Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE URDANETA CITY
Cluster 1
DON AMADEO PEREZ, SR. MEMORIAL CENTRAL SCHOOL – EAST

SCIENCE 4
FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION
SY 2024-2025
SY 2024-2025
Name:___________________________________________ Date: ______________
Grade level:______________________________________ Score:______________

Directions: Read each question carefully, then encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What do you call a person who creates something?

A. Scientist B. Inventor C. Mind Master D. Creator

2. Who invented the first video phone?

A. Leonardo Salvador C. Roberto del Rosario
B. Edgardo Vazquez D. Gregorio Y Zara

3. What is an invention?
A. a person who invents or creates something
B. applying new techniques to accomplish a task
C. something newly created that did not exist before
D. a new product or service derived from an existing one

4. Which of the following is a characteristic of an inventor?

A. Lack of curiosity C. Avoiding new ideas
B. Fear of failure D. Creative

5. To make sure you can see in the dark, which invention should you use?
A. Flashlight B. Telephone C. Electric Fan D. Calculator

6. How does a refrigerator help you in your daily life?

A. It keeps food hot C. It helps you watch TV
B. It keeps food fresh and cool D. It helps you sleep

7. Which of the following will you use to help you in your studies?
A. Computer B. Telephone C. Projector D. Television

8. Why is it helpful to have a washing machine instead of washing clothes by hand?

A. It keeps clothes warm C. It takes less time to clean clothes
B. It makes clothes smell nicer D. It makes clothes more colorful

9. How did the invention of the light bulb improve daily life compared to using candles for lighting?
A. It was less safe than candles C. It required more frequent replacement
B. It was more difficult to use D. It provided a brighter and more consistent light

10. Which invention is commonly used in households to store perishable food and keep it fresh?
A. Microwave B. Refrigerator C. Vacuum cleaner D. Television

11. Which of the following inventions helps people communicate with others over long distances?
A. Microwave B. Smartphone C. Electric fan D. Television

12. What invention is often used to clean floors and carpets in most homes?
A. Dishwasher B. Iron C. Vacuum cleaner D. Refrigerator
13. Which invention has greatly impacted how people access information and news?
A. Radio B. Hammer C. Ladder D. Toaster

14. What common household appliance helps to keep clothes wrinkle-free?

A. Iron B. Dryer C. Kettle D. Oven

15. Which household invention is designed to keep indoor air cool during hot weather?
A. Heater B. Humidifier C. Air conditioner D. Fan

16. What property describes a material that can break down naturally over time?
A. Flammability C. Degradability
B. Burnabiity D. Reactivity

17. Which of the following materials is most likely to catch fire and burn easily?
A. Glass B. Plastic C. Metal D. Stone

18. Tom wants to test if a material is flammable. What should he do?

A. Mix it with vinegar C. Place it in water
B. Put it in the refrigerator D. Expose it to a flame and see if it burns

19. Emily wants to find out which material reacts with lemon juice. She tests a metal spoon, a rubber
band, and a piece of fabric. Which one is most likely to show a reaction?
A. Metal spoon C. Piece of fabric
B. Rubber band D. None of them will react

20. What happens to a banana peel when it is discarded in a natural environment?

A. It remains unchanged indefinitely
B. It decomposes into simpler organic compounds
C. It reacts with other materials to form new substances
D. It breaks down into smaller pieces over time

21. David places a piece of metal in a solution of vinegar and sees bubbles forming. What property
does the metal have?
A. Biodegradability C. Durability
B. Flammability D. Reactivity

22. Which of the following is an example of evaporation?

A. Ice turning into water C. Water turning into steam
B. Water freezing into ice D. Chocolate melting

23. What is the difference between melting and freezing?

A. Melting turns a solid into a liquid, and freezing turns a liquid into a solid.
B. Melting turns a liquid into a solid, and freezing turns a solid into a liquid.
C. Melting turns gases into solids, and freezing turns solids into liquids
D. Melting and freezing both turn liquids into gases.

