Fourth Quarter Examination

Science 6
Table of Specification

No.

Rememberin

Application/

Evaluating/
Creating
Analysis
of Weigh No. of
Learning Competencies Total
Day t Items
s

(10%)
(30%)
g/Understan
1. Describe the changes on

ding
the Earth’s surface as a (3) (2)
result of Earthquake and 5 10% 5 5
volcanic eruptions. 1,2,3 4,5
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2. Enumerate what to do
before, during and after
(3) (2)
earthquake and volcanic 5 10% 5 6,7,8 9,10
5
eruption.
S6 ES-IVb-2
3. Describe the different (2)
(3)
seasons in the Philippines. 5 10% 5 11,12,15
13,14 5
S6 ES-IVc-3
4. Discuss appropriate
activities for specific (3) (2)
5 10% 5 16,17, 29 18,19
5
seasons of the Philippines.
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5. Demonstrate rotation
and revolution of Earth
(6)
using globe to explain day (3) (1)
10 20% 10 21,23,24,25,26,30 10
and night and the sequence 22,27,28 29
of seasons.
S6 ES-IVg-h-6
6. Compare the planet of
(6) (3) (1)
the solar system. 10 20% 10 32,33,34,35,37,40 31,36,39 38
10
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7. Construct a model of the
solar system showing the
(6) (3) (1)
relative size of the planets
10 20% 10 II-A II-B 10
and their relative distance 42-46 47-50 41
from the sun.
S6 ES-IVi-j-7
TOTAL 50 100% 50 30 17 3 50

4th QUARTER EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 6

Name : ________________________________________ Section: _______________________ Score: ____________
School: ________________________________________ Teacher: __________________________________________
Test I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. During an ____________, underground rock suddenly shifts and Earth’s crust shakes.
A. earthquake C. deposition
B. landslide D. volcano
2. Many earthquakes are caused by plate movement along __________.
A. epicenter C. landform
B. fault D. volcano
3. Which of the following is a beneficial effect of volcanic eruption?
A. Increase fertility of land C. Release of tremendous amount of gases in the air
B. Loss of life and property D. Buried landscape
4. Many volcanoes are located near the Pacific Ocean. What can you infer about Earth’s crust in
these areas?
A. There are a lot of rocks. C. There are a lot of plates.
B. There is a lot of rainfall. D. There are a lot of weak spots and cracks in the crusts.
5. How do volcanoes, earthquakes and uplift affect Earth’s surface?
A. They create a deep ocean basins.
B. They form great plain of rich soil.
C. They create mountains and valleys.
D. They form artic ice caps.
6. Which of the followings should NOT be done during an earthquake when you are inside a
building?
A. Rush to the doors and get inside the elevator.
B. Be aware of the possibility of open electrical lines.
C. Seek shelter in a doorway or take cover under a heavy table or desk.
D. Open the window and leave the building immediately when you smell gas.
7. Which precautionary measures should be done before an earthquake?
A. Prepare an emergency survival kit. C. Do not cross bridges if you are driving.
B. Cover your nose with a damp cloth. D. Check yourself and every family for injury.
8. What should you NOT do during volcanic eruption?
A. Cover your face with a wet cloth if going outside.
B. Save water in containers and in the bath.
C. Listen to radio for instructions.
D. Open the windows and doors.
9. What should you do after volcanic eruptions?
A. Never watch an erupting volcanoes.
B. Clear your house from ash fall or dust. Ash fall can cause roofs to collapse.
C. Evacuate before volcanoes erupt.
D. Avoid law-lying areas where lava flows.

10. Which should you observe before an earthquake?

A. Stay under sturdy table. C. Avoid touching live wires.
B.Stay away from cliffs. D. Perform an earthquake drill regularly.
11. What does the Earth’s tilt cause?
A. The seasons C. Tsunami
B. Day and night D. Earthquake
12. The southeast monsoon that blows from the West Philippine Sea affects the climate of the
Philippines. What does it bring to our country?
A. Dry and cold air C. Dry and humid air
B. Warm and dry air D. Heavy rains and typhoons
13. The air mass coming from Siberia that passes over the Philippines in January brings
_______________.
A. dry and cold air C. dry and humid air
B. warm and dry air D. heavy rains and typhoons
14. Why does the Philippines have only two seasons?
A. Because it is located in the temperate zone C. Because it has many mountains
B. Because of its latitude D. Because it is surrounded by seas
15. Which if the following are the seasons in the Philippines?
A. Wet and winter C. Wet and spring
B. Dry and fall D. Wet and dry
16. Which activities can you do during the wet season?
A. Planting C. Swimming
B. Drying crops D. Going to picnic
17. Which activity can you do during the dry season?
I.Planting III. Swimming
II.Drying crops IV. Going to picnic
A.I and II B. II and III C. II, III and IV D. I, II, III and IV
18. The children are playing in an open field. The sun is shining brightly and the weather is fine. In
the middle of the game they stop playing because it rained hard. What does this say about the
weather?
A. The weather has different elements. C. The weather changes from time to time.
B. The weather varies from place to place. D. The weather is the same throughout the year.
19. The fisherman plans to go to the sea to catch fish. When they noticed that it is about to rain,
they decided not to go to the sea. This shows that the weather affects _____________.
A. food we eat B. games we play C. clothes to wear D. activities we do
20. You are planning to have a hike in the weekend. What will you consider in order to have a
successful activity?
A. Weather forecast B. Food to bring C. Number of hikers D. Budget of the group
21. The Earth moves around _______________.
A. the sun B. the moon C. the planet D. the asteroids
22. How long does it take the Earth to make one revolution around the sun?
A. 12 hours B. 24 hours C. 1 month D. 365 days
23. The Earth makes one rotation every ____________.
A. 12 hours B. 24 hours C. 365 days D. 6 months
24. What causes the seasons during the year?
A. The moon and tides C. The tilting of the Earth’s axis
B. The Sun and its orbit D. The distance between the Earth and the Sun

