Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division of ILOCOS NORTE
PASUQUIN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE 4

QUARTER 4

DIRECTION: Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the

correct answer on a separate paper.

1. It is a small particle of rock that contains decayed tiny organisms

and plants.
A. clay B. sand C. loam D. soil

2. The kind of soil that is sticky when wet and has the finest texture.
A.Clay B. humus C. loam D. sand

3. Why is soil important to living things?

A. Form part of the earth where animals live.
B. Provide the necessary nutrients needed by the plants.
C. Serves as a place where people live.
D. All the above

4. Which of the following soil can be used to plant rice?

A. sandy soil B. Chalky soil C. Loam soil D. peaty soil
5. It is considered as the cleanest water and contains plenty of dissolved
minerals.
A. Groundwater/Freshwater C. Mineral Water
B. Seawater D. A&B

6. Which of the following is true about water?

A. It removes body wastes C. It keeps the body dehydrated.
B. It keeps the community dirty D. It comprises 20% of the
human body.
7. Water goes through _________ different phases during the water cycle.
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. five

8. Why is the ground water considered clean and usable?

A. Because the microorganisms filter the water.
B. Because it is cleaned by the plants that it passes through
C. Because the rainwater that seeps through the soil is clean.
D. Because it is naturally filtered by the layer of rocks and soil

9. Which of the following happens during evaporation?

A. Water becomes solid. C. Water leaves impurities on the
ground
B. Water mixes with soil. D. Water becomes part of the
lithosphere.

10. Which of the following happens when clouds become heavy

and reach their saturation point?
A. They will undergo condensation.
B. They will undergo evaporation.
C. They will undergo precipitation.
D. They will undergo sublimation.

11. We can operationally define water cycle as .

A. as continuously circulation of water between land, bodies of water,
and in the atmosphere.
B. an exchange of water coming from the ocean going the land areas.
C. the formation of clouds and becomes water.
D. the three forms of water when melted.

12. What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

A. Sun’s heat causes evaporation.
B. Sun’s heat causes tidal waves.
C. Sun’s heat produces more water.
D. Sun’s heat produces sounds.

13. Is water cycle possible when the sun is blocked? Why?

A. No, because evaporation process is lacking.
B. Yes, because the condensation process is continuous.
C. Yes, because electricity can heat the water.
D. No, because it’s too dark.

14. A wind vane tells what component of the weather?

A. wind direction B. wind speed C. wind temperature D. wind
sound

15. 1A wind vane tells what component of the weather?

A. Wind direction B. wind speed C. wind temperature D. wind
sound
16. During stormy weather, how does an anemometer spin its cups?
A. Very slow C. very fast
B. moderately slow D. wind sound

17. What instrument measures the speed of the wind?

A. Barometer B. thermometer C. anemometer D.
hygrometer

18. If you wanted to measure the amount of rainfall, which instrument

would you use?
A. Thermometer B. Hygrometer C. Rain gauge D.
Barometer

19. Which weather instrument would you use to measure wind direction?
A. Barometer B. Anemometer C. Hygrometer D.
Thermometer
20. You placed a wind vane in a windy place. You observed that its
arrowhead pointed to the south direction. Where did the wind come from?
A. from east B. from north C. from south D. from
west.
21. If the air temperature drops low at your place, what does it mean?
A. It indicates fair weather.
B. It indicates normal weather.
C. Low temperature makes the weather cold.
D. High temperature makes the weather warm.

22. What does the daily weather forecast tell you?

A. place C. kind of weather
B. temperature D. all the above

23. Your father is a farmer. When must he decide to plant rice?

A. on any month C. on a sunny day
B. on a rainy-day D. on either a sunny or rainy day

24. You see dark clouds in the sky, and you are going to school. Which of
the following should you do?
A. Bring extra clothes.
B. Bring an umbrella or raincoat.
C. Wait for the rain to fall.
D. Be absent from the class.
25. Which one describes stormy weather?
A. Birds are flying.
B. Smoke goes straight up.
C. Farmers are busy planting.
D. There are heavy rains and strong winds.

26. Which of these situations show Typhoon Signal No. 2?

A. Classes in all levels is not suspended.
B. Classes in all levels are automatically suspended in affected
communities.
C. Classes in preschool levels in all public and private schools in
affected communities are automatically suspended.
D. Classes in preschool, elementary and high school levels in all
public and private schools in the affected areas are automatically
suspended.
27. Typhoon signal no.1 is raised over the place where you live. Classes
are not suspended. However, the place where you live gets flooded easily
when it rains. Would you go to school? Why or why not?
A. I will not go to school but just play in the rain.
B. I will not go to school but just go with my friends.
C. I will go to school because my teacher might be angry.
D. I will not go to school because I might be caught in the flood.
28. Which of the following activities will you do during stormy
weather?
A. I will fly a kite.
B. I will join the field trip to Baguio City.
C. I will play with my classmates at the park.
D. I will stay at home and listen for the weather report.

29. Which is a safety measure during a typhoon?

A. play outside
B. stay outside and watch the lightning.
C. stay indoors and watch weather news.
D. if there is no shelter, remain standing outside.

30. When are shadows formed?

A. When light rays hit hard objects.
B. When light rays hit opaque objects.
C. When light rays hit translucent objects.
D. When light rays hit the transparent objects.
31. At which time of the day can you have the shortest shadow?
A. 9:00 A.M.
B. 10:00 A.M.
C. 2:00 P.M.
D. 12:00 N.N.

32. When the sun appears higher in the sky, the shadow gets.
A. bigger C. longest
B. longer D. shorter

33. Why do opaque objects form shadows?

A. Because they reflect the light.
B. Because they bend the light that hit them.
C. Because they cover the light that hits them.
D. Because they absorb the light that hit them.

34. Which of the following is a beneficial effect of the sun's heat and light
on living things?
A. Dehydration
B. Vitamin D synthesis
C. Skin cancer
D. Frostbite

35. Which vitamin is synthesized in the body when exposed to sunlight?

A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B12
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D

36. Why is sunlight important for plant growth?

A. It provides water for photosynthesis.
B. It allows plants to produce oxygen.
C. It provides energy for plant cells.
D. It aids in seed dispersal.

37. What are some strategies you can use to protect yourself from the
harmful effects of the sun's heat and light?
A. Seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreen.
B. Consuming vitamin D-rich foods and staying hydrated.
C. Spending more time outdoors during peak sun hours.
D. Applying oils and lotions to enhance tanning.

38. What is the effect of sun’s heat and light to the environment?
A. It causes the changes in temperature.
B. It helps the plants in making their food.
C. It sustains the life of animals, plants, and humans.
D. All the above

39. Which gives us enough heat and light to live?

A. electricity C. hydro power plant
B. generator D. sun

40. Is water cycle possible without the sun’s heat? Why?

A. Yes, because condensation process continuous.
B. No because precipitation process is delayed.
C. No because evaporation process is lacking.
D. Yes because electricity process is delayed.

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

LOU ANNE G. DATIJAN LOLIEFLOR S. CALZADA, EdD ELMER R. AYLAR

Teacher III/Adviser Master Teacher III School Principal II