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TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE VI
S.Y. 2022-2023

No. of No. of Item No. of

COMPETENCIES CODE Days Items Placemen Correct
t Response

Explain how the organs of each 10 12 1-12

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organ system work together

Explain how the different organ 5 7 13-19

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systems work together.

Determine the distinguishing 10 12 20-31

characteristics of vertebrates and S6MT-IIe-f-3
invertebrates.

Discuss the interactions among S6MT-IIi-j-5

living things and non-living things 10 12 32-43
in tropical rainforests, coral reefs
and mangrove swamps
Explain the need to protect and S6MT-IIi-j-6
conserve tropical rainforests, 5 7 44-50
coral reefs and mangrove
swamps
TOTAL: 40 50 50

Prepared by: Checked by:

EILLEN G. SANTELICES SOL P. CALABON

Teacher-SCIENCE VI Master Teacher II

Noted by:

VIVENCIO S. PANGANIBAN JR.

Principal II

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

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE VI

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I.Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The following are the functions of the skeletal system, EXCEPT

A. It gives shape to the body.
B. It serves as the framework of the body.
C. It protects the internal organ of the body.
D. It circulates oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.

2. Why is bone marrow important to the body?

A. It stores much fat. C. It produces red blood cell.
B. It makes the bone strong. D. It produces new bone cell.

3. The skin is the largest organ in your body. Which of the following describe the function of the skin?
I. Protects the body from physical and chemical injuries
II. Makes the skin darker
III. Acts as sensory response
IV. Helps in the formation of Vitamin D
V. Regulates body temperature
VI. Carries the body wastes

A. I, III, V, VI B. I, II, III, IV, V C. II, III, IV, VI D. I, II,

III, V, VI

4. How does the skin regulate the body temperature?

A. By retaining water C. By increasing sweat production
B. By producing vitamin C D. By regulating fat content in the skin.

5. Describe the function of the esophagus?

A. Absorbed the food in its wall.
B. It tears and grinds the food into pieces
C. Collect undigested food and form feces
D. Narrow tube that allows the food to push down to the stomach

6. Which shows the correct order of food travelling through the digestive
system after it is swallowed?
A. stomach, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine
B. small intestine, large intestine, esophagus, stomach
C. esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine
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D. esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

7. Why is respiratory system very important to the body?

A. It consists of body parts that help the body receive oxygen.
B. It enables carbon dioxide to get into the body.
C. It helps distribute carbon dioxide to the blood.
D. It enables the blood to circulate in your body.

8. What is the function of the cilia in the nose?

A. To trap particles of dust and dirt. C. To add moisture to the air.
B. To moisten and warm the dust D. To direct the flow of air.

9. What is the main function of the heart in the circulatory system?

A. The organ that pumps blood to the different parts of the body.
B. The red fluid that flows inside the blood vessels.
C. Known as the transport system of the body.
D. The tubes through which the blood flows.

10. How does circulation take place? Trace the flow of blood from the heart to the different parts of the
body.
A. right atrium left ventricle lungs left atrium right ventricle body cells
B. right atrium right ventricle lungs left atrium right ventricle body cells
C. right atrium left atrium lungs left ventricle left atrium body cells
D. right ventricle right atrium lungs left ventricle left atrium body cells

11. Why is the spinal cord an important part of the nervous system?
A. It controls the bodily activities such as breathing, moving, walking and talking.
B. It receives and relay messages to the different parts of the body
C. It controls the movement and the action of the human body.
D. It protects the sense organ.

12. Which of these is NOT a function of the peripheral nervous system?

A. collects information from the sense organ
B. transmits information to the central nervous system
C. delivers oxygen to the different parts of the body
D. delivers decisions to the body part which will perform the action

13. How does musculo-skeletal system work together?

A. Muscles are attached to the bones and produce movement by contracting and relaxing.
B. Muscles are attached to the skin and produce movement by the help of the epidermis.
C. Muscles are attached to the ribs and spinal column; thus, they produce movement.
D. Muscles are attached to the cartilage, thus producing movement.

14. How do Musculo-Skeletal and Integumentary Systems work in the human body?
A. Both the systems are responsible for breaking down food to allow your body to absorb the
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B. The organs of the Musculo-Skeletal and Integumentary Systems involved in some physical
activities of the body.
C. They provide oxygen to your tissues and get rid of carbon dioxide in your body.
D. The two systems control various organs of the body directly.

