SECOND PERIODIC TEST IN SCIENCE 6

SY 2023-2024

NAME: ______________________________ DATE: ______________

GRADE & SECTION: __________________ SCORE: ____________

DIRECTIONS: READ AND UNDERSTAND THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. CHOOSE

THE LETTER OF THE BEST ANSWER.

1. Why is the skeletal system important?

A. It gives the body shape and mass.
B. It allows the exchange of gases in the body.
C. It transports food to the different parts of the body.
D. It provides support and protects the delicate organs in the body.
2. Which of the following protect the heart and lungs from injury?
A. skull and breastbone C. ribs and collarbones
B. shoulder blade and collarbones D. ribs and breastbone
3. Which activities are made possible by skeletal muscle?
I. beating of heart III. breathing
II. writing a letter IV. running
A. I and II B. II and III C. II and IV D. III and IV
4. What happens to the muscles when they are not often used?
A. They become toned. C. They become weak.
B. They become strong. D. They become big.
5. What common characteristic do skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles share?
A. They are connected to the bones. C. They work automatically.
B. They contract and become short. D. They are responsible for body movement.
6. How does the skin protect the organs that are inside the body?
A. It regulates the temperature of the body.
B. It has sweat glands that release water through the pores when temperature rises.
C. It has cells filled with keratin that block water and microorganisms from entering the
body.
D. It contains receptors and nerve endings so that one can sense pain, heat, touch, and
pressure.
7. Which pattern shows the correct order of the process of digestion as food passes through the
alimentary canal?
A. mouth esophagus pharynx stomach small intestine large intestine rectum
anus
B. mouth pharynx esophagus stomach large intestine small intestine rectum
anus
C. mouth pharynx stomach esophagus small intestine large intestine rectum
anus
D. mouth pharynx esophagus stomach small intestine large intestine rectum
anus
8. Study the diagram of the digestive system. What is the main function of the organ pointed
out?

A. Aids in physical digestion of food

B. Acts as a temporary storage of food
C. For the chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients
D. Allows movement of food from the stomach to the rest of the body.
9. These parts of the respiratory system are lined with mucus that help filter dust particles.
A. nasal cavity and larynx C. trachea and bronchioles
B. lungs and alveoli D. nasal cavity and trachea

10. Why are your lungs considered the main respiratory organs?
A. They provide the surface area for gas exchange.
B. They trap the dust and dirt that enters the body.
C. They serve as a passageway for both food and air.
D. They clean, warms, and moisten the air that enters the body.
11. What major part of the circulatory system carries food nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the
body?
A. blood vessel B. blood C. heart D. nerve
12. Where does the actual exchange of materials between blood and tissue fluid occur?
A. artery B. vein C. capillary D. alveoli
13. The following are the works of circulatory system except ______________.
A. carrying nutrients to the cells C. carrying message to the brain
B. carrying waste product of the cells D. carrying oxygen to the different parts of the
body
14. What are the functions of the nervous system?
I. Distributes food to the brain
II. Controls the activities of the body
III. Regulates body temperature
IV. Coordinates the actions in the body
V. Receives information from the environment
A. I, II, and III B. II, III, and IV C. I, IV, and V D. II, III, IV, and V
15. When you touch something hot, you pull your hand away even before you think about it.
Which of the following is responsible for this reflex action?
A. brain B. spinal cord C. nerve cells D. gland cells
16. How does Musculo-skeletal system work together?
A. Muscles are attached to the cartilage, thus producing movement.
B. Muscles are attached to the ribs and spinal column; thus, they produce movement.
C. Muscles are attached to the bones and produce movement by contracting and relaxing.
D. Muscles are attached to the to the skin and produce movement by the help of the
epidermis.
17. How circulatory system work together with respiratory system?
A. Circulatory system breaks down food to be absorbed by the respiratory system as it
provides oxygen to the cells.
B. Circulatory system carries nutrients to the respiratory system as it provides oxygen to the
circulatory system.
C. Circulatory system carries message to the respiratory as it provides oxygen to the
circulatory system.
D. Circulatory system carries oxygen to the cells of respiratory system as it provides
nutrients to the circulatory system.
18. How does nervous system work with integumentary system?
A. It carries nutrients to the cells. C. It controls blood flow and sweat glands.
B. It regulates breathing rate. D. It controls eating behavior and stomach
contraction.
19. Which statement explains how digestive system works with the circulatory system?
A. Digestive system provides oxygen to the circulatory system as it provides nutrients to the
digestive system.
B. Digestive system provides support to the circulatory system as it pumps blood to the
digestive system.
C. Digestive system breaks down food into simpler form needed by the circulatory system as
it distributes nutrients to the body parts.
 D. Digestive system excretes waste product produce by the circulatory system as it interprets
messages coming from the digestive system.
20. How does nervous system interact with the muscular system?
A. The brain controls breathing rate.
B. The brain controls voluntary movement.
C. The brain regulates heart rate and blood pressure.
D. The brain controls the position of the bones of the body.

