I.

Multiple Choice

Directions: Write the letter of your answer on the space provided before the number.

______1. What substances or chemicals prevent food from decomposition?

a) additive b) preservatives -, ' c) solvent d) soap

______2. It is a substance capable of dissolving another substance.

a) additives b) preservativesc) solvent d) soap

______3. Which of the following is/are the correct safety rules?

a) Never take medicine in the dark. c) Light the stairways.

b) Keep matches out of reach of children. d) All of the above.

______4. Describe the arrangement of molecules in solids.

a) They are far apart from each other. c) They can go freely.

b) They are close together. d) They are arranged one foot apart.

______5. How can energy be transferred from one body to another?

a) by change in temperature c) by other reactions

b) by emitted light and sound d) all of the above

______6. What property of a metal does silver possess?

a) It is brittle. b) It is soft. c) It has luster. d) It can break into pieces.

______7. A dry cell is useless unless it is changed to

a) electrical energy b) chemical energy c) nuclear energy d) potential energy

______8. What kind of energy is involved when ice melts ?

a) light energy b) heat energy c) chemical energy d) nuclear energy

______9. A big rock falls from the mountain. What energy has the failing rock?

a) potential energy b) chemical energy c) mechanical energy d) heat energy

______10. What is the energy possessed by waterfalls?

a) heat energy b) mechanical energy c) electrical energy d) chemical energy

______11. The nucleus of an atom has powerful energy in store. How may this energy be released?

a) by splitting the nucleus c) by combining the atom with another atom

b) by keeping the nucleus intact d) all of these

______12. What form of energy is shown by a falling parachute?

a) chemical energy b) mechanical energy c) electrical energy d) radiant energy

______13. What energy changes are shown by a moving airplane ?

a) mechanical to heat c) electrical to heat

b) heat to mechanical d) heat to electrical

_____ _ 14. When the electric fan is on and revolving, what energy changes are shown?

a) mechanical to heat c) electrical to mechanical

b) heat to electrical d) chemical to mechanical

______15. A girl pedals her bicycle for five minutes and travels a distance of 120 meter.

What is the speed of the girt ?

a) 600 meter per minute c) 5 meters per minute

b) 12 meters per minute d) 24 meters per minute

______16. Which of the following best describes the velocity of a moving object ?

a) 60 km/hr b) 60 km/hr N c) 60 km/hr/sec d) none of the above

______17. Which would require the least force to stop ?

a) A car traveling at 120 km/hr c) A car traveling at 60 km/hr

b) A car traveling at 80 km/hr d) A car traveling at 10 km/hr

______18. Which statement regarding energy is correct?

a) There is gain in energy during conversion. b) There is loss of energy during conversion.

c) Energy can be created and destroyed. d) Energy cannot be created nor destroyed.

______19. Which of the following can transmit sound fastest ?

a) water b) air c) woodd) atmosphere

______20. Why must we conserve fossil fuels ?

a) They are abundant under the ground c) The government is controlling their sale.

b) They cannot be replaced. d) They can be renewed anytime.

______21. When molecules of matter are made to move fast, what form of energy is produced ?
a) heat b) sound c) light d) nuclear

______22. What kind of energy does bread possess ?

a) chemical b) solar c) kinetic d) mechanical

______23. When you shout your warning to a friend 50 meters away, what carries the sound ?

a) gas b) solid c) liquidd) water

______24. Choose the nonmetal among the following.

a) phosphorus b) tin c) aluminum d) gold

______25. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nonmetal ?

a) They are light. b) They conduct electricity

b) They do not possess luster d) They usually exist in liquid or gaseous form

II. Identification

Directions: Identify the word described in the following. Write the letter of your answer on the blank.

