DIVISION UNIFIED TEST IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE VI (SSES only)

Division of Island Garden City of Samal

Second Quarterly Examination
S.Y. 2017 – 2018
Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________
School: ________________________________________ Score: ___________________

Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Select the best answer from the four choices
1,2,3, and 4. Blacken the circle of the number that corresponds to your
answer. You have one-hour to finish the test.
GOD BLESS KIDS!

1. . What is likely to happen if there is continued cutting of trees in our forest?

①More subdivisions will replace our forest. ③There will be enough supply of lumber
② There will be flood in the low – lying areas. ④More people will have work.

2. The following suggestions were given by four students to positively impact the environment .
Don: Plant trees and preserve existing trees in my neighborhood
Princess : Drive around more frequently
John : Turn on all lights once it gets dark
Garry: Start a compost pit for organic wastes like kitchen wastes, banana peels, dried leaves, etc. …
Whose suggestions will positively impact the environment?
① Don and Princess ② Princess and John ③ Don and Garry ④ John and Garry
3. What is the effect of deforestation on our water supply?
①Increase in the number of water to the houses ③ Increase in supply of water to our homes
②Improvement of the quality of water. ④ Reduction of water supply
4. Why is acid rain harmful?
①because it can bring lots of rain ③because it can bring the surroundings hot
② because it can bring about drought ④ because it can contaminate water supply and corrode some material
5. What material causes the destruction of the ozone layer?
①chlorofluorocarbons ③ carbon dioxide
②hydroelectric acid is the same ④ oxygen
6. It cause the ocean currents become unusually warm which affects climate all over the world.
①acid rain ③algal bloom
②global warming ④thermal power plant
7. How can we save our forest from further destruction?
①Convert forests into farms ③Make subdivisions in logging areas
②Cut all trees that can be useful ④Plant young trees to replace those that were cut
8. Trezza noticed that after holding an activity in their school lots of garbage scattered around. What is the best way to
dispose the said trash?

① Throw them into the river ③Segregate them properly

② Leave them on the streets to rot ④Burn them in vacant lots
9. The government implemented measures in preserving our natural resources. Which of the following activities is NOT
included?
① Giving stiff punishment to illegal fishermen who use dynamite in fishing ③ Penalize illegal loggers
② Giving rewards to the Kaingeros ④ Protecting our endangered species/animals
10. Many human activities are harmful to both our renewable and non - renewable resources. Which of the following will
help in the conservation of natural resources?

I. Blast off mountains to build new roads.

II. Mine and quarry precious metal and stones.
III. Reduce the use of fertilizers in farming.
IV. Buy products with very little packaging.

① I and II ② II and III ③ III and IV ④ I and IV

11. What is the key ingredient that prevents the food from spoilage?
 ①detergents ②additives ③preservatives ④solvents
12. Which of the following materials can remove stain?
①soy sauce ② calamansi juice ③alcohol ④thinner
13. Monosodium glutamate is added to cooked dishes to make them more appetizing. Which is the common name of
Monosodium glutamate?
① salt ②sugar ③vetsin ④ baking powder
14. Most children suffer from tooth decay.The detergents and abrasive materials cleanse the tooth’s surface. Some
toothpaste brands contain ___________ which strengthens the tooth.
① salt ② soap ③ fluoride ④ chloride
15. Which of the following is a food additive?
① laundry soap and bleach ③ citric acid
② ammonia ④ paints and solvents
16. A material that do not decompose even in five years.
① plastic ② thinner ③ bleach ④ solvent

17. Which of the following chemicals do beauty soaps have which made them effective materials for cleansing the face and
the body?
① bleach ②alcohol ③binder ④germicides

