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SCIENCE Inter quiz Bee 2022 Reviewer

Grade 4 lesson: Unit 1. Properties of matter
1. What is the process of taking in certain materials like liquids?
a. absorption
b. adsorption
c. floating
d. sinking

2. Which of the following materials is absorbent?

a. metal
b. sponge
c. glass
d. plastic

3. How does water get into the absorbent material?

a. Water gets into the material through the air surrounding it.
b. Water gets into the material through another absorbent material.
c. Water gets into the material through its smooth surface.
d. Water gets into the material through its tiny holes on its surface

4. Which material repels liquids because of its smooth surface?

a. porous materials
b. absorbent materials
c. nonporous materials
d. cottony materials
5. Without looking at a certain material, how will you know if it is porous?
a. When you touch it, it is rough because of its holes.
b. When you touch it, it is rough because of its edges.
c. When you touch it, it is smooth and feels slippery.
d. When you touch it, it is smooth and feels hard.

6. You accidentally spill orange juice on your study table. Which of the following school supplies
will absorb it fast?
a. paper
b. pencil
c. plastic sharpener
d. eraser

7. Which of the following material is best to use if you do not want to get wet on a rainy day?
a. cotton jacket
b. plastic rain coat
c. baseball cap
d. large towel

8. Why do some people put towels at their back under their shirts during a hot day?
a. to make a fashion statement
b. to protect their back from the sun
c. to absorb sweat on their back
d. to keep themselves cool
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9. Your baby sister is crying. You noticed that her diaper is soggy already. What could happen if
the diaper of your baby sister will not be removed and replaced?
a. The diaper will be too soggy to absorb your baby sister's pee, which will make her feel
irritated and cry more.
b. The diaper will dry eventually and your baby sister will stop from crying.
c. The diaper will dry as soon as your baby sister stops crying.
d. The diaper will become wet because of your baby sister's tears.

10. Why do swimmers do not use swimsuit made out of cotton material when they compete?
a. A cotton-made swimsuit will absorb water which will make the swimmer heavier and swim
slower.
b. A cotton-made swimsuit will absorb water which will make the swimmer lighter and swim
faster.
c. A cotton-made swimsuit will repel water which will make the swimmer lighter and swim
faster.
d. A cotton-made swimsuit will repel water which will make the swimmer heavier and swim
slower.

11. Metal X has a density of 5gmL. If it will be placed in a pure water with a density of 1gmL, will
it sink or float?
a. It will float then sink slowly.
b. It will float and remain floating.
c. It will sink then float after sometime.
d. It will sink fast.
12. What happens to a material that sinks?
a. It stays on the surface of the liquid.
b. It sways on the surface of the liquid.
c. It moves up and down the liquid.
d. It goes to the bottom of the container.
13. Which of the following statements is true?
a. Density refers to the volume of an object divided by its mass.
b. Mass is the space occupied by matter.
c. Density refers to the mass of an object divided by its volume.
d. Volume is the amount of matter.

14. Which of the following materials will sink the fastest in water?
a. cotton
b. feather
c. marble
d. cork

15. What happens to a dry sponge when placed in water?

a. It will float first but after absorbing water, it will slowly sink.
b. It will float and remain floating.
c. It will sink and absorb water at the bottom of the container.
d. It will sink but will not absorb water.

16. A sealed plastic bottle floats in water. You accidentally open its cap and lets some water gets
into it. What do you think will happen?
a. If there is plenty of water that gets into the bottle and the bottle becomes denser, then it will
sink.
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b. If there is plenty of water that gets into the bottle, it will remain floating.
c. If there is little amount of water that gets into the bottle and there’s no change in its density, it
will sink.
d. If there is little amount of water that gets into the bottle and its density is greater than water,
then it will float.

17. Which of the following materials may be recycled as a flotation device?

a. Foams
b. plastic bottles
c. metal spoons
d. metal bottle caps
18. Which of the following does not affect the ability of the material to float and sink in water?
a. Density
b. color
c. porosity
d. shape

19. When oil and water are mixed, oil remains on top while the water is at the bottom. What could
be the best explanation for this?
a. Oil is less dense than water.
b. Water is less dense than oil.
c. Oil is denser than water.
d. Oil and water have equal density.

20. You have two boxes, Box A with 10 grams of marbles and Box B with 10 grams of plastic
straws. You placed each box in a basin with water. What do you think will happen?
a. Box A will sink because it is denser than Box B.
b. Box B will sink because it is denser than Box A.
c. Both boxes will sink.
d. Both boxes will float.

21. What happens to a material that undergoes decay?

a. It is repaired into something more useful.
b. It becomes new again.
c. It is slowly destroyed into tiny bits.
d. It becomes a better version.

22. Which of the following words is not associated to decay process?

a. Spoilage
b. fresh
c. rotten
d. decompose

23. What is another term used to materials that undergo decay?

a. biodegradable materials
b. nonbiodegradable materials
c. absorbent materials
d. nonabsorbent materials

24. Which of the following materials undergo decay?

a. plastic
b. metal
c. rubber
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d. cotton

25. Why does putting leftover food in a refrigerator slow down its decay process?
a. Microorganisms grow fast in cold temperature.
b. Microorganisms act fast in cold temperature.
c. Microorganisms grow slow in cold temperature.
d. Microorganisms die in cold temperature.

26. Which of the following shows a decay process?

a. soured milk
b. growing plant
c. torn, clean paper
d. sliced fresh fruits

27. Why does canned food do not decay easily?

a. It has preservatives that delay the decay of food inside the can.
b. It has plenty of food inside that microorganisms cannot fit in it.
c. It has cooler temperature in which microorganisms cannot grow.
d. It has warmer temperature that kills microorganisms.

