Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SOUTH COTABATO
LAMCUAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST
IN SCIENCE 4

Name: ____________________________________________________ Score: _________

DIRECTIONS: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
_________1. Which system helps support and protect the body?
A. Respiratory System C. Digestive System
B. Skeletal System D. Muscular System
_________2. Which system helps in breaking down food into smaller parts so the body can use it?
A. Respiratory System C. Digestive System
B. Circulatory System D. Muscular System
_________3. Which system helps you breathe by taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide?
A. Respiratory System C. Digestive System
B. Skeletal System D. Muscular System
_________4. If you want to lift a heavy box, which body system is primarily used?
A. Digestive System C. Skeletal System
B. Muscular System D. Circulatory System
_________5. If someone has a problem with their heart, which system is affected?
A. Digestive System C. Skeletal System
B. Muscular System D. Circulatory System

_________6. Which of the following best explains why exercise is important for the muscular and skeletal
systems?
A. It makes our heart beat faster.
B. It helps us breathe more easily.
C. It helps our body digest food better.
D. It strengthens muscles and keeps bones healthy.
_________7. What part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
A. Stem B. Roots C. Leaves D. Flower
_________8. Which part of the plant is responsible for making food through photosynthesis?
A. Roots B. Stem C. Leaves D. Flower
_________9. Why are roots important for a plant's survival?
A. They anchor the plant and absorb water.
B. They help the plant absorb sunlight.
C. They protect the plant from insects.
D. They provide food for animals.
_________10. The shoot system of a plant mainly includes which parts?
A. Roots and flowers C. Stems and leaves
B. Soil and seeds D. Fruits and roots
_________11. A plant is wilting and appears unhealthy. Which system would you check first, and why?
A. Shoot system because it produces flowers.
B. Root system because it absorbs water.
C. Both systems are equally important.
D. Only the leaves need to be checked.

_________12. How do roots help in preventing soil erosion?

 A. By providing food for animals C. By taking in sunlight
B. By holding the soil in place D. By growing taller

_________13. Which of the following animals is a terrestrial animal?

A. Tilapia B. Eagle C. Jellyfish D. Carabao

_________14. The Philippine eagle spends most of its life flying or perched in trees. What type of habitat
is it classified under?
A. Terrestrial B. Aquatic C. Aerial D. Subterranean

_________15. A sea turtle can swim and lives mostly in the ocean. Based on its habitat, how would you
classify a sea turtle?
A. Terrestrial B. Aquatic C. Aerial D. Subterranean
_________16. Which habitat includes forests, grasslands, and deserts?
A. Terrestrial B. Aquatic C. Aerial D. Subterranean
_________17. Where would you expect to see a camel in its natural habitat?
A. In the forest B. Underwater C. In the desert D. In the treetops
_________18. If you wanted to create a diagram to show where different animals live, which animal would
you place in the aquatic section?
A. Lizard B. Butterfly C. Kangaroo D. Crab
_________19. Which habitat is characterized by tall trees, dense vegetation, and abundant rainfall?
A. Rainforest B. Tundra C. Desert D. Ocean

_________20. In which habitat would you find open grassy areas with scattered trees and shrubs, suitable
for animals like elephants and lions?
A. Desert B. Ocean C. Savannah D. Swamps

_________21. Which of the following plants and animals would NOT belong in a garden habitat?
A. Rose bush, Bee C. Coral, Shrimp
B. Butterfly, Earthworm D. Tomato plant, Grasshopper

_________22. Which of the following best describes the habitat of a rice field?
A. A place with salty water and sand C. A dry area with cacti
B. A wet area where rice plants grow D. A mountainous region

_________23. If you are listing examples of plants found at the seashore, which of the following would you
include?
A. Rice Plant B. Seaweed C. Eggplant D. Orchids
_________24. Why are mangrove trees important for coastal areas?
A. They attract insects
B. They produce fruits
C. They are used for making furniture.
D. They help prevent erosion and provide habitat for wildlife.
_________25. What is the first stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?
A. Egg B. Pupa C. Caterpillar D. Chrysalis
_________26. Which of the following statements is true about the life cycle of a frog?
A. Frogs are born as adults. C. Frogs do not undergo metamorphosis.
B. Frogs lay eggs in water. D. Frogs start their life as caterpillars.
_________27. Which of the following correctly sequences the stages of a butterfly's life cycle?
A. Caterpillar → Pupa → Egg → Adult C. Adult → Pupa → Egg → Caterpillar
B. Egg → Caterpillar → Pupa → Adult D. Pupa → Adult → Caterpillar → Egg

_________28. Which of the following correctly describes the life cycle stages of a bird from the beginning?
A. Nestling → Fledgling → Egg → Hatchling → Adult Bird
B. Hatchling → Egg → Adult Bird → Nestling → Fledgling
C. Egg → Hatchling → Nestling → Fledgling → Adult Bird
 D. Fledgling → Egg → Adult Bird → Hatchling → Nestling

_________29. What is the first stage of human development?

A. Baby B. Childhood C. Adolescence D. Fetus

_________30. Maria is 10 months old and can sit up and make sounds. What stage of life is she in?
A. Childhood B. Adulthood C, Fetus D. Infant

_________31. What do we call animals that eat only plants?

A. Carnivores B. Herbivores C. Omnivores D. Insectivores
_________32. Which of the following animals is classified as a carnivore?
A. Cow B. Horse C. Chicken D. Lion

_________33. Which of the following describes an omnivore?

A. An animal that only eats meat. C. An animal that eats both plants and meat.
B. An animal that only eats plants. D. An animal that eats insects.

_________34. What is the primary food source for herbivores?

A. Plants B. Other animals C. Insects D. Both plants and animals
_________35. Which statement is true regarding herbivores and carnivores?
A. Herbivores do not need carnivores to survive.
B. Carnivores depend on herbivores for food.
C. Both are equally important in the food chain.
D. Herbivores are more important than carnivores.

_________36. What is another term for a primary consumer?

A. Omnivore B. Autotroph C. Carnivore D. Herbivore
_________37. Which of the following is an example of a carnivore found in the Philippines?
A. Carabao B. Monitor lizard C. Deer D. Tarsier
_________38. Which organism in the food chain below is a producer?
Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake
A. Grass B. Grasshopper C. Frog D. Snake
_________39. As you study the ecosystems in the Philippines, you discover a food chain with a banana
plant, fruit bats, and Philippine eagles. How would you classify the fruit bat in this food chain?
A. The fruit bat is an herbivore that only eats bananas.
B. The fruit bat is a carnivore that hunts the Philippine eagle.
C. The fruit bat is an omnivore that eats both fruits and insects.
D. The fruit bat does not contribute to this food chain.
_________40. Which of the following represents a correct food chain, starting with a producer and
followed by consumers?
A. Sunflower → Caterpillar → Bird → Worm
B. Algae → Fish → Chicken → Frog
C. Tree → Monkey → Eagle → Worm
D. Grass → Rabbit → Snake → Eagle
ANSWER KEY: SCIENCE 4 Q2 MATATAG

1. b 11. b 21. c 31. b

2. c 12. b 22. b 32. d
3. a 13. d 23. b 33. c
4. b 14. c 24. d 34. a
5. d 15. b 25. a 35. b
6. d 16. a 26. b 36. d
7. b 17. c 27. b 37. b
8. c 18. d 28. c 38. a
9. a 19. a 29. d 39. c
10. c 20. c 30. d 40. d