ACHIEVEMENT TEST IN SCIENCE 4

Instructions: Read each item carefully. Choose the option most appropriate for each of the
given questions. Write its corresponding letter on the answer sheet.

1. Which of the following properties of material allows air and liquid to pass through them?
A) Ductile
B) Malleable
C) Non-Porous
D) Porous

2. Why do some materials floats in water and others sink?

A) Because objects that are denser than water sink and those that are less dense float.
B) Because objects that have greater mass sinks while those with lesser mass floats.
C) Because the volume of water is greater than the material making the object sink.
D) Because the volume of water is lesser than the material making the object float.

3. To make pizza for her children, Miss Rissa flattened the dough using a rolling pin. Which of
the following actions did she use to change the shape of the pizza dough?
A) Bending
B) Hammering
C) Pressing
D) Stretching

4. Ryza needed to cut old newspapers for her Arts subject. What changes will happen if she cut
a piece of newspaper?
A) The newspaper will change in shape but not in size.
B) The newspaper will change both in size and shape.
C) The newspaper will change in shape, composition, texture.
D) The newspaper will change in size, color, and odor.

5. There are many discarded old tires at Hanna’s backyarD) She was thinking of recycling them.
What is the best way that she can do to make the old tires into useful ones?
A) She can cut the tire into different sizes, shapes and paint it.
B) She can bend the rubber tire into her desired sizes and shapes and paint it.
C) She can hammer the whole tire into smaller pieces, attached it with one another and paint it.
D) She can cut, bent, hammer the rubber tire into her desired size and shape and paint it.

6. Mother is baking a cake and needed to heat a chocolate bar to make a syrup. What will
happen to the chocolate bar when heated?
A) It changed its color and odor.
B) It changed its taste and odor.
C) It changed its texture and odor.
D) It changed its size and shape.

7. Upon boiling the water for some time, you have observed that it became lesser. What do you
think happened to the water?
A) The water leaked in the pot.
B) The water solidifies.
C) The water turned into vapor.
D) The water was absorbed in the air.

8. What will happen when cooking oil and water mix?

A) Cooking oil and water will form two layers.
B) Cooking oil and water will mix completely.
C) Cooking oil and water will mix partially.
D) Cooking oil and water will not mix.

9. Fire can be dangerous when not handled properly. Which situation shows proper handling of
fire?
A) In case of fire, hide under the bed or inside the closet.
B) Keep ignition sources away from flammable liquids and gases.
C) Leave the electrical appliances unplug after use.
D) Play with matches and lighters.
10. Harmful changes of materials in the environment are oftentimes caused by human activities.
Which of the following are these?
A) Composting, burning of plastics and rubber tires, using paper bags when shopping.
B) Cutting of trees, factories releasing harmful smoke, fishermen using dynamite when fishing.
C) Throwing all sorts of waste materials on land and water, replanting trees, mine tilling are
thrown in rivers.
D) Vegetable gardening, carving a wood to make into furniture, clean-up drive in the community.

11. How does the small intestine absorb the nutrients from the food we eat?
A) Through the process of peristalsis food is moved from the esophagus to the small intestine
for absorption.
B) The stomach muscles mix the food and liquid with digestive juices and is absorb by the small
intestine afterwards.
C) The muscles of the small intestine mix food with digestive juices from the pancreas, liver, and
intestine.
D) Through the tiny finger-like projections called villi, the nutrients are absorbed into the blooD)

12. You heard from your Science teacher that the major organs of our body work together to
make the body function properly. Which of the following statements is the best example of this
fact?
A) The lungs filter the oxygen that enters our body because it contains a filtering
structure to ensure that the heart receives clean oxygen from the lungs.
B) The heart is a hollow muscular organ located between lungs and it is protected by rib
cage.
C) The kidneys are bean-shaped paired organs which are about four to five inches long
and two to three inches wide.
D) As the muscles in the stomach continue to contract, the food is squeezed and mixed
with digestive juices to change the food into nutrients.

