Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF LAGUNA
District of Pagsanjan
S.Y. 2016-2017

First Quarter Test in Science IV

Table of Specification

No. of Item
Objectives Percentage
items Placement
Describe materials based on the ability to absorb water 3 1-3 7.5%
Identify the materials that float and sink 4 4-7 10%
Describe the kind of materials that float and sink 2 8-9 5%
Classify the materials that undergo decay 3 10-12 7.5%
Identify the diseases/sickness that may result from
1 13 2.5%
exposure to decaying materials
Observe and read product labels 3 14-16 7.5%
Explain the importance of reading product labels 2 17-18 5%
Observe proper ways of disposing waste materials by
sorting them according to its properties 1 19 2.5%

Identify ways of disposing waste materials according to

4 20-23 10%
the properties of its materials
Enumerate safety precautions in disposing waste materials
1 24 2.5%
according to its properties
Describe the change/s that happen in solid materials 2 25-26 5%
Describe what happens to the solid materials when they
1 27 2.5%
are hammered
Describe what happens to the solid materials when they
1 28 2.5%
are cut
Describe what happens to the materials when heated and
4 29-32 10%
when cooled
Describe what happens to the solid materials when mixed
3 33-35 7.5%
with other solid materials
Describe what happens to the solids materials when
1 36 2.5%
mixed with the liquid materials
Describe what happens to the liquid materials when
1 37 2.5%
mixed with other liquid materials
Identify changes in the materials that are useful or
3 38-40 7.5%
harmful to the environment
TOTAL 40 40 100%
 First Quarter Test in Science IV
Key to Correction

1. A 11. B 21.A 31.B

2. D 12. D 22.A 32.B
3. A 13. D 23.C 33.A
4. A 14. A 24.A 34.C
5. C 15. D 25.D 35.B
6. A 16. A 26.D 36.C
7. B 17. D 27.D 37.A
8. C 18. B 28.A 38.C
9. C 19. C 29.A 39.B
10. C 20. D 30.A 40.D
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF LAGUNA
District of Pagsanjan
S.Y. 2016-2017

First Quarter Test in Science IV

Directions: Read each situation carefully. Then select the letter of the best answer.

1. What makes a cloth rag absorbent?

A. It is porous. C. It is made of soft material.
B. It is used for cleaning D. It has a size that can easily absorb
2. What property is common to rubber band, glass and plastic?
A. They are poisonous C. They are all soft
B. They all absorb water D. They do not absorb water
3. Andrea spilled milk on the table. Which material can she use to clean the table?
A. paper towel C. rubber mat
B. plastic sheet D. wax paper
4. What is the upward push of a liquid on an object?
A. buoyant force B. gravity C. density D. malleability
5. Which among the objects will float in water?
A. a 5-peso coin B. steel ball C. plastic ball D. big stone
6. Which of the following refers to the amount of matter an object has?
A. density B. mass C. buoyancy D. length
7. Using the data below, which group of materials can be used to prevent oneself from
drowning?

A B C
Materials that absorb Materials that float Materials that sink
water
cloth bamboo stem big stones
sponge log metal bar
rug plastic bottle with cover hollow blocks
cotton roll piece of wood
twine cloth

A. A, B and C B. B C. A D. C
8. If an object is denser than water, what will happen to it?
A. The object will float in water C. The object will sink in the water
B. The object will dissolve D. The object will change its shape
9. Why do you think are most boats made of balsa wood?
A. Balsa wood is durable C. Balsa wood is less dense than water
B. Balsa wood is denser than water D. Balsa wood is easy to shape into boat
Given the items inside the box, answer questions 10-12 below:

A B
Fish bone, chicken feathers, Bottle of mineral water, glass, empty
kangkong stem, potato peeling, container of catsup, toyo/vinegar,
left broken pail, basin
over meat
C
Empty can and empty bottles of soft
drinks, milk, cereal drinks, sardines,
corned beef, meat loaf

