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Q4 Summative Science G4

Total questions: 157

Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins

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1.

What is the most basic definition of force?

a)

It is anything that moves

b)

It is a push or pull

c)

It is an interaction between two or more objects

d)

It is anything that causes change

2.

What is a characteristic of force?

a)

It acts only on moving objects?

b)

It acts the same way in all objects.

c)

It acts in a certain direction.

d)

It acts only on stationary objects.

3.

Which is the following activities needs a pulling force?

a)

standing straight beside a pole

b)

typing using the laptop keyboard

c)

sipping a drink using a straw

d)

holding a pen

4.

Which of the following objects goes back into its original shape when you let go of it after squeezing?

a)

Flour dough

b)

cooked pasta

c)

glass bottle

d)

sponge

5.

Which of the following actions uses a pulling force only?

a)

pressing

b)

twisting

c)

pounding

d)

stretching

6.

Why do some objects permanently change in shape and some do not?

a)

Objects are affected by force, depending on their properties.

b)

Objects change for a short time only if pulling forces are used.

c)

Objects permanently change their shape if pushing force is used only.

d)

Objects do not permanently change in shape but change in size instead.

7.

Which of the following activities uses pull forces to change the shape of an object?

a)

stretching dough to make noodles

b)

pounding aluminum to make a foil

c)

using a rolling pin to flatten the dough

d)

pressing clay to make a cup

8.

Which is true about crumpled paper?

a)

The paper will go back to its original shape after the force is removed.

b)

Pull forces cause the paper to crumple.

c)

Push forces cause the paper to crumple.

d)

The paper will flatten itself back into a sheet when the force is removed.

9.

Why are cardboard folders used to keep paper sheets neat?

a)

Folders pull the paper sheets from all sides to keep them neat.

b)

Folders protect the paper sheets from outside forces that can change their shape.

c)

Folders fold the paper sheet into the desired shape.

d)

Folders change the shape of the paper sheets so that they can be folded.

10.

You notice that when toothpaste is squeezed out of its tube, it follows the shape of the tube opening. What can be inferred based on the observation?

a)

Toothpaste has properties that allow it to stay in shape after a force is applied to it.

b)

Toothpaste is shaped like a tube, and we see that shape once it is out of the tube.

c)

Pushing and pulling changed the shape of the toothpaste from flat to tube.

d)

Forces act on the toothpaste and change its shape once it is our of the tube.

11.

Which of the following objects is a magnetic object?

a)

golden crown

b)

copper pan

c)

steel cable

d)

silver coin

12.

Which of the following substances is a magnetic metal used in making blue paint and jet engines?

a)

nickel

b)

cobalt

c)

copper

d)

steel

13.

Which of the following substance is the only nonmagnetic metal?

a)

plastic

b)

silver

c)

cobalt

d)

nickel

14.

Which of the following statements best describes a magnetic object?

a)

any object that has metal in it

b)

any object that does not have wood or rubber

c)

any object that has iron, cobalt or nickel

d)

any object that is attracted to magnets.

15.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

All metals are attracted to magnets.

b)

All magnets will stick to metals.

c)

All magnets are magnetic objects.

d)

All magnetic materials are magnets.

16.

Which best describes a nonmagnetic object?

a)

any object that is not made of iron

b)

any object that has wood component

c)

any object that attracts magnets

d)

any object without any magnetic metal

17.

How will one know if an object is magnetic or nonmagnetic?

a)

If a magnet is placed near the object and it does not stick, then it is nonmagnetic.

b)

If a magnet is placed near the object and it sticks, then it is magnetic.

c)

If a magnet is placed near the object and it sticks, then it is nonmagnetic

d)

If a magnet is placed near the object and it does not stick, then it is magnetic.

18.

