SCIENCE 4
1 GRADING PERIOD MST3
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DIRECTIONS: READ and ENCIRCLE the correct answer for each question.
1.Which of the following is a characteristic of something that is biodegradable?
A. It can be eaten B. It can break down naturally
C. It can melt easily D. It can float in water
2.Which of the following materials can easily burn?
A. Glass B. Metal C. Paper D. Stone
3.A material that reacts with water is showing which property?
A. Magnetic B. Physical C. Thermal D. Chemical
4.What happens when plastic is not biodegradable?
A. It disappears quickly B. It becomes part of the soil
C. It stays in the environment for a long time D. It turns into gas
5.Which is a material that is commonly burnt for fuel?
A. Cotton B. Wood C. Rubber D. Sand
6.Which of these is an example of a chemical change?
A. Melting ice B. Cutting paper C. Burning leaves D. Breaking a stick
7.What is the chemical property that allows materials to decay over time?
A. Flammability B. Flexibility C. Biodegradability D. Hardness
8.Which of the following materials is not biodegradable?
A. Banana peel B. Plastic bag C. Paper D. Leaves
9.Materials that can be burnt easily are said to be:
A. Flexible B. Durable C. Biodegradable D. Flammable
10.Why are biodegradable materials important to the environment?
A. They are hard to find B. They are very expensive
C. They reduce waste D. They cause pollution
11.Why is plastic not ideal for making compost?
A. It reacts with soil B. It does not degrade easily
C. It attracts insects D. It smells bad
12.Burning materials produce what kind of change?
A. Physical B. No change C. Reversible D. Chemical
13.If a material reacts with acid, what type of property is this?
A. Electrical B. Physical C. Chemical D. Magnetic
14.Which is the best description of flammable materials?
A. Cannot be broken B. Can easily catch fire
C. Can be eaten D. Can bend without breaking
15.Why is paper not used for cooking pots?
A. It is biodegradable B. It catches fire easily
C. It is cheap D. It is flexible
16.Why are metal spoons used for cooking instead of plastic ones?
A. Metal is heavier B. Plastic reacts with food
C. Metal does not burn easily D. Metal is colorful
17.A plastic bottle is thrown into a river. What is most likely to happen?
A. It will float for a short time then dissolve B. It will break down in a
week
C. It will be eaten by animals D. It will stay for many years without breaking
down
18.What is the main reason we separate biodegradable from non-biodegradable
waste?
A. To burn them separately B. To recycle plastic
C. To compost biodegradable waste and reduce landfill D. To reuse all
materials
19.You are designing a bag that should not react with water. Which material would be
best?
A. Paper B. Cloth C. Plastic D. Cardboard
20.A farmer wants to use materials that decay naturally for planting. What should he
use?
A. Old tires B. Leaves and fruit peels C. Cement blocks D. Aluminum
cans
21.If a school is organizing a waste segregation program, which bin should banana
peels go into?
A. Non-biodegradable B. Hazardous C. Biodegradable D.
Recyclable
22.Which group contains only biodegradable materials?
A. Glass, banana peel, paper B. Paper, leaves, fruit peels
C. Plastic, glass, wood D. Tin can, bottle, foil
23.What do burning, rotting, and rusting have in common?
A. All are reversible B. All are physical changes
C. All involve changes in shape D. All are chemical changes
24.A plastic bottle was thrown in a compost bin. After months, it is still there. What
can you conclude?
A. It is very useful B. It is biodegradable
C. It is not biodegradable D. It has been eaten by worms
25.Which material is best for making fire-resistant gloves?
A. Leather B. Wool C. Rubber D. Paper
26.Which situation shows a material reacting with another material?
A. Paper being torn B. Ice melting in water
C. Vinegar and baking soda bubbling D. Water boiling
27.Which statement shows that a material’s chemical property affects its use?
A. Glass is used for mirrors because it is shiny
B. Paper is used for writing because it is smooth
C. Cloth is used for curtains because it is soft
D. Metal is used for cookware because it does not burn easily
28.A company is choosing between biodegradable and non-biodegradable packaging.
Which should they choose to help the environment?
A. Non-biodegradable because it's cheaper
B. Biodegradable because it reduces waste
C. Non-biodegradable because it lasts longer
D. It doesn’t matter what they choose
29.A friend throws plastic in the garden. What should you do?
A. Ignore it
B. Throw more plastics
C. Tell the teacher or pick it up and dispose of it properly
D. Burn it immediately
30.Imagine you are designing a new eco-friendly food container. Which materials
would you use and why?
A. Write your answer below. (Open-ended multiple choice – could be evaluated with a
rubric for creativity, correctness, and alignment with the topic.)
ANSWER KEY
1.B
2.C
3.D
4.C
5.B
6.C
7.C
8.B
9.D
10.C
11.B
12.D
13.C
14.B
15.B
16.C
17.D
18.C
19.C
20.B
21.C
22.B
23.D
24.C
25.A
26.C
27.D
28.B
29.C
30.(Open-ended; no letter answer required)
