SCIENCE 4 - SSC 4

THIRD SUMMATIVE TEST

QUARTER 3

I. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your complete answer in your test
notebook.

1. What do you call the thing that can cause change:

a. Motion b. Sound c. Energy d. Distance
2. Which of the following is a form of energy?
a. Light b. Air c. Water d. Weight
3. What happens when light energy shines on a plant?
a. The plant stops growing. c. The plant absorbs the heat.
b. The plant uses the light for photosynthesis. d. The plant changes color.
4. Which of these is an example of sound energy?
a. The brightness of the sun c. The heat from a fire
b. The ringing of a bell d. The flow of water
5. What is heat energy used for in cooking?
a. To cool the food c. To change the food's color
b. To melt the food d. To make the food hot and cooked
6. Which of these sources of light energy do you use at home?
a. A piano b. A flashlight c. A stove d. A drum
7. What is the main source of light energy in the daytime?
a. A lamp b. The moon c. The sun d. A candle
8. Which of these is a safety tip when dealing with energy sources?
a. Touching hot appliances c. Turning off devices after use
b. Leaving candles unattended d. Playing near electrical sockets
9. Which of these situations shows the transformation of energy?
a. A bulb lighting up when switched on c. A book lying on a table
b. Water remaining still in a glass d. A closed refrigerator
10. Identify the energy form involved: When ice melts, it is due to:
a. Sound energy b. Heat energy c. Light energy d. Kinetic energy
11. When you clap your hands, what form of energy is produced?
a. Light energy b. Sound energy c. Heat energy d. Electrical energy
12. A car’s horn produces sound energy. What does this sound energy help do?
a. Heat the car b. Make the car move c. Alert other people d. Cool the engine
13. Which of the following sources produces sound energy?
a. A lamp b. A whistle c. A fan d. A microwave
14. Match the energy to its source: The sun provides:
a. Sound energy b. Electrical energy c. Heat and light energy d. Chemical energy
15. Which of these shows how energy is transferred?
a. Lighting a candle with a matchstick c. Keeping a matchstick unused
b. Placing a candle in the dark d. Turning off a bulb
16. What safety precaution should you follow when using a stove?
a. Leave it unattended while cooking. c. Place papers near the stove.
b. Turn it off after cooking. d. Use a wet hand to touch the stove.
17. How can you reduce energy waste at school?
a. Turning off lights when not in use c. Using damaged devices
b. Keeping water taps running d. Leaving computers on all night
18. You need to explain how light energy is used in photosynthesis. Which of these is the correct
explanation?
a. Light energy burns the leaves. c. Light energy causes the plant to move.
b. Light energy is converted into food by plants. d. Light energy creates heat for the
plant.
19. You hear a loud noise from a fire alarm. Which form of energy is being used to alert you?
a. Heat energy b. Sound energy c. Light energy d. Kinetic energy
20. You see a candle lighting up a room. How is energy transferred in this situation?
a. From heat energy to light energy c. From light energy to heat energy
b. From sound energy to light energy d. From chemical energy to light and heat energy
[Link] can we reduce the risk of accidents when using heat energy?
a. Keep flammable objects near the stove.
b. Supervise cooking and turn off the stove after use.
c. Use faulty appliances to save money.
d. Place liquids on electrical devices.
[Link] is the best way to observe sound energy in nature?
a. Listening to the rustling of leaves c. Feeling the warmth of sunlight
b. Watching a light bulb glow d. Smelling the scent of flowers
[Link] would happen if you hold an ice cube in your hand for a while?
a. It will become colder. c. It will stay solid.
b. It will start melting due to heat transfer. d. It will change into steam immediately.
[Link] can schools promote energy efficiency?
a. Keep all lights on during the day. c. Leave water heaters on continuously.
b. Use energy-saving devices. d. Use non-recyclable materials.
[Link] is one way to safely use sound-producing devices?
a. Turn the volume very high. c. Place the speaker next to your ear.
b. Avoid sharing headphones with others. d. Use broken speakers for better
sound.

II. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is not.

____________ 26. You can see things because of heat energy.

____________ 27. Sound travels faster than light.
____________ 28. A fire is a source of heat energy.
____________ 29. A microwave oven cooks food by using light energy to heat it up.
____________ 30. If you want to make a loud noise using a drum, you should hit it gently.

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 SCIENCE 4 - SSC 4
THIRD SUMMATIVE TEST
QUARTER 3

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
COGNITIVE PROCESS
No.
DIMENSION
of
COMPETENCIES/ Weigh No. R U AP AN E C
Days
OBJECTIVES t of EASY AVERAGE DIFFIC
Spen
Item ULT
t
s ITEM PLACEMENT
The learners identify that energy is
something that can cause change 22 6,14.
3 30% 10 1,2,7 18
including light, sound, and heat 26,27 24
energy.
The learners observe and identify
sources and uses of light, sound,
and heat energy at school, at home 3,5
13,23 4,8,
and in the local community. 3 30% 10 21,28
29 17
Describe how heat energy can cause
changes, such as cooking food,
melting ice, or heating a room.
Recognize that energy exists in
various forms and can be 11,15,
transferred from one object to 9,10,1 16,20,
4 10 19
another and transformed from one 40% 2 25,30
form to another.

TOTAL 10 100% 30 17 13

Answer Key:

1. C 17. A
2. A 18. B
3. B 19. B
4. B 20. D
5. D 21. B
6. B 22. A
7. C 23. B
8. C 24. B
9. A 25. B
10. B 26. FALSE
11. B 27. FALSE
12. C 28. TRUE
13. B 29. FALSE
14. C 30. FALSE
15. A

16. B