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Grade 6 Science Test: Solar System

This document contains a science test for 6th grade students with questions about the planets in our solar system. The test has four sections: Section I contains 5 multiple choice questions identifying planets based on descriptions. Section II has 4 multiple choice questions categorizing planets. Section III has students label an illustration of planets. Section IV has 5 multiple choice questions matching statements to specific planets. The final section has students draw and label the solar system based on relative planet sizes.

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Grade 6 Science Test: Solar System

This document contains a science test for 6th grade students with questions about the planets in our solar system. The test has four sections: Section I contains 5 multiple choice questions identifying planets based on descriptions. Section II has 4 multiple choice questions categorizing planets. Section III has students label an illustration of planets. Section IV has 5 multiple choice questions matching statements to specific planets. The final section has students draw and label the solar system based on relative planet sizes.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BULACAN
STA. MARIA EAST DISTRICT
Parada, Santa Maria Bulacan

FOURTH SUMMATIVE TEST IN SCIENCE 6


FOURTH QUARTER
Name:_____________________________________ Score:____________________
Teacher:___________________________________ Section:__________________

I. Directions: Identify the keyword that best fits the statement. Write letter of your
answer on the blank before each number.

______1. It appears like a red sphere with unusual markings and polar caps.
a. Earth c. Neptune
b. Mars d. Venus

______2. It is an optical instrument for making distant objects appear larger and
therefore nearer.
a. camera c. microscope
b. magnifying glass d. telescope

______3. It is considered the twin planet of Uranus.


a. Jupiter c. Neptune
b. Mars d. Venus

______4. It looks like a tiny green disc against the black sky.
a. Earth c. Neptune
b. Mars d. Uranus

______5. It is also called the ringed planet.


a. Jupiter c. Saturn
b. Mercury d. Venus

II. Directions: Categorize the following keywords. Write letter of your answer on the
blank before each number.

______6. Earth, Mercury, Mars and Venus


a. gaseous planets c. outer planets
b. inner planets d. rocky planets

______7. Juiter, Neptune, Saturn, and Uranus


a. gaseous planets c. outer planets
b. inner planets d. rocky planets

______8. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune


a. giant planets c. small planets
b. morning stars d. terrestrial planets

______9. Callisto, Europa,Io and Ganymede


a. Jupiter’s moons [Link]’s moons
b. Mar’s moons d. Uranus’ moons
III. Directions: Label the illustration below. Choose your answer from the circle and
write the letter of the correct answer in the box .

a. Earth
b. Mars
c. Mercury
d. Neptune
e. Saturn

10.

11.

12.

13.

IV. Directions: Write the letter of the answer that best supports the statement.

______14. Venus is known as the hottest planet in the solar system


a. It is the twin planet of the earth.
b. It is the second planet in the solar sytem.
c. It is the brightest object in the sky aside from the sun and moon.
d. The thick atmosphere traps the Sun's heat, resulting in surface temperatures
higher than 880 degrees Fahrenheit (470 degrees Celsius).

______15. Mercury is only slightly larger than Earth's Moon.


a. It is the smallest planet in the solar system.
b. It is the planet that has no moon.
c. Its relative distance from the sun is 58 million kilometers.
d. It is one of the hottest planets, and the coldest of the inner planets

______16. Mars is known as the red planet.


a. It has nearly the same area as Earth’s dry land
b. It has two irregularly shaped moons named Phobos and Deimos.
c. It has thin atmosphere made up mostly of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and argon
gases.
d. Its surface appears reddish-yellow because of the iron oxide in the soil and
dust that covers most of the planet.
______17. The Earth is the only planet planet where living things, like us can survive.
a It is made up of different gases, mostly nitrogen and enough oxygen for us to
breathe.
b. It has moderate surface temperature which allows water to exist as solid,
liquid, and gas.
c. Its atmosphere has the right thickness to keep the planet warm so that living
things like us can survive.
d. all of the above

_______18. The Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are known as outer planet or
Jovian planet
a. They are giant planets.
b. They appear more like stars than planets because they are mostly made up
of hydrogen and helium gases.
c. Planets are very large in size but low in density, thus they can rotate very
rapidly, because of this, their days are shorter.
d. all of the above

IV. Directions: (19-20) Draw the solar system and label each planet based on their
relative sizes from the sun.

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Saturn is referred to as the "ringed planet" due to its prominent ring system, composed of ice particles, rocks, and dust that encircle the planet in a series of concentric rings, which are visible even through small telescopes .

Giant gaseous planets like Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have rapid rotation due to their large size but low density. This results in shorter day lengths compared to smaller rocky planets, which rotate slower on their axes due to their solid, dense composition .

Gaseous planets, such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, are characterized by their large size but low density, composed mainly of hydrogen and helium, making them appear more like stars. They rotate rapidly, resulting in shorter days. In contrast, terrestrial planets are smaller, denser, and composed mainly of rock and metal .

Neptune is unique in its appearance as a tiny green disc against the black sky, setting it apart from other planets which might appear in different hues or with different optical characteristics .

Venus is distinguished from other planets by its thick atmosphere that traps the Sun's heat, leading to surface temperatures higher than 880 degrees Fahrenheit (470 degrees Celsius).

The primary factor is Venus's thick atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide, which creates a runaway greenhouse effect that traps heat, making Venus the hottest planet despite not being the closest to the Sun .

Mars' thin atmosphere, primarily made up of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and argon gases, influences its surface appearance by allowing the reddish-yellow iron oxide to dominate visually. This thin atmosphere contributes to the minimal weather phenomenon and temperature regulation, maintaining the planet's distinct red hue .

Earth can support life due to its atmosphere, which is composed of gases like nitrogen and enough oxygen for respiration. Additionally, Earth's moderate surface temperature allows water to exist in all three states—solid, liquid, and gas—essential for life. The right thickness of the atmosphere helps maintain warmth necessary for living organisms .

Jupiter is distinct due to its classification as a giant outer planet or Jovian planet, mostly composed of hydrogen and helium. It also hosts the largest number of moons, including Callisto, Europa, Io, and Ganymede, which are significant celestial bodies in their own right .

Mars appears as a red sphere with unusual markings and polar caps. Its surface looks reddish-yellow because of the iron oxide in its soil and dust, differentiating it from other planets .

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