Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF KABANKALAN CITY

ORONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE VI

NAME_________________________________________ SCORE___________
Direction: Choose and write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

1. Which of the statements correctly describe the general functions of

Skeletal system?

I. It gives shape to the body

II. It serves as framework of the body
III. It protects the internal organs of the body
IV. It converts energy, which enables the body to move

A. I, II, IV C. II, III, IV

B. I, II, III D. I, III, IV
2. It was Verna’s birthday party, and she invited all of her classmates. During the game, Justine wants to get toys in the
pabitin“. Which muscles help Justine to reach the prize?
I. arm muscle III. leg muscle
II. facial muscle IV. heart muscle
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II, and III
3. Every morning, Jilliane joins zumba and jogs around in the park. After her activities, she sweats a lot. Why do you
think so? Because of the _____
A. contraction of muscles in the dermis C. regulation of the body temperature
B. relaxation of the muscles in the dermis D. excessive movement of the body
4. Which could be the functions of the muscular system?

I. It gives shape in our body

II. It allows us to move
III. It supports and makes our skeleton in the hands and other body parts steady.
IV. It provides the structural framework for the body

A. I and II C. I, II,and III

B. II and III D. I, II, III and IV
5. How does digestion occur?
A. mouth ---- esophagus ---- stomach ---- small intestine ---- large intestine ---- rectum and anus
B. mouth ---- stomach ---- esophagus ---- small intestine ----- large intestine ----- anus and rectum
C. esophagus ---- mouth ---- large intestine ---- small intestine ---- anus and rectum
D. esophagus ----mouth----- small intestine ---- esophagus ---- anus and rectum ---- large intestine
6. When a small blood vessel in your hand is cut open, which plays an active
defense against possible diseases?
A. plasma C. red blood cells
B. platelets D. white blood cells
7. How does circulation take place? Trace the flow of blood from the heart to the
different parts of the body.
A. right atrium left ventricle lungs left atrium right ventricle body cells
B. right atrium right ventricle lungs left atrium right ventricle body cells
C. right atrium left atrium lungs left ventricle left atrium body cells
D. right ventricle right atrium lungs left ventricle left atrium body cells
8. Which of the following statements are TRUE?
I. The brain is the center of the nervous system.
II. The brainstem is the hind part of the brain
III. The largest part of the brain is cerebellum
IV. The spinal cord is the downward extension of the brain.
A. I and II C. I, II, and IV
B. II, III, and IV D. IV only
9. The craftsman quickly withdrew his hand when a needle pricked him. What part
of his nervous system work?
A. cerebellum C. medulla
B. cerebrum D. spinal cord
10. How does the integumentary system work with the nervous system?
A. Integumentary system helps the nervous system to produce blood
B. The skin protects the nerves
C. Nerves embedded on the skin are responsible for sensing the outside world.
D. Nervous system helps the skin to maintain its color
11. Study the picture (https://skeletalmuscularadam.weebly.com/)

