First Quarterly Examination in Science 4

Which of the following materials will absorb water?

• cellophane

• cloth

• glass

• plastic

Why some materials have the ability to absorb water? The material is _____.

• made from plastic.

• soft that allows water to get in.

• made from expensive materials.

• made of tiny holes that let the water in.

A glass of water spilled on the floor of the classroom. The teacher wants the floor to dry immediately. Which best material should you use to clean it up?

• cotton

• handkerchief

• tissue papers

• rug made of cloth

Why do large boats or ships float on water?

• Upward pull of water is greater than its weight.

• Upward push of water is lesser than its weight.

• Upward push of water is greater than its weight.

• Upward pull of water is the same with its weight.

Some people throw their garbage anywhere. What would happen if the decaying materials are not properly disposed?

• It can cause loss of humus soil.

• It becomes a breeding place of pests.

• It can be a source of income of the people.

• It makes the surroundings clean and pleasant.

Which of the following materials will change its size and shape when bent?

• chalk

• marble

• pencil

• wire

Which material will change its physical property when cut using a pair of scissors?

• iron nail

• glass bottle

• small stone

• piece of cloth

Which material can be pressed using our palm?

• clay

• glass

• marble

• wood

Paul was playing with his modelling clay. As he pressed the clay, he was able to form different toys. Which of the following describes what happen to the modelling clay when pressed? It changes its _____.

• size and color

• size and shape

• color and volume

• volume and texture

Mother is a preparing a dough for her special empanada that she will cook. What changes will happen as she presses the dough using a rolling pin?

• Rolling pin changes in texture.

• Dough becomes more delicious.

• Rolling pin increases in number.

• Dough becomes thinner and larger.