A. energy transformation E. energy I. thermal pollution

B. atom F. microscope J. kinetic energy

C. matter G. speed K. potential energy

D. additive H. Law of Conservation of Energy

______26. It occurs when the temperature in the environment rises.

______27. It is the smallest unit which cannot be broken down into pieces.

______28. It is the capacity to do work.

______29. It is the transfer of energy in one form to another.

______30. It is anything that has mass and occupies space

______31. It is the distance traveled by an object over a certain period of time.

______32. It is a substance which improves the taste and color of food.

______33. It states that energy is not created nor destroyed, it merely changes its form.

______34. It is energy that an object possess because of its position or condition.

______35. It is an instrument which is used to see objects which cannot be seen by the naked eye.

III. Alternative Questions

Directions: Read and analyze each statement below and blacken the circle which has the correct
answer.

1. What causes an earthquake?

A. Forces above earth.

B. Tremendous warping of the crust

C. Intense heat on the surface of the earth

D. Intense movement of liquid materials underneath.

2. What occurs when layers of rocks slip along a fault?

A. crack C. eruption

B. joint D earthquake

3. Why does magma rise to the surface and the surrounding rocks around it do not?

A. Magma is hot.

B. Magma causes pressure.

C. Surrounding rock is lighter or less dense than the magma.

D. Magma is lighter or less dense.

4. Which of the following could be the signs of a volcanic eruption?

I. Release of smoke, sulfuric dioxide and other gases

II. Change in shape, tilt or elevation of the volcano

III. Change in water level and temperature of underground water

IV. Shaking or trembling in areas near the volcano is felt.

A. I and II C. I, II, III

B. II only D I, II, III, IV

5. The following are effects of volcanic eruption except _____________________.

A. Lahar flow C. Surrounding areas of volcano covered with ashes

B. Scattered rocks and debris D Toppled down buildings

6. Earthquake causes change to earth’s surface. Which of the following are observed in the environment
after an earthquake?

I. Landslide
 II. Fissures on the ground

III. Liquefaction

IV. Undisturbed structure

A. I only C. I, II, III

B. I and II D II, III, IV

7. Where are mountains and valleys formed?

A. Subduction zone C. Divergent boundary

B. Convergent boundary D Transform fault boundary

8. Engineers are designing a 10-storey building in an area where seismic activity has been declared. They
are planning to make sure that the building can withstand an earthquake. Which would be the most
effective procedure for this?

A. Apply simulated earthquake forces to a scale model of the building.

B. Apply simulated earthquake forces during the construction of the building.

C. Apply simulated earthquake forces to the entire building once it has been built.

D. Apply simulated earthquake forces that were used on other buildings built in the same area.

9. Earthquake causes changes on earth’s surface. Which of the following are observed in the
environment after an earthquake?

I. Landslide

II. Fissures on the ground

III. Dried land

IV. Fallen trees

A. I only C. I, II, III

B. I and II D II, III, IV

10. How do you behave during an earthquake?

A. Keep calm C. Listen to the radio for the latest update.

B. Rush to an overcrowded exit D Call your mother at home.

11. Why we must turn off the electricity during an earthquake?

A. To save electricity C. To keep calm

 B. To avoid fire D. To darken the place

12. Why do we follow some safety measures during an earthquake?

A. To maintain consciousness C. To avoid accidents

B. To protect our environment D. To protect our neighbor

13. If you are standing near a tall object that might fall, what will you do?

A. Stay away from it. C. Climb on it.

B. Hold tight on it. D. Stay calm under it.

14. Why are precautionary measures observed on volcanic eruption?

A. To protect properties

B. To prevent the loss of lives

C. To pinpoint volcanic danger zones

D. Both A and B

15. A bulletin was issued to warn people that a volcano may erupt within the week. What should the
people living in the danger areas do?

