NAT SCIENCE VI REVIEWER

Characteristics that enable animals to

survive in an environment.

Objective: Describe characteristics that enable animals to survive in an

environment.

Animals l characteristics include numerous adaptations that enable them

to survive in a wide range of environments. They live in nearly every habitat
around the globe, from frigid polar regions, to turbulent seas, to dense tropical
forests. Animals also possess body structures that help them get their food. They
also possess body structures to protect themselves .Modern mammals range in
stature from tiny field mice to massive whales and although various species may
look drastically different, all mammals still share a unifying set of characteristics.
Some mammal characteristicssuch as their hair, mammary glands, and three
specialized middle-ear bonesare shared by no other groups of animals. Here
we'll explore key facts and information about mammals so we can better
understand important mammal characteristics. Fish are found nearly everywhere
there is water with enough food, oxygen and cover. Near your home there should
be a body of water that has fish living in it. Amphibians have adapted to survive
in many different types of habitats. They can be found in forests, woodlots,
meadows, springs, streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, bogs, marshes, swamps, vernal
ponds and even farmland.

See illustration:

Directions: Encircle the number of the correct answer

1. Place where animals live is called ___________.
1. house
2. habitat
3. ecosystem
4. globe
2. Which of the following animals live in the pond?

1. rabbit
3. milkfish

2. dove

4. cat

3. Koala bears live on ___________.

1. fruit bearing tree
2. mountain
3. eucalyptus Three
4. acacia tree
4. What kind of poison does Puffer fish have?
1. Venom
2. Tetradon Toxin
3. Cyanide
4. ethanol
5. Mosquitoes breed and stay in _____________________.
1. clear stagnant water
2. trees and bushes
3. rice field with plenty of grains
4. inside the house
6. Most animals sleep during winter, what do we call this?
1. Camouflage
2. Hibernation
3. Estivation
4. Rainy season
7. Largest bird in existence, this bird cannot fly although it has a
pair of wings.
1. Kiwi
2. Ostrich
3. Vulture
4. Dove
8. Animals that can blend with its surrounding are called ___________.
1. camouflage
2. blending
3. coloring
4. eagl

9. Which of these animals demonstrates cryptic coloration?

1. native ducks
2. bumble bee

3. grasshopper
4. tamaraw
10. Which of these describes cryptic coloration?
1. blends with the environment
2. changes the environment
3. changes in color
4. invisibleness

Describe the characteristics that

enable animals to survive in an
environment
ANIMAL ADOPTATION
1. MIMICRY Imitating the shapes, colors, smells or sounds of other
animals.
2. MIGRATION Movement of animals to warmer places during winter.
- Movement from one place to another during certain
seasons of the year.
3. CAMOUFLAGE Copying the features of a superior animal to protect
oneself from its enemies.
4. GROUP LIFE Animals gathering together usually following a leader.
5. ESTIVATION Deep sleep during summer that lasts for a long time.
6. HIBERNATION Deep sleep during winter that last for a long time.
7. PROTECTIVE COLORATION Blending of an animals color to its
11. Some animals like fish can live only in water. Some animals can
live only in land. Why can animals live in a particular environment?
1. They live where they can get food.
2. They live where the temperature is hot
3. They live where they have no enemies.
4. They live where the temperature is cold.
12. Where would you most likely find a bird with long, stilt-like legs,
pointed beak?
1. River
2. Garden
3. Forest
4. Desert
13. Why do polar bears have thick furs?
1. So that they can walk fast.
2. So they can sleep better.
3. So that they are good to look at.
4. So that they can always feel warm.

14. Which of
1.
2.
3.
4.

the following animal characteristics in NOT mimicry?

Frogs change their colors.
Turtles hide under their hard shells
Walking sticks blends with twigs and under bush.
Sphinx moth resembles its wooden resting place.