13. How do pythons protect themselves?

A) Camouflage and striking to scare bigger predators away.
B) Disturb the animals in their place.
C) Mimic the shape and smell of their predators.
D) Lash any attackers that cross their paths.
14. Some plants such as cactus and other plants in the desert can grow in dry soil for a long
period of time. They withstand the heat of the sun. What structure helps them respond to and
survive in their environment?
A) They have fine hair
B) They have thick bark.
C) They have sharp leaf blades.
D) They possess thick and fleshy stems which prevent loss of water.

15. Which group of insects go through incomplete metamorphosis

A) Butterflies, Mosquitoes, Flies, Bees
B) Grasshoppers, Cicadas, Lice, Cockroaches
C) Moths, Ladybugs, Fleas
D) Wasps, Beetles, Ants

16. Which of the following statements best describes the effect of the environment on the life
cycle of organisms?
A) Caterpillar hatch during time they can feed on particular plant species that grow on
particular times of the year.
B) Frogs are born in wet and soft eggs laid in the water.
C) The plant life cycle consists of four stages: seed, sprout, small plant, and adult plant.
D) A mother butterfly lays eggs that hatch into baby caterpillar and will eventually
transform into a butterfly.

17. Adaptation is the ability of an animal to adjust to its environment. How do estivation,
hibernation and migration help animals to survive?
A) These help animals to survive during extreme weather conditions.
B) They contribute to the population growth of certain animals.
C) These help animals to look for better habitats.
D) Most animals die due to lack of food during these adaptations.

18. A waling-waling is found in the trunk of a tree. What kind of relationship do they have?
A) Waling-Waling gets its nutrients from the tree.
B) The tree provides a place for the Waling-Waling without being harmeD)
C) Waling-Waling harms the tree.
D) The tree benefits from the Waling-Waling plant.
19. Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other
organism does not benefit but is unharmeD) Which of the following is not an example of
commensalism?
A) Tree frogs use plants as protection.
B) Golden jackals trail a tiger to feed on the remains of its kill.
C) Goby fish live on other sea animals, thus gaining protection from predation.
D) Ants feed on the honeydew produced by aphids and offer them protection in return.

20. What happens if the predator population increases faster than the prey population?
A) It will lead to the disappearance of the prey population.
B) It increases the number of small animals.
C) It does not have effect to our environment.
D) It creates a good relationship to the animals.
21. When the same poles of two magnets whether North or South are placed close to each
other, ______________.
A) they are attracted to each other
B) they do not move
C) they pull each other
D) they push each other

22. Many scientists have been studying the nature of light, some say that light behaves like a
wave, which of the following statement is TRUE?
A) Heat transfer through liquid is known as radiation.
B) Light always travel in a straight line.
C) Sound cannot travel through the air.
D) Sound travels faster in air than in solids.

23. A sound wave travels at different speed through different media, which of the following
statements about sound is correct?
A) Sound cannot travel through a soliD)
B) Sound travels faster in air than in liquids.
C) Sound travels faster in solids than in air.
D) The travel of sound is not affected by the medium through which it travels.
24. Heat is a form of energy associated with the motion of particles and capable of being
transmitted through solid and liquid media by conduction, convection and if through empty
space is called __________.
A) Conduction
B) Convection
C) Radiation
D) Roasting

25. When we are in the classroom, which of the following sound may reach our ear first?
A) Chirps of the bird in a nearby acacia tree.
B) Ring of a bell from the principal’s office.
C) Sound from tapping the table.
D) Whisper of your seatmate seated behind the room.

26. Sound waves travel at different speeD) When you go away from the source of sound what
happens to the loudness?
A) Fades abruptly
B) Decreases gradually
C) Increases gradually
D) Remains the same

27. The following situations are the effects of force applied in changing the size, EXCEPT one.
A) Cutting a paper
B) Pulling a garter
C) Sharpening a pencil
D) Throwing the paper clip

28. How does light travel?

A) Light always travels in any direction.
B) Light always travels in a circular line.
C) Light always travels in a rectangular line.
D) Light always travels in a straight line.

