Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
WEST CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL II
Dagupan City

4th QUARTER TEST

SCIENCE 6
SY 2022-2023

Name:___________________________________________ Grade and Section:_____________

Teacher:_________________________________________ Date:____________________________

Direction: Shade the letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet.

1. 51. Which phenomenon is caused by a sudden movement or vibration of the

earth’s crust that causes changes on its surface?
A. tsunami C. earthquake
B. tidal wave D. storm surge

52. It occurs when large masses of rocks move because of a crack or a fault in
the Earth’s crust.
A. Tectonic earthquakes C. Epicenter
B. Volcanic earthquakes D. Fault

53. Where do earthquakes originate?

A. focus C. mountains
B. epicenter D. seismic waves

54. Which natural phenomenon will happen when lava, rocks, gases, and
other hot materials from the interior of the earth are thrown out of the
volcano?
A. tsunami C. earthquake
B. landslides D. volcanic eruption

55. How can a volcanic eruption bring positive effects?

A. It emits different gases to the atmosphere.
B. It can cause damage to the environment.
C. It makes the soil fertile.
D. It can displace people.

56. How do volcanic eruptions happen?

A. because of the low temperature inside the Earth
B. because of high pressure inside the Earth
C. because of ashes inside the Earth
D. because of gases inside the Earth

57. Which precautionary measures should be done before an earthquake?

A. Prepare an emergency survival kit.
B. Cover your nose with a damp cloth.
C. Do not cross bridges if you are driving.
D. Check yourself and every family for injury

58. Which of the following should NOT be done during an earthquake when
you are inside a building?
A. Rush to the door and get inside an elevator.
B. Be aware of the possibility of open electrical lines.
C. Seek shelter in a doorway or take cover under a heavy table or desk.
D. Open the window and leave the building immediately when you smell
gas.

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 59. What is a safety precaution after an earthquake?
A. Go to the beach.
B. Stay under a sturdy table.
C. Be careful of broken glasses and falling objects.
D. Check yourself and every family for injury.

60. Which is NOT a safety precaution during a volcanic eruption?

A. Do not drive in heavy ash falls.
B. Open your doors and windows.
C. Use masks while cleaning ash and other volcanic materials.
D. Always stay indoors until authorities say it is safe to go outside.

61. What will you do after a volcanic eruption?

A. Bring a 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.

62. There is an announcement that volcanic eruption may occur, which of the
following you should do before evacuating?
A. Bring all your belongings including your appliances.
B. Leave a message about where you are headed.
C. Ignore the advice from authorities.
D. Do not leave your house.

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

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

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

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

65. Which season takes place in the Philippines from December to May?
A. dry season C. cold season
B. wet season D. summer season

66. This prevailing wind is warm and moist. It blows from the southwest
A portion of the country and brings moderate to heavy rains along the
western section of the Philippines. What is it?
A. Trade winds C. Hanging Habagat
B. Hanging Amihan D. Monsoon Rain

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

68. What makes monsoon rains sometimes dangerous for fishing?

A. Provide enough water for the fisherman.
B. Bring strong winds that produce big waves
C. There are no fish during this time
D. Fishermen are afraid to go fishing

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 69. It is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.
A. revolution C. revelation
B. rotation D. generation

70. Which of the following shows how the Earth is tilted as it rotates on
its axis?
A. 20.5 C. 25.5
B. 23.5 D. 30.5

71. Which of the following describes the rotation of the Earth?

A. Earth rotates on its axis in side to side direction.
B. Earth rotates on its axis in a counter-clockwise direction.
C. Earth rotates on its axis in a clockwise direction.
D. Earth rotates on its axis in a forward-backward direction

72. The Earth revolves around the sun for how many days?
A 365 days C 365 ¼ days
B 366 days D 366 ¼ days

73. Which of the following causes of day and night?

A. rotation of the sun on its axis
B. rotation of the Earth on its axis
C. revolution of the moon around the sun
D. revolution of the moon around the Earth

74. How long does it take for the planet Earth to complete one rotation?
A. 21 hours C. 23 hours
B. 22 hours D. 24 hours

75. Which condition is experienced in places facing the sun during Earth’s
rotation?
A. Daytime C. Darkness
B. Nighttime D. Cold Temperature

76. It is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

A. revolution C. revelation
B. rotation D. generation

77. It is the force that keeps Earth on its Axis.

A. gravitational force
B. mechanical force
C. nuclear force
D. electrical force

78. 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.

79. What 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.

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 80. Which is true about Earth’s tilt on its axis?
A. The Earth is tilted 0 degrees.
B. The Earth is tilted 90 degrees.
C. The Earth is tilted 22.5 degrees.
D. The Earth is tilted 23.5 degrees.

81. Which of the following explains the Coriolis effect?

A. As the Earth rotates on its axis, air does not move
B. As the Earth rotates on its axis, air remains stationary
C. As the Earth rotates on its axis, air moves back and forth
D. As the Earth rotates on its axis, the air is deflected and changes its
direction.

82. This planet is considered the biggest rocky planet and the only known
planet where life exists.
A. Mercury C. Earth
B. Venus D. Mars

83. Which of the following planets is composed mostly of carbon dioxide that
is why its surface temperature is very hot?
A. Mercury C. Earth
B. Venus D. Mars

84. This is the smallest gas planet which is composed of mostly hydrogen,
helium, and methane which is visible as white cirrus-like clouds.
A. Jupiter C. Uranus
B. Saturn D. Neptune

85. Which of the following is considered the largest planet in the solar
system?
A. Saturn C. Earth
B. Jupiter D. Mars

86. Which of the terrestrial planets is the biggest?

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

87. Which of the four planets below is considered the farthest planet to
the sun?
A. Earth C. Neptune
B. Uranus D. Mercury

88. Why do you think Mercury is considered the fastest planet to revolve
around the sun?
A. Because it is the nearest to the sun
B. Because it is the farthest to the sun
C. Because it is the smallest planet
D. Because it is the biggest planet.

89. Mercury is located 57.9 million km away from the sun while Earth is
located 149.6 million km away from the sun. Which of the following can
be the effect of their differences in distances?
A. Mercury is faster while Earth is slower to revolve around the sun
B. Mercury is slower while Earth is faster to revolve around the sun.
C. Mercury is faster to rotate while Earth is slower to revolve.
D. Mercury is faster to revolve while Earth is slower to rotate around the
sun.

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 90. Which is true in the following statements in relation to the revolution of
planets around the sun?
A. The bigger the planet the faster to revolve around the sun.
B. The smaller the planet the faster to revolve around the sun.
C. The farthest the planet from the sun, the slowest to revolve.
D. The nearest the planet from the sun the slowest to revolve.

91. Which of the following are inner planets?

A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
B. Venus, Mars, Saturn, Uranus
C. Earth, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
D. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

92. Which of the following reasons why Earth is really different from other
planets in the solar system?
A. Earth is the only rocky planet that is why life exists
B. Earth is the only planet composed of nitrogen that is why life exists.
C. Earth is the only planet with of large percentage of O2 that is why
life exists.
D. Earth is the only planet that is blue because of CO2 that is why life
exists.

93. Which of the following statements describes 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.

94. 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.

II. Directions: Draw a model of the Solar System showing the relative sizes of the
planets and their relative distances from the Sun. Use separate sheet of paper.
(95-100)

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