15. Animals live in places where they can find food and shelter.
Which animal is mostly likely
in frigid climates?
1. Camel
2. Polar Bear
3. Lion
4. Monkey
16. Why do many desert animals eat meat?
1. Desert animals do not like plants.
2. Desert animals cannot chew grass.
3. Desert animals always hide under the ground.
4. There are more meats than plants in the desert.
17. How do animals in cold places adapt to his cold surroundings?
1. They have thick skin to keep their body warm.
2. Their bodys color blends with their surroundings.
3. They have layers of fats to keep their body warm.
4. They have feathers or hair to keep their body warm.
18. How does a skunk protect itself from its enemies?
1. It blends its color with the environment.
2. It mimics the sound and shape of its prey.
3. It secretes a foul-smelling substance that keeps its enemies
away.
4. They play dead.
19. How do ants, monkeys and elephants protect themselves from
their enemies?
1. They group themselves.
2. They develop strong legs for running.
3. They produce loud cries to scare away their enemies.
4. They change color that blends with the surroundings.
20. How do bears prepare themselves for hibernation?
1. They grow large thick furs.
2. They build nests for themselves.
3. They change the color of their furs.
4. They eat enormous amount of food just before winter.

The Feeding Interrelationship among Living

Organisms
Objective:
Present through a diagram the feeding interrelationship among
living organism.
Remember:
All living things influence and are influenced by other living things within a
community. No living things exist alone and independently of others. Some
relationships between organisms are beneficial to both types of organisms. Some
relationships are one-sided and some are harmful.
Animals in general are dependent upon plants for food. In return, animals give off
carbon dioxide which plants use in the food-making process.
Different relationships exist between organisms in order to satisfy their needs:
food, shelter, protection and others. Plants and animals live together in order to
survive.
Kinds of Relationship
Mutualism- is a kind of relationship wherein both organisms benefit from
each other.
Commensalism is a kind of relationship in which one organisms benefits
and the other is not affected at all.
Competition- is a kind of relationship wherein organisms fight with each
other to satisfy their needs to live.

Predation- is a relationship when one organism kills the other for their
survival.
Animals that kill are predators while the victims are called prey.
Parasitism -is a relationship wherein one organism benefits while the other
is harmed.
Parasites get nutrition from another organism while the host is the one
supplying the food.

21. Which is an example of a food chain in a land community?

1. Algae
Small fish
Big fish
2. Grass
Grasshopper
Bird
3. Seaweeds
Mussels
Man
4. All of the above
22. Which shows a food chain in a farm ecosystem?
1.

2.

3.

4.

23. What is the correct sequence of a food chain?

1. Producer
first order consumer
second order consumer
decomposer
2. Producer
decomposer
first order consumer second
order consumer
3. First order consumer second order consumer
decomposer
Producer
4. First order consumer
second order consumer
Producer
decomposer

Study the food web and answer the questions that follow
Eagle
Heron
hawk
Snake
Rat

snail

chicke
n

Rice plant
24. Which of the following organisms in the food web is the
producer?
1. Snail
2. Snake
3. Chicken

4. Rice plant
25. Which of the following food chains can be taken from the food
web?
1. Rice plant
fish
heron
2. Rice plant
snake
eagle
3. Rice plant
chicken
hawk
eagle
4. Rice plant
rat
chicken
hawk
eagle
26. How many food chains are there in the food web?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
27. Which animals in the food web are carnivores?
1. Snail, heron, eagle
2. Rat, snake, heron
3. Chicken, hawk, eagle
4. Heron, snake, hawk
28. If the snake would eat only chicken instead of rat, what would
happen to the
rat population?
1. Rats would all die.
2. Rats would increase in number.
3. Rats would decrease in number.
4. The rat population would be the same.
Study the food we and answer the questions that follow.
grasshopper
frog
rice

bird

eagle
snake

rat
29. Which statements about the diagram is correct?
1. Animals can live without plants.
2. The bigger an organism, the more energy it needs.
3. The source of energy in the food web is the plants.
4. The farther an organism is from the source of energy, the more
energy it gets
from the source.
30. Which organism in the food chain is a producer?
1. rat
2. frog
3. rice
4. grasshopper.