15. How is respiratory system linked to the circulatory system?

A. The exchange of gasses happens in the capillaries of the alveoli found in lungs.
B. The oxygenated blood passes through the arteries.
C. The blood carries carbon dioxide from the lungs.
D. The blood is made in the lungs.

16. How are the major organs of digestive, respiratory, circulatory system work together?
A. The ability to digest food helps you breathe properly and thus, work for the same goal: to
provide oxygen to your tissues and get rid of carbon dioxide in your body.
B. They depend on the heart so it could circulate and could reach to the different parts of the
body.
C. It also coordinates muscle movements of the heart, stomach diaphragm and esophagus.
D. They control the activities of the body.

17. How are the major organs of the Nervous system work with the musculo-skeletal, digestive,
respiratory, and circulatory system? The nervous system_________________.
A. is the coordinating system of the body.
B. responsible for the different vital activities such as memory, speech and learning.
C. coordinates muscle movements of the heart, stomach diaphragm and esophagus.
D. depends on the heart so it could circulate and could reach to the different parts of the
body.

18. How does digestive system work together with respiratory and circulatory systems?
Digestive system_________________.
A. digests food to be carried out by the circulatory system to the respiratory system as it provides
oxygen to the digestive system.
B. Digestive system digests food to be carried out by the respiratory system to the circulatory
system as it provides oxygen to the digestive system.
C. Digestive system carries nutrients to the circulatory system, while circulatory system digests
food for the digestive system as it provides oxygen.
D. Digestive system provides food and oxygen to the circulatory and respiratory system.

19. How does the integumentary system work with the nervous system?
A. Nerves embedded in the skin are responsible for sensing the outside world
B. Integumentary system help the nervous system to produce blood
C. Nervous system help the skin to maintain its color
D. The skin protects the nerves

20. What is the common characteristic of vertebrate animals? All vertebrate animals __________.
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A. have backbones. C. are covered with feathers.
B. have mammary glands. D. can live both in land and water.

21. Which tells about the distinct characteristics of reptiles?

I. It has legs for crawling
II. are warm blooded animals
III. has gills and fins
IV. dry scaly skins

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

22. Goats, cats, dogs, and rabbits are mammals have characteristics that differ
from other vertebrates. Which of the following features does NOT describe a mammal?
Mammals have___________.
A. mammary glands. C. fur or hair.
B. scales and feathers. D. warm-blooded animals.

23. Animals possess body parts which are distinct to them. Which characteristic BEST distinguishes birds
from the other vertebrates? They_________.
A. have bones C. are covered with wings and feathers
B. lay eggs with shell D. take care of their young

24. Dog, cats and cow are examples of mammals. Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals
ONLY? They________.
A. have four legs. C. feed their young with milk.
B. They creep and live on land. D. They have scales and live on water.

25. In what way do amphibians differ from reptiles? Amphibians____________.

A. have backbones. C. can crawl.
B. can live both on land and in water. D. are oviparous.

26. What is the common characteristic of invertebrate animals? They__________.

A. can live both in land and water. C. have no backbone
B. are spiny-skinned animals D. can all fly.

27. Which of the following describes the characteristics of poriferans/sponges?

A. Are hollow-bodied or soft-bodied animals
B. Marine animals full of pores or holes
C. Are soft-bodied or shelled animals
D. Are spiny-skinned sea animals.

28. Describes the distinguishing characteristics of Coelenterates/Cnidarians.

A. Are hollow-bodied or soft-bodied animals
B. Marine animals full of pores or holes
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C. Are soft-bodied or shelled animals
D. Are spiny-skinned sea animals.

29. Which among the following describes the characteristics of Mollusks?

A. Are hollow-bodied or soft-bodied animals
B. Marine animals full of pores or holes
C. Are soft-bodied or shelled animals
D. Are spiny-skinned sea animals.

30. Which of the following is NOT a characteristics of Arthropods?

A. Joint-legged animals.
B. Largest group in the animal kingdom.
C. Consist of animals called roundworms.
D. Their bodies and legs are made up of sections.

31. Which of the following describes the characteristics of nematodes/ roundworms?

A. Unsegmented worms that have long, thin, round bodies pointed at both ends and are covered by a
tough cuticle.
B. They have a thin flat body that resembles a ribbon and have a definite head region and body organs.
C. They have long segmented bodies allow them to burrow in the soil or swim in the water easily.
D. They have no space inside so they have no digestive system.

