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FOURTH PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS IN SCIENCE 4

No. No.

of of Percent

Learning Day Item age of Remembe Understan Applyi Analyzi Evaluati Creati

Competencies s s Items ring ding ng ng ng ng

Compare and

contrast the

characteristics of 6 8 20% 2 2 2 2 0 0

different types of

soil

Explain the use of

water from different

sources in the 4 6 15% 2 2 1 1 0 0

context of daily

activities
Trace and describe

the importance of 5 8 20% 1 2 2 2 1 0

the water cycle

Use weather

instruments and

describe the
6 9 22.5% 2 2 2 2 1 0
different weather

components in a

weather chart

Identify safety

precautions during
3 4 10% 1 1 1 1 0 0
different weather

conditions

Describe the

changes in the

position and length

of shadows in the 3 3 7.5% 1 1 1 0 0 0

surroundings as the

position of the Sun

changes

Describe the effects

3 2 5% 0 1 1 0 0 0
of the Sun to human

activities
Total 30 40 100% 9 11 10 8 2 0

Encircle the letter of the correct answer .

1. Which type of soil is best for growing most plants?

A. Sandy soil
B. Clay soil
C. Loamy soil
D. Silt soil

2. What is the primary difference between sandy soil and clay soil?
A. Sandy soil retains more water.
B. Clay soil drains faster.
C. Sandy soil is richer in nutrients.
D. Clay soil has larger particles.

3. Why is loamy soil considered the most fertile?

A. It is made up of an even mix of sand, silt, and clay.
B. It is purely made of sand.
C. It is mostly made of clay.
D. It doesn't contain any sand.

4. Why is water from rivers and lakes often treated before being used?
A. It is naturally salty.
B. It can contain harmful bacteria or other contaminants.
C. It is naturally full of minerals.
D. All of the above.

5. What is a common use of groundwater in daily activities?

A. Swimming
B. Irrigation
C. Washing cars
D. All of the above

6. What is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Transpiration

7. How does the water cycle help regulate the earth's temperature?
A. By releasing heat during condensation and absorbing heat during evaporation.
B. By releasing heat during precipitation and absorbing heat during transpiration.
C. By releasing heat during transpiration and absorbing heat during precipitation.
D. None of the above.

8. What is a barometer used for?

A. Measuring rainfall
B. Measuring wind direction
C. Measuring air pressure
D. Measuring temperature

9. What does a weather vane measure?

A. Air pressure
B. Wind speed
C. Wind direction
D. Temperature

10. What does a high-pressure system typically bring?

A. Rainy weather
B. Snow
C. Clear skies
D. Storms
11. What should you do during a thunderstorm?
A. Stay close to windows to watch the storm.
B. Seek shelter under a tree.
C. Disconnect electronic devices.
D. Go swimming.

12. What is the main reason you should stay indoors during a tornado?
A. To avoid getting wet.
B. To protect yourself from flying debris.
C. Because it's easier to see the tornado from inside.
D. None of the above.

13. How does the position of the Sun in the sky affect the length of a shadow?
A. Shadows are longest at midday when the Sun is highest.
B. Shadows are shortest at midday when the Sun is highest.
C. The position of the Sun doesn't affect the length of a shadow.
D. Shadows are longest at sunrise.

14. How does the position of the Sun change throughout the day?
A. It rises in the east and sets in the west.
B. It rises in the north and sets in the south.
C. It stays in the same place; the Earth moves around it.
D. It rises in the west and sets in the east.

15. How does the Sun affect human activities?

A. It provides light for daytime activities.
B. It provides heat for cooking and other uses.
C. It affects the weather, which in turn influences what activities are possible.
D. All of the above.

16. Clay soil is often rich in nutrients but poor in what aspect?
A. Water retention
B. Drainage
C. Aeration
D. Organic matter

17. The type of soil that feels gritty and falls apart easily when you open your hand is:
A. Clay
B. Silt
C. Loam
D. Sand

18. What water source is commonly used for drinking in urban areas?
A. Lakes
B. Rivers
C. Groundwater
D. Tap water

19. Which part of the water cycle involves the change of water from a gas to a liquid?
A. Condensation
B. Evaporation
C. Precipitation
D. Collection

20. Which instrument measures temperature?

A. Barometer
B. Anemometer
C. Thermometer

21. What is a hygrometer used for?

A. Measuring humidity
B. Measuring wind speed
C. Measuring air pressure
D. Measuring rainfall

22. What does an anemometer measure?

A. Wind speed
B. Humidity
C. Temperature
D. Rainfall

23. Why should you avoid standing near tall objects during a thunderstorm?
A. They can attract lightning.
B. They may fall over.
C. They provide no protection from rain.
D. None of the above.
24. During winter, the sun is low in the sky. How does this affect shadows?
A. Shadows are shorter.
B. Shadows are longer.
C. Shadows disappear.
D. It has no effect on shadows.