A. Follow orders to evacuate

B Wait for the next bulletin

C. Cover the roof with wet slots

D. Reinforce the roof of the houses

16. What is the importance of following instructions before, during and after volcanic eruption?

A. Accident will be avoided

B Life and property will be saved

C. Accident may arise

D. The readiness resiliency of every individual will be developed.

17. How will you keep yourself safe during calamities?

A. Stay at home

B Be attentive and prepare the needed materials when you evacuate

C. Immediately go to evacuation area

D. All of the above

18. Why do we need to design an emergency and preparedness plan and kit?
 A. To protect elderly people.

B. To help people to adopt in the environment.

C. To avoid hazardous effect to the people.

D. To lessen the problem of the people.

19. Why do we need to prepare an emergency kit?

A. To avoid panic.

B. To avoid going to hospital

C. For emergency purposes

D. It serves as a kit

20. Which of the following should be done to an emergency and preparedness plan and kit?

A. Prepare for the emergency case only.

B. Know and follow the plan carefully.

C. Be aware of the possible calamities that may happen.

D. Ignore the emergency and preparedness plan if there is no calamity.

21. Tagaytay City has a cold climate. What climate control affect this?

A. bodies of water C. altitude

B. latitude D. wind system

22. Why are summer days hot?

A. The days are shorter during summer.

B. The sun shines longer during winter.

C. The rays of the sun are vertical or direct.

D. The rays of the sun are slanted during the afternoon.

23. From June to September, what wind system brings heavy rainfall to the western coastal area of the

Philippines?

A. northwest monsoons C. northeast monsoons

B. southern monsoons D. southeast monsoons

For numbers 24-26, please refer the following options below.

I. Dry for 6 months and wet for another 6 months

II. No dry season with maximum rainfall from November to January

III. Short dry season from one to three months, rainy for the rest of the year

IV. Rains evenly distributed throughout the year

24. Which of the following shows the description of First Type of Climate in the Philippines?

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

25. Which of the description above shows third type of climate in the Philippines?

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

26. Which of the description above shows fourth type of climate in the Philippines?

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

27. Why does air at the equator rise?

A. The air at the equator is cold.

B. The air of the equator is hot.

C. The air at the equator is high.

D. The air of the equator is humid.

28. This is the type of climate that we experience a dry season from December to May and wet season ?

A. Type 1 B. Type 3 C. Type 2 D. Type 4

29. Rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Northeastern Luzon, Southern most

part, Southern Mindanao and few places of Visayas experience this type of climate.

A. Type 2 B. Type 1 C. Type 4 D. Type 3

30. This is the type of climate has no dry season. During the month of December to January is the
maximum.

A. Type 2 B. Type 3 C. Type 4 D. Type 1

31. Seasons are not very pronounced relatively dry. What type of climate is this?

A. Type 1 B. Type 2 C. Type 3 D. Type 4

32. Which activities can you do during dry season?

I. Planting
 II. Drying crops

III. Swimming

IV. Going to picnic

A. I and IV C. II, III, IV

B. I, II and III D II and III

33. Which activity is best to do during dry season

A. Eating hot soup C. Swimming in the beach

B. Planting flowering plants D. Wearing thick clothes

34. What could possibly be the reading of the temperature when people wear thick clothes or jackets?

A. 20˚C B. 30˚C C. 25˚C D. 33˚C

35. Which activity can you do during the wet season?

A. Planting C. Swimming

B. Drying crops D. Going to a picnic

36. Why planting is good during wet season? Because ________.

A. The soil is fertile C. Plants will die easily.

B. Plants can grow easily D The seed becomes infertile.

37. The fishermen plan to go fishing. When they notice 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 C. games we play