28. Which of the following garbage should be thrown in a biodegradable trash bin?
a. soft drink can
b. tissue paper
c. plastic bottle
d. styrofoam cup

29. Your father found an unused log and made a bench from it. What should you do to prevent or
slow down its decay?
a. Leave it under the sun.
b. Apply paint on it.
c. Expose it to air, water, and soil.
d. Allow insects to stay on it.

30. You are hungry and saw in the pantry a loaf of bread. You noticed that the bread has a
blackish green patch with powdery white material on its surface? Should you still eat it?
a. Maybe, because it did not change its smell.
b. No, because it is beginning to rot.
c. Yes, because it is still fresh.
d. Yes, because it has added nutrients due to change in color.

31. Which of the following places will cockroaches and rats live and breed?
a. dumpsite
b. home

c. garden
d. pond

32. Which of the following insects is unlikely to be found in a dumpsite?

a. butterfly
b. fly
c. mosquito
d. cockroach
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33. What do flies and other insects get when they land on decaying matter found in garbage?
a. They get water that hydrates them.
b. They get vitamins that are helpful to humans.
c. They get diseases that cause them to die.
d. They get germs that carry diseases.

34. Annika suffers from severe diarrhea after eating street food. What kind of sickness could
probably hit Annika?
a. dengue
b. leptospirosis
c. malaria
d. dysentery

35. Which of the following diseases is caused by rat’s urine that has entered in humans through
flesh wounds?
a. leptospirosis
b. dysentery
c. malaria
d. dengue

36. What are the similarities of dysentery and typhoid?

a. Both can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting.
b. Both can lead to dehydration.
c. Both can skin to have rashes.
d. Both can lead to high fever.

37. What should you do to avoid getting sick once exposed to decaying matter?
a. Do not eat food that you are not familiar on how it was cooked.
b. Make it a habit to eat street food anywhere.
c. Wash your hands thoroughly.
d. Play with decaying matter with your bare hands.

38. You have learned that your brother who suffers from diarrhea is almost dehydrated. What will
you advise him to do to avoid such condition?
a. Lessen the water intake.
b. Eat salty food.
c. Drink plenty of water.
d. Eat oily food.

39. The barangay officials in your neighborhood have instructed everyone to take out their
household garbage only when the garbage truck is out there to collect. Why do you think this
order was given by the barangay officials?
a. To make the collection of trash faster.
b. To avoid attracting mosquitoes and flies to your neighborhood because of the smell of the
trash.
c. To let the garbage collectors wait for the trash in every household.
d. To make the throwing of trash fun and exciting.

40. Which of the following diseases is brought about by mosquitoes?

a. dengue
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b. malaria
c. dysentery
d. leptospirosis

Key to correction: Grade 4 lesson: Unit 1. Properties of matter

1. a 11. d 21. c 31. a

2. b 12. d 22. b 32. a
3. d 13. c 23. a 33. d
4. c 14. c 24. d 34. d
5. a 15. a 25. c 35. a
6. a 16. a 26. a 36. a and b
7. b 17. b 27. a 37. a and c
8. c 18. b 28. b 38. c
9. a 19. a 29. b 39. b
10. a 20. a 30. b 40. a and b

Grade 6 lesson: Unit 2. Mixture

1. What is the classification of matter where at least two different pure substances are physically
combined in varying proportions?
a. mixture
b. compound
c. element
d. pure substance

2. Which among the following is a characteristic of mixtures?

a. Each component changes their properties
b. Each component retains their original properties
c. Each component does not chemically react to form a new substance
d. Mixtures cannot be separated by physical means

3. How are mixtures classified?

a. By their composition
b. By their chemical properties
c. By their individual components
d. By their appearance

4. Which of the following are mixtures?

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a. Coffee and flour

b. water
c. gold

5. Which of the following mixtures are homogeneous mixtures?

a. clear bottle of mineral water
b. a door knob made of gold-colored brass
c. a tall scented candle
d. creamy soup broth of clam chowder

6. Which of the following mixtures are heterogeneous mixtures?

a. iron filings and copper powder mixed together
b. large sugar crystals and fine baking soda mixed together
c. red and blue food coloring mixed together
d. flour and cornstarch mixed together

7. Group the following as whether a homogeneous mixture or a heterogeneous mixture.

Vinegar soda air milk

8. Imagine you mixed two liquids X and Y together and they form a uniform entity. How would you
classify this entity and by what assumption?
a. Homogeneous mixture, if x is not equal to y
b. Homogeneous mixture, if x is equal to y
c. Heterogeneous mixture, if x is not equal to y
d. Heterogeneous mixture, if x is equal to y
9. One day in the lab, you saw a beaker full of a clear, uniform liquid. However, upon looking under a
microscope, you observe tiny particles moving about the bulk of the mixture. How would you classify
this mixture? Why?
a. Heterogeneous mixture, because distinct phases indicate regions of high concentration throughout the
bulk, and hence, constant composition.
b. Heterogeneous mixture, because distinct phases indicate regions of high concentration throughout the
bulk, and hence, varying composition.
c. Homogeneous mixture, because macroscopically, the mixture is uniform in appearance, and hence, vary
in composition.
d. Homogeneous mixture because if distinct phases can only be observed microscopically, the solute is
evenly distributed, and hence, constant composition.

