SCIENCE 6
FOURTH QUARTER EXAMINATION 2024
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Directions: Read each item carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which phenomenon is caused by a sudden movement or vibration of the earth’s crust that causes changes on
its surface?
A. earthquake B. storm surge C. tidal wave D. tsunami
2. Which of the following gives rise to volcanic earthquakes?
A. tectonic plates C. movement of magma
B. landslide rolling D. water rushing from springs
3. How do volcanic eruptions happen?
A. because of low temperature inside the Earth
B. because of high pressure inside the Earth
C. because of ashes inside the Earth
D. because of gases inside the Earth
4. Which of the following natural calamities is NOT caused by the movement of the Earth’s crust?
A. flooding C. earthquake
B. landslide D. volcanic eruption
5. How can a volcanic eruption bring positive effect?
A. It emits different gases to the atmosphere.
B. It can cause damage to the environment.
C. It can displace people.
D. It makes the soil fertile.
6. Which government agency monitors earthquake activities?
A. DAR B. DENR C. PAGASA D. PHIVOLCS
For questions number 7 and 8 refer to the diagram below. The diagram shows the occurrence of an earthquake.
7. Based on the above illustration which is the point of origin of the earthquake?
A. X B. Y C. Z D. X and Y
8. Which point is the epicenter in the diagram?
A. X B. Y C. Z D. X and Y
9. How should you behave during an earthquake?
A. Keep calm.
B. Rush to an overcrowded exit.
C. Practice an earthquake drill.
D. Fasten all heavy appliances.
10. Which of the following sentences in the box are precautionary measures to be taken BEFORE an
earthquake?
I. Familiarize yourself with your place of work and residence.
II. Stay away from glass windows, shelves, cabinets and other heavy objects.
III. Know the earthquake hazards in your area.
IV. If you need to evacuate, leave a message stating where you are going and bring emergency
supply kit.
A. I and II C. II and III
B. I and III D. I and I
11. Which precautionary measures listed in the box below should be done AFTER a volcanic eruption?
I. Clean everything and check if there’s damage.
II. Keep important documents in a safe place.
III. Do not drive in heavy ash fall.
IV. Close all windows and doors.
A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I and IV
12. Why is it important to know what to do before, during, and after earthquakes?
A. To protect our houses.
B. To prevent earthquakes from occurring.
C. To minimize damages on our appliances.
D. To reduce fear, anxiety, and losses of lives.
13. What are the two seasons in the Philippines?
A. dry and wet C. cold and warm
B. warm and dry D. humid and warm
14. Which causes the seasons experienced in the Philippines?
A. people living in the country
B. continents near the Philippines
C. oceans that surround the Philippines
D. location of the Philippines near the equator
15. Which season takes place in the Philippines from December to May?
A. dry season C. cold season
B. wet season D. summer season
16. Which is also known as Hanging Amihan?
A. Eastwest Monsoon C. Southwest Monsoon
B. Northeast Monsoon D. Northsouth Monsoon
17. Which can be experienced during wet season?
A. warm temperature
B. hot cloudless days
C. shortage of water supply
D. heavy rainfall and frequent typhoons
18. Which is the most appropriate thing you should do on a dry season?
A. drink much water C. stay longer under the sun
B. wear thick clothes D. do not put sunblock while playing at the beach
19. The following activities can be done during the rainy season EXCEPT ______.
A. flying kites C. reading books
B. watching TV D. aerobic dancing
20. Which brings warm and moist in the country that makes rains heavier and typhoons stronger?
A. Cold fronts C. Northeast Monsoon
B. Trade winds D. Southwest Monsoon
21. Which statement about the Earth is false?
A. The Earth spins on its axis.
B. The Earth revolves around the sun.
C. The sun revolves around the Earth.
D. The Earth travels on its orbit around the sun.
22. Which of the following occur due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis?
A. All parts of the Earth experience daytime
B. All parts of the Earth experience nighttime.
C. Part of the Earth facing the sun experience daytime while the part facing away experience nighttime.
D. Part of the Earth facing the sun experience nighttime while the part facing away experience daytime.
23. Which of the following is the effect of the Earth’s tilt and revolution?
A. movement of wind C. occurrence of seasons
B. occurrence of tides D. movement of water in seas
24. Which of these is the pathway of the Earth around the sun?
A. Axis B. Orbit C. Ring D. Space
25. Which of these is the imaginary line where the Earth spins to complete one day?
A. Axis B. Orbit C. Poles D. Latitude
26. Which statement is TRUE about the Earth’s movement?
A. Revolution causes day and night.
B. The Earth rotates in a counterclockwise direction.
C. Seasonal changes are effects of the Earth’s rotation.
D. Movement of water in the seas and oceans is an effect of the Earth’s revolution.
27. Which is the effect of the counterclockwise movement of the Earth?
A. The sun seems to rise in the East.
B. The sun seems to rise in the West.
C. The sun seems to rise in the North.
D. The sun seems to rise in the South.
28. Which of these is the effect of Earth’s revolution around the sun?
A. direction of the wind changes
B. direction of the typhoons changes
C. positions of the constellations changes
D. direction of the ocean current changes
29. Which of the following are terrestrial planets?
A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
B. Venus, Mars, Saturn, Uranus
C. Earth, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
D. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
30. They are called terrestrial planets because _________________.
A. they are giant planets
B. all of them have rocky surfaces
C. these planets have the same sizes
D. they orbit far away to the sun
31. Which planet in the solar system supports life?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Saturn D. Uranus
32. How are Earth and Venus similar to each other?
A. Venus and Earth are Jovian planets.
B. Venus and Earth have almost the same size.
C. Venus and Earth have almost the same temperature.
D. Venus and Earth have the same distance from the Sun.
33. Which planet is the largest?
A. Mars B. Earth C. Uranus D. Jupiter
34. Which of the following is the last planet in the solar system from the Sun?
A. Earth B. Uranus C. Jupiter D. Neptune
35. Which planet is called the Morning star or Evening star?
A. Mercury B. Venus C. Earth D. Mars
36. How does Earth sustain life?
I – It revolves around the sun
II – It has water and air
III – it has enough temperature
IV – it has only one moon
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III and IV
D. I and IV
37. Kevin is making a model of the solar system. Which two planets in the model below are missing?
Mercury-________-Earth-Mars-Jupiter-Saturn-________-Neptune
A. Earth and Venus C. Mercury and Earth
B. Venus and Uranus D. Uranus and Neptune
38. How does a solar system model help us?
A. They show which planet are rocky.
B. They show which planets are colorful.
C. They show how to go to other planets.
D. They show the relative size and distance of the planets.
For questions number 39 and 40 refer to the diagram below. The diagram below represents the Sun and planets
of our solar system.
39. Which planet in the diagram above represents Jupiter and Saturn?
A. B and C B. C and D C. D and E D. E and F
40. In the diagram, which planet represents Neptune?
A. E B. F C. G D. H
