Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Regional Office No. VIII – Eastern Visayas
Schools Division of Northern Samar
Mondragon II District
SAN JOSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ACIEVEMENT TEST IN SCIENCE VI – QUARTER IV
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
MELC- Based No. of Days
Percent No. of Items Item Placement
Competencies Taught
Describe the
changes on the
Earth’s surface as a
result of 5 12.5% 5 1-5
earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions
S6ES-IVa-1
Enumerate what to
do before, during
and after earthquake
5 12.5% 5 6-10
and volcanic
eruptions
S6ES-IVb-2
Describe the
different seasons in
5 12.5% 5 11-15
the Philippines
S6ES-IVc-3
Differentiate
between rotation
and revolution and
describe the effects 10 25% 10 16-25
of the Earth’s
motions
Compare the planets
of the solar system 10 25% 10 26-35
S6ES-IVg-h-6
Construct a model
of the solar system
showing the relative
sizes of the planets
5 12.5% 5 36-40
and their relative
distances from the
Sun
S6ES-IVi-j-7
40 100 40
S.Y. 2021-2022
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Regional Office No. VIII – Eastern Visayas
Schools Division of Northern Samar
Mondragon II District
SAN JOSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ACIEVEMENT TEST IN SCIENCE VI – QUARTER IV
S.Y. 2021-2022

Name: _____________________________________________ Date: _____________Score: 40

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose and encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

1. A fracture along which the blocks of crust on either side have moved relative to
one another parallel to the fracture.
a. focus b. fault c. epicenter d. center
2. A sudden movement or vibration of the earth’s crust due to volcanic eruptions or
movement of tectonic plates.
a. convergent b. transform c. earthquake d. divergent
3. It occurs when tectonic plates collide.
a. convergent b. transform c. earthquake d. divergent
4. It occurs when two plates slide past one another.
a. divergent b. transform c. epicenter d. divergent
5. It occurs when two plates move apart from each other
a. convergent b. transform c. fault d. divergent
6. The following are safety precautions DURING an earthquake EXEPT ONE.

a. Check the structure of your house or building.

b. Keep calm, go under a desk or table.
c. Do not rush to exit when in a crowded place to avoid stampede.
d. Do not use elevators

7. The following are safety precautions AFTER an earthquake EXEPT ONE.

a. Find a safe place for aftershocks are likely to follow.

b. Check if family members are safe.
c. Prepare an emergency plan.
d. Check for fires if there is any.
8. The following are safety precautions BEFORE an earthquake EXEPT ONE.

a. Know the hazards in your area.

b. Move heavy objects to lower shelves to avoid damage and injuries.
c. Participate in school and community earthquake drill.
d. Duck, Cover and Hold.

9. The following are safety precautions AFTER volcanic eruption EXEPT ONE.

a. Boil water before drinking

b. Place emergency supply kit in an accessible area
c. Remove ash from windows and doors of the house and car.
d. Wash grass before feeding the animals or livestocks.

10. The following are safety precautions DURING volcanic eruption EXEPT ONE.

a. Prepare an emergency plan.

b. Cover water containers and food to avoid contamination from ash
c. Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating
d. Listen to the radio for updates/ developments regarding the volcanic eruption.

11. Some countries experienced four seasons. The Philippines has experienced only two
distinct seasons. What are these two distinct seasons of the Philippines?

a. wet and wet b. wet and dry c. dry and dry d. summer and winter

12. What is the all year-round climate present in the Philippines?

a. warm and humid b. hot and dry c. cold and dry d. rainy and sunny

13. People living in Sumirap are mostly farmers, at what particular time of the year they
usually plant their crops?

a. wet season b. dry season c. winter season d. spring season

14. During what particular season do farmers usually harvest their crops?

a. wet season b. dry season c. summer season d. winter season

15. What are some bad effects of too much rain?

a. landslides b. mudflows c. erosion d. all of these

16. In what direction does the Earth rotate?

A. from east to west C. from south to north
B. from north to south D. from west to east
17. How long does it take for the Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis?
A. one day C. one week
B. one-month D. one year
18. At what angle does the Earth tilt on its axis?
A. 43 ½ degrees C. 33 ½ degrees
B. 23 ½ degrees D. 53 ½ degrees

