FOURTH WRITTEN TEST IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE

QUARTER 1, SY 2021-2022

Instructions: Read each question and/or statement carefully and write the correct
answer in a separate sheet of paper, or in the answer sheet provided to you. Do not
write anything on this test questionnaire.

1. It cannot be created nor destroyed, but only changes in form. Which of the
following is being described?
A. Atom
B. Energy
C. Force
D. Matter

2. It is derived from the energy of falling or moving water to generate electricity.

A. Biogas
B. Fossil fuels
C. Hydropower
D. Geothermal energy

3. Which of these is NOT a fossil fuel?

A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Petroleum
D. Uranium

4. Which of the following is an advantage of using solar energy?

A. Solar energy is high maintenance cost.
B. Solar energy uses heat from the ground.
C. Solar energy is readily available every day.
D. Solar energy uses wind turbines to generate electricity.

5. Illustrate how the process of fission is being observed in using uranium nuclei to
heat water.
A. Uranium atom splits and releases a large amount of heat energy.
B. Uranium and oxygen collide and releases a large amount of energy.
C. Uranium atom combined and releases a large amount of heat energy.
D. Uranium and hydrogen collide and releases a large amount of energy.

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For items 6-10, refer to Figure 1 below.
Wind Solar
0.2% 0.1%

Hydro Biomass
20.7% 0.7%
Coal
32.7%
Geothermal
10.8%

Natural Gas Oil based

16.8% 18.0%

Coal Oil based Natural Gas Geothermal Hydro Wind Biomass Solar

Figure 1. Philippine 2020 Energy Installed Capacity

(Source:https://www.facebook.com/ClimateJusticePH/photos/pcb.255628697934916/25561
8011269318 retrieved on 7 December 2021)

6. How much of the energy comes from wind and biomass?

A. 0.1%
B. 0.2%
C. 0.7%
D. 0.9%

7. How much of the energy comes from fossil fuels?

A. 56.7%
B. 65.7%
C. 67.5%
D. 75.6%

8. If the coal is the main source of energy in the Philippines, how about oil-based
energy source?
A. First source of energy
B. Second source of energy
C. Third source of energy
D. Fourth source of energy

9. What is the difference between Hydropower and Geothermal based from the
diagram?
A. Hydropower is equal to Geothermal
B. Hydropower is less than Geothermal
C. Hydropower is greater than Geothermal
D. Hydropower has smaller amount than Geothermal

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10. Based from the diagram, what can you infer from the sources of energy in the
Philippines?
A. Our country uses renewable sources less than non-renewable sources.
B. Our country uses renewable sources more than non-renewable sources.
C. Our country uses neither renewable sources nor non-renewable sources.
D. Our country uses equally both of the energy sources with the same
percentage of consumption.

11. An island has a large number of wind turbines and a coal-fired power station.
The island needs to use the electricity generated by the coal-fired power station
at certain times. Why is this so?
A. Wind is a renewable energy resource.
B. Wind turbine power output is constant.
C. The fuel cost for wind turbines is very high.
D. The power output of wind turbines is unpredictable.

12. Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Why do many
scientists think adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere is harmful to the
environment?
A. because CO2 causes global warming.
B. because CO2 causes visual pollution.
C. because CO2 is the main cause of acid rain.
D. because CO2 causes the abundance of desert plants.

13. According to Marlon Joseph Apanada and Emily Kaldjianin (2021), investing
more in renewable energy development is a solution to the Philippines’ economic
and energy woes. How will renewable energy help the Philippines?
A. increases health risks
B. reduces the carbon intensity
C. electricity cost is high for consumers
D. creates lesser jobs than spending on fossil fuels

For item number 14, refer to Figure 1.

14. Suppose coal is the main source of energy, second is the Hydropower and oil-
based is the third energy source. Based from the diagram shown above, arrange
the degree of usability of the above-mentioned sources of energy.
I. Hydropower
II. Coal
III. Oil-based
IV. Natural gas

A. I, II, III, IV
B. II, I, III, IV
C. III, IV, I, II
D. IV, III, I, II

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15. When using resources, it is our responsibility to make good decisions. What
will happen when there is an overproduction of bottled water?
A. It is convenient to consumers.
B. As it decomposes leaks chemical which helps the environment.
C. It might clog the water ways and eventually resulted to flooding.
D. Plastic containers are economical to make, safe to use, and recyclable.