10. Which group of materials will undergo decay?

A. A and B B. C and A C. A D. B
11. Which group materials is recyclables?
A. A and B B. B and C C. A and C D. C
12. Which group of materials can be turned into fertilizer?
A. A and C B. B and C C. B D. A
13. What illnesses may be experienced by a person who has eaten spoiled food?
I. dengue II. cholera III. diarrhea IV. dysmenorrhea
A. I, II and III C. I and IV
B. II, III and IV D. II and III
14. Your mother asked you to give her medicine for fever. What are you going to do first?
A. Read the label of the medicine.
B. Get a glass of water and the medicine.
C. Get the medicine and give it right away to your mother.
D. Taste the medicine before giving it your mother.
15. You are going to buy can juice in the store for your visitors snack. The following can
juices
were displayed in the store with its expiration date.
Which of them are you going to buy?
A. Pineapple juice- best before January 2014 C. Mango juice- best before July 2014
B. Orange juice best before March 2014 D. Apple juice- best before 2015
16. Which of the following should be found on labels of household cleaning materials?
I. correct usage and storage III. manufacturer
II. ingredients IV. expiry date
A.I B. I, II C. I, II and III D. I, II, III and IV
17. Why must you check the expiry date of processed food before eating it?
A. to know where it was made C. to know if it is still fresh
B. to know when it was made D. to know if it has already started to decay
18. Which of the following can be done to prevent the harmful effects of decaying materials?
I. Put leftover food in the refrigerator.
II. Leave your garbage cans uncovered.
III. Immediately cook bulging canned food.
IV. Always check for the expiration date of food when buying.
A. I and III B. I and IV C. I, II and III D. I, III and IV
19. Which of the following household materials may be harmful when not stored properly?
I. paint thinner II. tap water III. kerosene gas IV. alcohol
A. I and II B. III and IV C. I, III and IV D. I, II, III and IV
20. How should non-decaying wastes be disposed?
A. by composting B. reusing C. recycling D. both B and C
21. What should people do with the garbage to prevent oneself from getting sick?
A. dispose waste materials properly
B. take medicine
C. throw the waste materials anywhere in your surroundings
D. drink untreated water
22. If you are going to dispose waste materials commonly found at home, what are you going
to
do with the decaying materials?
A. make a compost C. mix them with the non-decaying
B. throw them in the river D. keep them in the cabinet and use them again
23. Which of the following should you do to lessen the garbage in the community?
A. Throw garbage anywhere. C. Recycle non -biodegradable materials.
B. Burn the garbage. D. Throw appliances that can still be fixed and buy a new one.
24. What safety precaution do you need to observe in disposing waste materials?
A. Use gloves or adequate equipment in handling waste materials to prevent puncture by
sharp items.
B. Taste and touch waste materials before disposing them.
C. Keep the waste materials in your kitchen
D. Expose yourself to the waste materials
25. What changes may happen in a physical change?
I. change in size III. change in color
II. change in shape IV. change in texture
A. I and II B. II and III C. III and IV D. I, II, III and IV
26. Which of the following is an example of physical change?
A. spoiling food C. baking of cake
B. burning paper D. crumpling of paper
27. Complete the graphic organizer below to describe the changes that might happen in the
Property/ies of the bottle cap (tansan) when hammered.

I. Change in size II. Change in shape III. Change in texture IV. Change in color
A. I and II B. II and III C. II, III and IV D. I, II and III
28. Hazel Joyce cuts a piece of paper. Describe what changes may happen in the property of
the
piece of paper when it was cut as shown in the picture below.

A. Change in size and shape C. Change in texture

B. Change in color D. Change in odor

29. Johan and Amie heated a chocolate bar to make a chocolate syrup. Which of the
following
describes what changes happened in the property of the chocolate bar when it is heated?
A. The chocolate bar changed its size and shape
B. The chocolate bar changed its taste and odor
C. The chocolate bar changed its texture and odor
D. The chocolate bar changed its odor and texture
30. Johnwein Gabriel is trying to find out what will happen to the inflated balloon when it is
placed inside the freezer. The following data was gathered from the experiment:
Distance around the balloon (circumference) before placing it in the freezer = 20 cm.
Distance around the balloon (circumference) after placing it in the freezer = 12 cm.
What can you conclude about what happens to the balloon when cooled?
A. The balloon gets smaller when cooled.
B. The balloon gets bigger when cooled.
C. The balloon increases its shape when cooled.
D. The balloon increases its temperature when cooled.
31. The picture below shows a piece of butter in the frying pan. If the stove is turned on, what
change could happen to the piece of butter?

A. freezing B. melting
C. evaporation D. condensation

32. What change would happen in the properties of the water when you place it inside the
freezer?
A. It becomes liquid. C. It changes in color.
B. It becomes solid. D. It evaporates.
33. How do you describe solids mixed with other solids?
A. They keep their own characteristics. C. The substances change to liquid.
B. They change their characteristics. D. The substance change to gas
34. Which of the following do not change their characteristics when mixed?
A. Water and kerosene C. Rice and palay
B. Vinegar and soy sauce D. Oil and gasoline
35. Which of the following describes what happens to the white sugar when mixed with
iodized
salt?
A. White sugar can be distinguished with the iodized salt when mixed.
B. White sugar cannot be distinguished with the iodized salt when mixed.
C. White sugar settles at the bottom of iodized salt.
D. White sugar completely mixed with iodized salt.
36. What might happen when flour is mixed with cold water?
A. The flour will dissolve completely in water.
B. The flour will dissolve partially in water
C. The flour will not dissolve in water at all.
D. The flour will not settle at the bottom of the water.
37. What will happen to alcohol and water when mixed?
A. Alcohol and water will mix completely.
B. Alcohol and water will mix partially.
C. Alcohol and water will not mix together.
D. Alcohol and water will form two layers.
38. The following changes in the materials are useful to the environment, except one. What is
it?
A. Using old newspaper in wrapping gifts. C. Using pesticides in killing insects.
B. Using eco bag when buying groceries. D. Using both sides of bond paper when writing.
39. Which physical change has a harmful effect on the environment?
A. landscaped land C. carved wood
B. deforested mountain D. molded clay pot
40. Which of the following changes in the materials is useful to the environment?
A. Throwing garbage in the canal C. Using detergents in washing clothes in the river
B. Throwing hospital wastes into the river D. Using paper bags when shopping