Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VIII
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LEYTE
BARUGO I DISTRICT
BARUGO, LEYTE
CABARASAN PRIMARY SCHOOL

SECOND SUMMATIVE TEST IN SCIENCE 6

Name: __________________________________ Date: _______________________

Teacher: ________________________________ Section: _____________________

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which body organ system mainly absorbs oxygen and removes carbon dioxide?
A. Circulatory System C. Digestive System
B. Respiratory System D. Nervous System
2. How do the heart and blood vessels cooperate with each other?
A. The heart cleans blood while vessels take in nutrients.
B. Blood vessels manufacture hormones for the heart.
C. The heart never interferes with blood vessels.
D. The heart circulates blood through vessels by supplying oxygen and nutrients.
3. What is the role of the stomach in the digestive system?
A. To store nutrients
B. To absorb water
C. To break down food into a liquid solution
D. To produce insulin
4. How do the small intestine and pancreas work together?
A. The pancreas absorbs nutrients.
B. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes in the small intestine.
C. The small intestine stores bile.
D. The pancreas filters blood.
5. Which of the following endocrine organs plays a role in regulating metabolism?
A. Adrenal gland C. Pancreas
B. Thyroid gland D. Pituitary gland
6. What are the roles of kidneys in the urinary system?
A. To produce blood
B. To absorb nutrients
C. To store urine
D. To filter the waste content of blood and produce urine
7. How do lungs and the diaphragm work together?
A. The diaphragm absorbs oxygen
B. The diaphragm helps inhale/exhale due to the change in thoracic pressure.
C. The lungs make noise.
D. The diaphragm filters blood.
8. What is the relationship between antibodies and white blood cells in the immune system?
A. White blood cells create antibodies to destroy pathogens.
B. Antibodies provide energy for white blood cells.
C. Antibodies destroy white blood cells.
D. White blood cells do not have a relationship with antibodies.
9. What is the function of the skeletal system in relation to the muscular system?
A. To produce hormones C. To attach and move muscles
B. To break down food D. To carry blood
10. How do the brain and spinal cord interact in the nervous system?
A. The brain breaks down food, while the spinal cord manages heart rhythm.
B. The brain sends impulses to the spinal cord, which forwards these impulses to the body.
C. The spinal cord manufactures hormones for the brain.
D. The brain and spinal cord have no association.
11. What is the role of the liver and gallbladder in digestion?
A. The liver secretes bile; the gallbladder houses it
B. The gallbladder secretes digestive enzymes
C. The liver only filters blood
D. The gallbladder absorbs nutrients

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12. What does the hypothalamus do in the endocrine system?
A. It stores nutrients.
B. It regulates body temperature and hormone release.
C. It filters waste.
D. It pumps blood.
13. How do the adrenal glands and the nervous system respond to stress?
A. The nervous system is able to calm the adrenal glands.
B. The adrenal glands digest food
C. The adrenal glands are releasing hormones that ready the body for a stress response.
D. The nervous system has no effect on adrenal glands
14. Which of the following pair of organs works together in the circulatory system to control
blood pressure?
A. Heart and lungs
B. Heart and blood vessels
C. Lungs and kidneys
D. Brain and liver
15. How does the integumentary system contribute to thermoregulation?
A. It uptakes nutrients.
B. It secretes hormones.
C. Sweat glands and blood vessels in the skin combine to dissipate heat.
D. It filters waste from blood.
16. What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive system?
A. To absorb nutrients
B. To absorb water and become a solid excretion
C. To break down proteins
D. To filter blood
17. How do platelets and blood vessels function together in the circulatory system?
A. Platelets make blood.
B. Platelets digest food.
C. Blood vessels absorb nutrients.
D. Platelets assist in clotting; do not let blood lose when the vessel is damaged
18. How do the respiratory system and the circulatory system interact?
A. The respiratory system filters the blood.
B. The circulatory system distributes oxygen absorbed by the respiratory system to all
parts of the body.
C. The circulatory system produces oxygen.
D. They do not work together.
19. How do the hormones from the pancreas and the liver work together?
A. The pancreas makes bile for the liver
B. The insulin from the pancreas regulates glucose levels the the liver processes.
C. The liver produces hormones for the pancreas.
D. They do not work together.
20. Which of the following statements describes the function of the digestive system? It .
A. gives shape to the body
B. is in charge of the circulation of the blood
C. is in charge of the transfer of nerve impulses
D. breaks down food into a form that can be absorbed by the body
21. Which of the following is NOT a vertebrate?
A. Shark C. Octopus
B. Frog D. Lizard
22. What is the primary characteristic of invertebrates?
A. They have a complex nervous system.
B. They lack a backbone.
C. They are all aquatic.
D. They reproduce sexually only.
23. Which is the largest of all vertebrate groups?
A. Mammals C. Fish
B. Birds D. Reptiles
24. What do vertebrates and invertebrates have in common?
A. Both have a backbone.
B. Both are part of the animal kingdom.
C. Both have gills.
D. Both can reproduce sexually.