25. How does the Sun's position at noon in summer compare to its position at noon in
winter?
A. It's higher in the sky in summer.
B. It's lower in the sky in summer.
C. It's in the same position in both summer and winter.
D. None of the above.

26. How does the sun affect the growth of crops?

A. It provides the heat necessary for plant growth.
B. It provides the light needed for photosynthesis.
C. It determines the length of the growing season.
D. All of the above.

27. Silt soil is made up of what kind of particles?

A. Very large particles
B. Very small particles
C. Medium-sized particles
D. It doesn't contain particles.

28. What source of water is typically used for agriculture?

A. Groundwater
B. Rainwater
C. River water
D. All of the above

29. What happens during precipitation in the water cycle?

A. Water vapor condenses and falls to the ground.
B. Water on the ground evaporates into the air.
C. Water in plants is released into the air.
D. Water in the air becomes water vapor.

30. What do weather charts typically show?

A. Air pressure, wind speed, and temperature
B. Air pressure, humidity, and rainfall
C. Temperature, humidity, and wind direction
D. All of the above

31. What is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm?

A. Outdoors, under a tree
B. Indoors, away from windows
C. In a car, with the windows down
D. On a boat

32. What time of day are shadows the shortest?

A. Sunrise
B. Midday
C. Sunset
D. Midnight

33. Why does the Sun appear to move from east to west over the course of a day?
A. Because the Sun orbits the Earth.
B. Because of the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
C. Because the Earth orbits the Sun.
D. None of the above.

34. How does the Sun's heat affect human activities?

A. It makes outdoor activities possible in cold weather.
B. It determines the best time for certain activities, like gardening or exercising.
C. It has no effect on human activities.
D. It makes indoor activities more comfortable.

35. Why is loamy soil often considered ideal for farming?

A. It drains well and retains the right amount of water.
B. It is the most common type of soil.
C. It contains a high amount of clay.
D. It is poor in nutrients.

36. Groundwater is often used for which of the following?

A. Drinking
B. Watering plants
C. Cooking
D. All of the above

37. In the water cycle, what happens during evaporation?

A. Water changes from a liquid to a gas.
B. Water changes from a gas to a liquid.
C. Water falls to the ground as rain.
D. Water is taken up by plants.

38. What does a rain gauge measure?

A. The speed of falling rain
B. The direction of rain
C. The amount of rain that has fallen
D. The temperature of the rain

39. What is one safety precaution during a tornado?

A. Stay outdoors to keep an eye on the tornado.
B. Go to a room with many windows.
C. Go to a basement or a small, windowless interior room on the lowest level of your home.
D. Stand under a tall tree for shelter.

40. How does the position of the Sun in the sky affect the temperature on Earth?
A. The higher the Sun is in the sky, the warmer the temperature.
B. The lower the Sun is in the sky, the warmer the temperature.
C. The position of the Sun has no effect on temperature.
D. The temperature is warmest when the Sun is in the eastern sky.

ANSWER KEYS:

1. C. Loamy soil
2. D. Clay soil has larger particles.
3. A. It is made up of an even mix of sand, silt, and clay.
4. B. It can contain harmful bacteria or other contaminants.
5. B. Irrigation
6. B. Condensation
7. A. By releasing heat during condensation and absorbing heat during evaporation.
8. C. Measuring air pressure
9. C. Wind direction
10. C. Clear skies
11. C. Disconnect electronic devices.
12. B. To protect yourself from flying debris.
13. B. Shadows are shortest at midday when the Sun is highest.
14. A. It rises in the east and sets in the west.
15. D. All of the above.
16. B. Drainage
17. D. Sand
18. D. Tap water
19. A. Condensation
20. C. Thermometer
21. A. Measuring humidity
22. A. Wind speed
23. A. They can attract lightning.
24. B. Shadows are longer.
25. A. It's higher in the sky in summer.
26. D. All of the above.
27. C. Medium-sized particles
28. D. All of the above
29. A. Water vapor condenses and falls to the ground.
30. D. All of the above
31. B. Indoors, away from windows
32. B. Midday
33. B. Because of the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
34. B. It determines the best time for certain activities, like gardening or exercising.
35. A. It drains well and retains the right amount of water.
36. D. All of the above
37. A. Water changes from a liquid to a gas.
38. C. The amount of rain that has fallen
39. C. Go to a basement or a small, windowless interior room on the lowest level of your
home.
40. A. The higher the Sun is in the sky, the warmer the temperature.