4TH PERIODIC TEST IN SCIENCE 5

NAME:_____________________________________DATE:____________SCORE:_____
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GENERAL DIRECTIONS: WRITE THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT
ANSWER ON THE LINE PROVIDED BEFORE EACH NUMBER.

_____1. Sarah saw a small plant growing in a crack of a big rock. After some time, the
crack became bigger. Why did this happen?
A. The plant's branches hit the rock when blown by wind.
B. The plant’s trunk decayed and broke the rock.
C. The leaves fell and broke the rock.
D. The plant’s roots grew in the crack and slowly broke the rock.

_____2. When large rocks break into smaller pieces over time, what is this process called?
A. Deposition
B. Erosion
C. Sedimentation
D. Weathering

_____3. After it rained, John saw bubbles and changes on the rocks. His teacher said it's
because the rainwater had acid in it. What type of weathering happened here?
A. Carbonation
B. Erosion
C. Hydrolysis
D. Oxidation

_____4. Some human activities can cause rocks to break. Which activity does NOT cause
physical weathering?
A. Boating and fishing
B. Building roads and tunnels
C. Mining ores
D. Acidic water in the river

_____5. Mia rubbed a rock on a white tile and noticed a red mark. What physical property
is she observing?
A. Hardness
B. Luster
C. Malleability
D. Streak
_____6. While looking at different rocks through a hand lens, you see some have big
grains, while others have tiny grains. What are you observing?
A. Color
B. Size
C. Shape
D. Texture

_____7. Why do geologists and archaeologists study sedimentary rocks?

A. They collect them.
B. They use them for decoration.
C. They make jewelry with them.
D. They study the past through the things found in these rocks.

_____8. Rocks and minerals are used in many things. Which one of these does NOT use
rocks or minerals?
A. Building
B. Ceramics
C. Electrical device
D. Jewelry

_____9. Palawan is famous for its limestone formations that attract tourists. What natural
process formed them?
A. Eruption
B. Glaciers
C. Water
D. Wind

_____10. Why is marble used for statues and fancy buildings?

A. It has attractive colors and textures.
B. It splits easily into thin sheets.
C. It wears away easily.
D. All answers are correct.

_____11. When cows and goats walk on rocky hills, they sometimes scratch and break the
rocks. What is causing the weathering?
A. Animals
B. Ceramics
C. Electrical devices
D. Jewelry

_____12. After a strong wind blew across a dry land, Anna saw sand flying in the air and
covering nearby plants. What kind of erosion is this?
A. Ashes and dust near Mt. Pinatubo
B. Muddy water in the field
C. Pile of soil in the river
D. Sandstorm
_____13. Which of the following is NOT a cause of soil erosion?
A. Fire
B. Human and animal activities
C. Water
D. Wind

_____14. Which is the most powerful force that causes erosion?

A. Glaciers
B. Gravity
C. Water
D. Wind

_____15. What do we call the process that moves soil and rock particles from one place to
another?
A. Erosion
B. Fracture
C. Dissolution
D. Weathering

_____16. After a storm, large chunks of soil and rocks rolled down a mountain. What force
caused this?
A. Gravity
B. Runoff
C. Running water
D. Wind

_____17. After a heavy rain, the river water turned brown. What caused this?
A. Dust particles dissolved in water
B. Gravel and sand carried by water
C. Pebbles moved with the water
D. Rainwater turning brown

_____18. Which factors can affect how fast soil is eroded?

I. Amount of plants in the area
II. Speed and amount of running water
III. Dryness and size of soil particles
IV. Slope of the land

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

_____19. How do trees help protect the soil from erosion?

A. The roots absorb all the water.
B. The roots hold the soil tightly.
C. The roots produce acid that attacks the rocks.
D. The trees block the water’s path.
_____20. Your family is preparing for an incoming typhoon. Which of the following is NOT
a good preparation?
A. Check the house for damages
B. Listen to weather updates
C. Prepare flashlights and batteries
D. Store food for the family

_____21. The news announced that strong winds of 60–100 kph are expected within 24
hours. Classes from Kinder to High School are canceled. What signal is being described?
A. Signal No. 1
B. Signal No. 2
C. Signal No. 3
D. Signal No. 4

_____22. If PAGASA announces Signal No. 4, it means the wind is extremely strong. How
fast are the winds?
A. 85 kph
B. 100 kph
C. 120 kph
D. 186 kph

_____23. Anna was surprised that it was sunny in the morning but cloudy and rainy in the
afternoon. What does this show about weather?
A. Weather doesn’t change.
B. Weather changes from time to time.
C. Weather is the same all week.
D. Weather is the same all day.