RIta accidentally left a magnet on her talking plush toy. She noticed that it did not fall even when she lifted the teddy bear. What could be inferred from the situation?

a)

The magnet placed in the plush toy is a nonmagnetic material.

b)

The talking plush toy is made of nonmagnetic metal.

c)

The talking teddy bear is heavy and metallic.

d)

The talking plush toy has at least one magnetic component.

19.

Randy wants to find out if the metal he is holding is a magnetic or nonmagnetic. What question would lead him to find out if it is magnetic or nonmagnetic?

a)

Will a nonmagnetic material sticks on the magnet?

b)

Is the metal heavy or light?

c)

Will a magnet stick on the metal?

d)

Does it have iron, nickel or cobalt?

20.

Jovy is sure that his toy is a nonmagnetic object. Which of the following reasons made him so sure?

a)

It is not as shiny as the steel.

b)

It is not as hard as a metal.

c)

It is not made of iron, copper or nicke.

d)

It is not attracted to a magnet.

21.

In which object will light pass through and in which will light not pass through at all?

Reading glasses

a)

Opaque

b)

Transparent

c)

Translucent

22.

In which object will light pass through and in which will light not pass through at all?

clay

a)

Opaque

b)

Transparent

c)

Translucent

23.

In which object will light pass through and in which will light not pass through at all?

Cooking oil

a)

Opaque

b)

Transparent

c)

Translucent

24.

In which object will light pass through and in which will light not pass through at all?

chalk

a)

opaque

b)

transparent

c)

translucent

25.

Where does the light travel at its fastest speed?

a)

in opaque objects

b)

in space

c)

in water

d)

in transparent objects

26.

Which best describes the path of light from its source?

a)

It moves slowly in gases slow but fast in solide.

b)

It travels in a straight path.

c)

It bends as it travel in the space.

d)

It scatters as it travels.

27.

What will happen if you block the path of light with an opaque object?

a)

light will pass through

b)

light will find another path

c)

light will let the object cast a shadow

d)

light ray will be crooked

28.

Which describes a glass window that lets you see the other side clearly as if there is no glass?

a)

dense

b)

translucent

c)

transparent

d)

opaque

29.

When light travels from space to the earth's air, what happens to its speed?

a)

It stops for a while

b)

It does not change

c)

It slows down

d)

It travels faster

30.

How will the speed of light change as light travels from air to an aquarium filled with water and back to air again? Arrange the sequence of changes in the speed of light.

glass to air: faster

air to glass: slower

water to glass: slower

glass to water: faster

a)

1,2,3,4

b)

2, 4,3,1

c)

3,4,2,1

d)

2,1,4,3

31.

Which materials can be used to make shadow puppets?

a)

plastic water bottles

b)

wax paper

c)

dolls

d)

cardboard

32.

At night, the curtain in Lydia's room is closed to block the light from the windows and her lights are off. When she woke up and look at the curtains, she saw that it was day time already. How would Lydia know it is daytime by looking at the closed curtain?

a)

The curtain must be translucent; some light passes through.

b)

The curtain must be opened some time during the night.

c)

The curtain must be opaque; it lets the shadow in the room.

d)

The curtain must be transparent; it did not really block the light at night.

33.

Gina's umbrella protects her from the rain but it does not help her when she uses it to protect herself from the sunlight. What could be the material of Gina's umbrella?

a)

It must be transparent; it changes the speed of light.

b)

It must be opaque; it does not block off light.

c)

It must be transparent; it lets light through.

d)

It must be translucent; it lets some light through.

34.

What kind of image will form from each mirror? Categorize the description of images.

same size as the object

a)

plane

b)

convex

c)

concave

35.

What kind of image will form from each mirror? Categorize the description of images.

smaller than the object

a)

plane

b)

concave

c)

convex

36.

What kind of image will form from each mirror? Categorize the description of images.

inverted from left to right

a)

plane

b)

concave

c)

convex

37.

What kind of image will form from each mirror? Categorize the description of images.

inverted upside down

a)

plane

b)

concave

c)

convex

38.