Which of the statements explain the coordinated function of skeletal and muscular systems?
I. The skeletal and muscular systems work together to provide the body with structure and movement.
II. The skeletal system provides the framework for the body and is composed of bones, ligaments, and cartilage.
The muscular system consists of muscles that attach to the bones of the skeletal system and generate movement
by contracting and relaxing.
III. The skeletal system provides stability and protection for the body's organs and tissues, while the muscular
system provides the force needed for movement.
IV. The skeletal systems regulates body temperature, while the muscular system provides storage for
A. I and II B. II and III C. I, II and III D. I, II, III and IV
12. Striking the tendon on your knee stimulates a sensory neuron in your lower leg
that causes your knee to jerk. Why?
A. The sensory neuron transmits the nerve impulse to the neuron in the
spinal cord.
B. The nerve impulse travels directly to the brain. without passing the spinal
cord.
C. Motor neurons extending to the leg muscles transmit the nerve impulse
D. Nerves in the legs are functioning properly.
13. What is the usual path of message received by the body from the
environment?
A. brain nerves spinal cord sense organ
 B. sense organ nerves spinal cord brain
C. spinal cord sense organ brain nerves
D. nerves sense organ brain spinal cord
14. The skin is one of the first defense mechanisms in your immune system. Why?
A. Tiny glands in the skin secrete oils that increase the function of the skin to
protect against microorganism.
B. The skin regulates the blood temperature
C. Tiny glands in the skin secrete water that increase the function of the skiN to protect against microorganism
D. The skin secrete hormones to protect the immune system
15. What happens to skin when a person gets cold or frightened?
A. Goose bumps develop
B. Your skin produces too much sweat
C. The nerve cells are frozen
D. The skin is contracted
16. Breaking down food into nutrients our body uses is the job of the digestive system, but it works with other organ
systems to deliver these nutrients to our entire body. Which of these statements best describes the way the digestive system
works with other organ systems to deliver nutrients?
A. When you are hungry, nerves in the stomach send a signal to the brain, which tells your body to look for food.
B. When you eat food, your mouth breaks down food into small pieces before sending it down the esophagus into
the stomach.
C. When all the nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine, the body absorbs water through the large intestine.
D. Nutrients are absorbed by the small intestine into capillaries, sending them to the heart and back into arteries to
distribute around the body.
17. How does the blood from the lungs travel back into the heart?
A. lungs pulmonary veins left atrium left ventricle
B. lungs pulmonary arteries left atrium left ventricle
C. lungs pulmonary arteries left ventricle left atrium
D. lungs pulmonary left ventricle left atrium
18. Study the diagram below. Which groups of animals have both land and water?

Land ? Water

A. Amphibians C. Mammals
B. Fishes D. Reptiles
19. Which tells about the distinct characteristics of reptiles?

I. It has legs for crawling

II. are warm blooded animals
III. has gills and fins
IV. dry scaly skins
A. I and III C. II, and III
B. II and IV D. I and IV
20. How are the following animals grouped?

whale bat
penguin dolphin
 A. Fishes C. Mammals
B. Amphibians D. Reptiles
21. Below is a list of groups of animals. Which one will best fill in the blank ?

Kiwi Crocodile Newt

Ostrich Snake Toad

peacock ? Salamander

A. Chicken C. seahorse
B. Iguana D. bat
22. How will you describe mollusks?

I. They have soft bodies and may be covered with hard shells
II. They are stationary
III. They are aquatic animals
IV. They live in bodies of other animals
A. I and II C. I and IV
B. II and III D. I and III
23. Animals acquire food in different ways. Which one tells how the cnidarians get their food?

