Fourth Quarter Examination

Science 4
Table of Specification
 No. of Weigh No. Cognitive Process Dimensions
Competencies Days t of Easy (60%) Average (30%) Difficult (10%)
Taugh Item
Rememberin Understandin Applyin Analyzin Evaluatin Creating
t s
g g g g g
1. compare
and contrast
the
characteristics
3 7% 3 2 3
of different 1
types of soil;
(S4ES-IVa-1)
2. explain the
use of water
from different
sources in the
3 7% 3 4, 5 6
context of
daily activities;
(S4ES-IVb-2)
3. infer the
importance of
water in daily 7,8,9
5 11% 5 10 11
activities;
(S4ES-IVc-3)
4. describe the
importance of
the water
5 11% 5 12, 13, 14 15 16
cycle.
(S4ES-IVd-4)
5. use
weather
instruments to
measure the
21
different 5 11% 5 17, 18 19 20
weather
components
(S4ES-IVe-5)
6. record in a
chart the
weather
5 11% 4 22, 23, 24 25
conditions;
(S4ES-IVf-6)
7. make
simple
interpretation
s about the
weather as 3 7% 3 26, 27 28
recorded in
the weather
chart;
(S4ES-IVf-7)
8. identify
safety
precautions
during
5 11% 4 29, 30, 31 32
different
weather
conditions;
(S4ES-IVg-8)
9. describe the
changes in the
position and
length of
shadows in
Prepared by

MARY CHRISTY M. LOQUIAS

MT-II, NORCACES

Fourth Quarter Examination in Science 4

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Score: ________________
School: ___________________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Directions: Read each question carefully and write the letter of the best answer on the
blank before each number.
____1. How would you classify the layer of soil that is consists of finest particles which
hold
greater amount of water and become very sticky when wet?
A. Clay B. Humus C. Loam D. Sand
____2. If your house is located near the seashore, which type of soil do you usually
expect?
A. Clay B. Humus C. Loam D. Sand
____3. Why are there only few plants that can grow on clay soil?
A. Because plants’ roots cannot penetrate the surface of the clay soil when it is
dry.
B. Because clay soil cannot maintain enough water that most plant requires.
C. Because clay soil is alkaline, and plants cannot live in alkaline soil.
D. Because clay soil is rocky and dry.
____4. Which of the following describes best about freshwater?
A. It is salty.
B. It is the type of water in river and ponds.
 C. It is the habitat of aquatic animals like sharks and dolphins.
D. It is the habitat of aquatic organisms like seaweeds and corals.
____5. Why is the ground water considered clean and usable?
A. Because the microorganisms filter the water.
B. Because it is naturally filtered by the layer of rocks and soil.
C. Because the rain water that seeps through the soil is clean.
D. Because it is cleaned by the plants that it passes through.
____ 6. Do you think we can live without water? Why?
A. Yes. Because there are other things we can use.
B. Yes. Because there are many foods that we can eat.
C. No. Because almost all our daily activities need water.
D. No. Because it is the most important need in our lives.
____ 7. How do you keep plants hydrated?
A. Water them every day. C. Expose them to bright sunlight.
B. Plant them in fertile soil. D. Keep them in dark and dry places.
____ 8. Why do plants need water?
A. They breathe in water. C. They excrete water.
B. They use water to make food. D. They use water to keep them clean.
____ 9. Which of the following shows water used for recreational purposes?
A. A thirsty boy drinks water.
B. A man washes the dirty dishes.
C. A woman cleans the car using water.
D. A girl swims in a swimming pool during summer.
____10. What will happen to a rice plant when it is not watered for days?
A. It will wilt. C. It will grow.
B. It will produce grains. D. It will become taller.
____11. How can you encourage others to conserve water especially in school?
A. Continue wasting the water.
B. Use only water when needed.
C. Turn on the faucet in the lavatory the whole day.
D. Let the faucet be open when you are brushing your teeth.
____12. Which process returns the water absorbed by the plants back into the
atmosphere?
A. Condensation B. Evaporation C. Precipitation D. Transpiration
____13. Which of the following happens during evaporation?
A. Water becomes solid.
B. Water mixes with soil.
C. Water leaves impurities on the ground.
D. Water becomes part of the lithosphere.
____14. How would you describe water cycle?
A. Water in the atmosphere, condenses into rain or snow in clouds, and falls
again to the surface as precipitation.
B. Water immediately condenses into rain or snow in clouds and falls again to
the surface as precipitation.
 C. Water evaporates from the surface of the earth, rises into the atmosphere,
cools and condenses into rain or snow in clouds, and falls again to the
surface as precipitation.
D. Water evaporates from the surface of the earth, rises into the atmosphere,
cools and falls again to the surface as precipitation.
____15. Why is Earth called “the blue planet”?
A. Because the color of the water in Earth is blue in nature.
B. Because many of the things on Earth are blue in color as seen from outer
space.
C. Because of the vast oceans or the water that cover three-fourths of Earth’s
surface which gives its characteristics of blue color as seen from outer space.
D. Because the water is being mixed with blue color in which when we look from
the space, it appears blue.
____16. Why do you think each form of water is important?
A. Because the water that evaporated from the different forms or sources of
water is needed in the formation of clouds.
B. Because the water that evaporated from the different forms or sources of
water is needed in the formation of planets.
C. Because the water that evaporated from the different forms or sources of
water is needed in the formation of dusts.
D. Because the water that evaporated from the different forms or sources of
water is needed in the formation of soils.
____17. Which of the following measures atmospheric temperature?
A. Thermometer B. Hygrometer C. Barometer D. Anemometer