10. Imagine two components X and Y were mixed together. Initially, they form a uniform entity, but given
a few hours, they start forming a sediment Z at the room temperature. Which assumption should be
valid in order for you to classify the final mixture as a heterogeneous mixture?
a. Component X is not the same as Y and Z
b. Component X is the same as Y and Z
c. Component X is not the same as Y but the same as Z
d. Component X is the same as Y but not the same as Z

11. Which among the following are characteristics of homogeneous mixtures?

a. uniform appearance
b. transparent appearance
c. distinct phases
d. constant stable composition
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12. What is another name for homogeneous mixtures?

a. solvents
b. solutes
c. solubilizers
d. solutions

13. What is the most abundant component in a given solution?

a. solute
b. solution medium
c. solvent
d. hydrotrope

14. Which type of solution is a glass of tap water?

a. gas solution
b. solid solution
c. liquid solution
d. mixed solution

15. Group the following components in a bottle of red wine as either a solute or a solvent.
plant dyes flavorants ethyl alcohol water

16. Which of the following condiments are solutions and which ones are NOT solutions?
soy sauce almond essence ketchup bagoong

17. Which of the following solutions, do you think are liquid-liquid solutions, solid-liquid solutions, and
gas-liquid solutions?
red wine vinegar soy sauce with calamansi extract
sparkling wine syrup

18. Dissolution is a process that solutes undergo in the presence of a solvent. Order the step-by-step
process at which dissolution occurs.
a. solutes come into physical contact with the solvent
b. solvent interacts with solute particles
c. solute particles get broken apart into tiny pieces
d. solute particles get distributed throughout the bulk mixture

19. One day in the kitchen, you were asked by your mom to create a soup base using chicken flavoring.
What type of solution are you going to make?
a. solid-liquid solution
b. liquid-solid solution
c. liquid-liquid solution
d. gas-liquid solution

20. Components in a solution are classified according to their abundance in the solution. Solutes are the
less abundant component, while a solvent is the most abundant. If you have a solution containing
equal amounts of components X and Y, how would you tell which one is the solute and the solvent?
a. Determine which component is commonly referred to as a solvent and designate as the solvent, and
the other as solute.
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b. Compare physical state of the solution, and the physical state of X and Y. The physical state of the
component that closely resembles that of the solution is the solvent.
c. Designate both as solute and solvent to each other, X dissolving in Y and is also dissolved in Y.
d. Determine that the solution has no “solute” and “solvent”, simply existing as a mixture of
components X and Y.

21. Which of the following are defining characteristics of heterogeneous mixtures?

a. suspended solutes
b. opaque appearance
c. presence of distinct phases
d. transparent appearance

22. Which of the following statements are true about suspensions?

a. Suspensions may be separated into its components.
b. Suspensions are made when solutes do not dissolve in the solvent.
c. Suspensions have very small particle sizes.
d. Suspensions are solids suspended in liquids.

23. Which statements are true about colloids?

a. Colloids are mostly opaque.

b. Colloids dissolve to a certain extent in the solvent.
c. Colloids have a stable homogeneous appearance.
d. Colloids have intermediate particle sizes.

24. Classify the following mixtures as colloid or suspension.

Lotion paint mayonnaise liquid antibiotic medicine

25. Based on what you know about colloids, and suspensions, what factors determine whether a
heterogeneous mixture appears as a colloid or a suspension?
a. interaction between solute and the solvent
b. amount of the solute relative to the solvent
c. solute particle size
d. amount of solvent relative to the solute

26. What does it mean when a component is simply “suspended” and not “dissolved” in the bulk
component of a mixture?
a. Components are not evenly distributed throughout the bulk mixture.
b. Components are evenly distributed throughout the bulk mixture.
c. Component particles do not interact with one another in the bulk mixture.
d. Component particles engage in Brownian motion throughout the bulk mixture.

27. Imagine you’re a flavor chemist, and you want to incorporate an oil-insoluble flavorant in olive oil
because it tastes well with it. What is the best way to go about it?
a. create an emulsion of the flavor in oil
b. create a liquid sol of the flavor in oil
c. create a suspension of the flavor in oil
d. create a liquid foam of the flavor in oil
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28. Suppose you want to put alcohol and water together in a container, but you don’t want them to form a
homogeneous mixture. How would you go about this?
a. Put water, alcohol then oil.
b. Put water, then oil, then alcohol.
c. Put oil, alcohol, then water.
d. Put alcohol, oil, then water.

29. Oobleck is a mixture of water in cornstarch. It appears as a milky viscous liquid that becomes more
viscous as it experiences stress. Why is oobleck considered a suspension and not a colloid?
a. Suspension because the mixture is opaque.
b. Suspension because separation between water and cornstarch eventually occurs.
c. Suspension because colloids are not viscous.
d. Suspension because it is homogeneous in appearance and does not separate.

30. What are the types of colloids?

1.
2.
3.

31. In solutions, how are solute particles distributed?

a. evenly distributed throughout the bulk mixture
b. concentrated in certain regions of the bulk mixture
c. constantly moving about the bulk, so that at one time, it is evenly distributed, and at others, it is
concentrated
d. solute particles come together and separate from the solvent

32. How would you describe particle sizes in suspensions?

a. Particle sizes in suspensions are too large to be evenly distributed throughout the bulk of the mixture.
b. Particle sizes in suspensions are too small to be evenly distributed throughout the bulk of the mixture.
c. Particle sizes in suspensions are intermediate, and does dissolve to a certain extent.
d. Particles sizes in suspensions are opaque.

33. Why don’t colloids separate into distinct layers, despite its classification as a heterogeneous mixture?
a. Colloidal particles are too large to be effectively dissolved in the solvent.
b. Colloidal particles have medium solubility in the solvent.
c. Colloidal particles have high solubility in the solvent.
d. Colloidal particles are too small to coalesce and separate from the solvent.

