Science 6 Summative Test 1 Part I. Read Each Item Carefully and Write The Letter of The Correct Answer On Your Answer Sheet

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOILO
SCIENCE 6
Summative Test 1
Quarter 4 (Week 1-2)
Part I. Read each item carefully and write the letter of the correct
answer on your answer sheet.
1. Which of the following factors best describes the magnitude of an earthquake?

A. the falling of loose rocks
B. the vibrations on the earth’s surface
C. the extent of damage of an earthquake
D. the amount of energy released by an earthquake
2. Which of the following causes a random change on the surface of the

Philippine crust?
A. tsunamis and tornadoes
B. forest fires and hurricanes
C. earthquakes and volcanoes
D. sandstorms and thunderstorms
3 . Which should you observe BEFORE an earthquake?

A. Stay away from cliffs.
B. Stay under a sturdy table.
C. Avoid touching lives electric wires.
D. Perform an earthquake drill regularly.
4. Which change on the Earth’s surface occurs after a volcanic eruption?

A. liquefaction
B. destruction of building
C. fissures on the ground
Competency: Describe the changes on the Earth’s surface as a result of

earthquakes and volcanic eruptions; Enumerate what to do before, during and after
earthquake and volcanic eruption. ( S6ES-IVa-1, S6ES-IVb-2 )
D. desert-like formation due to lahar flow
5. Which should you avoid after an earthquake?

A. condemned buildings C. elevators
B. stairs D. valleys
6. Volcanic eruption changes the Earth’s surface through pyroclastic

materials coming from it. Which of the following is NOT a composition of
pyroclastic material?
A. rocks C. magma
B. ashes D. gases
7. Which of the following shows signs of possible eruption of a volcano?

A. increasing emission of steam or smoke C. increasing
mudflows
B. rapid lahar flows D. thick ashes on the roof
8. What change on the Earth’s surface results after an earthquake?

A. fissures or cracks on the ground C. flooding
B. mudslide D. drying of land
9. The following can be done during a volcanic eruption EXCEPT one.

Which one is it?
A. Stay inside the house.
B. Cover your nose with mask or damp cloth.
C. Stay away from low places where lava is likely to flow.
D. Remove ashes on the roof.
10. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology or PHIVOLCS

announces that there are signs of a possible volcanic eruption near your
place. What is the best way to do to save your life?
A .Watch television.
B. Stay inside the house.
C. Watch the eruption of the volcano.
D. Evacuate the place as instructed by barangay officials.
11. After a volcanic eruption, affected people went back to their houses.
Which safety measure should they do?
A. stock food and water
B. be aware of volcanic activity
C. keep food and water covered
D. avoid crossing a bridge when lahar is flowing
12. Which of the following situations can be done after an earthquake?

A. Hector hides under the table to protect himself.
B. Carlo prepares a plan on the emergency routes.
C. Marco familiarizes himself as to where the first aid kit is located.
D. Kiko checks for his family members if they are safe and complete.
13. Ana’s house is near Mt. Kanlaon and it shows signs of eruption. What is
the best way Ana should do?
A. Wait for the volcano to erupt and leave the house.
B. Leave the house immediately and go to evacuation center.
C. Observe the volcano for 24hrs and decide whether to leave or not.
D. Bring things needed in evacuation and leave the house immediately.
14. Lara was awakened by the shaking of her bed and falling objects from
her cabinet. What is the first thing Lara should do?
A. Shout for help and cry.
B. Keep calm and go under the bed or table.
C. Jump out of bed and run outside the house.
D. Stay on the bed and cover her head with a pillow.

15. Which of the following can cause change on the Earth’s surface as a
result of earthquake?
A. Flowing of the stream.
B. Shifting of crustal plates.
C. Waves coming from the ocean.
D. Weak typhoons that hit certain areas.
16. Volcanic eruption is one of the agents that causes changes on the
Earth’s surface. How?
A. It creates typhoon that can cause flood.
B. It breaks the rocks and slide past each other.
C. It shakes the ground causing the soil to break apart.
D. It releases hot lava that can damage buildings and farms.
17. How do earthquakes cause changes on the Earth’s surface?

I. Rock layers become deformed due to stress, high temperature, and
great pressure within earth’s interior.
II. Lowlands continually changes over time and highlands never
changes through out of time.
III. Some highlands may turn to lowlands and some lowlands may
become highlands.
A. I only B. I and II C. I, II and III D. I and III
18. Why are volcanic eruptions and earthquakes considered as agents of

change on Earth? Both can ____________________.
A. modify and shape the landscape of earth
B. cause loss of lives and properties on earth
C. occur on earth in a short period of time
D. change people’s outlook and perspective on earth
19. How can volcanic eruptions cause change on Earth’s surface?

a. Volcanic eruptions can trigger an earthquake.
b. Volcanic eruptions can be violent and explosive which can burn
anything on its path.
c. Mudflow from volcanic eruptions can cause landslides, flooding and
immense damage to buildings and farms.
A. a only B. a and b C. a, b and c D. a and c
Part II. List down what you need to do before, during and after an
earthquake and a volcanic eruption.
Earthquake Volcanic Eruption

Before 1. 1.
During 2. 2.
After 3. 3.

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOILO
SCIENCE 6
Quarter IV – Written Test I
Table of Specification
Multiple Multiple Multiple
Content Number
MELCs Choice Choice Choice of Items
Quarter Standards
4 Knowing Applying Reasoning
The effects of Describe the

earthquakes changes on the
Earth’s Surface as I- 1,2,4,6,7,
Week 1 and volcanic a result of 8,15
I- 10,11 I- 16,17,18 12
eruptions earthquake and
volcanic eruption.
Enumerate what to
do before, during I- 3,5,12,1
Week 2 and after I- 9 3,14 I- 19 13
earthquake and II- 1-6
volcanic eruption.
TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS: 8 13 4 25

Answer Key
Part I
1. D
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. A
9. D
10. D
11. B
12. D
13. D
14. B
15. B
16. D
17. D
18. A
19. C
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1. Which of the following factors best describes the magnitude of an earthquake?

2. Which of the following causes a random change on the surface of the

3 . Which should you observe BEFORE an earthquake?

4. Which change on the Earth’s surface occurs after a volcanic eruption?

Competency: Describe the changes on the Earth’s surface as a result of

5. Which should you avoid after an earthquake?

6. Volcanic eruption changes the Earth’s surface through pyroclastic

7. Which of the following shows signs of possible eruption of a volcano?

8. What change on the Earth’s surface results after an earthquake?

9. The following can be done during a volcanic eruption EXCEPT one.

10. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology or PHIVOLCS

12. Which of the following situations can be done after an earthquake?

Competency: Describe the changes on the Earth’s surface as a result of

17. How do earthquakes cause changes on the Earth’s surface?

18. Why are volcanic eruptions and earthquakes considered as agents of

19. How can volcanic eruptions cause change on Earth’s surface?

Earthquake Volcanic Eruption

Competency: Describe the changes on the Earth’s surface as a result of

The effects of Describe the

Competency: Describe the changes on the Earth’s surface as a result of

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