What kind of mirror is shaped like the back of a spoon?

a)

plane

b)

convex

c)

concave

d)

combination of convex and concaves

39.

Which best describes the path of light from its source when it strikes a reflective surface?

a)

light rays travel through a mirror

b)

light rays bounce back

c)

light rays form images

d)

light rays go back where it came from

40.

Which of the following names will be read the same way when reading it from the image in the mirror?

a)

VIU

b)

OMA

c)

IVY

d)

AIA

41.

When Lara looked in a mirror, her image was upside down. What kind of mirror is she looking at?

a)

combination of concave and convex

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

concave

42.

Why are convex mirrors often used for store security?

a)

It makes images larger

b)

It can reflect images from wider area

c)

It can reflect images faster that other mirrors

d)

It males images inverted.

43.

Which if the following statements best describes a mirror?

a)

a smooth and shiny object that has an image on it

b)

a smooth object that has an image of an object

c)

a shiny object made of metal and reflects light

d)

a smooth surface which produces an image when it reflects light

44.

Which property of concave mirrors make it good to use when applying face makeup?

a)

It produces an inverted image, so it would be easy to see what is above your face.

b)

It enlarges images when used near the face, allowing one to put make up details on parts of the face.

c)

It produces smaller image when the object is near, so anyone can put on makeup when near the mirror.

d)

It makes an image bigger when the object is far, so anyone can put on makeup when far from the mirror.

45.

What would happen if a light bulb is attached at the center of a concave mirror?

a)

The light rays will spread outwards in all directions.

b)

The light rays will be enlarged when viewed near the bulb.

c)

The light rays will collect in the center, making all light travel from the center.

d)

The light rays will be inverted when far from the bulb.

46.

When you take a picture in front of a plane mirror using a camera with flash, which of the following may happen to the picture?

a)

Light rays from the camera will bounce back, and the reflected light will cover parts of your image in the picture.

b)

Light rays will bounce back from the camera and the image in the picture will be upside down.

c)

Light rays will spread in the mirror and no picture will form.

d)

Light rays will collect in the middle and the picture will be brighter.

47.

Soil is a mixture of broken rocks, minerals, decayed matter, and tiny living organisms.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Loam is the best kind of soil for growing plants.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Clay has the finest texture and highest porosity compared to sand and clay.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Sand becomes sticky and moldable when added with water.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

The layers of the soil are called humus.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

The soil formation starts with the disintegration of rocks.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

The soil formation ends with the invasion of worms and small animals in the soil.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Loam soil has higher water holding capacity than clay.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Sand has the smallest particle size among soil types.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Clay is normally present in beaches and deserts.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

The type of soil depends on its composition and physical characteristics.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Arrange the entire process of soil formation.

  1. 1. horizon forms

  1. 2. bedrock begins to disintegrate

  2. 3. organic materials facilitate disintegration

  3. 4. developed soil supports thick vegetation

a)

1, 2, 3, 4

b)

2, 3, 1, 4

c)

4, 2, 1, 3

d)

3, 1, 2, 4

59.

Which part of the soil formation process in which small soil organisms like worms and

fungi enrich the nutrient content of the soil through decomposition process.

a)

bedrock begins to disintegrate

b)

organic materials facilitate disintegration

c)

horizon forms

d)

developed soil supports thick vegetation

60.

Soil is composed of different layers with different composition and characteristics. Each

layer of the soil is called a ____________.

a)

humus

b)

horizon

c)

porosity

d)

soil particles

61.

It is the topmost horizon of the soil. topsoil. It is where plants grow and some

small animals like insects and worms live.

a)

Topsoil

b)

Subsoil

c)

Regolith (Parent Rock)

d)

Bedrock

62.

This the horizon of the soil which is rich in minerals and humus.

a)

Topsoil

b)

Subsoil

c)

Regolith (Parent Rock)

d)

Bedrock

63.