34. Colloid particles and solutes in solution are in constant random motion. What is this type of motion
called?
a. linear motion
b. rotary motion
c. vibrational motion
d. Brownian motion

35. Why don’t suspensions allow light to pass through the mixture?
a. large particle sizes scatter light
b. large particle sizes absorb light
c. large particle sizes reflect light
d. large particle sizes refract light
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36. Why do colloids exhibit the Tyndall effect, and solutions do not?
a. Particle size of colloids are large enough, so that when light collides with the particles, they get
scattered. Solute particles in solutions are too small to scatter light.
b. Particle size of colloids are small enough, so that that when light collides with the particles, it scatters
light. Solute particles in solutions are too large to scatter light.
c. Solutes are evenly distributed in a solution. In colloids, certain concentrated regions of solutes exists.
d. Colloids are opaque, solutions are clear.

37. Why are some colloids opaque and some clear, almost like solutions?
a. Colloids have a range of particle sizes. If the colloidal particle is small, it is opaque. If the particle is
large, it is clear.

b. Colloidal particles randomly move about, and scatter light. If the particles move fast enough, the
colloid appears opaque. If the particles move slowly, the colloid appears clear.
c. Colloids have a range of particle sizes. If the colloidal particle is large, nearing a suspension, it
appears opaque. If small, nearing that of a solution, it appears clear.
d. Colloidal particles randomly move about, and scatter light. If the particles move slowly, the colloid
appears clear. If the particle moves quickly, it appears opaque.

38. A clear mixture is placed on the table in the lab. How would you know if this is a solution or a colloid?
a. Shine a light and watch for the Rayleigh effect.
b. Shine a light and watch for the Raman effect.
c. Shine a light and watch for the Tyndall effect.
d. Shine a light and watch for Brownian motion.

39. If one day in the lab, you encounter an unknown opaque mixture. What is the best way to check if the
mix is a colloid or a suspension?
a. Dilute with water, and filter the mixture.
b. Dilute with water, shine a light, and watch for the Tyndall effect.
c. Add acids or bases, and watch for a reaction to occur.
d. Use a coalescing agent, and watch for separation.

40. Colloidal particles, like any mixture, can be separated using physical techniques. Given the nature of
colloids, what is the best way to separate a solid dispersed phase from a liquid dispersing medium?
a. Use a filter small enough to separate colloid particles from the medium.
b. Evaporate the medium.
c. Add more solute to increase particle size and cause separation.
d. Add chemicals that will cause agglomeration of the solid particles.

Key to correction: Grade 6 lesson: Unit 2. Mixture

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1. a 11. a and d 21. c 31. a

2. b and c 12. d 22. a and b 32. a
3. d 13. c 23. c and d 33. d
4. a 14. c 24. colloid 34. d
o lotion
o paint
o mayonnaise
suspension
o liquid
antibiotic
medicine
5. a, b, c 15. solute 25. c 35. a
 plant dyes
 flavorants
 ethyl alcohol
solvent
 water
6. a and b 16. solution 26. a 36. a
 soy sauce
 almond
essence
not a solution
 ketchup
 bagoong

7. homogeneous 17. 27. a 37. c

 vinegar liquid-liquid solution
 soda  red wine vinegar
 air  soy sauce with
calamansi extract
heterogeneous
gas-liquid solution
 milk  sparkling wine
solid-liquid solution
 syrup
8. a 18. a, b, c, d 28. b 38. c
9. b 19. a 29. b 39. b
10. a 20. a and c 30. 40. a
1. gaseous
colloids
2. Liquid
colloids
3. Solid colloids

Grade 4 lesson: Unit 4. Major Organs of the Body

1. Which/What part of the eye regulates the amount of light that enters it?
a. pupil
b. cornea
c. iris
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d. sclera

2. If sclera is the white part of the eye, which is the colored part?
a. cornea
b. vitreous
c. iris
d. retina

3. Which part is found in the middle section of the ear?

a. pinna
b. ear canal
c. cochlea
d. eardrum

4. Which part of the nose contains receptors that are sensitive to different odors?
a. nasal cavity
b. olfactory bulb
c. nostrils
d. mucous membrane

5. Which of the following is not a task performed by the tongue?

a. breathing
b. tasting
c. speaking
d. swallowing

6. Which of the following is not true about the skin?

a. It is divided into four layers.
b. It is the largest external organ in the body.
c. It covers the flesh to avoid being exposed to dirt.
d. It has parts that allow the person to have different sensations.

7. What might happen if there is no outer ear?

a. The sound waves will not enter the ear at all.
b. The sound waves will bounce back instead of going to the inner ear.
c. The sound waves will go straight to the eardrum which can make hearing better.
d. The sound waves will go straight to the eardrum which can result to damage.

8. Which of the following activities could probably affect your sense of taste?
a. eating spicy food and drinking very hot chocolate
b. gargling clean water
c. sipping cold soda
9. Which set of bones protects the brain and sense organs like eyes, ears, nose, and tongue?
a. rib cage
b. pelvic bones
c. skull
d. backbone

10. Which of the following is true about the role of the bones in the body?
a. It provides framework and supports the body when standing or moving.
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b. It covers the flesh of the body.

c. It sends signal to the brain about the things it senses around.

