Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region II – CAGAYAN VALLEY
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SANTIAGO CITY
SANTIAGO NORTH CENTRAL SCHOOL INTEGRATED SPED CENTER
CITY ROAD, CALAO WEST, SANTIAGO CITY

PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE 4

FIRST QUARTER 2024-2025

Name: ____________________________________ Date: __________________

Teacher: __________________________________ Section: _______________

Instructions: Choose and encircle the best answer for each question.

1. What significant invention did Thomas Edison create?

A. Television C. Light bulb
B. Telephone D. Automobile
2. Who is known for his invention of the alternating current (AC) electrical system?
A. Thomas Edison C. George Westinghouse
B. Nikola Tesla D. Michael Farada
3.Who invented the polio vaccine?
A. Louis Pasteur C. Jonas Salk
B. Alexander Fleming D. Albert Sabin
4. Which Filipino inventor is known for his development of the “One-Touch Rice
Cooker”?
A. Rolando dela Cruz C. Angel Alcala
B. Gregorio Zara D. Jaime C. Laya
5. What is one of the inventions by Roberto del Rosario?
A. Karaoke C. Airplane
B. Microwave oven D. Compute
6. Who discovered penicillin?
A. Alexander Fleming C. Marie Curie
B. Louis Pasteur D. Gregor Mende
7. Which invention has greatly changed the way people communicate with each
other?
A. Laptop C. Cellphone
B. Television D. Projector

8. What invention has contributed to the improvement of health?

A. Electronic mosquito repellant C. Jeepney
B. Electronic door opener D. Steamboat

9. Which of the following does NOT belong to the category of household inventions?
A. Refrigerator C. Projector
B. Stove D. Burglar alarm

10. What is an example of an invention in agriculture?

A. Soyalac C. Tractor
B. Banana ketchup D. Jeepney

11. Which invention is used in education to aid learning?

A. Laptop C. Video phone
B. Television D. Jeepney
12. What was the impact of the invention of the electric fan on household
comfort?
 A. Increased noise levels C. Improved air circulation and cooling
B. Reduced air circulation D. Decreased home ventilation
13. What happens to glass when exposed to high temperatures?
A. It becomes harder C. It changes color
B. It melts D. It becomes transparent
14. What does the term "flammability" refer to?
A. The ability of a material to dissolve in water
B. The ease with which a material can catch fire and burn
C. The tendency of a material to react with oxygen in the air
D. The ability of a material to conduct electricity
15. Which of the following is an example of a flammable material?
A. Glass C. Paper
B. Metal D. Rock
16. What chemical reaction occurs when iron reacts with oxygen and moisture in the air?
A. Formation of aluminum oxide C. Release of Carbon dioxide
B. Rusting D. Production of hydrogen gas
17. Which material is considered biodegradable?
A. Plastic drinking straw C. Banana peel
B. Nylon fishing line D. Styrofoam
18. What happens to a banana peel when it is discarded in a natural environment?
A. It remains unchanged
B. It decomposes into simpler organic compounds
C. It reacts with other materials to form new substances
D. It breaks down into smaller pieces over time
19. What is a physical change?
A. A change where new substances are formed
B. A change in the state or appearance of a substance without changing its chemical
composition
C. A change where heat is produced
D. A change in the chemical structure of a substance
20. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
A. Melting ice C. Burning wood
B. Boiling water D. Freezing water
21. What happens to water when it is frozen?
A. It evaporates C. It changes into gas
B. It condenses D. It changes into ice
22. What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?
A. Freezing C. Evaporation
B. Melting D. Condensation
23. Which of the following is a result of a physical change?
A. Formation of ash C. Melting of chocolate
B. Rusting of iron D. Burning of paper
24. Which material is highly flammable?
A. Steel C. Wood
B. Concrete B. Concrete
25. How can harmful emissions from burning waste materials be minimized?
A. Increase the burning temperature
B. Use a chimney with proper ventilation
C. Burn waste during windy days
D. None of the above
26. How can the corrosion of metal be minimized?
A. Exposing it to moisture
B. Painting it with anti-corrosive paint
C. Heating it to high temperatures
D. Exposing it to strong acids
27. How can deforestation be minimized in local communities?
A. Planting more trees
B. Increasing logging activities
C. Clearing more land for agriculture
D. Building more roads
28. How can plastic waste be minimized in local communities?
A. Burning plastic in open fires
 B. Recycling plastic materials
C. Dumping plastic in rivers
D. Burying plastic in landfills
29. How can soil pollution from industrial chemicals be minimized?
A. Dumping chemicals into nearby rivers
B. Proper disposal and treatment of chemicals
C. Spraying chemicals on crops
D. Storing chemicals in open containers
30. How can harmful changes in materials be minimized?
A. Increase burning of waste materials
B. Handle reactive materials with care
C. Use more plastic in daily life
D. Throw waste materials into rivers
31. What is deforestation?
A. The planting of trees in a barren area
B. The cutting down of trees and clearing of forests
C. The protection of forests from cutting
D. The natural growth of forests without human intervention
32. Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?
A. Recycling C. Planting trees
B. Car exhaust D. Composting
33. What is one of the significant consequences of improper waste disposal?
A. Clean water supply C. Pollution
B. Soil fertility D. Reduction in greenhouse gases
34. What is a practical action to reduce the harmful effects of deforestation?
A. Increasing logging activities C. Burning forests
B. Planting trees D. Ignoring the issue
35. How can groundwater pollution from agricultural chemicals be minimized?
A. Spraying chemicals near water sources
B. Proper storage and use of chemicals
C. Disposing chemicals
D. Enhanced agricultural productivity
36. What attitude is important in conducting a guided survey about environmental
issues?
A. Close-mindedness C. Egoism
B. Open-mindedness D. Silence
37. Which skill involves grouping and classifying data in an environmental
survey?
A. Making predictions C. Analyzing results
B. Collecting data D. Identifying patterns

38. Which of the following best describes the attitude of objectivity in scientific work?
A. Allowing personal beliefs to influence findings
B. Reporting findings truthfully, regardless of personal opinions
C. Making predictions based on guesses
D. Ignoring the results of experiments

39. What science process skill involves using the senses to gather information about objects or
events?
A. Inferring C. Observing
B. Measuring D. Predicting

40. Why is open-mindedness important in scientific research?

A. It allows scientists to accept new and diverse ideas
B. It encourages scientists to only focus on their own ideas
C. It promotes ignoring evidence that contradicts personal beliefs
D. It discourages collaboration with other scientists

ANSWER KEY: SCIENCE

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