Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region X - Northern Mindanao
Schools Division of Bukidnon

Diagnostic Test, SY 2026-2027

Science 4

Name:_______________________________________ Section: _______________

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of soil?

A. Ability to hold water B. Color C. Texture D. Wight

2. Mang Tino plans to use soil in his garden that has humus. What kind of soil should he use?
A. Clay B. Loam C. Sand D. Silt

3. Which type of soil can hold a lot of water?

A. Clay B. Loam C. Sand D. Silt

4. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. Black soil is a very fertile soil.
B. The color of soil is due to the kinds of materials present in it.
C. Red or brown soil contains iron and is as fertile as black soil.
D. Black soil is rich in organic matter such as decaying plants and animals.

5. Soil is also used as construction materials. Which soil is best used as construction materials?
A. Silt and gravel C. Loam and gravel
B. Sand and loam D. Sand and gravel

6. What was the impact of the invention of the electric fan on household comfort?
A. Increased noise levels C. Decreased home ventilation
B. Reduced air circulation D. Improved air circulation and cooling

7. Which of these materials is biodegradable?

A. Metals B. Plastics C. Rubber D. Tissue

8. What does the term "flammability" refer to?

A. The ability of a material to dissolve in water.
B. The ability of a material to conduct electricity.
C. The ease with which a material can catch fire and burn
D. The tendency of a material to react with oxygen in the air.

9. Which of the following practices does not show soil conservation?

A. Observe proper waste disposal
B. Use too much fertilizer and pesticide.
C. Use organic fertilizers made from biodegradable materials.
D. Protect the topmost layer of the soil by not digging unnecessarily.
10. How can harmful emissions from burning waste materials be minimized?
A. Burn waste during windy days
B. Increase the burning temperature
C. Use a chimney with proper ventilation
D. None of the above

11. What is weather?

A. The study of earthquakes
B. The study of rocks and minerals
C. The study of ancient civilizations
D. The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place

12. Why is studying weather important?

A. It improves cooking techniques
B. It helps predict the stock market
C. It aids in understanding climate change
D. It assists in solving mathematical problems

13. Which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic of weather?

A. Humidity
B. Wind speed
C. Air temperature
D. Ocean currents

14. How can deforestation be minimized in local communities?

A. Planting more trees
B. Increasing logging activities
C. Clearing more land for agriculture
D. Building more roads

15. Wind speed is measured with:

A. A barometer
B. A hygrometer
C. A thermometer
D. An anemometer

16. Why is open-mindedness important in scientific research?

A. It discourages collaboration with other scientists
B. It encourages scientists to only focus on their own ideas
C. It allows scientists to accept new and diverse ideas
D. It promotes ignoring evidence that contradicts personal beliefs

17. A child in Bukidnon observes that some plants, like rice and kangkong (water spinach), have roots growing in water.
Why is the root system still important even for plants growing in water?
A. The roots help the plant float on water.
B. The roots absorb oxygen directly from the air.
C. The roots absorb nutrients and minerals from the water for the plant to grow.
D. The roots make the plant grow faster.

18. You visit a wet market with your family, and you see vendors selling both pork and fish. You remember that some
animals eat both plants and meat. Which of these animals is most likely an omnivore?
A. Carabao
B. Chicken
C. Cow
D. Snake
19. During a field trip, your class goes to a zoo and sees a monkey eating bananas and a few pieces of meat given by
the zookeeper. How would you classify the monkey based on what it eats?
A. Carnivore
B. Detritivore
C. Herbivore
D. Omnivore

20. A local forest has several animals, including deer that eat leaves and fruits, as well as eagles that hunt smaller
animals. If you were to compare the diet of these animals, how would you classify them respectively?
A. Both are herbivores
B. Both are carnivores
C. The deer is a herbivore, and the eagle is a carnivore
D. The deer is an omnivore, and the eagle is a herbivore

21. In a graph comparing the speed of two objects, which object is moving slower?
A. The object with a vertical line
B. The object with the steeper line
C. The object with the less steep line
D. The object with a horizontal line at speed > 0

22. What does a falling barometric pressure indicate?

A. Fine weather B. Bad weather C. Fair weather D. Sunny weather

23. Which of the following describes a fine weather?

A. It rained for most part of the day.
B. There is heavy rain and strong wind.
C. The sky is clear, and the wind is calm.
D. The heat of the sun is not felt strongly because clouds cover the sky.

24. Which of the following refers to the application of science and technology to predict the state of the atmosphere for
a given location?
A. Weather maps
B. Weather station
C. Weather reports
D. Weather forecasting

25. Which of the following records the data gathered on the components of weather of a given place as detected by the
different weather instruments?
A. Weather maps
B. Weather report
C. Weather charts
D. Weather forecasting

26. What is extreme weather? It is a weather that _____________.

A. Is predicted easily
B. Is always the same
C. Only happens in spring
D. Is unusual and dangerous

27. Which of the following is an example of extreme weather?

A. Rainy day
B. Sunny day
C. Stormy day
D. Cloudy day
28. What should you do during a thunderstorm?
A. Fly a kite
B. Swim in the river
C. Go outside and play
D. Stay indoors and avoid metal objects

29. Which of the following is NOT a form of extreme weather?

A. Drought
B. Earthquake
C. Flooding
D. Tornado

30. What should you do if there's a wildfire nearby?

A. Light a campfire
B. Water your garden
C. Go to evacuation center
D. Stay indoors and close windows and doors

31. If you cut a magnet in half, what happens to the new pieces?
A. The magnet becomes weaker
B. The magnet will turn into a piece of iron
C. One piece loses its magnetic properties
D. Each piece becomes a new magnet with its own north and south poles

32. Which of the following is an example of how magnets can affect other objects without touching them?
A. A metal object bending a magnet.
B. A magnet touching a metal object.
C. A magnet pushing a metal object across a table
D. A magnet attracting a piece of metal from a distance

33. Which of the following is an act of nature that occurs when too much rain forces streams, rivers, and lakes to
overflow?
A. Blizzard B. Flooding C. Hurricane D. Tornado

34. What form/s of energy does the Sun radiate?

A. Heat energy
B. Light and Heat energy
C. Light energy
D. Light or Heat energy

35. In which layer of the Sun does the light come from?
A. Core
B. Convection zone
C. Corona
D. Photosphere

36. In your idea, which of the following scenarios best demonstrates how light energy is used at school for educational
purposes?
A. Fluorescent lights are turned on to heat the classroom
B. A projector displays images and videos on a screen for a lesson
C. Sunlight through the windows helps plants grow in the classroom
D. The classroom lights generate sound to alert students about the start of class
37. What process is involved in the generation of the Sun’s energy?
A. Nuclear fission
B. Nuclear fusion
C. Nuclear reaction
D. None

38. The skeletal system supports the body and helps us move. What daily activity relies heavily on the bones and joints
of your body?
A. Walking to school
B. Eating breakfast
C. Listening to music
D. Sleeping

39. What types of soil do you usually expected in a coastal community?

A. Clay B. Loam C. Sand D. None

40. The following characteristics of soil is important to living things EXCEPT________

A. Serves as a place where people live
B. Forms part of the earth where animal live
C. Provides the necessary nutrients needed by plants
D. Serves as food of the animals