Humus plays an important role in growing plants since it provides nutrients for plants to grow.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

In this horizon, small rocks, sand, and clay are loosely arranged.

a)

Topsoil

b)

Subsoil

c)

Regolith (Parent Rock)

d)

Bedrock

65.

This horizon is rich in minerals that are washed down from the topsoil. But

unlike topsoil, it does not contain humus.

a)

Topsoil

b)

Subsoil

c)

Regolith (Parent Rock)

d)

Bedrock

66.

This is the horizon where plants’ roots try to reach to get water.

a)

Subsoil

b)

Regolith (Parent Rock)

c)

Bedrock

d)

Topsoil

67.

This horizon is composed of rocks that are slowly breaking apart. This horizon has no available nutrients and very little water.

a)

Regolith (Parent Rock)

b)

Subsoil

c)

Topsoil

d)

Bedrock

68.

This is a solid unbroken piece of rock from which most of the parent rock came from.

a)

Topsoil

b)

Subsoil

c)

Bedrock

d)

Regolith (Parent Rock)

69.

It is a firm type of soil that is composed of fine grains of rocks and clay minerals.

a)

Clay

b)

Sand

c)

Loam

70.

It holds as much water as it can which makes it sticky and moldable. But become very hard, flaky and brittle when dried.

a)

Clay

b)

Sand

c)

Loam

71.

Clay is highly malleable due to fine particles and water holding capacity.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

It has a bumpy feel due to its coarse particles, usually formed from broken rocks.

a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

loam

73.

It has a poor capacity to hold water in it.

a)

sand

b)

clay

c)

loam

74.

This is the type of soil that has humus or materials from decaying matter.

a)

Loam

b)

clay

c)

sand

75.

It has the ability to retain water without becoming soggy or sticky. It can retain enough water for plants to use.

a)

loam

b)

clay

c)

sand

76.

Which of the following soil has high water retention capacity?

a)

Sand

b)

Clay

c)

Loam

77.

A clear pond can reflect light like a ______________ if it is undisturbed.

a)

mirror

b)

image

c)

plane

d)

reflection

78.

An image can be upside down when viewed from a ______________ mirror.

a)

convex

b)

concave

c)

mirror

d)

reflection

79.

When light bounces from a surface, ______________ of light occurs.

a)

reflection

b)

image

c)

mirror

d)

plane

80.

When reading from a ______________ mirror, the letters will be laterally inverted.

a)

convex

b)

concave

c)

plane

d)

reflection

81.

A representation of the object that you see in a mirror is called an ______________.

a)

refection

b)

image

c)

mirror

82.

Some objects can scatter or bounce back the light instead of absorbing it.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

A plane mirror shows an upright but laterally inverted image.

a)

true

b)

false

84.

A convex mirror shows an image that is upright but larger than the object in front of it.

a)

true

b)

false

85.

The image formed in a concave mirror is dependent on the

distance of the object from the mirror.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Headlights and flashlights usually have bulbs that are attached

to a convex mirror.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Headlights and flashlights usually have bulbs that are attached

to a convex mirror.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

How fast light travels?

a)

It moves at a speed of approximately two hundred million meters per

second in a vacuum.

b)

It moves at a speed of approximately three hundred million meters per

second in a vacuum.

c)

It moves at a speed of approximately one hundred million meters per

second in a vacuum.

d)

It moves at a speed of approximately four hundred million meters per

second in a vacuum.

89.

A _____________ refers to space without any material in it.

a)

light

b)

vacuum

c)

path

d)

shadow

90.

Sound travels faster than light,

a)

True

b)

False

91.

It is a dark area or pattern that is formed on a

surface when light rays are blocked by an object.

a)

shadow

b)

reflection

c)

vacuum

d)

image

92.

