FOURTH QUARTER PERIODICAL TEST SCIENCE 6 SY 2023-2024 Name: ________________________________ Score: ______________ Grade and Section: ______________________ Date: _______________ Directions: Choose and encircle the letter of the correct answer. 1. Why do earthquakes occur? a. because of the shifting of crustal plates b. because of volcanic eruption c. both a & b 2. Which of the following factors best refer to the magnitude of an earthquake? a. the amount of energy released by an earthquake b. the extent of damage caused by an earthquake c. both a and b 3. What refers to the point on the surface of the Earth located directly above the center of earthquake’s origin? a. magnitude b. epicenter c. focus 4. What major scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake? a. Richer Scale b. Focus Scale c. Mercalli Scale 5. What device is used to detect and record vibrations on Earth’s surface? a. seismograph b. seismology c. seismologist 6. Which of the following describes a landslide? a. loose rocks falling over a mountain b. some parts of the ground open up c. giant waves in the ocean 7. Why does a tsunami occur? a. It is caused by an earthquake in a plain b. It is caused by an earthquake under the sea c. It is caused by a big typhoon in the land. III. Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect. ________8. Earthquake can cause fire. ________9. Strong earthquakes can destroy lives and many properties. ________10. Earthquakes can change land features of the Earth. III. Direction: Write Beneficial if it states beneficial effect of volcanic eruptions and Harmful if it states harmful effect of volcanic eruptions. ________11. Produce steam which is a source of energy. ________12. Destroys landforms. ________13. Improves fertility of the soil. ________14. Builds new landforms. ________15. Destroys properties and kills animals and people. Directions: Choose and encircle the letter of the correct answer. 16. Which should you observe an earthquake? a. Stay under a sturdy table c. Avoid touching live electric wires b. Stay away from cliffs d. Perform an earthquake drill regularly 17. How should you behave during an earthquake? a. Keep calm c. listen to the radio for the latest update b. Rush to an overcrowded exit d. both a and b 18. Which should you avoid after an earthquake? a. Condemned buildings c. Stairs b. Elevators d. a valley 19. When should you observe earthquakes’ safety precautions? a.Before earthquake c. After earthquake b. During earthquake d. All of the above 20. Why should you learn earthquakes’ precautionary measures? a.To know what to do in case of earthquake b. To be safe from the bad effects of earthquake c. to reduce extent of damage d. Both a and b 21. Why it is expected that volcanic eruptions may happen in Philippines? a. Philippines is a small country c. Philippines is mountainous b. Philippines is surrounded by water d. Philippines is in the “ring of fire” 22. What should the people do when bulletin is issued that a volcano may erupt next week? a. Strengthen their houses c. Cover the roofings with wet sacks b. Follow orders to evacuate d. Surround the house with sandbag 23. What must the people do before a volcano erupts? a. Listen to the latest updates c. Follow government advise b. Make the necessary repairs on roofings d. Both a and c 24. Which government agency monitors and issues warnings on volcanic activities? a. PAGASA 25. IV. b. DENR c. BFP d. PHILVOCS Why are safety measures should be observed before volcanic eruption? a.To prevent the loss of lives c. To pinpoint Volcanic Danger Zone b. To protect properties d. both a and b Directions: Write True if the statement is correct and change the underlined word/s if it is wrong. ______26. The two distinct seasons in the Philippines are the wet and dry season. ______27. Repeating weather condition over a period of time is called a weather pattern. ______28. The wet season occurs from June to November. ______29. The weather changes from time to time. ______30. The type of climate in the Philippines is based on the rainfall received by a particular place. V. Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer. _____31. What do you call the movement of the earth on its own axis? a. Revolution b. Rotation c. circulation d. direction _____32. In what direction does the Earth rotate? a. North to west b. south to north c. east to west d. West to east _____33. How many hours does the Earth takes to complete its rotation? a. 12 b. 6 c. 24 d. 48 _____34. What causes day and night? a. Earth’s rotation c. Earth tilt on its axis b. Earth ‘s revolution d. Earth distance from the sun _____35. How long does the Earth take to complete its rotation? a. one month b. one day c. 24 weeks d. 24 days ____36. What causes the day and night? a. Earth’s rotation c. Earth’s tilt on its axis b. Earth’s revolution d. Earth’s distance from the sun ___37. How many hours does the Earth takes to complete its rotation? a. 6 b. 12 c. 24 d. 48 ___38. What do you call the movement of the Earth on its own axis? a. revolution c. circulation b. rotation d. direction ___39. Places on Earth facing the Sun experienced? a. nighttime c. noontime b. evening time d. daytime ___40. In what direction does the Sun seems to rise and set? a. east to west c. north to west b. south to north d. west to east ___41. What causes change of seasons? a. Earth’s rotation c. Earth’s revolution and tilt on its axis b. Earth’s revolution d. Earth’s distance from the sun ___42. How many days does the Earth takes to complete its revolution? a. 365 ½ days b. 366days c. 365days d. 365 ¼ days ___43. When does summer starts? a. September 21 or 22 c. December 21 or 22 b. June 21 or 22 d. March 21 ___44. What do you call the equal day and night on March 21? a. spring equinox c. autumnal equinox b. revolution d. all of the above ___45. What do you call the equal day and night on September 23? a. seasons c. autumnal equinox b. revolution d. spring equinox