11. Which/What connects a bone to another bone?

a. joints
b. cartilages
c. tendons
d. ligaments

12. Which of the following body parts have immovable joints?

a. shoulders
b. knees
c. fingers
d. skull

13. Which prevents bone from grinding each other?

a. ligament
b. tendon
c. cartilage
d. joint

14. Which of the following have smooth muscles?

a. face
b. hands
c. stomach

15. Bones will not move without the help of the muscles. Which connects the bones to the muscles?
a. tendon
b. joint
c. cartilage
d. ligament

16. Which of the following activities can you control the muscles involved in it?
a. writing
b. breathing
c. sneezing
17. Which parts of the body can you rotate because of its free moving joints?
a. hips
b. shoulders
c. neck

18. Which set of bones expands during the pregnancy of a woman?

a. rib cage
b. pelvic bones
c. backbone
d. skull

19. Into how many layers is the skin divided?

a. three
b. four
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c. two
d. five

20. Which/What is the outermost layer of the skin?

a. epidermis
b. dermis
c. hypodermis
d. subcutaneous layer

21. In which/What layer of the skin is melanin produced?

a. dermis
b. hypodermis
c. epidermis
d. subcutaneous layer

22. Why does skin have pores?

a. It is for the water to get into the skin.
b. It is for the sweat and oil to come out of the skin.
c. It is for the air to get into the skin.
d. It is to prevent the body from getting soaked.

23. In which layer of the skin does hair grow?

a. dermis
b. epidermis
c. hypodermis
d. subcutaneous layer

24. In which layer of the skin is oil or sebum produced?

a. epidermis
b. hypodermis
c. subcutaneous layer
d. dermis

25. Which of the following statements is not true about hypodermis?

a. It is a layer of fatty tissues beneath the skin.
b. It connects the skin to the muscles.
c. It is the layer where blood vessels are found.
d. It helps regulate the temperature of the body.
26. Why is it important for the skin to release oil?
a. It makes the skin hard.
b. It lessens the dirt on the skin.
c. It prevents the skin from drying up.

27. Which part of the skin keeps the body warm whenever you are in a cold place?
a. hypodermis
b. epidermis
c. dermis
d. follicle

28. Which of the following activities will make your sweat glands produce more sweat?
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a. sleeping
b. running
c. reading
d. sitting

29. Which of the following shows mechanical digestion?

a. mixing of chewed food with saliva
b. tearing of meat with teeth
c. blending of digested food with enzymes

30. Where does digestion of food begin?

a. esophagus
b. mouth
c. stomach
d. intestines

31. Where is the saliva produced?

a. mouth
b. teeth
c. stomach
d. intestines

32. Which/What organ connects the throat to the stomach?

a. esophagus
b. small intestine
c. large intestine
d. rectum

33. Which of the following is not true about stomach?

a. It has strong muscles that contract and relax.
b. It is a J-shaped pouch which temporarily stores partially digested food.
c. It is capable of mixing, squeezing, and churning the partially digested food.
d. It has walls lined with skeletal muscles.

34. Which of the following takes place in the small intestines?

a. The water is absorbed from the undigested food.
b. The undigested food is temporarily stored.
c. The digested food turns into a thick liquid.
d. The digested food is broken down into nutrients.

35. Which of the following can improve the digestion of food?

a. chewing the food properly
b. eating meat purely
c. drinking little amount of water
d. swallowing the food without chewing

36. Which of the following food could probably end up undigested?

a. rice grains
b. seeds
c. leafy vegetables
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37. Which of the following should one eat to improve digestion?

a. Vegetables and fruits
b. candies
c. meat

38. Which of the following is the main function of the heart?

a. It filters the blood and removes waste materials.
b. It filters the air to get the oxygen and releases the carbon dioxide
c. It pumps blood throughout the body.
d. It controls all the activities in the body.

39. Which gas is filtered from the air by the lungs?

a. carbon dioxide
b. oxygen
c. nitrogen
d. hydrogen

40. Which of the following is not a blood vessel?

a. bronchi
b. arteries
c. capillaries
d. veins

41. How does the blood from the heart go out?

a. It passes through the veins.
b. It passes through the capillaries.
c. It passes through the arteries.
d. It passes through all blood vessels.

42. What does it mean when the blood is referred to as “deoxygenated”?

a. It means it contains high amount of oxygen.
b. It means it contains poor to no oxygen.
c. It means that it is not good for the blood.

d. It means that it is thick because of oxygen.

43. How does the blood from different parts of the body go back to the heart?
a. It passes through the veins.
b. It passes through the arteries.
c. It passes through the capillaries.
d. It passes through all the blood vessels.

44. Which of the following activities will make your heart beat faster?
a. sitting
b. sleeping
c. writing
d. running
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45. Why does the heart keep on beating even if you are sleeping?
a. It has skeletal muscles which are voluntary muscles too.
b. It never stops from working because the brain cannot control it.
c. It does not get tired of pumping the blood.
d. It has cardiac muscles that contract involuntarily.

46. Which of the following activities is not good for the lungs?
a. sleeping
b. smoking
c. exercising
d. swimming

47. How many kidneys does a human normally have?

a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four

48. What process usually takes place in the kidneys?

a. filtration
b. digestion
c. respiration
d. sensation

49. What is the innermost part of the kidney?

a. medulla
b. cortex
c. pelvis
d. nephron

50. How does the blood enter the kidney?

a. through the renal vein
b. through the ureter
c. through the renal artery
d. through the renal pelvis
51. Which of the following is not true about kidneys?
a. They are the major organs of the urinary system.
b. They are responsible for filtering the blood.
c. They are located in the chest cavity.
d. They are responsible for the production of urine.