18. A poison commonly used in farms to effectively control pests such as stem borers?
①fungicides ②pesticides ③germicide ④herbicide
19. How are synthetics used at home?
①they are used to kill insects at home. ③they are used in making table clothes, dresses, carpets and curtains
②they are used in bleaching and laundry ④they are used to protect and decorate the walls of buildings
20. What should you do to avoid taking poisonous materials by mistake?
① reread labels of materials or products before taking them ③label poisonous substances properly
②separate poisonous substances from food items ④ all of the above
21.How can ordinary glass be made- resistant?
①by adding zinc to the glass ③by adding magnesium to the glass
②by adding boric oxide to glass ④ by adding cyanide solutions to the glass
22. Which of the following materials were improved by technology?
① iron ore ② extra strong glass ③ordinary steel ④ copper
23. How are synthetic fibers and plastics manufactured?
①they are made by segregation
②they are made by composting
③they are made up of simple chemicals that are combined together
④they are made up by fermentation
24. Technology has improved refrigerators by ____________.
①becoming heat-resistant ③substitute ozone-friendly refrigerator
②laminating its cover top become water-resistant ④none of the above
25. Why is fermentation beneficial to men?
① Fermentation makes raw rubber softer
② Fermentation enables frying pans to achieve a non-stick finish
③ Fermentation removes stains from clothes
④ Fermentation produces vinegar, wine and fish paste
26. What may result to excess use of fertilizer flown by rivers to oceans and seas?
① algal bloom ②acid rain ③ ozone hole ④ greenhouse effect
27. What do you think will happen to the bodies of water where waste products from power plants are thrown into?
①water remains the same
②waste water increases the temperature of bodies of water
③fish will grow big and clean
④makes marine plants to grow robust
28. Which group of materials are group of glass?
① cotton, wool, feather ③ mirror, magnifying glass, beaker
②pots, jars, flowers ④ hammer, bolo, saw
29. Which of the following has been classified correctly?
① insecticide : vinegar , baygon ③ Food Products: soap and bleaching agent
②medicine : Paracetamol , mefenamic acid ④ Cleaning materials : sugar and vetsin
30. Mommy told Princess to arrange the newly – purchased household materials. What should Princess place together in a
cabinet?
①Aspirin, mosodium glumate, baygon ③aspirin, paracetamol, antibiotics
 ② paracetamol, flour, alcohol ④ acetone, germicidal soap, zonrox
31. Why should we return poisonous and flammable materials after use in their proper places?
① so that it will be arranged properly
② to prevent erroneous handling of toxic and flammable materials
③just for the sake of arranging
④so that it will be nice to look at
32. Why should wastes be properly disposed? They may ___________________
①become breeding places of pests ③cause loss of the topsoil
②allow flow of rainwater ④speed up the decomposition of non-biodegradable wastes
33. Why should one washes his hands thoroughly after using insecticide?
①to avoid plant contamination ③to transfer harmful effect of insecticide to the water
②to remove traces of poison ④to avoid water contamination

For Items No. 34 -36

A B C
34. Which of the above illustrations show the particles of solid ?
① A ② B ③ C ④None of the above
35. Which of the above illustrations show the particles of liquid?
① A ② B ③ C ④All of the above
36. Which of the above illustrations show the particles of gas ?
① A ② B ③ C ④None of the above
37. Which of the following proves that matter is made up of particles?
①chocolate added to water diffuses or scatters in the liquid ③spreading of odor
②expansion of gas in a balloon makes it larger ④All of the above.
38. Why can you not insert or pushed your hand in the chalkboard?
①because the molecules of the board are far apart from each other
②because the molecules of the board are closely packed together
③because the molecules of the board are very far from one another
④because the molecules of the board are very hard
39. What form of energy does the sun provide the plants?
①mechanical ②chemical ③geothermal ④ nuclear
40. Gabriel strikes the matchsticks to the other side of the matchbox. The matchstick sparks and produces fire that burns
the stick. What does it show?
①energy is created ③energy is invisible
②energy can be transformed ④energy is destroyed
 DIVISION UNIFIED TEST IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE VI (SSES only)
Division of Island Garden City of Samal
Second Quarterly Examination
S.Y. 2017 – 2018
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Easy Average Difficult

Answer Key
Understanding
Remembering
Item
COMPETENCIES

Evaluating
Analyzing
Applying

Creating
3.1 Explain the importance of forest. 1 2
2 3
3 4
3.2 Describe the effects of deforestation
4 4
3.3 Infer that some activities of people disrupt the cycles of an 5 1
ecosystem. 6 2
7 4
8 3
3.4 Enumerate ways of controlling/preventing harmful effects of
human activities to the environment. 9 2
10 3

Materials
11 3
12 2
13 1
14 3
Identify common household materials
15 3
Describe how the materials are used
16 1
17 4
18 2
19 3
1.4 Identify warning signs / precautions in product labels 20 4

2.1 Identify materials improved by technology 21 2

22 2
23 3
2.2 Describe the improvement done by technology on the 24 3
materials
2.3 Identify conditions when the effects of the materials are beneficial 25 4
26 1
2.4 Identify conditions when the effects of materials are harmful
27 2
28 3
29 2
3.0 Observe safety precautions in handling, storing and disposing certain 30 3
materials 31 2
32 1
33 2
34 2
4. Investigate the particle nature of matter 35 1
36 3
37 4
4.1 Cite evidences that matter is made up of particles
38 2
Energy
39 2
5.1 Describe the forms of energy and their uses
40 2