Republic of the

Philippines Department of
Education REGION III-
CENTRAL LUZON
Matalino St., D.M. Government Center, Maimpis, City of San
Fernando (P)

REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST IN SCIENCE 3

SY 2023-2024

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Grade / Section: Date:

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct
answer on your answer sheet.
1. Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite
shape? Also, it can flow and can take the shape of its
container.
A. gas
B. liquid
C. plasma
D. solid

2. When water is boiled or heated, its volume slowly decreases

since some part of it turns into gas. What do you call this gas
that rises into the air?
A. air
B. fog
C. oxygen
D. water vapor

3. You went to your school garden. Which sense organ lets you
appreciate the fragrant flowers?
A. ears
B. eyes
C. nose
D. tongue

4. In what habitat will you place your pet, if it has fins and a tail?
A. farm
B. forest
 C. garden
D. pond

5. The picture on the right shows a duck waddling on the

water. Which body part of the duck helps to do this?
A. feathers
B. short feet
C. webbed feet
D. two forelimbs

Illustration: Rina Lyn T. Reyes

6. Study the picture below. What are the similar characteristics

of animals based on your observation?

Illustration: Rina Lyn T. Reyes

A. They have skin to cover their body.

B. They have feathers to keep them warm.
C. They have scales to protect their skin underneath.
D. They have shells to protect their soft inner body parts.

7. The following statements are importance of animals to humans,

EXCEPT:
A. Carabaos help farmers plow rice fields.
B. Wool from sheep is used to make clothes and jackets.
C. Eggs and meat from chicken and ducks can be eaten.
D. Rabies from infected animals can cause death if not
treated.

8. Which part holds the plant to the soil, while it absorbs

nutrients and water from it?
A. flower
B. leaf
C. root
D. stem
9. What is shown from the illustration on the right about the use
of plants to humans?
A. They provide oxygen.
B. They are sources of food.
C. They are used in making furniture.
D. They prevent flooding and soil erosion.

Illustration: Rina Lyn T. Reyes

10. Which of the following is a characteristic of non- living things?

A. They can reproduce.
B. They grow and develop.
C. They need food to survive.
D. They need an external force to move.

11. Ana looks like her mother. They have the same hair
type, complexion, and eye color. What can we infer from
these statements?
A. Some offspring get some of their characteristics from
their friends.
B. Some characteristics of parents can be passed on to
their offspring.
C. Parents do not pass on some of their characteristics to
their offspring.
D. Parents do not have offspring to whom they can pass
on their characteristics.

12. Which among the following is NOT a need of a plant?

A. oxygen
B. soil
C. sunlight
D. water

13. How do plants depend on the environment to live and survive?

A. They breathe in oxygen from animals.
B. They get energy from animals to make food.
C. They need to be clothed to keep themselves warm.
D. They take in carbon dioxide from humans and animals.
14. How can you help in conserving
and protecting the environment?
A. Spray pesticides on your plants.
B. Throw your garbage everywhere.
C. Participate in tree planting activities.
D. Support illegal logging in your community.

15. How would you know that an object moved?

A. when it was on the ground
B. when it stayed in its position
C. when it remained in its reference point
D. when it changed position from its reference point

16. Heat and light energy are important in our daily lives.
The statements below highlight the use of heat and light
energy, EXCEPT:
A. cooking your favorite food
B. drying clothes under the sun
C. singing lullabies for your baby sister
D. reading and writing under a bright lamp

17. A group of people live simply in the forest. They have

animals that help them do their daily tasks. They plant fruit-
bearing trees that serve as shade and vegetables for daily
consumption. What relationship exists among these people,
animals, and plants in the forest?
A. Animals provide food, but not shelter for people.
B. Plants are dependent on animals, while people live
independently.
C. Animals are independent of plants, while plants are
dependent on people.
D. Plants are the main source of food and habitat for
animals and people.

18. The sun was shining brightly when Peter decided to go

biking. However, soon after, the sky became dark and
started to rain. How would you describe the day’s weather?
A. It rains all day.
B. It changes from time to time.
C. It is warm throughout the day.
 D. It changes over a long period of time.

