Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION I
Schools Division Office I Pangasinan
Alvear St. Lingayen, Pangasinan
Tel No./ Fax No. (075) 522-2202 (OSDS); (075) 632-8385 (ASDS)
Email:Pangasinan1@deped.gov.ph;officeofthesdspangasinan1@gmail.com
COL. T. CUSTODIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
S.Y. 2019 – 2020

FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE IV

Name: ______________________________________ Date: _________________

Grade & Section: ______________________ Score: ________________

Directions: Read each question carefully and shade the letter of the correct answer on the answer
sheet.

1. Which of these is made up of smallest particles of rock which contain decayed matter of plant and
animals?
A. land B. soil C. mineral D. salt
2. Which type of soil is best for planting?
A. Loam B. clay C. sand D. silt
3. What do we call the scientist that study about soil?
A. Meteorologists B .Geologist C. Pedologist D. Scientist
4. Why is soil important to living things? Because it________________
A. form part of the earth where live
B. provide the necessary nutrient need by plants
C. serves as a place where people live
D. All 0f the above
5. How does decayed organism like plants and animals make the soil fertile? It__________
A. change its colors C. makes texture finer
B. Enhances odor D. adds nutrients to soil
6. Which type of soil do you usually expect if the community is along the seashore?
A. Loam B. Clay C. sand D. silt
7. How does soil help plants? It______________
A. Provide anchorage C. provides necessary nutrients for growth
B. serves as home for many plants D. all of the above
8. Why does soil called a renewable resource? Because it______________
A. will not last long
B. available for use any time
C. can be recycled
D. needs to be conserved
9. Which best describe humus? It is _______________
A. a mixture of decayed plant and animals
 B. a combination of any of the types of soil
C. Forms part of the loam soil
D. topmost layer of the soil
10. Which of these variables refer to the things, material or condition that remain constant or the same in
the experiment?
A. Manipulated variable C. Controlled variable
B. Constant variable D. Experimental
11. It contains plenty of salt that found in the seas and oceans.
A. Freshwater B. Seawater C. Groundwater D. None of the above.
12. It is found in open but small bodies of water like rivers, lakes, creeks and ponds.
A. Freshwater B. Seawater C. Groundwater D. None of the above.
13. It is found beneath the earth’s surface.
A. Freshwater B. Seawater C. Groundwater D. None of the above.
14. It carry water and nutrients to areas all around the earth.
A. Pond B. Ocean C. River D. Underground water
15. It can be used to water other plants throughout the yard.
A. Pond B. Ocean C. River D. Underground water
16. It is used to measure air temperature.
A. temperature B. Thermometer C. Fahrenheit D. Celsius
17. It is the hotness and coldness of air around us.
A. temperature B. Thermometer C. Fahrenheit D. Celsius
18. Which of these tells there is an approaching storm?
A. Dark clouds and cold air
B. Gentle wind and rain showers
C. Strong winds and heavy rains
D. Fine weather
19. How does air temperature affect the weather condition?
A. High temperature makes the weather warm.
B. Low temperature makes the weather hot.
C. Low temperature indicates fair weather.
D. All of the above
20. How can weather forecast help you?
A. They help me decide what to do and what games to play.
B. They help me plan what food to buy.
C. They help me on what clothes to wear
D. All of the above
21. Which is true about weather?
A. Weather remains the same in same places.
B. It changes from day to day in any places.
C. It is always the same in hot countries.
D. All of the above
22. Which of these 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 the
affected areas are automatically suspended.
C. Classes in all levels are automatically suspended in affected communities.
D. None of the above
23. You see dark clouds in the sky. You are going to school. Which should you do?
A. Bring extra clothes.
B. Bring an umbrella or a raincoat.
C. Wait for the wind to fall.
D. Do not go to school.
24. Typhoon signal no .1 is raised over the place where you live. Classes are not suspended. However,
the place where you live gets flooded easily when it rains. Would you go to school? Why or why
not?
A. I will go to school because my teacher might be angry.
B. I will not go to school because I might be caught in the flood.
C. I will not go to school but just play in the rain.
D. I will go to school I love to swim in the flood.
25. What is the effect of sun’s heat and light to the environment?
A. It causes the changes in temperature.
B. It helps the plants in making their food.
C. It sustains the life of animals, plant and humans.
D. All of the above
26. 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.
27. When are shadows formed?
A. When light rays hit an opaque object
B. When light rays hit transparent objects
C. When light rays hit translucent objects
D. When light rays hit hard objects

28. It is the process of changing liquid water into gas.

A. Transpiration b. Condensation c. Precipitation d. Evaporation
29. It is the process of changing water vapor into liquid water.
A. Transpiration b. Condensation c. Precipitation d. Evaporation
30. It is the process by which the condensed water vapor falls back on the earth’s surface in the forms of
rain, hail, snow, and sleet.
A. Transpiration b. Condensation c. Precipitation d. Evaporation
31. It is the process by which plants release water from their leaves.
A. Transpiration b. Condensation c. Precipitation d. Evaporation
32. Is water cycle possible when the sun is blocked?
A. No, because evaporation process is lacking
B. Yes, because condensation process continuous
C. Yes, because electricity can heat water
D. No, because precipitation process is delayed
33. Why do we need to drink lots of water on a very hot day?
A. To make our skin healthier.
B. To increase our body temperature.
C. To replace the water loss from our body.
D. To make our digestive system healthy.
 34. In what way is the sun’s heat beneficial to humans?
A. Farmers can harvest and dry their crops.
B. Mother can dry her laundry
C. Fishermen can dry and preserve their fishes
D. All of the above
35. When you go for an outing or swimming what should you wear to protect your eyes from the glares
of the sun?
A. Sunglasses B. Hat C. Sweater D. Towel
36 – 40. These are some ways of protecting ourselves from the excessive sun’s heat and light.
36. Wear a _________ during sunny days to protect your head from the intense heat of the sun.
A. Sunglasses B. Hat C. Sweater D. Towel
37. Carry along an _______________ to protect you from the intense heat of the sun.
A. Sunglasses B. Jacket C. Umbrella D. All of the above
38. If possible, wear a _________shirt and long pants.
A. long-sleeved B. umbrella C. short D. t - shirt
39. Apply ___________________ which protects your skin from sunburn when you go for swimming.
A. Sunglasses B. Lotion C. Sweater D. Umbrella
40. Wear _______________when playing on beaches while the sun is too hot to protect your eyes.
A. Sunglasses B. Jacket C. Umbrella D. All of the above

Prepared by:

DIOSDADO M.DORIA
Grade 4 – B Adviser

Certified Correct:

ROWENA J. CUSTODIO
Principal I

Validated by:

CHRISTOPHER L. INFANTE, Ed.D._

Public Schools District Supervisor