Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
ROSARIO EAST DISTRICT
PALAKPAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE 6

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

TEST ITEM PLACEMENT

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Describe the
changes on the
Earth’s
1-3
1 surface as a result 7 18% 9 4  
5-9
of earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions
S6ES-IVa-1
Enumerate what to
do before, during
and after 11-13
2 earthquake and 6 16% 8 14 16 15 17 10
volcanic
eruptions
S6ES-IVb-2
Describe the
different seasons
18-21
3 in the 6 16% 8 22 23
24-25
Philippines
S6ES-IVc-3
4 Differentiate 7 18% 9 32 26-30 31,
between rotation 34 33
and
revolution and
 describe the
effects of
the Earth’s
motions
Compare the
planets of the solar
5 system 7 16% 8 38-42 35-36 37
S6ES-IVg-h-6

Construct a model
of the solar system
showing the
relative sizes of
45
6 the planets 7 16% 8 43 47-50 46 44
and their relative
distances from the
Sun
S6ES-IVi-j-7
  TOTAL 40 100% 50 8 22 11 4 4 1

Prepared by:
IRENE G. DE LOS REYES
Teacher I Noted:
JANICE B. DIMATULAC
Head Teacher II

FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE 6

NAME: _____________________________________________________________ SCORE: __________
DIRECTION: Read and answer each item carefully. Write your chosen letters on your answer sheet.

_____1. Which of the following conditions happen when the ground shakes and loosens soil that slides and bury the area
below the mountain?
A. ground rupture
B. sand bows
C. landslide
D. tsunami

_____2. Which is a series of huge waves caused by earthquakes under the sea?
A. tsunami
B. earthquake
C. storm surge
D. ground rupture
_____3. Which of the following effects of earthquake loosens rocks and soil?
A. ground shaking
B. ground rupture
C. tsunami
D. flooding

_____4. How do landslides happen?

A. due to a very strong tornado
B. due to huge waves from the sea
C. due to ground shaking that loosens soils and rock
D. due to typhoon that originates in the Pacific Ocean

_____5. Which effect of an earthquake happens on steep slopes due to the movement of a mass of rock down the slope?
A. tsunami
B. mudflow
C. Landslide
D. ash clouds

_____6. Which of the following is caused by the push and pull of the ground causing the surface to tear apart?
A. tsunami
B. landslide
C. ash cloud
D. ground rupture

_____7. Which effect of earthquakes most likely affects people living in a hilly area?
A. tsunami
B. landslide
C. flooding
D. fissure

_____8. Which of the following results will happen when a tsunami sweeps towards the land?
A. cause mudflow to the area
B. give people water for home use
C. more ground rupture to the place
D. damage to properties and loss of lives

_____9. Which is a sign of ground rupture?

A. gaps or cracks on the ground
B. discoloration of the soil
C. water on the ground
D. flooding in the area

_____10. Which precautionary measures should be done after a volcanic eruption?

I. Clean everything and check if there are damages.
II. Wear goggles or eyeglasses to cover your eyes.
III. Close all windows and doors.
IV. Listen to the radio for the updates.

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

_____11. Which of the following activities should we do before volcanic eruptions occur?
A. Avoid contact with the ash.
B. Wear goggles to protect your eyes.
C. Keep important documents in a safe place.
D. Cover your nose with a wet and clean cloth.

_____12 Which of the following activities should we NOT do during a volcanic eruption?
A. Avoid low lying areas.
B. Stay outside the house.
C. Cover your head for protection.
D. Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants.

_____13. Which is not a safety precaution during volcanic eruptions?

A. Get on the rooftop to remove ash.
 B. Avoid crossing bridges and rivers.
C. Follow evacuation orders from authorities.
D. If outside, protect yourself from falling ash.

_____14. What will you do after a volcanic eruption?

A. Bring first aid kit.
B. Make a family disaster plan.
C. Store enough food and drinking water.
D. Make the necessary repairs and clean your roof.

_____15. Which of the following statements show what to do before volcanic eruptions?
A. Check and repair any damages.
B. Prepare masks or cloth to cover your nose or mouth.
C. Always stay indoors until authorities say it is safe to go outside.
D. Use mask to cover your mouth or nose to avoid breathing in ashes.

_____16. Which precautionary measures should be done after a volcanic eruption?

A. Always stay indoors.
B. Do not drive in heavy ash fall.
C. Cover your nose and mouth with a clean wet cloth.
D. Make sure that your house is still safe for all of you.

_____17. In case you are inside your house, what will you do during a volcanic eruption?
A. Do not use masks.
B. Prepare an emergency plan.
C. Leave your doors and windows open.
D. Wear a mask and close all windows and doors.