Circulatory System and their Functions

Objective: Identify major parts of the circulatory system and their
functions.
Remember:
The circulatory system is the transport system of the body. Its
major parts are the heart,
the blood and the blood vessels like arteries, veins and capillaries.
Heart. The strongest muscles in the body which is pump-like organ
located at the
center of the chest between the lungs. It keeps the blood circulating in
the body by contracting and then relaxing.

Blood. The liquid material that circulates throughout the body.

Blood vessels. The raw materials that man needs to power his thoughts
and actions.
Note:
Illustration of the Blood Circulatory System.

The heart is the strongest muscles in the body which is a pump

like organ located at the center of the chest between the lungs. It
keeps the blood circulating in the body by contracting and then
relaxing.
Note: Illustration of the heart showing its 4 chamber.

Directions: Encircle the number of the correct answer

31. Which of the following is the function of the circulatory system?

1. To repair body cells.
2. To distribute body cells.
3. To protect the body from the heat and foreign bodies.
4. To distribute oxygen and nutrients to body cells and collect
their waste.
32. How does circulation of the blood help the body cells?
1. It brings water to the cells.
2. It brings enzymes to the cells.
3. It brings digested food to the cells.
4. It brings carbon dioxide to the cells.
33. What does the pump of the circulatory system refers too?
1. Heart

2.Blood

3. Muscles

4. Blood vessels

34. Which part of the heart pumps blood out?

1. Atria

2. Valves

3. Arteries 4. Ventricles

35. Which statement is NOT true about the heart?

1. The heart is a hollow muscular organ.
2. The aorta is the largest vein in the body.
3. The heart keeps the blood moving in the body.
4. The valves keep the blood flowing in the right direction.
36. The heart pumps blood by contracting and relaxing. What
happens when the
heart relax?
1. Blood flows into the veins from the heart.
2. Blood flows into the arteries from the heart.
3. Blood flows into the heart through the veins.
4. Blood flows into the heart through the arteries
37. Why does the heart have to pumps blood?
1. To repair body cells.
2. To exchange waste materials from the body.
3. To provide the necessary force for the blood to move from the
lower to the upper part of the body.
4. To provide the necessary force for the blood to move from the
lower to the upper part of the body.
38. A healthy heart beats at the rate of ______.
1. 20-50 times per minute
2. 90-120 times per minute
3. 60-80 times per minute
4. 130-160 times per minute
39. Which is known as the River of Life?
1. Saliva
2. Blood
3. Urine
4. Sweat
40.Which blood vessels allow a forceful flow of blood?
1. vein
2. venule
3. artery
4. capillary

FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE MOTION OF AN OBJECT.

Objective: Identify factors that affect the motion of an object.
Speed is the distance of an object or a person travels
per unit of time. It indicates how fast a body covers a
certain distance.
Formula:
Where S = d/t
S = speed
d = distance
t = time
Suppose a runner runs a distance of 100
meters in 11 seconds. What is his speed?
We can employ the given formula and substitute the
given data.
Speed
=?

Distance = 100 meters

Time
= 11 seconds
S

= 100/11
= 9.09 meters per second
Speedometer is an instrument which indicates the
speed of a motor vehicle.

VELOCITY
Velocity is the vector quantity in which the direction and speed of a moving object are
expressed.
Velocity may change if speed and direction change.
C
a
r

Change in speed
Change in
and direction
velocity
A
B
The velocity of a moving body changes when its speed changes but remains towards
the same direction.
ACCELERATION

Acceleration is the change in velocity in time.

It is affected by the mass of the body and the amount of force applied.
Acceleration = (final speed-initial speed) time interval.
Lets find the acceleration of a given car.
Acceleration = ?
Final speed
= 30m/s
Initial speed = 10m/s
Time
= 10 seconds
Acceleration = final speed-initial speed
Time
= 30m/s 10m/s
10s
= 20
10
= 2.0 m/s2

CENTRIPETAL FORCE

Centripetal force is a force that acts

inwardly or toward the center. It keeps a
moving object travel in circular path.

