IV-Second Periodical Test in Science With TOS
IV-Second Periodical Test in Science With TOS
IV-Second Periodical Test in Science With TOS
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF SANTA ROSA CITY
APLAYA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE AND HEALTH - GRADE 4
SY : 2017 - 2018
A B C D
12. Which of these have mouth parts used for sucking?
A B C D
13. Birds and fowls differ in beaks and bills? Why?
A Due to birth C depending on the food they eat.
B Depending on their size D depending on the kind of their feathers
14. How are frogs, snakes, and grasshopper protected from their prey?
a. They “play dead”
b. They blend color with their environment.
c. They mimic the shape, smell and sound of their prey.
d. They secrete a poisonous substance.
15. Animals used their legs to move from one place to place. How do cows, carabaos,
horses, and goats used their hooves?
A To keep them warm C for chewing grass and leaves
B Help them move in water D help them walk even on hard rocks
16. Can all birds fly high?
A Yes, they have wings
B No, others have no wings but they are also birds.
C Yes, they stay in the air most of the time
D No, although they have wings, some of them stay mostly on the ground.
17. Why is a snake covered with dry scale?
A It helps them to swim
B It allows fast evaporation
C It helps them to make beautiful
D It prevents to fast evaporation of water from its body.
18. Which group of animals are found on water habitat?
A Tadpole, grasshopper, hawk C horse, goat, monkey
B Dolphin, carabao, hawk D fish, squid, crab
19. What will happen if animals are removed from their natural habitat? They will
____________________
A Die C increase in number
B Not be affected D have another body structure for adaptation
20. Why can fish live in water?
I. They have a mouth that can drink much water.
II. They have tail that helps them swim.
III. They can open their eyes under the water.
IV. They have gills that helps them breath in water.
21. Some plants possess special structures and characteristics which they use for
defense, survival and food getting. Which of the following plants have thorns so that
animals cannot easily touch and eat them?
A Mayana and Sta. Ana C Kamuning and Gumamela
B Little Angel and Rosal D Boungainvilla and Rose
22. One morning, my younger sister waters her plants. Among her plants, she noticed
that gabi leaves has more water on its top or what we call morning dew. How do you call
the protective structure that prevents damage of the inner part of this plant?
A thorns B waxy stem C waxy leaves D bad taste
23. Mang Erning is a farmer. Last month, he planted his field with sugarcane and corn.
Every weekend, he visits his plants to remove weeds. He also cultivates the soil by
means of plow. He uses shirts with long sleeves so that the skin won’t brushes against
the leaves of his plants. How do these plants protect themselves from enemies?
A their leaves have hair-like structures C bad smell
B their leaves taste better D Their leaves have thorns
24. Isabel went in her friend’s garden. This garden was full of flowering plants. She
enjoyed looking at them. She wonders why rose and bougainvillea plants were not
planted inside the fence. What structures protect them from predators?
A their stems have thorns that protect them C they have sharp leaf blades
B they have pleasant smell D their leaves are poisonous
25. Why grazing animals don’t feed on cogon and talahib grasses?
A Those plants have offensive odor. C Those plants are poisonous
B Those plants have razor-sharp leaf blades D Those plants have thorns.
26. Which characteristics describe a shrub and make it different from a herb?
A having a woody or hard stem C having many leaves
B having seeds in the fruit D presence of flowers
27. Some plants such as cacti and other plants in the desert can grow in dry soil for a
long period of time. They withstand the heat of the sun. What structure helps
them respond to and survive in their environments?
A they have fine hair
B they have thick bark
C they have sharp leaf blades
D they possess thick and fleshy stems which prevent loss of water
28. Which of the following is an example of terrestrial plant?
A talahib B duckweeds C algae D sea lettuce
29. What characteristics of the cactus plant help it to revive in the desert?
A It has no leaves through which water escapes to the atmosphere
B It has spines that protect it from the enemies
C A only D A and B
30. Mangrove seeds germinate while attached to the tree. How does this help the plant
in its muddy habitat?
A When the seeds drop, they easily take root.
B The seeds are not easily seen by feeding animals
C The seeds float in the water and grow in distant places.
D The germinating seed grow leaves before dropping to the ground.
31. What characteristics make the water hyacinth float on water?
A light weight of the plant C bulbous stem filled with air
B spreading, feathery root system D light rounded waxy leaves
32. Last week my friend received a birthday gift from his father. It was a big- mouthed
clear jar with a plant floating on it. What do you think is the plant inside the jar?
A orchids B waterlily C rosal D onion
33. If plants are placed in a dark room for a long time, they cannot stay alive. Why?
A Because of lack of soil
B Because of lack of water
C Because of insufficient amount of air
D Because they cannot make their own food without the help of the sunlight
34. Enclose a leafy stem in the plastic bag. Tie the opening of the plastic with rubber
band. What do you observe?
A Water droplets are formed inside the plastic bag C The leaves turned yellow.
B Smoke is formed inside the plastic. D The stems and leaves produce flower.
35. Plants have many parts. Each plant organ has a particular use or function, which of
the following best describes the function of the leaves?
A They transport nutrients in the leaves.
B They absorb nutrients and water from the soil.
C They transport substances in all parts of the plants.
D They absorb energy from the sun and carbon dioxide from the air for
photosynthesis.
36. Which of the following is a function of a root?
A It anchors the plant to the ground C It produces seeds
B It makes food by photosynthesis D It supports the leaves.
37. Bulbs are underground leaves that store food. Which of the following plants grow
from bulbs?
A onions B potato C radish D ginger
38. What will happen if there are more predators than preys in an ecosystem?
A The source of food will increase.
B The source of foods will decrease.
C The source of foods will remain the same.
D Other animals will also decrease in number.
39. Man interferes with the balance of nature when he__________________.
A Pollutes air and water
B practices selective logging
C disposes his garbage properly.
D helps control overpopulation by practicing family planning.
40. Which of the following can help conserve our ecosystem?
A Construct buildings near the river banks.
B Improve the ecosystem by inviting tourist to visit your place.
C Protect the forest and bodies of water against harmful activities.
D Encourage the politician leaders to build farm to market roads to reach all
beautiful places.
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MARY CRIS R. CABERTE
APLAYA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SECOND QUARTER
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