_____18. Which season takes place in the Philippines during the months of June to November?
A. dry season
B. wet season
C. cold season
D. summer season

_____19. Which is also known as Hanging Amihan?

A. Eastwest Monsoon
B. Northeast Monsoon
C. Southwest Monsoon
D. Northsouth Monsoon

_____20. Which season is characterized by heavy rain and typhoons?

A. dry season
B. wet season
C. autumn season
D. summer season

_____21. Which is influenced by the Northeast Monsoon or Hanging Amihan?

A. dry season
B. wet season
C. winter season
D. summer season

_____22. The Philippines experiences two seasons only because it is located near the _________.
A. equator
B. North Pole
C. South Pole
D. temperate Region

_____23. When is the best season for farmers to start planting their crops?
A. winter season
B. spring season
C. dry season
D. wet season

_____24. Which season is characterized by frequent rainfall?

A. Fall season
 B. Dry Season
C. Wet Season
D. Winter Season
_____25. Which season in the Philippines is characterized by infrequent rainfall and water shortage?
A. Fall season
B. Dry Season
C. Wet Season
D. Winter Season

_____26. Which of the following statements about Earth’s rotation is true?

A. The Earth’s rotation causes climate change.
B. The Earth’s rotation is equivalent to one day.
C. The Earth’s rotation is equivalent to one year.
D. The Earth’s rotation causes seasonal change.

_____27. Which of the following refers to imaginary line where the Earth spins?
A. Axis B. Ellipse C. Orbit D. Pole

_____28. Which is not an effect of the Earth’s rotation on its axis?

A. Day and night
B. Coriolis Effect
C. Seasonal Changes
D. Sun seems to rise on the East and set on the West

_____29. Which of the following is an effect of the Earth’s rotation?

A. Earthquake
B. Coriolis Effect
C. Movement clouds
D. Change of seasons

_____30. Which is the effect of the counterclockwise movement of the Earth?

A. The sun seems to rise in the East.
B. The sun seems to rise in the West.
C. The sun seems to rise in the North.
D. The sun seems to rise in the South.

_____31. How do you call the short climatic changes caused by the Earth’s revolution around the sun?
A. Coriolis B. Monsoon C. Season D. Weather

_____32. Which of the following is the evidence that the Earth is revolving around the sun?
A. The climate condition remains the same.
B. Tides in the ocean and seas changes.
C. The position of clouds in the sky changes.
D. The position of constellations changes as seen from Earth.

_____33. Why do different areas of the Earth receive a different amount of sunlight
throughout a year?
A. because the Earth is tilted
B. because the Earth is sphere
C. because the Earth is floating
D. because the Earth is spinning

_____34. Which of these is the effect of Earth’s revolution around the sun?
A. direction of the wind changes
B. direction of the typhoons changes
C. direction of the ocean current changes
D. positions of the constellations changes

_____35. Which of the following statements describe the outer planets?

A. They are large and made of rocks.
B. They are small and made of ice and gas.
C. They are large and made up mostly of gas.
D. They are solid and made up of rocks and metals.

_____36. Which of the following planets has the highest average surface temperature?
A. Mars B. Venus C. Jupiter D. Mercury
_____37. How are Earth and Venus similar to each other?
A. Venus and Earth are Jovian planets.
B. Venus and Earth have almost the same size.
C. Venus and Earth have almost the same temperature.
D. Venus and Earth have the same distance from the Sun.

_____38. Which of the terrestrial planets is the biggest?

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

_____39. Which of the following planets is farthest from the Sun?

A. Venus B. Jupiter C. Uranus D. Neptune

_____40. Which among the four is the smallest?

A. Venus B. Jupiter C. Uranus D. Neptune

_____41. Which planet is the largest?

A. Mars B. Earth C. Jupiter D. Uranus

_____42. Which planet in the solar system supports life?

A. Earth B. Saturn C. Jupiter D. Uranus

_____43. Which is the largest planet in the solar system?

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

_____44. Kevin is making a model of the solar system. Which two planets in the
model below are missing?
Mercury-________-Earth-Mars-Jupiter-Saturn-________-Neptune
A. Earth and Venus
B. Venus and Uranus
C. Mercury and Earth
D. Uranus and Neptune

_____45. Which planet is the third planet from the Sun?

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

_____46. How does a solar system model help us?

A. They show which planet are rocky.
B. They show how to go to other planets.
C. They show which planets are colorful.
D. They show the relative size and distance of the planets.

_____47. Which of the following are the outer planets of the solar system?
A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
B. Neptune, Uranus, Earth, Mars
C. Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Mars
D. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

_____48. Which of the following planets is the fifth planet from the Sun?
A. Mars B. Jupiter C. Uranus D. Neptune

_____49. Which of the following is the last planet in the solar system from the Sun?
A. Earth B. Uranus C. Jupiter D. Neptune

_____50. Which of the following is the smallest planet in the solar system?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Neptune D. Mercury
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Department of Education
Region __
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF _______________
DISTRICT OF ___________
_________________ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE 6

ANSWER KEY

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