B. clothes we wear D activities we do

38. Why do farmers dry their crops during dry season?

A. because during dry season they have enough time

B. because during dry season they have a place where they can dry their crops

C. because during dry season the sun shines brightly and dries the crop easily

D. because during dry season the farmers are not busy

39. Why do we need to consider the kind of seasons that we have when we are planning activities?

A. because we are ask to look for place

 B. because seasons can affect the kind of activities that we will do

C. because seasons are part of our daily living

D. because their father is a weatherman

40. The time between today’s sunrise and Tomorrow’s sunrise is about ______.

A. 12 hours B. 24 hours C. 36 hours D. 48 hours

41. What causes the deflection of the wind from the poles to the equator and vice-versa.

A. rotation of the Earth C. Tilting of the Earth’s axis

B. revolution of the Earth D. Both A and B

42. What do you call the imaginary line where the earth rotates?

A. axis B. eclipse C. rotation D. revolution

43. What do you call the spinning of the earth on its axis in counter clockwise directions?

A. revolution B. rotation C. day and nightD. eclipse

44. How does the earth rotate on its axis?

A. clockwise B. continuously C. counter clockwise D. north to south pole

45. How long does it take the earth to make one complete rotation?

A. 14 hours B. 12 hours C. 24 hours D. 24 days

46. Which of the following explains the cause of day and night?

A. The revolution of Earth around the Sun.

B. The rotation of the Earth around its axis.

C. The rotation of the Earth around the Sun.

D. Both A and B

47. When the Earth rotates on its axis, it is ________on the lighted portion.

A. day B. night C. day and nightD. noon time

48.What is revolution?

A. Revolution is the force that keeps us on the surface of the Earth.

B. Revolution is the movement that causes day and night.

C. Revolution takes 24 hours.

D. Revolution is when Earth orbits around the sun.

49. What picture best shows the angle of the axis of the Earth relative to the sun?

A. B. C. D.

50. The parts of earth facing directly to the sun receive __________.

A. slanting rays B. vertical rays C. diagonal rays D. straight rays

51. The imaginary axis on which earth rotates is tilted at an angle ____________ and points to the

same directions throughout its orbit.

A. 23 ˚ B. 23 ¼ ˚ C. 23 ½ ˚ D. 20 ½ ˚

52. Earth’s _____________ result different amount of solar energy received by different parts of the
world?

A. revolution & rotation B. revolution C. rotation D. none of the above

53. The parts that curve away from the sun receive _________.

A. slanting rays B. straight C. vertical D. circular rays

54. Leaves are green and flowers bloom. What season type of season is being described?

A. summer B. autumn C. winter D. spring

55. Plants begin to grow new leaves. This season is ____________.

A. summer B. autumn C. winter D. spring

56. How many planets are there in solar system?

A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 4

57. Which planet is nearest to the sun?

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

58. Which are the inner planets?

A Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Earth C Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune

B Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars D Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Earth

59. What do you call as Jovian Planet?

A. inner planet B. outer core C. inner core D. outer planet

60. Why Neptune has the lowest temperature compared to other planets? Because it is/has ________.

A. far from the sun C a longest period of revolution

 B a composition that makes it cold D ice and gases on its polar caps

61. Why Venus is the hottest planet? Because it has _______________.

A. 449 degree celsius B. 482 degree celsius C. 7.2 degree Celsius D. -223 degree celsius
59. 62. 62. Among the inner planets which has the most number of satellites?

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

63. Which outer planet has the least number of satellites?

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

64. Which outer planet has the most number of satellites?

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

65. Why do you think that Mercury and Venus experience complete darkness during night time?

A. It has no satellite. C. It has the least number of satellites.

B It did not receive sunlight. D. It has the most number of satellites.

66. Which of the inner planet has the slowest revolution?

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

67. How will you describe the period of revolution of the inner and outer planets?

A. The planets have the same period of revolution.

B The planets vary in their period of revolution around the sun.

C The inner planets revolve slower than the outer planets.

D The outer planets revolve faster than the inner planets.

68. Which of the following statement is true?

A. Earth rotates on its axis as it revolves around the sun.

B The sun revolves around the earth while earth rotates.

C Earth rotates once a month as it revolves around the sun.

D Earth completes one rotation in 365 days.

69. Which of the following causes the rotation of the earth?

I. day and night III. change of climate

II. wind deflection IV differences of time in different places

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

70. Which of this planet receives less heat from the sun?
 A. Earth B. Mars C. Jupiter D. Mercury

71. Which is TRUE about the distances of planets in the solar system? They are ______.

A. similar B. changing C. peculiar D. different

72. How can you describe the inner planets? They are _______.

A. small B. big C. dense D. gaseous

73. Which planet can support life because of its gases?

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

74. Which planet has almost the same size with Earth?

A. Jupiter B. Saturn C Venus D. Uranus

75. Which is the smallest planet in the Solar System?

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