52. What are the tiny filtering units of the kidneys?

a. cortex
b. medulla
c. nephrons
d. ureter

53. In which part of nephron does filtration happen?

a. glomerulus
b. tubule
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c. collecting duct
d. ureter

54. If you feel like you want to pee already, which organ do you think is full already?
a. bladder
b. kidney
c. stomach
d. lungs

55. How is urine expelled from the kidneys?

a. through the bladder
b. through the urethra
c. through the nephrons
d. through the ureters

56. How can drinking plenty of water help the kidneys?

a. It thickens the blood which lessens the work of the kidneys.
b. It dissolves the salts which make the filtration easier for the kidney.
c. It cools down the person which could also cool down the kidneys.
d. It keeps the kidneys focused to its task which is to filter blood.

57. Which of the following does not protect the brain?

a. skull
b. meninges
c. brain fluid
d. spinal cord

58. Which of the following is not part of the brain?

a. cerebrum
b. cerebellum
c. brain stem
d. spinal cord

59. Which part of the brain is the largest?

a. cerebrum
b. cerebellum
c. brain stem
d. meninges

60. Aside from being divided into hemispheres, into how many lobes is the cerebrum separated?
a. four
b. three
c. five
d. six

61. Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements?
a. cerebrum
b. cerebellum
c. brain stem
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d. meninges

62. Which of the following is not controlled by the brain stem?

a. eating
b. sneezing
c. breathing
d. heartbeat

63. Which of the following is not a function of the brain?

a. It distribute the nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.
b. It coordinates movements of different muscles.
c. It interprets the information it receives from the environment.
d. It controls all the voluntary and involuntary activities of the body.

64. When you see different lights and are able to identify their colors, which lobe of the cerebrum is
functioning?
a. temporal lobe
b. parietal lobe
c. frontal lobe
d. occipital lobe

65. When you are trying to memorize the names of your classmates, which lobe of the cerebrum is most
probably working hard?
a. occipital lobe
b. parietal lobe
c. frontal lobe
d. temporal lobe

66. You pricked your finger with a pointy needle. Which lobe of the cerebrum allowed you feel such
sensation?
a. parietal lobe
b. occipital lobe
c. temporal lobe
d. frontal lobe

Key to correction: Grade 4 lesson: Unit 4. Major Organs of the Body

1. a 11. d 21. c 31. a

2. c 12. d 22. b 32. a
3. d 13. c 23. a 33. d
4. b 14. c 24. d 34. d
5. a 15. a 25. c 35. a
6. a 16. a 26. c 36. b
7. d 17. b 27. a 37. a
8. a 18. b 28. b 38. c
9. c 19. a 29. b 39. b
10. a 20. a 30. b 40. a
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41. c 51. c 61. b

42. b 52. c 62. a
43. a 53. a 63. a
44. d 54. a 64. d
45. d 55. d 65. d
46. b 56. b 66. a
47. b 57. d
48. a 58. d
49. a 59. a
50. c 60. a

Grade 4 lesson: Unit 5. How Body Organs Work Together (1)

1. Which/What part of the tongue determines the taste of the food?

a. papillae
b. salivary glands
c. olfactory bulb
d. Eustachian tube

2. Which sense organs work together to tell the flavor of the food?
a. tongue and ears
b. ears and eyes
c. nose and tongue
d. eyes and tongue

3. Which part of the nose receives the odor of the food chewed inside the mouth?
a. Eustachian tube
b. papillae
c. salivary glands
d. olfactory bulb

4. What involuntary activity is controlled by the brainstem?

a. digestion
b. heartbeat
c. sleeping
d. sneezing

5. Why does the heart pump blood to the lungs?

a. to get a fresh supply of oxygen
b. to control the different activities of the body
c. to filter the waste materials from the blood
d. to get carbon dioxide for the body’s supply

6. Why does the heart pump blood to the kidneys?

a. to filter the waste materials from the blood
b. to get a fresh supply of oxygen
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c. to control the different activities of the body

d. to get carbon dioxide for body’s supply

7. Which of the following could probably affect your ability to taste food?
a. having itchy eyes
b. having skin rashes
c. having dirty ears
d. having a stuffy nose

8. What does fast beating of the heart indicate?

a. The heart pumps more blood because he body needs more oxygen.
b. The heart pumps less blood because the body needs less oxygen.
c. The heart pumps less blood because the body needs time to rest.
d. The heart pumps more blood because the body needs time to rest.

9. Which of the following does not show the connection of heart and kidneys?
a. The heart pumps blood to the kidneys for cleansing.
b. The kidney removes the waste materials from the blood it received from the heart.
c. The heart removes the waste materials from the kidneys.
d. The kidney supplies the heart with filtered blood.

10. Which parts of the eye are affected when you have conjunctivitis?
a. the lining of the eyelid
b. the colored part of the eye
c. the lens and retina

11. Which part of the ear is affected when a person has otitis media?
a. outer ear
b. inner ear
c. pinna
d. middle ear

12. Which of the following are one of the symptoms of colds?

a. blurry vision
b. vomiting
c. sore throat

13. Which of the following is an appropriate medication to relieve the fever of a person with an infection?
a. paracetamol
b. antiseptic
c. antibiotics
d. pain relievers

14. Which of the following is not a skin injury?

a. abrasion
b. laceration
c. dermatitis
d. bruise

15. Which of the following practices may prevent acne from worsening?
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a. Using clean, dry towel in wiping the face.

b. Pricking the acne.
c. Borrowing soap and towels from others.