A. Stinging cells on the tentacles capture prey

B. Food and water flow through the small opening
C. They have hooks and suckers on their heads
D. They live inside the bodies of other organisms
24. Four animals were identified by one pet lover as vertebrates. Which of the
animals is he referring to?
A. sheep C. dog
B. lion D. tiger
25. Your uncle is a veterinarian and you asked him to help you on your assignment about vertebrates. These are the
statements he said to you: an animal with backbone, lives in water and moves through swimming. What animal is he
referring to?
A. snail C. snake
B. catfish D. starfish
26. You and your classmates went to Manila Ocean Park and saw different kinds of animals. One of your classmates said
that the animals in one shelf have six legs, thorax and abdomen. Which animal is this ?
A. Earthworm C. scorpion
B. spider D. ant
27. Fishes are animals that can move easily in the water. What characteristic is shown in this situation? They have
_________
A. streamline body C. gills and fins
B. body covered with scales D. long tail
28. Goats, cats, dogs, and rabbits are mammals having characteristics that differ from other vertebrates. Which of the
following features does not describe a mammal?
A. Mammals have mammary glands. C. Mammals have fur or hair.
B. Mammals have scales and feathers. D. Mammals are warm-blooded animals
29. How will you describe a tropical rainforest?
A. warm temperature C. rare variety of reptiles or none at all
 B. cold temperature D. frozen ground
30. Which food chain does occur in the forest ecosystem?
A. grass 🡪 caterpillar 🡪 chicken
B. corn mouse 🡪 snake
C. grass 🡪 wilderbeast 🡪 lion
D. worm berries 🡪 caterpillar 🡪 raven
31. In the coral reef ecosystem, clown fishes, and sea anemones live together. Which type of relationship is shown?
A. commensalism C. parasitism
B. mutualism D. predation
32. Which of the following is the role of crustaceans like crabs in the mangrove ecosystem?
A. They attach themselves to the roots of mangroves
B. They help break down leaf litter through grazing.
C. They serve as food for other animals.
D. They find food in the mud.
33. Mangrove swamps are one of the important components of the ecosystem? Where are they usually found?
A. along arctic coastlines C. along temperate coastlines
B. along rocky coastlines D. long tropical and subtropical coastlines
34. Ana will go to the forest. What are the living things she can find there?
A. cow, grass, mouse, soil C. trees, fern, snail, mushroom
B. farmer, carabao, rat, trees D. horse, goat, cow, water
35. How do forests help in maintaining global climate?
A. Plants soak up large amounts of rainfall
B. Plants provide a habitat for plants and animals.
C. Plants provide materials for constructions and other needs of people.
D. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis.
36. What might happen if a tropical rainforest receives little rain for a long period of time?
A. Plants will wither which causes shortage of food to lower the form of animals.
B. Increase population of both plants and animals
C. Abundance of oxygen
D. Flood might occur
37. Which of the following characterizes a tropical rainforest ecosystem?
I. It is located in the polar zones.
II. It has diverse plant and animal species
III. It is situated in tropical places.
IV. It caters to few plants and animals.
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. III and IV
38. Coral reefs are beneficial to marine life. In what way does it show in the following instances ?
I. provide rich sources of marine food
II. protect the coastal areas from strong waves
III. provide passage for strong currents to coastal areas
IV. serve as a breeding ground of fishes and other forms of marine life
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and IV D. III and IV
39. Tropical rainforests are rainforests that can be found in tropical rainforest areas where there is no dry season. All
months have an average precipitation of at least 60 mm and may also be referred to as lowland equatorial evergreen
rainforest.
Here in Visayas we have the Greater Negros-Panay Rainforest an ecoregion consists of several islands, namely the
larger Negros, Panay, Cebu, and several smaller islands.
Reforestation Program, Advocacy campaigns to fight deforestation, Ecosystem Approach establishing legally
protected wilderness and wildlife reserves, and Strict Implementation of laws on Environmental Protection are the
different ways of protecting and conserving Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem.
The government through DENR is taking the lead to protect and conserve the Philippines’ natural resources.
 Nowadays, tropical rainforests are endangered due to human activities that destroy our biodiversity. Which among the
statements show ways on how to save our tropical rainforest?
I. Use eco-friendly practices like recycling.
II. Reduce your carbon footprint by biking and walking instead of using vehicles.
III. Increase the population of the trees by joining tree planting activities.
IV. Wildlife hunting to lessen the animals in our tropical rainforest.

A. I and IV B. I, II and IV C. I, II and III D. I, III and IV

40. You heard about a plan to convert the nearby mangrove swamp to a commercial area. Your neighbor agrees with the
plan because they believed that the mangrove swamp has no economic value. After researching you want to discuss the
issue with your neighbor. Which statement could possibly convey to your neighbor to not agree with the plan?
A. Mangrove swamps filter pollutants from water.
B. Mangrove swamps are beautiful ecosystems.
C. Mangroves swamps provide shelter for animals.
D. Mangrove swamps protect the coastal community from waves and provide food and business for people.

GOODLUCK!

Prepared by:

GENE M. TRABASAS
Master Teacher I
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF KABANKALAN CITY
ORONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE V

KEY TO CORRECTION

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