____18. Which of the following tells about the barometer?

A. It measures wind velocity.
B. It measures atmospheric pressure.
C. It indicates whether the air is humid or dry.
D. It indicates whether the air pressure is high or low.
____19. If you are using different kinds of weather instruments in your class, how would
you take good care of these instruments?
A. Play with them so that you will be happy.
B. Put them in a proper place after using.
C. Wash or clean them only if you like.
D. Left them in the table after using.
____20. Which statement shows the importance of knowing how to use the different
weather instruments?
A. We can tell when an earthquake comes, and we can prepare its occurrence.
B. We can tell what the weather for the day and we can prepare ourselves for a
certain activity and prepare what kind of dress to wear.
C. We can tell when a fire burns our houses and we can prepare its occurrence.
D. We can tell how to face all the calamities and we can prepare their
occurrence.
____21. If you are going to use the wind sock, how do you tell the data of wind speed
and
 its direction?
A. If the sock is blowing curved, it shows that the wind is strong. If the sock is
limp, there is a very light wind.
B. If the sock is blowing north, it shows that the wind is strong. If the sock is
limp, there is a very light wind.
C. If the sock is blowing south, it shows that the wind is strong. If the sock is
limp, there is a very light wind.
D. If the sock is blowing straight out, it shows that the wind is strong. If the sock
is limp, there is a very light wind.

22-24. Study the Weather Report and complete the weather data in a chart below.

Fair weather condition all throughout the day. Temperature

Metro Manila ranges from 30°C – 35°C.
Light to moderate northeast wind.
Baguio City The sky will be cloudy with brief rain showers in the afternoon
or evening. Temperature ranges from 20°C – 24°C.
Occasional rain shower and thunderstorm in the afternoon with
Bacolod City moderate to strong easterly winds. Temperature ranges from
25°C – 30°C.

Weather Elements Place/Location

Metro Manila Baguio City Bacolod City
Temperature 30°C – 35°C 20°C – 24°C 22. _______________
Sky Covering 23.___________ 24._____________ dark clouds

____22. What is the atmospheric temperature in Bacolod City?

A. 30°C – 35°C B. 20°C – 24°C C. 24°C – 30°C D. 25°C – 30°C.
____23. How would you describe the sky covering in Metro Manila?
A. Fair B. Cloudy C. Partly Cloudy D. Dark Clouds
____24. What can you say about the sky covering in Baguio City?
A. Fair B. Cloudy C. Partly Cloudy D. Dark Clouds
____25. Based on the weather report given, among the three places, Metro Manila has
the
nicest weather. Aside from swimming in the pool or beach, what other activity is
best for you to do?
A. Expose oneself under the heat of the sun for whole day.
B. Eat more hot foods and heavy meals to add more heat to the body.
C. Stand outside longer in the heat while waiting for a vehicle to ride on.
D. Limit outdoor activities to avoid sunburn and other skin diseases.