16. Which of the following sickness is caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet radiation?
a. skin cancer
b. dermatitis
c. otitis media
d. conjunctivitis

17. You experienced the following symptoms: redness and itchiness of the eye, blurry vision, and it starts to
release green fluid. What kind of sickness do you think you have?
a. sore tongue
b. pink eye
c. otitis media
d. dermatitis

18. You accidentally scraped your knee when you fell on the grounds. Which of the following is not
advisable for you to do to treat your wound?
a. Wash your knee with clean water and soap.
b. Put alcohol to your knee.
c. Apply antiseptic on your knee.
d. Cover your wound with an adhesive bandage.

19. You bumped into the edge of the table and you saw a bluish-red mark on your thigh. What is the best
thing to do to lessen its pain?
a. Apply a cold compress to it.
b. Put bandage to cover it.
c. Apply antiseptic to it.
d. Take plenty of water to lessen its pain.

20. Which of the following are bone injuries?

a. dislocation
b. cramps
c. sprain

21. Which part is affected when a person suffers from strain?

a. ligaments
b. cartilage
c. tendon
d. bone

22. Which bone disease is caused by a virus?

a. osteoporosis
b. poliomyelitis
c. rickets
d. arthritis

23. Which injury affects both the skin and the muscles?
a. bruise
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b. cramps
c. sprain
d. dislocation

24. Which disease usually affects the joints?

a. osteoporosis
b. rickets
c. polio
d. arthritis
25. Which type of fracture have bones that separate into pieces?
a. greenstick fracture
b. hairline fracture
c. comminuted fracture
d. simple fracture

26. What happens to the muscles of a person with muscular dystrophy?

a. enlargement of muscles
b. strengthening of muscles
c. extreme and continuous weakening of muscles
d. growing of muscles

27. You see your brother writhes due to cramps. What can you do to lessen his pain?
a. Massage the affected muscle.
b. Put a splint to lessen its movement.
c. Apply a cold compress to his head.
d. Wrap it with a cloth bandage.

28. Which of the following should be not be done when one has a sprain?
a. Apply cold compress on the affected area.
b. Step on the ground using the sprained foot to walk fast.
c. Put a cloth bandage to limit its movement.
d. Raise the affected area a little to rest it.

29. As a child what can you do to lessen the possibility of having an osteoporosis?
a. Sleep late at night.
b. Eat food that is rich in calcium and vitamin D.
c. Play under the heat of the sun.

30. Which organ is affected when someone has hyperacidity?

a. small intestine
b. stomach
c. lungs
d. kidney

31. Which of the following is a symptom that a person has diarrhea?

a. loose, watery bowel
b. hard to pass bowel
c. belching gas often
d. burning sensation in between the navel and chest
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32. Which of the following is actually not a disease but rather a symptom that one might be having
digestion problems?
a. dyspepsia
b. ulcer
c. diarrhea
d. constipation

33. Which of the following could be a result of eating contaminated food?

a. constipation
b. indigestion
c. gastroenteritis

34. Which of the following may result in indigestion?

a. Chewing the food properly.
b. Drinking plenty of water.
c. Eating too much and too fast.

35. Which of the following medications can help relieve the condition of a person with ulcer?
a. antacids
b. antidiarrheal medicines
c. antibiotics
d. antiseptics

36. Which of the following diseases requires immediate medical attention?

a. constipation
b. appendicitis
c. dyspepsia
d. diarrhea

37. Which of the following is the best thing to do to avoid dehydration when one has diarrhea?
a. Drink plenty of water.
b. Exercise to sweat more.
c. Wrap the body with a blanket.
d. Eat fruits and vegetables.

38. Your friend has a habit of skipping meals as well as drinking sodas instead of water. One day, she felt a
burning sensation in her tummy and starts vomiting whenever she tries to eat. What disease could she
possibly have?
a. diarrhea
b. constipation
c. ulcer
d. dyspepsia

39. What are some ways to prevent constipation?

a. Add more meat in once diet.
b. Drink plenty of water.
c. Chew and swallow the food fast.

Key to correction: Grade 4 lesson: Unit 5. How Body Organs Work Together (1)
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1. a 11. d 21. c 31. a

2. c 12. c 22. b 32. a
3. d 13. a 23. a 33. c
4. b 14. c 24. d 34. c
5. a 15. a 25. c 35. a
6. a 16. a 26. c 36. b
7. d 17. b 27. a 37. a
8. a 18. b 28. b 38. c
9. c 19. a 29. b 39. b
10. a 20. a 30. b

Grade 4 lesson: Unit 5. How Body Organs Work Together (11)

1. Which is the main cause of most of the common heart diseases?

a. atherosclerosis
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b. hypertension
c. stroke
d. angina

2. Which of the following condition is characterized by having consistent high blood pressure?
a. stroke
b. angina
c. hypertension
d. heart attack

3. Which disease affects the brain?

a. hypertension
b. angina
c. heart attack
d. stroke

4. What condition may cause the heart muscles to be damaged due to lack of oxygen supply?
a. stroke
b. heart attack
c. angina
d. hypertension

5. Which of the following diseases is caused by allergic reactions to dust, pollens, or fur?
a. asthma
b. bronchitis
c. pneumonia
d. tuberculosis

6. What lung disease affects the alveoli?

a. pneumonia
b. tuberculosis
c. bronchitis
d. asthma

7. Which of the following lung disease is commonly caused by cigarette smoking?

a. pneumonia
b. tuberculosis
c. bronchitis
d. lung cancer

8. You witnessed a person who might be suffering from a heart attack. What is the most advisable thing to
do?
a. Bring the person to the hospital immediately.
b. Make the person laugh.
c. Give the person water to drink.
d. Ask the person to rest and sleep.

