Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF QUEZON CITY
President Corazon C. Aquino Elementary School
Fourth Periodical Test
Science 4
S.Y. 2024-2025
Name: ____________________________ Date: _______________
Grade/Section: ____________________ Score: ________________
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on the space provided
before each number.
_______ 1. What is soil?
A. It is a type of rock. C. It is the top layer of the land’s surface.
B. It is the layer beneath the ocean floor D. It is the Earth’s layer found only in
gardens.
_______ 2. Which of the following describes the characteristics of sand?
A. silky texture and dark color C. gritty texture with tiny particles
B. dark color and smooth texture D. light color with coarse, rocky texture
_______ 3. What minerals are often found in sand?
A. gold and silver C. iron and copper
B. granite and limestone D. quartz and marble
_______ 4. Why is loam soil nutrient-rich?
A. It has large particles. C. It has closely packed particles.
B. It contains organic matter. D. It tiny composed of tiny rocks.
_______ 5. How does the texture of silt soil differ from that?
A. Clay soil is more fertile than silt soil due to its finer particle size.
B. Clay soil particles are silky or flour-like in texture, similar to silt soil.
C. Silt soil particles are larger and more course than clay soil particles.
D. Silt soil particles are smaller than clay soil particles but larger than sand particles.
_______ 6. What determines the water holding capacity of soil?
A. the age of the soil C. the temperature of the soil
B. the color of the soil D. the spaces between soil particles
_______ 7. How does sand affect water movement in soil?
A. It retains large amount of water.
B. It creates a compact structure.
C. It allows water to pass through easily.
D. It absorbs a significant amount of water.
_______ 8. What is the unique behavior of clay in its dry state?
A. It has loose particles. C. It allows water to pass through easily.
B. It turns into a wet and sticky form. D. It absorbs a significant amount of water.
_______ 9. What organism contributes to soil aeration?
A. fish C. plants
B. humans D. earthworms, ants, and beetles
_______ 10. Why is soil considered the foundation for agriculture?
A. It regulates water availability. C. It supports the growth of animals.
B. It provides stability against wind. D. It supports the growth of crops.
_______ 11. What are some examples of surface water?
A. Desert, wells C. Oceans, seas, lakes, rivers
B. Mountains, aquifers D. Underground reservoirs
_______ 12. How might human activities impact the water cycle and availability of surface water
resources?
A. by promoting water conservation C. by implementing irrigation systems
B. by continuous cutting down of trees D. by constructing water treatment facilities
_______ 13. Why is water essential for humans, animals, and plants?
A. for nourishment
B. a personal hygiene and cleaning
C. for hydrating and maintaining bodily functions
D. all of the above
_______ 14. What role does water play in the digestion process for humans and animals?
A. It aids in digesting food. C. It regulates blood circulation.
B. It facilitates organ growth. D. It absorbs the nutrients from the
food.
_______ 15. How do plants use water in the food-making process?
A. for producing fruits C. for producing starch of sugar
B. for reproducing flowers D. for regulating body temperature
_______ 16. What is the sun?
A. a comet C. a star
B. a moon D. a giant planet
_______ 17. What is the main composition of the sun?
A. cold air C. Liquid water
B. hot gases D. solid metals
_______ 18. How many Earths could fit inside the sun?
A. 100,000 C. 1 million
B. 500,000 D. 1.3 million
_______ 19. What is the temperature of the sun’s core?
A. 5,000 degrees Celsius C. 10 million degrees Celsius
B. 1 million degrees Celsius D. 15 million degrees Celsius
_______ 20. How does the temperature of the core of the sun compare to the surface
temperature?
A. The core is cooler than the surface.
B. The core is hotter than the surface.
C. The core and surface have the same temperature.
D. The core temperature varies depending on solar activity.
_______ 21. Which layer of the sun has a temperature of about 5,500 degrees Celsius
A. chromosphere C. photosphere
B. corona D. thermosphere
_______ 22. What does Earth’s rotation create?
A. Mountains C. seas
B. day and night D. stars
_______ 23. During which time of the day are the shadows longer?
A. afternoon C. morning and evening
B. midnight D. noon
_______ 24. Why do plants need the sun?
A. It hydrates them.
B. It prevents wilting
C. It helps them sleep.
D. It provides light for photosynthesis
_______ 25. How does the sun contribute to the creation of weather on Earth?
A. by emitting gravity
B. by facilitating photosynthesis
C. by its unequal heating
D. by producing vitamin D
_______ 26. What effect does the sun’s heat have on wet clothes?
A. It causes shrinkages C. It dries them faster.
B. It increases weight D. It enhances their color.
_______ 27. How can you protect your eyes from excessive sunlight?
A. by using sunscreen lotion
B. by wearing sunglasses
C. by applying a wide-brimmed hat
D. by staying indoors
_______ 28. What should you do to stay hydrated, especially on hot days?
A. avoid drinking water C. wear dark-colored clothes
B. use an umbrella D. drink plenty of water
_______ 29. Anderson was asked by his science teacher to look for evidence that the Earth
rotates. He decided to observe the sky, sun and moon daily for one week. What observation
supports that claim that the earth rotates?
A. The moon moves around the earth.
B. The moon seems to change its color.
C. The sun appears to move in the sky.
D. The sun appears to be changing its color.
_______ 30. When the sun is at your back, where is your shadow?
A. In front of me. C. It’s beside me.
B. Behind me. D. Cannot be seen.
_______ 31. What is weather?
A. The study of rocks and minerals
B. The study of earthquakes
C. The study of ancient civilizations
D. The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place
_______ 32. Why is studying weather important?
A. It helps predict the stock market
B. It aids in understanding climate change
C. It improves cooking techniques
D. It assists in solving mathematical problems
_______ 33. Which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic of weather?
A. Humidity C. Ocean currents
B. Wind speed D. Air temperature
_______ 34. Air pressure is:
A. The weight of air above a particular point
B. The measure of oxygen concentration in the air
C. The force exerted by clouds
D. The density of air molecules in a specific area
_______ 35. Wind speed is measured with:
A. A barometer C. A hygrometer
B. A thermometer D. An anemometer
_______ 36. Wind direction is determined by:
A. A rain gauge C. A spectroscope
B. A wind vane D. A seismograph
_______ 37. Humidity refers to:
A. The amount of water vapor in the air
B. The amount of dust particles in the air
C. The amount of sunlight in the atmosphere
D. The amount of oxygen in the air
_______ 38. Rainfall is measured in:
A. Degrees Celsius
B. Inches or millimeters
C. Pounds per square inch
D. Liters per cubic meter
_______ 39. Cloud cover is:
A. The amount of clouds in the sky
B. The thickness of the ozone layer
C. The number of stars visible at night
D. The brightness of the moon
_______ 40. Which of the following instruments is used to measure cloud cover?
A. A barometer
B. A ceilometer
C. A thermometer
D. A radar
ANSWER KEY
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. D
7. C
8. C
9. D
10.D
11.C
12.B
13.D
14.A
15.C
16.C
17.B
18.D
19.D
20.B
21.C
22.B
23.C
24.D
25.C
26.C
27.B
28.D
29.C
30.A
31.D
32.B
33.C
34.A
35.D
36.B
37.A
38.B
39.A
40.B