19. What do you call an imaginary line than runs through the Earth?
A. axis C. orbit
B. taxis D. axis

20. The movement of the globe as it spins and reaches the point from where it
started is called?
A. revolution C. rotation
B. locomotion D. Position
21. It is the movement of the earth around the sun.
a. rotation b. revolution c. perihelion d. aphelion

22. What do call when the earth’s orbit is farthest from the sun around 152 million
kilometers?
a. perihelion b. aphelion c. rotation d. revolution

23. What do you call when the earth’s orbit is closest to the sun around 147 million
kilometers?
a. perihelion b. aphelion c. rotation d. revolution

24. How many days does the earth take a complete turn around the sun?

a. 364 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds

b. 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds
c. 366 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds
d. 365 days, 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds

25. On every fourth year known as the _____, the earth revolves for 366 days.

a. Year b. leap year c. current year d. previous year

26. Which planet has the great red spot?

a. Jupiter b. Uranus c. Mars d. Neptune

27. Which is the second largest planet in the solar system?

a. Neptune b. Jupiter c. Saturn d. Uranus

28. Which is the hottest planet in our solar system??

a. Mars b. Venus c. Mercury d. Uranus

29. What is Earth’s twin planet?

a. Jupiter b. Saturn c. Uranus d. Venus

30. Which is the only planet that can sustain life?

a. Earth b. Jupiter c. Saturn d. Mars

31. Which is the largest planet is our solar system?

a. Neptune b. Jupiter c. Saturn d. Uranus

32. Which is often called Evening star or Morning Star?

a. Jupiter b. Saturn c. Uranus d. Venus

33. Which planet is considered an ice giant because it is made up of frozen water, methane,
and ammonia.

a. Jupiter b. Saturn c. Uranus d. Venus

34. Which is referred to as red planet is our solar system?

a. Earth b. Jupiter c. Saturn d. Mars

35. Which is referred to as blue planet is our solar system?

a. Earth b. Jupiter c. Saturn d. Mars

36. Which is the correct order of the planets in our solar system?

a. Mercury – Venus – Mars – Earth – Jupiter – Uranus – Saturn - Neptune

b. Mercury – Earth – Mars – Mars – Uranus – Saturn – Jupiter - Neptune
c. Mercury – Mars – Venus – Mars – Saturn – Jupiter – Uranus - Neptune
d. Mercury – Venus – Earth – Mars – Jupiter – Saturn – Uranus – Neptune

37. Which planet is nearest to the sun?

a. Mars b. Venus c. Mercury d. Uranus

38. What is the relative size of the planet Jupiter?

a. 139 822 km in diameter

b. 193 282 km in diameter
c. 138 922 km in diameter
d. 129 322 km in diameter
39. Which planet is farthest from the Sun?

a. Neptune b. Jupiter c. Saturn d. Uranus

40. What is the relative distance of Earth from the Sun?

a. 184. 787 million kilometer

b. 148. 788 million kilometer
c. 148. 877 million kilometer
d. 184. 777 million kilometer

Prepared by:

VALLERIE D. BREIS
Grade 5 & 6 Adviser, San Jose ES

References:

 Science 6 Beyond Boarders by Evelyn Sarte, Ednaliza Garcia, Eliza Lopez, Mary
Jean Dela Cruz, Harold Arradaza.
 Science 6 Quarter 4 Modules 1-8 Published by the Department of Education Region
X - Northern Mindanao Division of Tangub City
 [Link]

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ANSWERS KEY

1. b
2. c
3. d
4. b
5. a
6. a
7. c
8. d
9. b
10. a
11. b
12. a
13. a
14. b
15. d
16. d
17. a
18. b
19. a
20. c
21. b
22. b
23. a
24. b
25. b
26. c
27. c
28. b
29. d
30. a
31. b
32. d
33. c
34. d
35. a
36. d
37. c
38. a
39. a
40. c