29. Which of the following objects will move more easily when a force is applied to it?
A) empty steel cabinet
B) plastic dining table
C) small refrigerator
D) small wooden dining table
30. Why does the sound become weaker or fainter as it moves away from the observes?
A) The sound is already absorbed by the reflected back to its source.
B) The sound is lowered by the operator.
C) The sound spread to cover a larger areA)
D) The sound spread to cover a small areA)

31. It is a very important natural resources on Earth, made up of smallest particles of rocks
which contain decayed matter of plants and animals?
A) Land
B) Mineral
C) Soil
D) Water

32. Which type of soil holds much water and becomes very sticky when wet? It can be used in
making pots.
A) Clay
B) Humus
C) Loam
D) Sand

33. It is found beneath the Earth’s surface. It comes from water that seeps into the ground and
the safe source of water.
A) Freshwater
B) Groundwater
C) Rainwater
D) Seawater

34. Water comes from different sources. It may come from open or closed sources. It may also
come from a small body of water or a big body of water. How is water used in our daily
activities?
A) Water is the habitat of aquatic plants.
B) Water is the habitat of aquatic animals.
C) Water is used for recreation as swimming.
D) Water is used for cleaning, washing, bathing, preparing food and other household uses.
35. This involves the processes of water evaporating, condensing and precipitating.
A) Water conservation
B) Water cycle
C) Water source
36. Water that comes from seas, oceans, rivers and lakes evaporates and turns into water
vapor when heateD) The amount of water vapor in the air is called humidity. What weather
instrument measures humidity?
A) Thermometer
B) Hygrometer
C) Barometer
D) anemometer

37. A ship is about to board for ManilA) A tropical depression is raised in the east of Mindoro.
What should the ship captain do?
A) Ask assistance from the weather forecaster.
B) Go on with the trip to ManilA)
C) Go on with the trip to Manila but will just dock in Mindoro.
D) Postpone the trip to ManilA)

38. Typhoon signal no. 1 is raised over the place where you live. Classes are not suspendeD)
However, the place where you live gets flooded easily when it rains. Would you go to school?
Why or why not?
A) I will still go to school because my teacher might be angry.
B) I will not go to school because I might be caught in the flooD)
C) I will not go to school but just play in the rain.
D) I will play paper boat outside.

39. When we are outside on a sunny day, we can see our shadows change throughout the day.
The sun’s position in the sky affects the length of the shadow.
I I. When the sun is low on the horizon, the shadows are long.
II II. When the sun is high in the sky, the shadows are much shorter.
III III. When the sun is low on the horizon, the shadows are short.
IV IV. When the sun is high in the sky, the shadows are much longer.

Which of the statements is correct?

A) Both I and II
B) Both III and IV
C) Both I and III
D) Both II and IV

40. Which can lead to a harmful effect of the sun?

A) Taking a bath daily.
B) Drinking 8 – 10 glasses of water a day.
C) Running outside on a hot day.
D) Applying sunscreen to exposed parts of the skin.
41. Which material absorbs water?
A) plastic bottle
B) wax paper
C) cotton ball
D) rubber
42. Porous materials are materials having small holes that allows air or liquid to pass through.
Which materials possess this ability?
A) towel
B) plastic saucer
C) rubber ball
D) stone

43. Which material does not absorb water?

A) cotton ball
B) towel
C) paper
D) metal spoon

44. Which material is a natural absorber of water?

A) cotton
B) plastic ball
C) plastic spoon
D) wax paper

45. During rainy days, what kind of material are you going to use to prevent you from getting
wet?
A) bath rub
B) plastic raincoat
C) T-shirt
D) school uniform

46. A glass of water spill on the table. You want to dry the table at once. What are you going to
use?
A) cotton
B) rug made of cloth
C) paper
D) plastic

47. Which the following materials have the ability to sink water?
A) metal spoon
B) Styrofoam
C) plastic cup
D) rubber ball

48. Why do boats float in water?

A) Boats are made of wood that make them float.
B Man uses paddle to make the boat float in water.
C The sea breeze makes the boat float in water.
D) The water current pushes the boat upwarD)

49. Why is it important to read the product labels?

A) to know the price of the product
B) to know who buy product
C) to use the product correctly
D) to know who the owner of the product is
50. Your mother asked you to give her for fever. What are you going to do first?
A) Read the label of the medicine.
B) Get the glass of water and the medicine.
C) Taste the medicine before giving it to your mother.
D) Throw the medicine in the garbage.

