SECOND QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 5

SY 2022-2023

Instructions: Read each question carefully and shade the correct answer in the
answer sheet provided to you. Do not write anything on this test questionnaire.

1. What part of the male reproductive system produces sperm cells

and the male sex hormone called testosterone?
A. Epididymis
B. Penis
C. Scrotum
D. Testes

2. What part of the male reproductive system serves as the

passageway of the sperm from the testes to the seminal vesicle?
A. Urethra
B. Scrotum
C. Vas Deferens
D. Prostate Gland

3. It is a hollow, pear-shaped organ where the fertilized egg is implanted.

Which part of the female reproductive system is being described?
A. Cervix
B. Ovary
C. Uterus
D. Vagina

4. The female reproductive system is important. As a learner who has

knowledge about it, how would you tell others of its importance?
I will tell them that:
A. It is important because it produces the sperm cells which
are essential for reproduction.
B. It is important because it produces the egg cells which
are essential for reproduction.
C. It is important because it is responsible for producing
testosterone which maintains the reproductive cycle.
D. It is important because the entire system is designed for
transporting the sperm cells to the exact fertilization site.

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5. Sex cells are produced in the human reproductive organs. Which of the
following sex cell-cell organ pairing is correct?
A. egg cell – ovary
B. egg cell – testes
C. sperm cell - penis
D. sperm cell – ovary

6. The female reproductive system manifests the following important

functions in the continuity of life of an organism, except;
A. nurture the developing offspring
B. produce organisms of different species
C. transport and sustain reproductive cells
D. allows reproduction and survival of species

7. In her Grade 5 class, Ma’am Rose showed a video about the male and
female reproductive systems where the semen was released from the
penis. What idea can you create out from the video?
A. testes: egg cell while ovary: semen
B. testes: semen while ovary: sperm cells
C. testes: sperm cells while ovary: egg cells
D. testes: egg cells while ovary: sperm cells

8. When does menstruation start?

A. when the egg meets the sperm.
B. when the egg reaches the uterus.
C. when the egg is released from the ovary.
D. when the egg is not fertilized by a sperm.

9. What process is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue

from the inner lining of the uterus?
A. dilation
B. menstruation
C. gestation
D. ovulation

10. Menstruation is the monthly discharge among females when

fertilization does not occur. How would you describe it?
A. releasing of matured egg from the ovary
B. releasing of sperm cells from the testes
C. shedding of the uterine lining that comes out as blood through
the vagina
D. shedding of the uterine lining that comes out as blood through
the fallopian tube

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11. If you will be asked by your classmate how does menstrual cycle
relate to the ability of females to get pregnant, what would be your
answer? I will say that
A. during the menstrual cycle, an egg matures an and the uterus
is prepared for possible pregnancy
B. during the menstrual cycle, blood will eventually s t o p then there
is no chance for a female to get pregnant
C. during the menstrual cycle, the egg will not mature causing
females to get pregnant
D. during the menstrual cycle, there are no egg
cells to be released until pregnancy
12. Which statement best explains what a menstrual cycle is?
A. The menstrual cycle is a series of changes during which an
egg matures and the ovaries are prepared for a possible
pregnancy.
B. The menstrual cycle is a series of changes during which an
egg matures and the uterus is prepared for a possible
pregnancy.
C. The menstrual cycle is a series of changes during which
sperm matures and the uterus is prepared for a possible
pregnancy.
D. The menstrual cycle is a series of changes during which an egg
matures and the testes is prepared for a possible pregnancy.

13. Jessa experiences pain in her lower abdomen during her period.
Determine which of the following statements is most likely to
describe Jessa's feelings.
A. She felt good since she could still bear the discomfort.
B.She has to apply a liquid pain reliever to soothe the pain.
C.She didn't feel any discomfort because it was just normal.
D. She felt pain and discomfort because of her dysmenorrhea.

14.Arrange into correct order the phases of the menstrual cycle in figure
2.
1 2 3 4

Figure 2. Menstrual Phases

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logy/pysiology
A. 4, 3, 2, 1
B. 3, 4, 1, 2
C. 4, 3, 1, 2
D. 2, 4, 3, 1

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15. What kind of animal reproduction involves only one parent?
A. external fertilization
B. internal fertilization
C. sexual reproduction
D. asexual reproduction

16. This process happens when the sperm cells are released into the body
of the female animal and become fertilized. Which of the processes is
being described?
A. incubation period
B. internal fertilization
C. external fertilization
D. asexual reproduction

17. Your teacher asked you to classify which of these groups of animals
were born alive. Which one will you choose?
A. Dogs, Cats, Pigs
B. Hen, Peacock, Duck
C. Starfish, Sea Horse, Frogs
D. Jelly Fish, Sea Anemone, Shark

18. If you are an underwater guide and somebody asks you how do
starfishes increase their population, what would you say?
A. Starfishes require mates to generate slowly.
B. Starfishes adapt to the environment, so they can multiply.
C. The starfishes undergo asexual reproduction, so they can
multiply.
D.The starfishes undergo sexual reproduction, so they can multiply.