24. When wood burns, what kind of change occurs and what is left behind?
A. Physical change; wood remains the same
B. Chemical change; ashes are left behind
C. Physical change; wood turns into water
D. Chemical change; wood turns into ice

25. Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

A. Burning wood B. Rusting iron C. Baking a cake D. Melting ice cream

26. Cyrus was cleaning his bicycle after a ride and saw that the metal parts were beginning to rust.
Why should Cyrus prevent rust from forming on his bicycle?
A. To keep his bicycle looking shiny and new
B. To protect the metal parts from getting damaged
C. To earn a reward for having the cleanest bicycle
D. To impress his friends with a well-maintained bike
27. What harmful effects can occur due to too much evaporation of water sources?
A. Drying up of water sources C. Growth of aquatic life
B. Increase in rainfall D. Decrease in droughts

28. Which of the following is a harmful change in materials?

A. Melting ice to make a cold drink
B. Recycling paper to make new products
C. Burning plastic waste and releasing smoke
D. Freezing fruits to preserve them

29. Which of these methods is most effective in handling reactive materials to ensure safety?
A. Storing them in a cool, dry place away from other chemicals.
B. Mixing all reactive materials together for convenience.
C. Keeping them in an open container to let the air circulate.
D. Ignoring safety warnings on the labels of the materials.

30. You want to demonstrate a safe way to handle a reactive material in your classroom experiment.
What would be the best approach?
A. Use your bare hands to handle the material.
B. Mix the material with water to see what happens.
C. Store the material on a shelf without any safety precautions.
D. Wear protective gloves and goggles while handling the material.

31. What is the benefit of proper disposal in minimizing the harmful effects of changes in materials?
A. Increase in pollution C. Degradation of soil
B. Harm to human health D. Preservation of ecosystems

32. Lisa's school uses cleaning products with strong chemicals to keep the classrooms shiny and fresh.
After using these products, she notices a strong chemical smell lingering in the air. What could be
a possible consequence of inhaling these chemical fumes for a long time?
A. Health problems such as headaches or respiratory issues
B. Increased energy and alertness during classes
C. Enhanced focus and concentration during class discussion
D. Improved classroom air quality

33. What is one common environmental issue that might be found in a local community?
A. Too much traffic noise C. Overflowing trash bins
B. Too many playgrounds D. Plenty of green spaces

34. Why is it important to treat waste properly in the community?

A. To make the community look cleaner
B. To prevent animals from getting sick
C. To avoid polluting the environment
D. To create more playgrounds

35. In a community, people live together and share common resources. How does pollution in a
community most likely affect the people living there?
A. It strengthens community bonds.
B. It makes the environment safer and healthier.
C. It causes health problems and reduces the quality of life.
D. It improves the quality of resources available.

36. You want to find out how many people in your community recycle. What is the first step you should
take?
A. Ask your friends if they recycle
B. Start collecting garbage in your community
C. Throw away all recyclable materials
D. Create a survey to gather information
37. Maria is learning about different ways to manage waste in her science class. She discovers that
effective waste treatment requires careful planning and responsible actions. Which scientific
attitude is most important for Maria to apply when working on waste treatment solutions?
A. Open-mindedness: Be willing to try new methods for waste separation and recycling.
B. Curiosity: Always ask questions about why waste needs to be treated.
C. Creativity: Invent new types of waste that can be treated.
D. Skepticism: Doubt the effectiveness of recycling programs and ignore them.

38. Which of the following actions is most effective in reducing waste in your home?
A. Buying more packaged products
B. Reusing containers and bags
C. Throwing everything in the trash
D. Ignoring the waste problem

39. A factory in your community dumps untreated chemicals into a nearby river. What is the most
effective way to address this issue?
A. Ignore the issue, as the chemicals will eventually disappear.
B. Report the problem to local authorities and advocate for stricter regulations.
C. Suggest the factory continue its practice, as it doesn’t affect you directly.
D. Support the factory because it provides jobs to the community.

40. Arrange the following steps in the correct order to start a community recycling program:
1. Inform residents about recycling practices.
2. Collect and sort recyclable materials from homes.
3. Set up recycling bins in public areas.
4. Partner with local recycling facilities to process the collected materials.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of the recycling program and make improvements.
Select the correct sequence:
A. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5 C. 3, 2, 1, 4, 5
B. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5 D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5