51. Which of the following is the proper waste disposal?

A) throwing garbage into the seA)
B) throwing plastics anywhere
C) segregating waste decaying and none decaying waste.
D) throwing waste materials in rivers

52. How should non decaying waste be disposed?

A) by composting
B) by reusing
C) by recycling
D) both b and c

53. Waste should be segregated into_______ groups.

A) decaying and non-decaying
B) bluish and yellowish
C) hard and soft
D) shiny and rough

54.It is a disease cause by specific type of mosquitoes.

A) allergy
B) diarrhea
C) malaria and dengue
D) ulcer

55.. If you are expose to garbage, what kind of illness you will probably get?
A) heart failure
B) asthma
C goiter
D) nosebleed

56. These two forces require direct contact between two objects.
A) applied force and friction
B) friction and gravity
C) friction and magnetism
D) gravity and magnetism

57. Which among the given forces is considered as an example of non-contact force?
A) applied force
B) friction
C) gravity
D) tension

58. It is a force that acts in opposition to movement.

A) friction
B) gravity
C) magnetism
D) tension

59. It is the act of applying force to move something towards you.

A) inertia at rest
B) inertia in motion
C) pull
D) push and pull

60. It is the type of force created when an object is physically pushed or pulleD)
A) applied force
B) gravitational force
C) magnetic force
D) non-contact force

61. It is the force that can attract or repel.

A) object force
B) magnetic force
C) temporary force
D) permanent force

62. It is the space where magnetic forces work.

A) magnetic field
B) magnetic force
C) end of the magnet
D) center of the magnet

63. It is the power that attracts iron.

A) magnetism
B) bar magnet
C) artificial magnet
D) non-magnetic material

64. These are the common artificial magnets that keep their magnetism for a long time.
A) bar magnets
B) natural magnets
C) artificial magnets
D) permanent magnet

65. These are the magnet that can be min from the earth.
A) bar magnets
B) natural magnets
C) artificial magnets
D) permanent magnet

66. In which of the following substances does sound travel the slowest?
A) air
B) metal
C) water
D) wood
67. How does light travel?
A) Light travels in a straight line.
B) Light travels in zigzag motion.
C) Light travels in a circular motion.
D) Light rays travel in back-and-forth motion.

68. Which of the following statements is TRUE about sound?

A) It can travel through space.
B) It travels in a straight path.
C) It requires a medium to travel.
D) It does not need a medium to travel.

69. The frying pan with oil is heated on an electric stove. What kind of heat transfer is shown
from the stove to the pan?
A) conduction
B) convection
C) heat flow
D) radiation

70. Which of the following is TRUE when you touch a cup of hot water?
A) Heat travels from your hand to the cup.
B) Heat travels from the cup to the water.
C) Heat travels from the cup to your hanD)
D) Heat travels from the water to your hanD)

71. Which of the following best describes refraction?

A) to bend
B) to bounce off
C) to curve outward
D) to reflect

72. Which of the following would reflect light?

A) brick wall
B) horse
C) mirror
D) tree

73. How does light travel from a source?

A) around corners
B) in a straight line
C) in circles
D) very slow

74. Which of the following objects will most likely refract light?
A) apple
B) camera
C) mirror
D) paper

75. How does light move when reflected?

A) It stops.
B) It slows down.
C) It bounces back.
D) It bends in many directions.