32. Which food chain does occur in the forest ecosystem?

A. grass  caterpillar  chicken
B. corn  mouse  snake
C. grass  wilder beast  lion
D. worm berries  caterpillar  raven

33. Why is producer important in an ecosystem?

A. It breaks down organism into smaller particles.
B. It is the source of food to the consumers.
C. It is a series of feeding relationship.
D. It is an organism that eats plants.

34. What kind of interaction is shown when animals like crabs and mollusks help break down plant litter
in a mangrove ecosystem through grazing?
A. competition C. parasitism
B. commensalism D. mutualism

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35. Why is the relationship between the corals and the algae in the coral reefs considered mutualistic? The
corals_________.
A. receive oxygen from algae, the algae get protection from corals.
B. receive oxygen from algae while the algae are harmed.
C. and algae live together without harming each other.
D. benefit in the interaction and not the algae.

36. Which of the following is the role of crustaceans like crabs in the mangrove ecosystem? They ______.
A. attach themselves to the roots of mangroves
B. help break down leaf litter through grazing.
C. serve as food of other animals.
D. find food in the mud.

37. One example of competition in tropical rainforest is when the shrubs and trees are growing together in
one area. What do they compete for?
A. sunlight and soil nutrients. C. chemicals and oxygen.
B. oxygen and carbon dioxide. D. water and chemicals.

38. What kind of interaction is shown when one organism kills another organism for food?
A. mutualism C. parasitism
B. commensalism D. predation

39. What are the things needed by plants to make their own food?
A. water, chemicals and oxygen C. oxygen and chemicals
B. oxygen and carbon dioxide D. carbon dioxide, soil and sunlight

40. Which group of organisms can be found in the mangrove ecosystem?

A. mussels, fish, corals C. butterfly, snake, bird
B. worm, rat, fish D. mangrove trees, fiddler crab, fish

41. ___________________results from the interconnected food chains.

A. consumer B. producer C. food web D. biotic component

42. Which of the following describes a canopy of the rainforest?

A. composed of trees that are 130 to 180 feet tall
B. about 59 feet and consists of trunk of canopy, shrubs, small plants and trees
C. consists mostly of fungi, insects, worms and litter from taller trees
D. has slender trees from a dense platform of vegetation with 60 to 129 feet.

43. Which of the following characterizes a tropical rainforest ecosystem?

I. It has diverse plant and animal species
II. It caters to few plants and animals.
III. It is located at the polar zones.
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IV. It is situated in tropical places.

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

44. Coral reefs are important to man and other marine organisms. How can we help protect them?
A. collect corals C. prevent dynamite fishing
B. clean coral reefs D. throw oil into waterways

45. Why are corals very important to marine life? They____________.

A. are the habitat of some marine animals.
B. make the oceans and seas look blue.
C. filter and purify the water.
D. make the seawater salty.

46. You heard about a plan to convert the nearby mangrove swamp to commercial area. Your neighbor
agrees with the plan because they believed that the mangrove swamp has no economic value. After
researching, you want to discuss the issue with your neighbor. Which statement could be possibly
conveying to your neighbor to not agree with the plan? Mangrove swamps ______________.
A. filter pollutants from water.
B. are beautiful ecosystems.
C. provide shelter for animals.
D. protect the coastal community from waves and provide food and business for
people.

47. What might happen if a tropical rainforest receives little rain for a long period of time?
A. Plants will wither which cause shortage of food to lower form of animals.
B. Increase population of both plants and animals
C. Abundance of oxygen
D. Flood might occur

48. The following shows mangrove rehabilitation, EXCEPT:

A. Planting mangrove seedlings in the mangrove swamps.
B. Joining the campaign against mangrove destruction.
C. Supporting projects for mangrove rehabilitation.
D. Making the mangrove swamps as dumping site.

49. The fishermen in the barangay use dynamites in order to have a big catch. If this practice continues,
what do you think will happen to the marine resources?
A. Fishes will multiply fast. C. Marine life will decrease.
B. Marine life will increase. D. The coral will multiply

50. Here are some ways of protecting and conserving wildlife, which one is not?
A. Protect a fish sanctuary.
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B. Buy products made from animal parts.
C. Support programs for wildlife conservation.
D. Help raise funds for environment conservation.

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