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25. Which of the following vertebrates is warm-blooded?
A. Fish C. Mammal
B. Reptile D. Amphibian
26. Which feature distinguishes mammals from other vertebrates?
A. They lay eggs.
B. They have feathers.
C. They make milk for their young.
D. They have scales.
27. Which of the following describes an appropriate characteristic of reptiles?
A. They have moist skin.
B. They produce eggs with shells.
C. They have feathers.
D. They are mostly aquatic.
28. Which of these kinds of invertebrates has a soft body and usually a hard shell?
A. Arthropods C. Echinoderms
B. Mollusks D. Cnidarians
29. What is unique to amphibians?
A. They are entirely terrestrial.
B. They undergo metamorphosis.
C. They have fur.
D. They have scales.
30. What is the major mode of locomotion for most invertebrates?
A. Swimming
B. Flying
C. Crawling or using jet propulsion
D. Walking on limbs
31. Which of the following is a primary producer in a tropical rainforest?
A. Jaguar C. Sloth
B. Fern D. Poison dart frog
32. Which of the following describes the role of coral reefs in their ecosystem?
A. They provide shelter and habitat for marine life.
B. They absorb extra nutrients from the water.
C. They decompose organic matter.
D. They produce carbon dioxide.
33. How does a mangrove tree interact with the non-living environment?
A. They raise the salinity of the water.
B. Their roots stabilize shorelines and reduce erosion.
C. They provide oxygen through respiration only.
D. They filter air pollutants.
34. Which of the following is an important consequence of clearing in tropical rainforests?
A. Increased biodiversity
B. Reduced soil erosion
C. Loss of habitat for many species
D. Improved air quality
35. How do the fish in coral reefs depend on the organisms within the ecosystem?
A. The fish use corals as a nesting place to feed.
B. The fish compete for sunlight with corals.
C. There is no interaction between fish and corals.
D. The fish eat corals.
36. How do the mangrove roots help the surrounding environment?
A. They absorb water from the air.
B. They provide a habitat for fish and crabs.
C. They inhibit the growth of plants in that particular area.
D. They attract predators.
37. How do higher levels of carbon dioxide affect tropical rainforest ecosystems?
A. Decreased plant growth
B. Increased photosynthesis
C. Decreased humidity
D. Increased clearing
38. How are plants of the tropical rainforests adapted to their ecosystem?
A. Only deep roots
B. No contact with animals
C. An inactive life
D. Large leaves so that as much photosynthesis can take place as possible

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39. What is the relationship between mangroves and the aquatic life within their roots?
A. Mangroves provide shelter for juvenile fish.
B. Aquatic life compete with mangroves for sunlight.
C. Mangroves have nothing to do with aquatic life.
D. Aquatic life damages the roots of the mangroves.
40. How are cycles of nutrient different for tropical rainforests and coral reefs?
A. Coral reefs rely solely on terrestrial nutrients.
B. Nutrient cycles in tropical rainforests are found in soil, while coral reefs depend on
ocean currents.
C. Both systems recycle the same amount of nutrients.
D. Coral reefs recycle no nutrients.
41. What is one of the primary threats to coral reefs worldwide?
A. Overfishing
B. Increased rain
C. Urbanization
D. Increased biodiversity
42. In what ways do mangrove swamps benefit coastal societies?
A. They provide lodging for all marine species.
B. They have no crucial benefits.
C. They are generally used for agriculture.
D. They shield the shorelines from erosion as well as storm surges.
43. Why is biodiversity crucial to coral reef ecosystems?
A. It decreases the number of species.
B. It provides resistance to environmental changes.
C. It makes ecosystems weaker.
D. It decreases food sources.
44. Why is it especially important to protect mangrove swamps?
A. They are only good for fishing.
B. They only hold aesthetic value.
C. They do not make up for biodiversity.
D. They serve as breeding grounds for numerous species of marine animals.
45. What is the effect of coral bleaching to aquatic life?
A. It causes habitat loss and fish species to decrease.
B. It increases the number of fishes.
C. It has a neutral impact on aquatic life.
D. It facilitates coral growth.
46. What is one primary justification for preserving coral reefs?
A. They serve mainly as cosmetic.
B. They are a food source and source of employment for millions.
C. They are relatively easy to rehabilitate.
D. They are not intersitic.
47. What is the function of mangrove swamps in terms of water quality?
A. They increase the levels of contamination.
B. They filter out pollutants and sediments from the water.
C. They have no impact whatsoever on water quality.
D. They uptake more nutrients.
48. What can we do as individuals to help save tropical rainforests?
A. Prop up sustainable products and practices.
B. Consume more products that are associated with deforestation.
C. Ignore the conservation efforts.
D. Increase urbanization around forests.
49. What do intact mangrove forests do to support local fisheries?
A. They offer a nursery area for juvenile fish.
B. They decrease the number of fish species present.
C. They do not support any fisheries.
D. They compete with fish for their food.
50. What is the impact that tourism has on coral reefs in case of sustainable tourism?
A. It always leads to deterioration.
B. It can increase public awareness and raise funds for conservation.
C. It will make no difference in the field of conservation.
D. It will decrease biodiversity.