21. These are healthful habits that promote proper functioning of the organ systems except
______.
A. Observing proper hygiene C. Playing computer games after eating
B. Having enough rest and exercise D. Eating the right amount and kind of
foods
22. How does exercise benefit the circulatory system?
A. It aids in normal breathing. C. It promotes normal blood circulation.
B. It regulates body temperature. D. It maintains the flow of gases in and out of the
body.
23. Which of the following animals is commonly seen in the community that does not belong to
the group?
A. dog B. cat C. rat D. cockroach
24. What common characteristic do snail, spider, and earthworm share?
A. absence of backbone C. jointed legs
B. similar habitat D. segmented body
25. What characteristic best distinguishes mammals from the other vertebrates?
A. a pair of legs B. mammary gland C. fur D. scaleless skin
26. Which of these animals is cold-blooded?
A. horse B. duck C. alligator D. rabbit
27. How are the fins helpful to the fish?
A. They give fish their beautiful colors. C. They enable the fish to find mates.
B. They are used for breathing. D. They help the fish to swim, turn, and stop.
28. How do amphibians differ from the reptiles?
A. Amphibians have moist skin. C. Amphibians have soft scales.
B. Amphibians have 2 pairs of limbs. D. Amphibians can live both on land and
water.
29. To what group of vertebrates does the animal in the illustration belong to?
A. Reptile
B. Bird
C. Mammal
D. Amphibian
30. Which animal does not belong to the group?
A. crocodile B. lizard C. iguana D. salamander
31. Which group of invertebrates has shells?
A. echinoderms B. mollusks C. sponges D. annelids
32. How are roundworms and flatworms similar?
A. They are non-parasitic. C. They both have one body opening.
B. They are carnivores. D. They live in bodies of other animals.
33. Arthropods are considered the largest group of invertebrates. What do they have in common?
A. They can fly and have jointed legs.
B. They have exoskeleton and segmented bodies.
C. They live on land and have compound eyes.
D. They have segmented bodies and simple digestive system.
34. Sponges and cnidarians are said to be sessile or stationary. What does this mean?
A. They are free living. C. They move every now and then.
B. They do not move at all. D. They have to get attached to something.
35. Which of these groups of animals belongs to echinoderms?
 A. grasshopper, butterfly, mosquito C. sea anemone, jellyfish, hydra
B. sand dollar, brittle star, sea cucumber D. flatworm, fluke, tapeworm
36. Mollusks are invertebrates that have soft bodies such as garden slug and ___________.
A. mussel B. earthworm C. jellyfish D. shrimp
37. They have no tissue, no organ, and most have no symmetry.
A. Annelids B. Sponges C. Cnidarians D. Echinoderms
38. Why should you protect wildlife?
I. It promotes tourism attraction.
II. It is a source of food and medicines.
III. It assures sustainable environment.
IV. It is a source of beauty, joy, and recreational pleasure.
A. I and II B. II and III C. I, II, and III D. I, II, III, and IV
39. Which of the following does NOT cause species extinction?
A. Planting trees C. Cutting of trees and clearing forests
B. Hunting wildlife D. Killing animals for profit from sale of their parts
40. What kind of interaction is shown when a snake eats a rat for food?
A. commensalism B. mutualism C. predation D. competition
41. The relationship between the corals and the algae in the coral reefs is considered mutualistic
because ______________.
A. The corals benefit in the interaction and not the algae.
B. The corals receive oxygen from algae, the algae get protection from corals.
C. The corals receive oxygen from algae while the algae are harmed.
D. The corals and algae live together without harming each other.
42. How is commensalism shown in a mangrove swamp ecosystem?
A. White heron eats a fish.
B. Barnacles and oysters attach themselves to the roots of mangroves.
C. Crabs and mollusks help break down plant litter through grazing.
D. Migratory birds like pelicans and bald eagles compete for source of food.
43. Why is producer important in an ecosystem?
A. It is the source of food to the consumers. C. It is an organism that eats plants.
B. It breaks down organism into smaller particles. D. It is a series of feeding relationship.
44. Which food chain is found in the tropical rainforest?
A. grass goat man
B. grass deer crocodile
C. eagle rat snake
D. algae shrimp milkfish
45. It results from the interconnected food chains.
A. Consumer B. Producer C. Food web D. Biotic component
46. What can you do to protect tropical rainforests?
A. Plant more young trees.
B. Destroy the breeding places of animals.
C. Have a hobby of collecting wildflowers.
D. Buy souvenir items made from endangered forest products.
47. Why is deforestation considered one of the most serious environmental problems in the
world?
I. It is a major factor in global warming.
II. Rapid decrease and extinction of plants and animals
III. Destruction of shelter and habitat for plant and animal species
IV. Increase of wide array of raw materials such as wood and food products
A. I and II B. I, II, and III C. II and III D. II, III, and IV
48. What measures can people do to conserve the coral reefs?
A. Help reduce pollution C. Dispose of trash properly
B. Volunteer for clean up projects D. All of these
49. Which of the following statements about coral reefs is false?
A. Dynamite fishing can cause much damage to coral reefs.
 B. A rise in temperature in the water affects the growth of corals.
C. Muro-ami fishing is an effective way of fishing that protects the coral reefs.
D. Any kind of trash thrown in the ocean can cause pollution that may destroy the reefs.
50. Which human activity does not maintain biodiversity?
A. Growing plants on a farm
B. Protecting all the species in an ecosystem
C. Protecting the habitats in an ecosystem
D. Removing an important predator from the ecosystem

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