76. It is a small particle of rocks that contains decayed tiny organisms and plants.
A) clay
B) loam
C) sand
D) Soil

77. The kind of soil that is sticky when wet and has the finest texture.
A) clay
B) loam
C) humus
D) sand

78. It is a mixture of sand and clay.

A) clay
B) loam
C) humus
D) sand

79. It is a dark color organic material which is made up of decaying plants and animals found in
the uppermost layer of the soil.
A) clay
B) loam
C) humus
D) sand

80. The particles of the soil are coarse and loose.

A) clay
B) humus
C) loam
D) sand

81. It is a source of water that is also considered asa hard water.

A) freshwater
B) groundwater
C) oceanwater
D) seawater

82. It is considered the cleanest water and contains plenty of dissolved minerals.
A) freshwater
B) groundwater
C) oceanwater
D) seawater

83. It is an example of solid water found only in very cold countries.

A) clouds
B) iceberg
C) minerals
D) salt

84. It is the largest body of saltwater.

A) lake
B) ocean
C) river
D) sea

85. Underground layer is also known as______.

A) ground table
B) surface table
C) soil table
D) water table

86. What instrument is used to measure the speed of the wind?

A) anemometer
B) barometer
C) thermometer
D) wind vane

87. A wind vane tells what component of weather?

A) wind speed
B) wind direction
C) wind temperature
D) wind observations

88. What weather instrument measures both wind speed and wind direction?
A) wind vane
B) wind sock
C) anemometer
D) thermometer

89.What does the daily weather forecast tells us?

A) upcoming typhoon
B) temperature and place
C) wind speed and direction
D) all of the above

90. What kind of weather indicates if the cups of anemometer is moving fast?
A) cloudy
B) fine
C) rainy
D) stormy

91. You see dark clouds in the sky and you are going to school. Which of the following should
you do?
A) Bring extra clothes.
B) Bring an umbrella or raincoat.
C) Wait for the rain to fall.
D) Be absent from the class.
92. It is windy and rainy days. What should you do?
A) Wear new clothes.
B) Wear thin clothes.
C) Use sandals or slippers.
D) Bring umbrella or raincoat.

93. Your father is a farmer. When must he decide to plant rice?

A) on any month
B) on a rainy-day
C) on a sunny day
D) on either a sunny or rainy day

94. Which describes stormy weather?

A) Birds are flying.
B) Smoke goes straight up.
C) Farmers are busy planting.
D) There are heavy rains and strong winds.

95. Which of these situations show Typhoon Signal No. 2?

A) Classes in all levels are not suspendeD)
B) Classes in all levels are automatically suspended in affected communities.
C) Classes in preschool levels in all public and private schools in affected communities are
automatically suspendeD)
D) Classes in preschool, elementary and high school levels in all public and private schools in
the affected areas are automatically suspendeD)

96. At which time of the day can you have the shortest shadow?
A) 9:00 A)M.
B) 10:00 A)M.
C) 2:00 P.M.
D) 12:00 N.N.

97. Why do opaque objects from shadows?

A) Because they reflect the light.
B) Because they bend the light that hit them.
C) Because they cover the light that hits them.
D) Because they absorb the light that hit them.

98. When does an object cast a longer shadow?

A) When light rays are on top.
B) When light rays are slanteD)
C) When light rays are trappeD)
D) When light rays are sideways.

99. When are shadows formed?

A) When light rays hit hard objects.
B) When light rays hit opaque objects.
C) When light rays hit translucent objects.
D) When light rays hit the transparent objects.
100. At what time of the day would the shadow become shorter?
A) at noontime
B) in the evening
C in the morning
D) in the afternoon

ANSWER KEY
ACHIEVEMENT TEST IN SCIENCE 4

1. D 21. D 41. C 61. B 81. D

2. A 22. B 42. A 62. A 82. B
3. C 23. C 43. D 63. A 83. B
4. B 24. C 44. A 64. D 84. B
5. D 25. C 45. B 65. B 85. D
6. D 26. B 46. B 66. A 86. A
7. C 27. D 47. A 67. A 87. B
8. A 28. D 48. A 68. C 88. B
9. B 29. B 49. C 69. A 89. D
10. B 30. C 50. A 70. C 90. B
11. D 31. C 51. C 71. A 91. A
12. A 32. A 52. D 72. C 92. D
13. A 33. B 53. A 73. B 93. B
14. D 34. D 54. C 74. B 94. D
15. B 35. B 55. B 75. C 95. C
16. A 36. B 56. D 76. D 96. C
17. A 37. A 57. D 77. A 97. A
18. B 38. B 58. A 78. B 98. A
19. D 39. A 59. A 79. C 99. A
20. A 40. C 60. B 80. D 100. C