19. Planaria and Polyps are organisms that are formed from a small
part of the bodies of their respective parents and eventually become
miniature copies of them, while dogs and cats reproduce from the
union of a male and female sex cell. How can you classify these
animals based on their mode of reproduction?
A. Planaria, Polyps, dogs, and cats reproduce sexually.
B. Planaria, Polyps, dogs, and cats reproduce asexually.
C. Planaria, and Polyps reproduce sexually, while dogs and cats
reproduce asexually.
D. Planaria and Polyps reproduce asexually, while dogs and cats
reproduce sexually.

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20. In an unstable or unpredictable environment, asexually-
reproducing species may be of disadvantage. Choose which tells
how asexual reproduction proves to be a disadvantage.
A. Asexual reproduction needs only one parent.
B. Asexual reproduction produces genetic variation in the offspring.
C. All the population can increase rapidly when the conditions are favorable.
D. All offspring are genetically identical and may not have the genetic
variation to survive in new or different conditions.

21. Most external fertilization occurs during the spawning process when
one or more females release their eggs and the male releases sperm at
once in the same area. Make an inference of what would be the
disadvantage of external fertilization.
A. It produces a small number of offspring.
B. It produces a larger number of offspring
C. Most of the gametes die without being fertilized.
D. Most of the eggs and sperms were prevented from drying out.

22. Plants reproduce with their parts. What are the complete parts of a
flower?
A. stigma, style, ovary, pistil, calyx
B. corolla, calyx, stamen, pistil, ovule
C. anther, filament, pollens, ovule, sepal
D. stamen, petal, carpel, receptacle, sepal

23.The enlarged basal portion of the pistil produces ovules. Which part
describes the female reproductive part of the flower?
A. Filament
B. Ovary
C. Stigma
D. Style

24.The teacher asked you to get a pot with a plant bearing a complete
flower for your lesson. Which pot of flowers will you get?
A. Daisy
B. Gumamela
C. Rose
D. Santan

25. How would you know that fertilization occurs in a flower?

A. when the pollen grains swell
B. when the pollen tube grows larger
C. when the pollen grain falls on the stigma
D. When the sperm unites with the egg cell inside the ovule

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26. Evaluate the sentences below. Which statement about the
difference between perfect and imperfect flowers is written correctly?
A. flower with female parts is a perfect flower while a flower that has
missing male parts is an imperfect flower.
B. A flower with male parts is a perfect flower while a flower that has
missing female parts is an imperfect flower.
C. A flower with male and female parts is a perfect flower while
a flower that has missing male or female parts is an imperfect
flower.
D. A flower with male and female parts is an imperfect flower while
a flower that has missing male or female parts is a perfect flower.

27. Precy has a flowering plant garden with five plots. She wanted to extend
one plot for the Rose plants. Suggest the best way to propagate rose plants
quickly.
A. propagate through cutting
B. propagate through seedling
C. propagate through budding
D. propagate through layering

28. Potato has a specialized stem called tuber used for reproduction.
Make a list of things you can do to ensure huge potato yields.
A. 1. Select a good variety of potatoes.
2. Plant them in good soil with enough sunlight.
B. 1. Select good and small potatoes
2. Plant the potatoes in a muddy soil with no sunlight.
C. 1. Plant potatoes in a wet soil.
2. Select an area for them to receive no sunlight in a day.
D. 1. Plant potatoes in a sandy soil.
2. Select an area for them that is reached by a small amount of
sunlight.

29. What do you call a small plant that grows at the edge of the leaves
of the plant itself?
A. plantlets
B. rhizomes
C. runners
D. suckers
30. Gymnosperms are non-flowering plants that reproduce through
cones and seeds. Which plant is a gymnosperm?
A. Ginger
B. Pine tree
C. Rose
D. Santan

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31. Why is Bermuda grass considered as runner? Because it grows .
A. around the main plant
B. horizontally underground
C. along the surface of the ground
D. underneath the ground surrounded by fleshy leaves

32. Pedro planted mongo seeds in his plot where the plants receive
adequate sunshine, whereas Juan planted mongo seeds where the
plants partially receive sunlight. As a learner who knows about
photosynthesis, which idea would you like to adopt?
A. Pedro’s idea
B. Juan’s idea
C. None of their ideas
D. Both Pedro and Juan’s ideas

33. Fertilization occurs only after pollination. What will happen if the
flower does not get pollinated?
A. The flower will bloom forever.
B. Plants will produce fruits and seeds.
C. Multiple growths of flowering plants will occur.
D. The flower will age and then die without developing any seeds.

