3rd QUARTERLY EXAM in SCIENCE 6

I. Directions: Write on the lines TRUE if the statement is correct; otherwise, write FALSE.

__________1. Gravity exists everywhere in the universe.

__________2. Gravitational force involves only attraction.

__________3. Earth’s gravity pulls on the moon, keeping it in orbit.

__________4. Astronauts can bounce on the moon because it is less massive than earth.

__________5. People can do their work because of friction.

__________6. It is a fact that there are forces acting on a body.

__________7. Friction can be eliminated.

__________8. Not all forms of matter on earth are affected by friction.

__________9. More force is needed to overcome rolling friction than sliding friction.

__________10. Friction works in the same direction to the force of motion.

II. Directions: Match the devices to their functions. Write on the lines the letters of the correct answers.
(2pts.)

A B

_____1. Switch a. It is used for each household appliance.

_____2. Fuse b. It can either raise or lower the voltage of electricity.

_____3. Plug c. It measures the electrical consumption at a given time.

_____4. Electric meter d. It helps prevent fire in case of overloading or overheating

_____5. Transformer e. It opens and closes a circuit

III. Directions: Classify the items if it is POTENTIAL energy or KINETIC energy.

Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
A moving train A laptop on top of a desk
A ball resting on the floor A race car on the starting line
A seashell on the shore A bus rolling down a cliff
An athlete dribbling a basketball A man swimming in the pool
A flying kite A cat lying under a chair
IV. Directions: Write the letters of the correct answer on the space provided.
______1. Made of a slanted surface that is raised at one end.

a. Inclined Plane b. Screw c. Wedge

______2. A double inclined plane that is used to split, cut, or divides things.

a. Lever b. Wedge c. Wheel and Axle

______3. It consists of a wheel connected to an axle.

a. Lever b. Wedge c. Wheel and Axle

______4. It is a spiral plane wrapped around a round object such as a pole or a cylinder.

a. Lever b. Pulley c. Screw

______5. It is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point.

a. Lever b. Pulley c. Screw

______6. It is a small wheel with a grooved rim in which a rope, chain, or belt run as to lift or let down heavy
weights.

a. Lever b. Pulley c. Screw

______7. It is a tool or a device that makes work easier.

a. Compound Machine b. Machine c. Simple Machine

______8. It is machines that have only one or two parts.

a. Compound Machine b. Machine c. Simple Machine

_______9. Are combinations of two or more simple machine?

a. Compound Machine b. Machine c. Simple Machine

________10. It is a very useful kind of screw used for lifting heavy objects like a car or even a house.

a. Jackscrew b. Metal screw c. Screw

V. ESSAY (5pts.)

1. Write a paragraph on the importance of friction in your life. Use the lines provided.

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2. Write on the lines provided the importance of electrical devices at home and in school.

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