Department of Education

Region V
Division of Camarines Sur
NABUA EAST DISTRICT

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
Science Six
Fourth Periodical Examination

No. of
No. of
Contents/Competencies Days % Item Placement
Items
Taught
1. Describe the changes on the Earth’s surface as a result
4 7 14 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
2. Enumerate what to do before, during and after
4 7 13 8,9,10,11,12,13
earthquake and volcanic eruptions
3. Describe the different seasons in the Philippines 4 7 13 14,15,16,17,18,19
4. Differentiate between rotation and revolution and 20,21,22,23,24,25,
7 11 23
describe the effects of the Earth’s motions 26,27,28,29,30,31
32,33,34,35,36,37,3
5. Compare the planets of the solar system 7 11 23 8,
39,40,41,42,43,44
6. Construct a model of the solar system showing the
relative sizes of the planets and their relative distances 4 7 14 45,46,47,48,49,50
from the Sun
TOTAL 30 50 100%

Prepared by:
JOHANN ALEX R. DAZA
Teacher III, Sta. Barbara Elementary
School
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DISTRICT
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Department of Education
Region V
Division of Camarines Sur
NABUA EAST DISTRICT
Fourth Periodical Examination
SCIENCE
Grade Six
Name: ________________________________________________________________ Score: _______________________
Grade & Section: ___________________________________________________ Date: _________________________
I. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is an effect of an earthquake?
a. liquefaction b. global cooling c. soil fertility d. greenhouse effect
2. What do you call the series of waves caused by an earthquake under the sea?
a. square waves b. tsunami c. liquefaction d. fissure
3. Which type of earthquake is usually experienced in the Philippines?
a. volcanic b. tectonic c. both tectonic and volcanic d. none of the above
4. After a strong earthquake, the following can be observed except one:
a. landslides b. collapsed buildings
c. cracks on road surface d. calm sea waves

5. 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 b. II only c. I, II, III d. I, II, III, IV

6. Violent earthquakes strike Baguio. Which of the following is the possible effect?
a. The sea is safe for fisherman to go fishing.
b. Landslides covers highways along mountain ranges.
c. Shopping centers and city streets are busy
d. Production increases.

7. Which of the following is beneficial effect of volcanic eruption?

a. poisonous gas b. lava bombs c. lahars d. global cooling

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

a. to save electricity b. to stop the earthquake
c. to avoid fire d. to darken the place
9. Why do we follow some safety measures during an earthquake?
a. to maintain consciousness b. to avoid accidents
c. to protect our environment d. to protect our neighbors

10. If you are standing near a tall object that might fall, what will you do?
a. Stay away from it. b. Hold tight on it.
c. Climb on it. d. Wait for it to fall on you.

11. 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
12. Ashes from an erupting volcano are all over your place. What should you do protect
yourself??
a. Play outside your house.
b. Build castles using the ashes.
c. Collect and play the ashes.
d. Cover your nose with a wet cloth or mask.

13. 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. Cover the roof with wet sacks.
b. Wait for the next bulletin.
c. Follow orders to evacuate.
d. Reinforce the roof of their houses.

14. Philippines receives direct rays from the sun. Which of these will likely to happen?
a. The occurrence of four seasons
b. Hot weather throughout the year
c. Low temperature
d. Occurrence of typhoons

15. The follwing activities can you do during dry season, except one:
a. Planting b. Drying crops c. Swimming d. Going to picnic
16. Which activity is best to do during dry season?
a. Eating hot soup b. Planting flowering plants
c. Swimming at the beach d. Wearing thick clothes
17. Which activity can you do during the wet season?
a. Drying crops b. Planting c. Swimming d. Going to Picnic
18. Why planting is good during wet season? Because ________
a. The soil is dry. b. The seeds become infertile.
c. Plants can grow easily. d. Plants will die easily.
19. Why do farmers dry their crops during dry season?
a. because during dry season, children are on vacation
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
TRUE OR FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.
_________________20. The word rotation means the motion of the stars around a planet.
_________________21. The earth rotates on its own axis in a counterclockwise direction.
_________________22. The earth’s axis is tilted at 23.5 o.
_________________23. The occurrence of day and night is affected by the rotation of the sun
around the earth.
_________________24. The earth’s movement around the sun is called revolution.
_________________25. Complete revolution of the earth around the sun is equals to 365 ¼
days?
_________________26. The Earth has a triangular orbit.
_________________27. One complete rotation of the Earth is equal to a month.
_________________28. Perihelion is the point of the Earth’s orbit nearest to the sun.
_________________29. Earth’s revolution affects the 4 seasons on other countries.
_________________30. Summer is the season where plants begin to grow new leaves.
_________________31. There are 8 seasons experienced in the temperate countries.

IDENTIFICATION. Identify the planet being described. Write your answers on the
space provided.
_________________32. The planet farthest to the sun.
_________________33. The twin planet of the Earth due to its size.
_________________34. The planet found between Mars and Saturn.
_________________35. The planet called as the Red Planet.
_________________36. The biggest planet in the Solar System.
_________________37. The second largest planet in the solar system.
_________________38. The hottest planet in the solar system.
_________________39. The planet with the satellite named Titan.
_________________40. The planet with shortest distance of revolution around the sun.
_________________41. The planet with the longest distance of revolution around the sun.
_________________42. The outermost planet in the solar system.
_________________43. The planet with life and water.
_________________44. The second planet from the sun.
45-50. Draw and label the members of the Solar System. (6pts)
Department of Education
Region V
Division of Camarines Sur

NABUA EAST DISTRICT

Fourth Periodical Examination
SCIENCE
Grade Six

KEY TO CORRECTION

1 a 26 FALSE
2 b 27 FALSE
3 c 28 TRUE
4 d 29 TRUE
5 d 30 FALSE
6 b 31 FALSE
7 d 32 NEPTUNE
8 c 33 VENUS
9 b 34 JUPITER
10 a 35 MARS
11 d 36 JUPITER
12 d 37 SATURN
13 c 38 VENUS
14 b 39 SATURN
15 a 40 MERCURY
16 c 41 NEPTUNE
17 b 42 NEPTUNE
18 c 43 EARTH
19 c 44 VENUS
20 FALSE 45
21 TRUE 46
22 TRUE 47 Teacher’s
23 FALSE 48 Discretion
24 TRUE 49
25 TRUE 50

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