45 d
21 B 46 a
22 A 47 B
23 B 48 a

24 D 49 C

25 D 50 a

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