34. Which statement is consistent to the idea that bees are pollinators
and they play a vital role in pollination?
A. bees could make pollen grains fall on the petal
B. bees could make pollen grains fall on the stamen
C. bees could make pollen grains remain in their position
D. bees could make pollen grains transfer to another plant

35. Flowers stand out because of their colors and unique scents. What
information would you make to prove why flowers have different colors
and scents?
A. The different colors and scents of the flowers attract predators.
B. The different colors and scents of the flowers will not
attract pollinators.
C. The different colors and scents of the flowers allow
pollinators to destroy them.
D. The different colors and scents of the flowers help them attract
pollinators.

36. What do you call this group where living things interact with non-
living things of the environment?
A. community
B. ecosystem
C. inhabitant
D. Population

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37. In estuaries, which of these abiotic factors refer to the amount of salt
in water?
A. waves
B. salinity
C. temperature
D. brackish water

38. What type of factors in the intertidal zone and estuarine ecosystem
are the birds, fishes, and plants?
A. biotic
B. abiotic
C. lifeless
D. non-living things

39. In Estuary, freshwater meets saltwater. What group of animals

depend on this ecosystem?
A. cats, dogs, pigs
B. fish, crabs, crabs
C. ants, termites, earthworms
D. butterflies, bees, mosquitos

40. Estuaries are also called “nurseries of the seas”. How can you
help protect estuaries to ensure that it will continue to serve as
nurseries of the seas?
A. make estuaries as garbage dump sites
B. plant mangroves along the coastal areas
C. construct cottages in estuarine ecosystem
D. build fish pens and fish farms in estuaries

41. All living things need energy to survive through feeding relationships.
How would you compare the food chain to the food web?
A. Both the food chain and food web feeding relationships start
with consumers.
B. Both the food chain and the food web have a connection of two or
more food chains.
C. A food chain consists of producers and decomposers only, while a
food web consists of only one food chain.
D. A food chain is a series of organisms in which one organism
feeds on another organism, while a food web is a connection of
two or more food chains

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42. Someone is selling coral reefs that have been harvested from the
water. Coral reefs, as you may know, are sections of estuaries that
are part of the subtidal zone and have a lot of biodiversity. What
conclusions can you draw from this situation?
A. Marine life would lose their habitat.
B. Selling coral reefs help develop tourism.
C. Selling corals can make marine animals thrive.
D. Selling coral reefs has no effect in the ecosystem of estuaries
and intertidal zone.

43. Most of our intertidal zones and estuaries are already under threat.
They need our care, protection, and restoration. Which of these
statements is the best way to protect and conserve estuaries and
intertidal zones?
A. destroy coral reefs
B. remove all mangroves.
C. use dynamite when fishing.
D. proper disposal of garbage and household materials

44. Which of the following could endanger the intertidal zone?

A. providing them with breeding areas
B. protecting the intertidal community
C. killing organisms and destructing their habitat
D. allowing them to adapt to the changing conditions

45. What human activities might endanger estuaries and the intertidal
zone?
A. using nontoxic pesticides
B. planting trees or seagrass
C. disposing toxic materials into the river
D. avoiding throwing trashes into the river

46. You went to the beach with your family and you saw a lot of
garbage scattered around. What are you going to do about it?
A. Wear gloves and just look at the garbage doing nothing else.
B. Wear gloves, then pick up the garbage and throw it into the sea.
C. Wear gloves, then pick up the garbage and dispose of it properly.
D. Wear gloves, then pick up the garbage and throw it under
the coconut trees

47. If you must choose among the options, which practices shows the
protection and conservation of the estuaries and intertidal zone?
A. dynamite fishing
B. irresponsible waste disposal
C. overharvest of marine species
D. proper disposal of household garbage and chemicals

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48. As a Grade 5 pupil, do you believe that awareness in protecting and
conserving estuaries and intertidal zones is important? Why?
A. No, because estuaries and intertidal zones are not valuable
B. No, because it does not help protect the home of marine animals
and plants
C. Yes, because estuaries and intertidal zone provide homes to
terrestrial animals.
D. Yes, because estuaries and intertidal zone provide homes to
marine plants and animals.

49. How would you justify that protecting and conserving estuaries and
intertidal zones are important to marine organisms?
A. If we protect them, the food chain will be disrupted.
B. If we protect them, there will be permanent damage to the
ecosystem.
C. If we protect them, there will be water contamination and
pollution.
D. If we protect them, there will be nesting, breeding, and feeding
habitat to marine life and plants.

50. A coral reef is a section of estuaries that is a part of the subtidal

zone and has a lot of biodiversity. But people continue harvesting
corals from it and sell them for a living. What conclusions can you
draw on this matter?
A. Marine life will lose their habitat.
B. Marine life in coral reefs will help develop tourism.
C. Coral reefs can make marine animals thrive.
D. Coral reefs have no effect on the estuaries and intertidal zone
ecosystem.

Test Curator: ROSIELYN B. BAUTISTA DepEd-Caraga

School: Special Science Elementary School Sukdanan
Email Address: [email protected] Standardized Quarterly Exam
Test Curator: ROSIELYN B. BAUTISTA DepEd-Caraga
School: Special Science Elementary School Sukdanan
Email Address: [email protected] Standardized Quarterly Exam