If the object that is blocking the light is near to its source, the shadow that is cast by the object is smaller.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

sunglasses have tint or shade that is transparent.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

light bulb is an example of transparent object.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

What causes the pencil to appear broken inside the glass?

a)

The pencil appeared to be broken inside the glass of water as the speed of light

changes as it travels through the different states of matter.

b)

The pencil appeared to be broken inside the glass of water because the speed of light

did not change as it travels through the different states of matter.

c)

The pencil appeared to be broken inside the glass of water as the speed of light

slowers as it travels through the different states of matter.

96.

Light travels at the same speeds as it passes through solids, liquids and gases.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Light travels in a __________ path.

a)

space

b)

straight

c)

speed

d)

opaque

98.

Some light can pass through __________ objects.

a)

translucent

b)

transparent

c)

opaque

d)

space

99.

Light cannot pass through __________ objects.

a)

translucent

b)

opaque

c)

transparent

d)

space

100.

The __________ of light changes as it passes through different states of matter.

a)

speed

b)

space

c)

straight

d)

translucent

101.

Light travels fastest in __________ where there are no obstacles in its path.

a)

straight

b)

space

c)

speed

d)

translucent

102.

Identify whether the object is magnetic or nonmagnetic.

coins made of nickel and copper

a)

nonmagnetic

b)

magnetic

103.

Identify whether the object is magnetic or nonmagnetic.

cotton buds made with plastic and cotton

a)

magnetic

b)

nonmagnetic

104.

Identify whether the object is magnetic or nonmagnetic.

knife made of steel

a)

magnetic

b)

nonmagnetic.

105.

Identify whether the object is magnetic or nonmagnetic.

gloves made of rubber

a)

magnetic

b)

nonmagnetic

106.

Identify whether the object is magnetic or nonmagnetic.

alkaline batteries with steel cover

a)

magnetic

b)

nonmagnetic

107.

Identify whether the object is magnetic or nonmagnetic.

ruler made of wood

a)

magnetic

b)

nonmagnetic

108.

Identify whether the object is magnetic or nonmagnetic.

fence made of cast iron

a)

magnetic

b)

nonmagnetic

109.

Identify whether the object is magnetic or nonmagnetic.

shoes made of leather

a)

magnetic

b)

nonmagnetic

110.

Identify whether the object is magnetic or nonmagnetic.

buckle made of iron

a)

magnetic

b)

nonmagnetic

111.

Force acts on two or more interacting objects.

a)

True

b)

False

112.

Force has no direction.

a)

True

b)

False

113.

Force cannot make things move.

a)

True

b)

False

114.

Force can keep an object in place.

a)

True

b)

False

115.

Equal and opposite forces act between the objects and the table, keeping them from moving.

a)

True

b)

False

116.

Force can change the shape and the size of an object.

a)

True

b)

False

117.

(a)   is forming a curved shape from a straight one.

118.

(a)   or squeezing a solid object is a pushing down action that flattens its shape.

119.

(a)   is pulling an object that makes its shape elongated.

120.

(a)   is a combination of a push and a pull. You push one end and pull the other end, distorting or curling the shape of the object.

121.

(a)   is a continuous pushing that flattens an object.

122.

(a)   is a push and pull action that crushes or breaks an object, which results in varied

shapes and sizes.

123.

(a)   is a combination of push and pull that is applied to deliberately change an object’s shape.

124.

(a)   the Japanese art of paper

folding, is an example of how folding can change the shape of a material.

125.

Identify which action is best to use to accomplish the given task.

packing clothes in a luggage

a)

folding

b)

crushing

c)

stretching

d)

twisting

126.

Identify which action is best to use to accomplish the given task.

flattening metal into sheets

a)

pounding

b)

crushing

c)

pressing

d)

stretching

127.

Identify which action is best to use to accomplish the given task.

aiming an arrow in a bow

a)

stretching

b)

folding

c)

pounding

d)

crushing

128.

Identify which action is best to use to accomplish the given task.

preparing ice for halo-halo

a)

crushing

b)

pounding

c)

stretching

d)

twisting

129.

