SCIENCE - 4
1st QUARTER
MATATAG CURRICULUM BASED
SUMMATIVE TEST 3
WEEK 5 and 6
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Direction: Read each question carefully. Identify the letter of the correct answer.
1. What harmful effects can occur due to too much evaporation of water sources?
A) Increase in rainfall
B) Drying up of water sources
C) Decrease in droughts
D) Growth of aquatic life
2. What harmful effects can result from the melting of glaciers?
A) Decrease in sea levels
B) Loss of habitat for aquatic animals
C) Reduction in coastal flooding
D) Increase in freshwater availability
3. What harmful effects are caused by corrosion as a chemical change?
A) Strengthening of metal structures
B) Damage to structures like bridges and buildings
C) Decrease in repair costs
D) Preservation of metal objects
4. What harmful effects can result from acid rain as a chemical change?
A) Preservation of buildings and monuments
B) Promotion of aquatic life
C) Damage to ecosystems and buildings
D) Increase in soil nutrients
5. How can recycling benefit humans in minimizing the harmful effects of changes
in materials?
A) By increasing pollution
B) By reducing the need for raw materials and creating job opportunities
C) By depleting natural resources
D) By increasing energy consumption
6. What is a practical action for minimizing the harmful effects of changes in
materials?
A) Consuming more resources
B) Using disposable items frequently
C) Reducing consumption
D) Increasing waste generation
7. How can choosing eco-friendly alternatives minimize the harmful effects of
changes in materials?
A) By increasing greenhouse gas emissions
B) By promoting a healthier lifestyle and reducing exposure to toxins
C) By degrading natural habitats
D) By increasing pollution
8. What is the benefit of proper disposal in minimizing the harmful effects of
changes in materials?
A) Increase in pollution
B) Preservation of ecosystems
C) Degradation of soil
D) Harm to human health
9. Sarah lives in a city where there's heavy air pollution due to vehicle emissions
and industrial activities. She often experiences coughing and breathing difficulties.
What could be the cause of her health issues?
A) Increased biodiversity
B) Respiratory problems
C) Environmental preservation
D) Improved respiratory health
10. John's family runs a farm, and they use a lot of pesticides to protect their crops
from pests. Recently, they noticed that some of their vegetables have traces of
harmful chemicals. What could be the consequence of consuming these
contaminated vegetables?
A) Increase in soil fertility
B) Growth of beneficial organisms
C) Contamination of food
D) Improvement in crop yields
Read and analyze each statement given below. Write TRUE if the statement is true,
otherwise, write FALSE.
_______11. Pollution can affect the health of humans.
_______12. Pollution only affects air and water resources.
_______13. Food waste is only in poor countries.
_______14. Food waste contributes to climate change?
_______15. Deforestation can destroy the habitat of wildlife.
_______16. High demand for logging materials contributes to the cutting down of trees in the
forest.
_______17. Improper waste disposal can contribute to pollution.
_______18. Segregating garbage should only be followed in school and at home.
_______19. Self-discipline is needed to fully address the different environmental problems.
_______20. Caring for the environment is a responsibility only of adult members of society.
_______21.Reactive materials should always be stored in tightly sealed containers to prevent
exposure to air and moisture.
_______22.It is safe to handle reactive materials without wearing personal protective equipment
(PPE) as long as the material appears stable.
_______23.Reactive materials should be kept away from sources of ignition, such as open flames,
sparks, and hot surfaces.
_______24.Mixing reactive materials with incompatible substances can increase the risk of
accidental reactions or explosions.
_______25.It is acceptable to dispose of reactive materials down the drain if they have been
diluted with water.