9. What are some ways to prevent atherosclerosis?

a. Stay awake even late at night.
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b. Keep on worrying about certain things.

c. Exercise regularly.

10. Aside from having a high blood pressure, what are some other symptoms of hypertension?
a. severe headache
b. coughing
c. fever

11. Which is not a part of the urinary tract?

a. bladder
b. urethra
c. ureter
d. rectum

12. Which of the following is not a symptom of urinary tract infection?

a. fever due to infection
b. peeing frequently but in small amounts
c. clear and urine with no smell
d. abdominal pain

13. Which part of the kidney is affected when an individual has nephritis?
a. nephrons
b. cortex
c. medulla
d. pelvis

14. What will happen if nephrons get inflamed?

a. The kidneys will be able to filter the blood easier and faster.
b. The kidneys might fail to work but the waste materials will just disappear in blood.
c. The kidneys might fail to work and may cause wastes in blood to build up.

15. Which of the following are symptoms of kidney stones?

a. pain in the lower back and side of the body
b. coughing
c. severe headache

16. Which condition is a result of a kidney failure?

a. uremia
b. anemia
c. heart attack
d. diarrhea

17. Which treatment can be given to a person with kidney failure?

a. computerized tomography scan
b. dialysis
c. angioplasty
d. appendectomy

18. Which of the following habits could lessen the chances of having kidney stones?
a. Changing underwear regularly.
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b. Drinking plenty of water.

c. Taking a bath daily.

19. Which of the following is a good practice to prevent urinary tract infection?
a. Changing the underwear regularly.
b. Washing the hands often.
c. Eating fruits and vegetables.
d. Drinking soda all the time.

20. Most of the urinary tract infections (or UTI) are caused by bacteria. What kind of medication can help
treat UTI?
a. antibiotics
b. antihistamines
c. antacids
d. antiseptics

21. Which part of the brain is affected when a child has meningitis?
a. skull
b. cerebrum
c. meninges
d. brain stem

22. What does it mean when a brain tumor is malignant?

a. It is non-cancerous.
b. It is cancerous.
c. It is not harmful to the brain.
d. It is easily cured by medicines.

23. Which of the following may result to amnesia?

a. head trauma caused by an accident
b. too much reading of books
c. sleeping with wet hair
d. taking a bath at night

24. Which statement is not true about a brain tumor?

a. It can be benign or malignant.
b. It is an abnormal growth of tissue on the brain.
c. It may affect activities controlled by the brain as it grows.
d. It cannot be removed anymore.

25. Which of the following brain diseases may happen even before the baby is born?
a. meningitis
b. amnesia
c. cerebral palsy
d. brain tumor

26. Which of the following statements is true?

a. Meningitis happens to babies only.
b. Amnesia is one of the most common brain diseases.
c. There is no cure to cerebral palsy.
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d. All brain tumors are cancerous.

27. Which of the following is not a symptom of cerebral palsy?

a. loss of memories
b. involuntary, uncontrolled movements
c. stiffness in movements
d. problems in balance

28. What are some activities that can keep your brain active and alert?
a. Worrying too much.
b. Reading books and educational resources.
c. Thinking of sad thoughts.

29. Which of the following should you do to protect your head when engaging in contact sports?
a. Wear helmet.
b. Wear a hat.
c. Cover your head with a bandana.
d. Apply sunscreen on your head.

30. You have a family member who got into an accident and suffered from amnesia. What can you do to make
that person cope with his situation?
a. Force him to remember things.
b. Show pictures that would remind him of your good times with the family.
c. Laugh at him when he cannot even remember basic information.

31. Which of the following should not be included in a balanced food meal?
a. candies
b. grains
c. meat
d. fruits and vegetables

32. How long should one sleep to rest and regain his strength fully?
a. at least 8 hours
b. at least 6 hours
c. at least 4 hours
d. at least 2 hours

33. How many glasses of water should a child drink to keep the body hydrated?
a. five to seven glasses
b. two to four glasses
c. eight to ten glasses
d. at least one glass

34. Which of the following does not show a proper hygiene?

a. Taking a bath daily.
b. Changing underwear regularly.
c. Borrowing towels from others.
d. Brushing one’s teeth at least three times a day.
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35. Why should you have a regular check-up with a doctor even if you are not sick?
a. to make sure that your body is okay even if you are not feeling anything
b. to find out the latest news about medicines
c. to feel afraid about your condition

36. Which of the following food is a source of protein?

a. fruits
b. meat
c. grains

37. Which of the following should not be done when one is sick?
a. Take antibiotics even if there is no prescription.
b. See a doctor for consultation.
c. Have enough rest.
d. Drink plenty of water.

38. Which of the following is a good practice in choosing food to eat?

a. Be picky in the food that you eat.
b. Eat street food even if you do not know how it was prepared.
c. Choose to eat natural than artificially-made food.
d. Consider food that is salty and oily.

39. Which of the following activities will keep your body active?
a. Reading books in the library.
b. Playing outdoor games.
c. Watching television.

40. Which of the following activities can help you maintain a positive outlook in life?
a. Stay happy even if you have problems
b. Watch depressing documentary films.
c. Keep yourself busy all the time.

Key to correction: Grade 4 lesson: Unit 5. How Body Organs Work Together (11)

1. a 11. d 21. c 31. a

2. c 12. c 22. b 32. a
3. d 13. a 23. a 33. c
4. b 14. c 24. d 34. c
5. a 15. a 25. c 35. a
6. a 16. a 26. c 36. b
7. d 17. b 27. a 37. a
8. a 18. b 28. b 38. c
9. c 19. a 29. a 39. b
10. a 20. a 30. b 40. a