19. Ana is watching the weather report on the television,

and she has heard that the typhoon is coming, and floods
might occur. What should Ana do to stay safe?
A. Cry until the typhoon is over.
B. Prepare an emergency kit and be alert.
C. Confine herself inside her room and relax.
D. Play video games and watch comedy movies until
the typhoon is over.

20. Analyzing the presence of natural objects during the

day and night, choose the statement that accurately
describes the difference:

Day Time Nighttime

bright sun glowing moon

feather-like clouds fading moon

glaring light twinkling stars

A. The moon is visible during the day, and the sun is

visible at night.
B. Stars are visible during the day, and clouds are visible
at night.
C. The sun is visible during the day, and the moon is
visible at night.
D. Trees and flowers are more visible during the night
than during the day.

21. Considering the body functions of rabbits, kangaroos,

and frogs when hopping and jumping, which statement BEST
describes a similarity among these animals?
A. All three animals use their long tails for balance while
hopping.
B. Rabbits and frogs share a common way of using their
ears for balance during jumps.
 C. Kangaroos and frogs both rely on their front legs to
push off the ground when hopping.
D. Rabbits, kangaroos, and frogs have powerful hind legs
that make them move forward while hopping and
jumping.

22. Minda left her chocolate bar on the table under the
sun, and when she remembered it, she went out to get and
eat it. She was surprised because the chocolate bar melted.
Which statement explains the melted chocolate bar?
A. It melted, because it was stepped on by somebody.
B. It melted, because the table can turn liquid into solid.
C. It melted, because the heat of the sun can turn
chocolates into solid.
D. It melted, because the heat of the sun can change
chocolates into liquid.

23. John and his mother bought a gallon of ice cream at a

grocery store one sunny afternoon. When they arrived
home, John noticed that the ice cream melted. What would
be the result if the melted ice cream was placed in a
refrigerator?
A. It will change into a gas.
B. It will change into a solid.
C. It will change into a liquid.
D. It will change into a plasma.

24. The following animals defend themselves using their body

parts. Which of the following best describes the appropriate
specific body parts of the animals?
A. Snakes use its claws to catch animals.
B.Deer use its fangs to eat other animals.
C. Crabs use its sting to harm other animals.
D. Lions use its sharp teeth to harm and eat other animals.

25. Anna and her family went to an animal park. She

observed that rabbits, kangaroos, and frogs hop and jump
because of their strong hind legs, while ducks use their beaks
to detect, grab, and swallow food. Which of the following
statements correctly matches an animal with its external
part and its primary function?
 A. Birds use their beaks for flying.
B.Fish use their hooves for grasping prey.
C. Lions use their antlers for climbing trees.
D. Elephants use their tusks for digging burrows.

26. The plant was about to dry up because it had been left
unwatered for several days, Tina noticed and watered it.
The next day, the leaves became fresh again. The following
statements play a role in making the plant fresh EXCEPT:
A. The roots absorbed water.
B.The flower received water from fruits.
C. The leaves made food using water and sunlight.
D. The stem delivered water from roots to other parts.

27. How can you help protect our surroundings?

A. I will burn our garbage at home.
B. I will segregate trash at home.
C. I will throw garbage everywhere.
D. I will encourage farmers to use pesticides.

28. John observed that a ball on the table fell to the

ground after being hit by a stick. Considering the table as the
reference point, how would you describe the motion of the
ball?
A. It remained on the table.
B.It remained on the ground.
C. It moved from the ground to the table.
D. It moved from the table to the ground.

29. A bicycle travels north of the national road. It passes

several road signs and approaches a motorcycle heading
south. How may the road signs help determine if the bicycle
and motorcycle are moving?
A. The motorcycle served as the reference point for the
road signs.
B. The motorcycle served as the reference point for the
bicycle.
C. The bicycle and the motorcycle served as the
reference points for the road signs.
D. The road signs served as the reference point for the
bicycle and the motorcycle.
30. Teacher Argie asked his pupils to look outside and
observe. One of his pupils said that the weather was not
good. The evidence that can support his observation is the
presence of
A. cirrus clouds and clear sky
B. nimbus clouds and dark sky
C. cirrostratus clouds and the clear sky
D. stratus clouds and cold temperature