SCIENCE - 4
PERIODICAL TEST
4TH QUARTER
MATATAG CURRICULUM BASED
NAME:_______________________________________________________________ SCORE _________________
Direction: Read each question carefully. Identify the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which soil type feels gritty?
a. Clay c. Sandy
b. Silt d. Loam
2. Which soil type holds the most water?
a. Sandy c. Silt
b. Clay d. Loam
3. Which soil type is a mix of sand, silt, and clay?
a. Sandy c. Silt
b. Clay d. Loam
4. Which soil is best for most plants?
a. Sandy c. Loam
b. Clay d. Silt
5. What happens to water in sandy soil?
a. It stays in the soil. c. It evaporates slowly.
b. It drains quickly. d. It turns to mud.
6. Clay soil is __________.
a. light and loose c. dry and crumbly
b. heavy and sticky d. full of air spaces
7. Silt feels __________.
a. rough c. sticky
b. smooth and silky d. hard
8. Why is loam good for plants?
a. It holds water and nutrients. c. It is very dry.
b. It drains water quickly. d. It is too sticky.
9. If you squeeze a handful of clay soil, it will __________.
a. fall apart c. feel gritty
b. form a ball d. drain quickly
10. Which activity helps you compare soil types?
a. Tasting the soil
b. Smelling the soil
c. Using simple equipment to test water holding capacity
d. Burning the soil
11. What might happen to a plant if it's planted in only sandy soil?
a. It will grow tall and strong.
b. It might not get enough water.
c. It will grow very quickly.
d. It will have too much water.
12. Why do plants need water?
a. To play with. c. To keep warm.
b. To make food. d. To attract insects.
13. Which of the following is an example of an extreme weather condition?
a. Sunny day c. Typhoon
b. Light rain d. Gentle breeze
14. Which instrument measures air temperature?
a. Thermometer
b. Rain gauge
c. Wind vane
d. Barometer
15. Which instrument shows wind direction?
a. Thermometer
b. Wind vane
c. Rain gauge
d. Anemometer
16. What is a typhoon?
a. A light snowfall
b. A period of hot, dry weather
c. A strong storm with heavy rain and wind
d. A calm, sunny day
17. What are clouds made of?
a. Dirt
b. Wind
c. Sunlight
d. Water droplets or ice crystals
18. Why is it important to know about safety precautions during extreme weather?
a. So you can plan a fun outdoor activity.
b. So you can stay safe and protect yourself.
c. So you can ignore the weather forecast.
d. So you can go outside and play in the storm.
19. Which instrument measures wind speed?
a. Thermometer
b. Wind vane
c. Anemometer
d. Barometer
20. Heavy rainfall can lead to which of the following problems?
a. Sunny skies
b. Flooding
c. Gentle breezes
d. Warm temperatures
21. What should you do during a typhoon?
a. Play outside
b. Stay indoors and listen to the news
c. Go swimming
d. Ride your bike
22. Why is it important to know the weather?
a. To know what to wear
b. To plan activities
c. To stay safe
d. All of the above
23. If the wind vane is pointing north, the wind is blowing from the __________.
a. South b. East c. North d. West
24. A barometer measures __________.
a. Air pressure b. Temperature c. Wind speed d. Humidity
25. If the sky is covered with dark clouds, what kind of weather might you expect?
a. Sunny and warm b. Rainy or stormy c. Clear and cold d. Windy
26. Which of these is a good safety precaution during heavy rainfall?
a. Playing in floodwaters c. Walking through flooded areas
b. Staying away from rivers and streams d. Driving through deep water
27. How can you predict weather changes?
a. By looking at the clouds c. By checking weather reports
b. By using weather instruments d. All of the above
28. Why is it important to understand weather patterns?
a. To plan trips
b. To know what clothes to wear
c. To prepare for severe weather
d. All of the above
29. What is the Sun made of?
a. Rocks
b. Ice
c. Hot gases
d. Water
30. What is the Sun's main energy source?
a. Light and heat c. Rain
b. Wind d. Cold
31. What happens to shadows during the day?
a. They stay the same.
b. They change direction and length.
c. They disappear.
d. They grow shorter.
32. Why does the Sun seem to move across the sky?
a. The Sun moves around the Earth.
b. The Earth rotates on its axis.
c. Clouds cover the Sun.
d. The Moon blocks the Sun.
33. The Sun is __________.
a. Small
b. Medium-sized
c. Very large
d. Tiny
34. What is the importance of the Sun to plants?
a. It gives them water.
b. It helps them make food.
c. It provides shelter.
d. It attracts insects.
35. What is the importance of the Sun to animals?
a. It gives them air to breathe.
b. It helps them find water.
c. It protects them from predators.
d. It provides warmth and light.
36. If you use a shadow stick, the shortest shadow will be at __________.
a. Sunrise
b. Sunset
c. Noon
d. Midnight
37. Why do shadows change length throughout the day?
a. Because the Earth's weather changes.
b. Because the Sun's position in the sky changes.
c. Because the wind blows the shadows.
d. Because clouds cover the shadows.
38. Which of these is NOT something we get from the Sun?
a. Light
b. Heat
c. Water
d. Energy
39. How can we learn more about the Sun?
a. By looking at the clouds.
b. By reading books and articles.
c. By listening to the wind.
d. By playing outside.
40. Why is the Sun important for life on Earth?
a. It provides energy for plants to make food.
b. It keeps the Earth warm enough for living things.
c. It provides light for animals to see.
d. All of the above.