THIRD PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE IV SY 2017-2018
Name: ____________________________________________________ Score: _________________
Grade and Section: ________________________________________ Teacher: _______________
Directions: Read each statement/situation carefully. Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. It is the cause that makes the objects move.
A. force B. magnet C. heat D. sound
2. The shape of an object __________ when force is applied on it.
A. changes B. remains C. moves D. is still the same
3. When force is applied to an object, the size of an object may _________.
A. change B. bend C. move D. break
4. The following situations are the effects of force applied in changing the size, except one.
A. throwing the paperclip C. cutting a paper
B. sharpening a pencil D. pulling a garter
5. The stronger the force exerted the ________ the toy car travels.
A. farther B. nearer C. slower D. lesser
6. The greater the mass of an object, the greater is the force needed to ____________ the object.
A. stop B. move C. push D. roll
7. A marble that is standing still will move when ___________.
A. touch by a cat C. bumped by a cotton
B. a force is applied on the marble D. there is a strong wind
8. Do force affects the movement of an object?
A. Maybe B. Yes C. No D. None of these options
9. __________ occurs when an object tries to moves across a surface the surface opposes the
objects to move.
A. Friction B. Tension C. Push D. Pull
10. Here are some reminders to become safe at school, except one.
A. Do not run in the corridors and in the pathways
B. Do running when going in and out of your classroom
C. Avoid pushing each other while in the line
D. Do not play inside the classroom
11. What will you do when there is a car coming very fast while you are on the street?
A. Cross the street B. Stay on the side C. Walk slowly D. Run on the street
12. During a typhoon, which of the following should you need to do?
A. Play on the flood B. Swim on the flood C. Walk in the rain D. Stay inside your house
13. What will you do if you see and read the signage like “Do not entry”?
A. Take a photo behind it and post on the facebook
B. Ignore it and continue walking
C. Remove the signage and throw it
D. Follow it to avoid accident
14. When the same poles of two magnets whether North or South are placed close to each other,
they ______.
A. pull each other B. does not move C. repel each other D. attract each other
15. What are the types of metals attracted to the magnet?
A. nickel B. cobalt C. iron D. all of these options
16. ________ has an invisible magnetic field which attracts objects made of iron and nickel.
A. Force B. Light C. Heat D. Magnet
17. Which of the material is attracted to the magnet?
A. plastic ruler B. ponytail C. paper clip D. rubber band
18. It is an energy produced by continuous motion of molecules of matter.
A. Heat B. Fire C. Fuel D. Light
19 The transfer of heat in solid materials is called _________.
A. convection B. insulator C. conduction D. radiation
20. A heat transfer across an empty space or vacuum is called ___________.
A. conduction B. convection C. radiation D. conductor
21. A heat that travels through air and water is called ____________.
A. conductor B. radiation C. convection D. conduction
22. It serves as good conductor of heat.
A. wood B. plastic C. metal D. water
23. This means that light bends when it passes from one medium to another.
A. Reflection B. Refraction C. Dispersion D. Speed
24. What is the behavior of light as it travels in a single medium?
A. In a straight line B. Curve line C. Broken line D. Parallel line
25. What is a narrow but powerful beam of light capable of travelling far distances on a straight line?
A. flashlight B. laser C. neon light D. camera light
26. Why does a pencil appears to be broken when put inside a glass of water?
A. The light is bent as it passes from air to glass of water.
B. The light bounced back as it travels from air to the glass of water.
C. Because the pencil is brittle.
D. None of the above.
27. When you shouted, part of the sound waves hit a hard surface. What do you call the reflected
sound that you hear?
A. Original sound B. Sound waves C. Echo D. Decibel
28. ____________ is the distance of each wave of sound from one another.
A. volume B. loudness C. Intensity D. Frequency.
29- 30. How does a whale and bat uses echolocation?
A. Echolocation helps them fight their enemy.
B. Echolocations helps whales see underwater and bats fly in forest.
C. Echolocations helps bat find their food in darkness.
D. Echolocations helps whales determine the distance as it navigates under water.
31. What affects the speed of sounds as it travels?
A. Person receiving it. B. The origin of the sound.
C. The nature of material D. Loudness of sound.
32. People use heat in many ways. Which of the following is used by our body?
A. Calorie B. Protein C. Carbohydrates D. Energy
33. Why is it not advisable to stay in hot and noisy places?
A. Our sense of hearing may be affected badly.
B. Many people will discover our talents.
C. Our sense of sight may be damaged by the heat of the sun.
D. Both A and C
Fire is very dangerous, but we can’t leave without fire. Put a check for the best way to keep you safe
from fire.
_______34. Roll on the ground or cover yourself with wet blanket in case your clothes are on fire.
_______35. If you are caught in a building, avoid using the elevator to avoid being trapped inside it.
_______36. Disposed cigarette butts in place that ignites fires.
_______37. Always stores combustible materials in a well- ventilated place and away from any
source of heat.
______38. Call the nearest fire station immediately in case of fire.
39-40. Explain briefly how sounds can be useful in our daily lives.
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Essay.
Choose at least 2 questions to answers. (5 pts) each.
1. What will most likely to happen if the light used by big buses or other modes of transportation
was place on the sides of the vehicle?
2. Why is it not advisable to point a laser light toy to eyes of a person?
3. Corrugated paper cups are being used in most fast food chains when serving hot coffee or
chocolate. Why is this so?
4. Why does the word AMBULANCE should be printed backwards and are reverse in sequence?
5. Force is needed to do our physical activities. What will you do to keep yourself safe when you
are performing a routine of a Pep or Cheering Squad?