Identify which action is best to use to accomplish the given task.

tying a rope in an anchor

a)

twisting

b)

lifting

c)

pounding

d)

folding

130.

Identify which action is best to use to accomplish the given task.

preparing tin cans to be recycled

a)

pounding

b)

stretching

c)

folding

d)

lifting

131.

Identify which action is best to use to accomplish the given task.

making an origami

a)

crushing

b)

folding

c)

twisting

d)

lifting

132.

Identify which action is best to use to accomplish the given task.

elongating a spring

a)

twisting

b)

stretching

c)

crushing

d)

folding

133.

Identify which action is best to use to accomplish the given task.

pulverizing black pepper

a)

pounding

b)

stretching

c)

folding

d)

twisting

134.

Identify which action is best to use to accomplish the given task.

removing excess water from a cloth

a)

twisting

b)

pounding

c)

lifting

d)

folding

135.

Materials that are (a)   easily break into smaller pieces even when little force is applied.

136.

Materials that are (a)   can be stretched into bigger or longer sizes.

137.

Some materials such as sponge and cloth are (a)   . This means that they can be compressed or squeezed in a container.

138.

Identify the actions that will best change the size of the object(s) in each situation.

making flour from rice grains

a)

grinding

b)

pounding

c)

compressing

d)

stretching

139.

Identify the actions that will best change the size of the object(s) in each situation.

inflating a balloon

a)

stretching

b)

grinding

c)

pumping air

d)

pounding

140.

Identify the actions that will best change the size of the object(s) in each situation.

fitting gas in a portable container

a)

grinding

b)

compressing

c)

stretching

d)

pounding

141.

Identify the actions that will best change the size of the object(s) in each situation.

breaking a ceramic tile into several small pieces

a)

compressing

b)

stretching

c)

grinding

d)

pounding

142.

Identify the actions that will best change the size of the object(s) in each situation.

making a rubber band longer

a)

stretching

b)

compressing

c)

pounding

d)

slicing

143.

Draw ☹️ if the force applied will make the object bigger and 😊 if it will make the object

smaller.

folding a shirt to fit inside a bag

a)

☹️

b)

😊

144.

Draw ☹️ if the force applied will make the object bigger and 😊 if it will make the object

smaller.

crushing rocks to make concrete

a)

☹️

b)

😊

145.

Draw ☹️ if the force applied will make the object bigger and 😊 if it will make the object

smaller.

compressing oxygen in a diver’s tank

a)

☹️

b)

😊

146.

Draw ☹️ if the force applied will make the object bigger and 😊 if it will make the object

smaller.

blowing bubbles

a)

☹️

b)

😊

147.

Draw ☹️ if the force applied will make the object bigger and 😊 if it will make the object

smaller.

slicing a birthday cake

a)

☹️

b)

😊

148.

Draw ☹️ if the force applied will make the object bigger and 😊 if it will make the object

smaller.

elongating a rubber band

a)

☹️

b)

😊

149.

Draw ☹️ if the force applied will make the object bigger and 😊 if it will make the object

smaller.

heating a hot air balloon

a)

☹️

b)

😊

150.

Draw ☹️ if the force applied will make the object bigger and 😊 if it will make the object

smaller.

frying pork

a)

☹️

b)

😊

151.

Draw ☹️ if the force applied will make the object bigger and 😊 if it will make the object

smaller.

folding your blanket

a)

☹️

b)

😊

152.

Draw ☹️ if the force applied will make the object bigger and 😊 if it will make the object

smaller.

crushing your cookies

a)

☹️

b)

😊

153.

Most of the time, a material that changes its shape changes in size too.

a)

True

b)

False

154.

The change in the size of an object due to force may also bring harm.

a)

True

b)

False

155.

Solids are more compressible than gases which make them easier to decrease in size.

a)

True

b)

False

156.

Elastic materials can become shorter when stretched.

a)

True

b)

False

157.

Flattening an elastic object like clay allows it to cover

bigger space.

a)

True

b)

False