_____24. Inside the eye of a typhoon, it is very calm and quiet. What is the weather like in
that part?
A. Fair
B. Cloudy
C. Rainy
D. Windy

_____25. Which storm signal is raised when winds stronger than 100 kph but not more
than 185 kph are expected?
A. Signal 1
B. Signal 2
C. Signal 3
D. Signal 4

_____26. During a strong typhoon, water from the sea suddenly rises and floods nearby
areas.
What is this called?
A. High tide
B. Storm surge
C. Tornado
D. Tsunami

_____27. Which statement best describes a storm surge?

A. A hurricane’s eye gets bigger.
B. Sea water rushes to land during a typhoon.
C. The storm suddenly becomes stronger.
D. Water breaks through the mountains.

_____28. Typhoons bring a lot of damage, but which is a positive effect?

A. They clean the air.
B. They remove trash from rivers.
C. They cause flooding.
D. They fill dams and help store water.

_____29. A typhoon is happening in your area. What should you do?

A. Go to the basement.
B. Stay at home and listen to updates.
C. Go to higher ground because it’s fun.
D. Play in the rain.

_____30. If Signal No. 4 is raised, what happens to travel?

A. It is unsafe to travel by air or sea.
B. You can travel by sea but not by air.
C. You can travel by air but not by sea.
D. The typhoon’s eye is over the town.

_____31. When typhoons strike, which of these areas suffer the most damage?
A. Farms
B. Forests
C. Fish farms
D. All of the above

_____32. Which of these should you do before a typhoon comes?

A. Avoid walking in flood water.
B. Don’t use wet appliances.
C. Stay safe at home.
D. Move appliances to a dry and safe place.

_____33. Before the typhoon arrives, what food should your family prepare?
A. Juice and liquor
B. Fresh meat and vegetables
C. Canned and ready-to-eat food
D. All of the above

_____34. Why does PAGASA post typhoon bulletins and warnings?

A. So people can party
B. So people can go to the movies
C. So people can prepare
D. So people can go swimming

_____35. Why are typhoon warning signals raised?

A. Because of wind speed only
B. Because of wind strength only
C. Because of both wind strength and speed
D. None of these

_____36. If the government suspends classes in all levels and work in government offices,
which signal is likely raised?
A. Signal No. 1
B. Signal No. 2
C. Signal No. 3
D. Signal No. 4

_____37. PAGASA raises Signal No. 3 in Metro Manila. What should you expect?
A. Winds up to 60 kph
B. Winds from 60–100 kph
C. Winds from 100–185 kph
D. Winds over 185 kph

_____38. What kind of damage is expected under Signal No. 3?

A. Very heavy to widespread damage
B. Heavy to very heavy damage
C. Moderate to heavy damage
D. Light to moderate damage

_____39. Why is the moon called a satellite of Earth?

A. It affects tides.
B. It orbits the Earth.
C. It keeps Earth in orbit.
D. It pulls Earth toward it.

_____40. When you look at the moon at night, it looks bright. Where does its light come
from?
A. Earth
B. The stars
C. It makes its own light
D. The sun

_____41. Julia is doing a school project about the moon. She asks, "How long does it take
the moon to go all the way around Earth?"
A. One day
B. One month
C. One week
D. One year

_____42. One night, Daniel looked up and saw a bright, round moon. His teacher said
Earth was between the moon and the sun.
What phase is the moon in?
A. Full moon
B. Half moon
C. Quarter moon
D. New moon

_____43. Carl is trying to remember the order of the moon phases for his test.
Which sequence is correct?
A. Gibbous moon → Crescent moon → New moon → Full moon → Half moon
B. New moon → Crescent moon → Half moon → Quarter moon → Full moon
C. New moon → Full moon → Half moon → Gibbous moon → Crescent moon
D. New moon → Crescent moon → Half moon → Gibbous moon → Full moon

_____44. Mia noticed that the moon looks smaller each night.
What do we call this phase of the moon?
A. Lunar eclipse
B. Waning moon
C. Waxing moon
D. None of these

_____45. Why does the moon look different on different nights?

A. It follows the sun
B. It moves around the sun
C. It moves around the Earth
D. Its surface changes with seasons

_____46. Which of the following is TRUE about stars and constellations?

A. Big Dipper and Little Dipper are examples of constellations
B. Constellations confuse sailors at sea
C. Orion has five stars that form the letter W
D. Stars stay in one place and never move

_____47. Mr. Reyes asked, "What is the closest star to Earth?" What should you answer?
A. Andromeda
B. Orion
C. Polaris
D. The Sun

_____48. Anna learned that some stars are red, others are blue or white. What does the
color of a star tell us?
A. Its energy
B. Its shape and size
C. Its size and temperature
D. Just its size

_____49. The constellation ______ means "twins." What is its name in Latin?
A. Aries
B. Gemini
C. Libra
D. Scorpio

_____50. James asked, "Which is the biggest constellation in the sky?" What would you
tell him?
A. Andromeda
B. Cygnus
C. Orion
D. The Crux