Study the weather chart and answer the questions that follow.
Time: 3:00 P.M. Metro Manila Visayas Mindanao
Temperature 32°C 28°C 29°C
Wind Speed light moderate moderate
Wind Direction east northeast east
 Sky Covering cloudy cloudy clear
____ 26. Based on the table above, how would you describe the weather conditions in
Metro Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao?
A. Weather in different places are damaging.
B. Weather in different places are predictable.
C. Weather in different places are the same.
D. Weather in different places varies.
Below is the table that shows the temperature and precipitation (rain or snow)
in four different towns on the same day.
Town A Town B Town C Town D
Lowest Temperature 10 ˚ C -9˚ C 14˚ C -12˚ C
Highest Temperature 29˚ C 28˚ C 30˚ C 32˚ C
Precipitation (rain or snow) 0 cm 5 cm 2.5 cm 0 cm
____27. In which town does the rain or snow occur?
A. Town A B. Town B C. Town C D. Town D
____28. What should the people living in different towns wear when they experience the
lowest temperatures? Why?
A. Thin clothes because they feel warm.
B. Thick clothes because they feel cold.
C. New clothes because they love to display their latest.
D. Shiny clothes because they love to catch others attention.
____29. Which of the following should be applied to the skin to protect it from too
much sunlight?
A. Sunscreen lotion C. Tanning lotion
B. Moisturizing lotion D. Hydrating lotion

____30. You see dark clouds in the sky. You are going to school. Which of the following
should you do?
A. Bring extra clothes. C. Wait for the rain to fall.
B. Bring an umbrella or a raincoat. D. Play when the rain falls.
____31. Which of the following situations shows storm signal no.2?
A. Classes in preschool levels in all public and private schools in affected
communities are automatically suspended.
B. Classes in preschool, elementary and high school levels in all public and
private schools in affected communities are automatically suspended.
C. Classes in elementary and high school levels in all public and private schools
in affected communities are automatically suspended.
D. Classes in all levels are automatically suspended in affected communities.
____32. Your family has an outdoor activity plan for the day. However, the
newscaster reported that there is a strong typhoon in the camping area that
you want to go. What is the best thing your family can do?
A. Postpone their outdoor activity.
B. Reprimand the newscaster.
C. Continue their outdoor activity.
D. Go to the camping area and check if the newscaster is right.
33-34. Look at the illustration below and answer the following questions.

____33. At which time of the day can you have the shortest shadow?
A. 9:00 a.m. B. 10:00 a.m. C. 12:00 noon D. 2:00 p.m.
____34. What have you observed on the position and the length of shadows at different
times of the day?
A. The position and the length of the shadows change at different times of the
day.
B. The position and the length of the shadows did not change at different times
of the day.
C. The position and the length of the shadows are the same at different times of
the day.
D. The position and the length of the shadows never change at different times
of the day.
____35. Carlo is standing on a sunny place for the whole day. What will happen to his
shadow when the sun sets?
A. His shadow becomes longer. C. His shadow becomes part of his body.
B. His shadow becomes shorter. D. His shadow becomes half his size.

____36. When light strikes a clear plastic sheet, what is formed and why?
A. The clear plastic sheet forms a dark area because the wall is lighted. It allows
the light to pass through.
B. The clear plastic sheet did not form a dark area because the wall is lighted. It
allows the light to pass through.
C. The clear plastic sheet did not form a dark area because the wall is not
lighted. It allows the light to pass through.
D. The clear plastic sheet did not form a dark area because the wall is lighted. It
does not allow the light to pass through.
____37. Which gives us enough heat and light in order to live?
A. Sun B. Hydropower Plant C. Electricity D. Generator
____38. Is water cycle possible when the sun is blocked? Why?
A. Yes, because condensation process continuous.
B. Yes, because electricity can heat water.
C. No, because evaporation process is lacking.
D. No, because precipitation process is delayed.
____39. One Saturday, you went swimming with your friends in the nearby river. You
 noticed that your skin was reddish. What was the harmful effect of the sun’s heat
to your skin?
A. Boil B. Bruise C. Cancer D. Sunburn
____40. When the intense heat is received on the earth’s surface and there is no rainfall
at all. What would be its effect on the environment?
A. Soil would harden, crack, and plant would wither.
B. Cold temperature would be experienced.
C. Plants would continue to grow healthy.
D. There would be scarcity of water.

Science 4

Answer Keys:

1. A 21. D
2. D 22. D
3. A 23. A
4. B 24. B
5. B 25. D
6. C 26. D
7. A 27. A
8. B 28. B
9. D 29. A
10. A 30. B
11. B 31. B
12. B 32. A
13. C 33. C
14. C 34. A
15. C 35. A
16. A 36. B
17. A 37. A
18. D 38. C
19. B 39. D
20. B 40. A