25. What causes day and night?

A. The sun goes around the Earth.
B. The Earth rotates or spins every 24 hours.
C. The Earth orbits the sun.
D. The moon rises causing night time.
26. What is the season in the southern hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted away from the
sun?
 A. Autumn B. Spring C. Summer D. Winter
27. How long is the day and night of the Earth?
A. ½ day and ½ night C. ¼ day and ¾ night
B. Depends on the season D. Depends on the tilt of the Earth
28. From December to February, Earth’s axis is pointing away from the Sun. What is the season in
the Northern Hemisphere?
A. Autumn B. Summer C. spring D. winter
29. Why is a model (diagram) necessary when explaining seasons?
A. The actual process is too slow. C. The actual process is too dangerous.
B. The actual process is too fast. D. The actual process is too small.
30. Which countries experience four seasons?
A. Countries near the equator C. Countries located at or above 30◦C latitude
B. Countries near the tropics D. Countries located O C above 30◦C latitude
31. Which is the correct order of planets from nearest to farthest from the sun?
A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus
B. Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Earth
C. Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
D. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
32. Mercury is the ___________.
A. second smallest planet in the Solar System
B. one of the hottest planet in the Solar System
C. closest planet to the Sun
D. All of the above
33. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are commonly known as ____________.
A. the 4 Giants B. the Gas Giants C. the Beasts D. the O.Gs
34. Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are rocky planets and all of them are called _____.
A. outer planets B. inner planets C. asteroids D. small planets
35. The brightest planet in the sky is ____________.
A. Mars B. Venus C. Jupiter D. Mercury
36. Which is NOT true about the Earth?
A. It has an atmosphere of gases around it.
B. Earth has rocky surface as a planet and also has water in it.
C. It orbits millions of miles from the Sun as the third planet in the Solar System.
D. The Earth has no atmosphere.
37. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are liquid or gaseous and all of them are called
_____________.
A. Astronomic planets B. Inner planets C. Outer planets D. Big planets
38. All planets EXCEPT _________ and _________ have satellites.
A. Saturn and Jupiter B. Mercury and Venus C. Mars and Venus D. Uranus and Neptune
39. Why is the length of the day different from planet to planet?
A. They rotate at the same time. C. They have the same period of revolution.
B. They have different periods of rotation. D. All of the above.

40. Which among the given sets of planets have rings?

A. Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn C. Neptune, Venus, Saturn
B. Earth, Mars, Mercury D. Venus, Mars, Uranus
41. We have learned about nine planets. The author said that eight planets revolved around the
Sun. Draw a conclusion to figure out which planet was not included by the author and why?
A. Saturn: It has so many rings. C. Earth: It has living things.
 B. Jupiter: It is too big to be a planet. D. Pluto: It may not be a “true planet”.

Test II-A. 42-46

Directions: Draw a model of a Solar System indicating the relative distances of the
following planets from the sun. (5pts)

Planet (or Dwarf Planet) Distance from the Sun Number of Moons
0.39 AU, 13 million miles, 57.9
Mercury 0
million km
.723 AU, 67.2 million miles,
Venus 0
108.2 million km
1 AU, 93 million miles, 149.6
Earth 1
million km
1.524 AU, 141.6 million miles,
Mars 2
227.9 million km

Test II-b. 47-50

Directions: Fill up the table below. Choose your answer inside the box and write these pairs on
the appropriate column.

Period of Revolution in Earth

Planet Distance from the Sun
Days/Years
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune

4497 million km – 164.8 years

2870 million km – 84 years
1427 million km – 29.5 years
778.3 million km – 11.9 years

Prepared by:

ELVIE C. BUSA
Master Teacher II
North Cabadbaran Central Elementary School
Key Answer

1. A 40. A
2. B 41. D
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. A II-A Drawing of the Solar System
7. A (Follow the given Rubrics)
8. D
9. B
10. D
11. A II-B
12. C Jupiter – 778.3 million km – 11.9 years
13. A Saturn – 1427 million km – 29.5 years
14. B Uranus – 2870 million km – 84 years
15. D Neptune – 4497 million km – 164.8 years
16. A
17. D
18. C
19. D
20. A
21. A
22. D
23. A
24. C
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. D
29. A
30. C
31. D
32. D
33. B
34. B
35. C
36. D
37. C
38. B
39. B
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