16. It is commonly known as bleach.

A. Sodium silicate
B. Sodium carbonate
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Sodium hypochlorite

17. This is designed to remove spots and are commercially available as fluids or
sticks.
A. bathroom cleaners
B. special surface cleaners
C. disinfectant and sanitizers
D. stain and deposit removers

18. Which of the following does NOT belong to general purpose cleaners?
A. Silicate
B. Citric acid
C. Phosphorous
D. Sodium carbonate

19. Using bacterial soap in handwashing is a healthy practice. How often must it
be done?
A. All the time.
B. Three times a day.
C. As often as needed.
D. Before and after meal.

20. There is a difference between a disinfectant and a sanitizer. Which of the

following supports this statement?
A. False, because disinfectants and sanitizers have an equal efficacy against
pathogens.
B. False, because sanitizers and disinfectants are often used in healthcare
and education settings.
C. True, because disinfectants usually have a greater efficacy against
pathogens than sanitizers.
D. True, because sanitizers and disinfectants are designed to kill the types
of bacteria that cause foodborne illness.

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21. Examine the statements below and arrange them according to its importance in
promoting better and healthy lifestyle.
I. Eat on time
II. Good hygiene
III. Exercise daily
IV. Use gadgets safely

A. I, II, III, IV
B. I, III, II, IV
C. III, I, II, IV
D. IV, III, I, II

22. It is your turn to clean the stubborn stain in the bathtub. How will you keep
yourself safe from the poisonous gas while you are cleaning?
A. Keep yourself away while mixing the products.
B. Use face mask and hand gloves while cleaning.
C. Never add ammonia and chlorine-based scouring powder.
D. Add ammonia and chlorine-based scouring powder for whiter results.

23. If you only need hazardous chemical like a lawn pesticide every now and then,
how much of it should you buy?
A. As many as you want.
B. Only as much as you think you will need.
C. The size that is the best buy for the money.
D. Twice as much as you need, so you’ll have extra for later.

24. It refers to a group of ingredients that provide the cleaning product with a
pleasant smell.
A. fragrances
B. preservatives
C. pH adjusters
D. foam enhancer

25. What is the function of enzymes in breaking down the food that we eat?
A. Enzymes serves as a catalyst.
B. Enzymes increased activation energy.
C. Enzymes make the reactant bounced off each other.
D. Enzymes help in lowering the speed of chemical reaction.

26. Every cleaning product needs to be “balanced” to work well and to be safe for
your skin. What makes it balanced?
A. builders
B. foam Enhancer
C. pH adjusters
D. thickener

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School: Surigao del Norte National High School Sukdanan
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27. Elsa joined the Field Demonstration in the upcoming Intramurals of their
school. Her group decided to wear a rainbow-colored shirt. She decided to do-it-
yourself her white shirt since she doesn’t have enough money to buy a new one.
What product should Elsa use?
A. Use a product with dye.
B. Use a product with adjusters.
C. Products with any ingredients will do.
D. Use products with the power of enzymes.

28. Ana and her sister, Ina, decided to wash their clothes. While doing the laundry,
Ana noticed that some of the clothes lack absorbency and feel stiff when they
come out of the dryer while Ina also noticed that the other clothes have static
cling and make noise during the fast spin cycle. Which of the statement below is
the BEST option?
A. Adding a fabric softener alone would be more than enough.
B. Adding a fabric conditioner alone would be more than enough.
C. Ana should use fabric conditioner while Ina should use fabric softener.
D. Ana should use fabric softener while Ina should use fabric conditioner.

29. Assume you have both fabric softener and fabric conditioner products available
in your home and you decided to mix them up. Is it safe to use for you and your
laundry?
A. Yes, both products can be used together for maximum effect with less
side effects.
B. Yes, both products can be used because it can whiten your skin when
combined.
C. No, both products cannot be used together for minimum effect with more
side effects.
D. No, both products are not safe to use because it will produce toxic gases
when combined.

30. Arrange the following procedures for a proper and effective cleaning and
sanitizing.
I. Allow the surface to air dry.
II. Sanitize the surface;
III. Remove food bits or dirt on the surface;
IV. Rinse the surface;
V. Wash the surface;

A. I, II, III, IV, V

B. I, III, V, II, IV
C. III, I, II, V, IV
D. III, V, IV, II, I

Test Developer: Ermie P. Jamil DepEd-Caraga

School: Surigao del Norte National High School Sukdanan
Email Address: ermie.jamil@deped.gov.ph Standardized Assessment