The tendency of a moving object to behave

in straight line is known as inertia.

Directions: Encircle the number of the correct answer

41. If a person runs a distance of 300 meters in 20 seconds,

what is his speed?
1. 10
2. 15
3. 20
4. 2
42. An instrument which indicates the speed of a motor vehicle
is the
1. Anemometer
2. Odometer
3. Speedometer
4. Sphygmomanometer
43. The speed of a moving object in a given direction is called
______________.
1. velocity
2. acceleration
3. force
4. rate
44. What is true about velocity of a moving car?
1. Velocity may change if speed changes.
2. Velocity may change if direction changes.
3. Velocity may change if speed and direction change.
4. Velocity may change if either speed or direction changes.
45. Which of the following vehicles have the same velocity?
I. Car 1 = 80 km/hr, E
II. Car 2 = 80 km/hr. W
III. Car 3 = 80 km/hr. E
IV. Car 4 = 80 km/hr, S
1. I, II
2. 2. I, III
3. 3. I, IV
4. 4. II, III
46.Acceleration is usually measured in _______________.
1.
2.
3.
4.

kilometers per hour

Kilometers per minute
meters per minute
meters per second

47. What is the acceleration of an automobile if its initial and

final speed is 20 m/s and
25 m/s respectively? The time is 5 seconds.
1. 0.5 m/s2
2. 1.0 m/s2
3. 2.0 m/s2
4. 2.5 m/s2
48. What will happen to a whirling ball attached to a string if
it is suddenly released?
1. the object will travel in a straight line
2. the object will travel in a circular path
3. the object will suddenly stop
4. the object will continue whirling
49 .Why does a moving object travel in a straight line?
1. because of velocity
2. because of centripetal force
3. because of acceleration
4. because of inertia
50. What causes an object to move in circular path?

1.
2.
3.
4.

centrifugal force
centripetal force
inertia
gravity

CHARACTERISTICS OF STARS AND HOW GROUP OF STARS ARE

USEFUL TO PEOPLE.
Objective: Describe characteristics of stars and how group of stars are
useful
to people.
The Size, Color and Brightness of Stars
The stars are heavenly bodies
composed of hot burning gases. Our sun is a
medium sized star. It is also made up hot
burning gases of helium and hydrogen. Stars
seem to twinkle because we see them
through the atmosphere a blanket of air
surrounding the Earth. Our Sun, although a
star, does not appear to twinkle because of
its closeness to the Earth. It does not show
up at night but shines all day.
Stars also have different brightness. Some
stars look fainter than the others. Others
appear brighter. The apparent brightness of
stars due to their size and distance from
Earth is called apparent magnitude.
The distance of stars from Earth can be measured in terms of light year. A
light year is the distance of stars from Earth. This means one light year is
equivalent to about 9.5 trillion kilometers. If the stars distances were to be
expressed in kilometers they will be so large that they will be overwhelming
us.
Proxima Centauri is about 4.25 light years away from Earth. Antares has an
apparent magnitude of + 1.0. Sirius has an apparent magnitude of 1.4.
Stars with a magnitude below + 1.0 are considered brighter than those with
an apparent magnitude of above + 1.0. Our Sun has an apparent magnitude
of 26.8 which is below + 1.0. It is the brightest star we can see from our
Earth.
Our Sun is a yellow star. Betelgeuse is a red star. While Sirius is a white star.
And Rigel is a bluish-white star. The color of the star is related to its surface
temperature. Blue stars are the hottest while red stars are the coolest.
Stars vary in size. Those that are thousands larger than our Sun are called
super giants. Betelgeuse and Antares are supergiants. Stars bigger than
Usefulness of Stars
our Sun but smaller than super giants are called giant stars. Arcturus is a
giant star. Stars which are smaller than our
Sunmap
are called
stars. of various
A star
shows dwarf
the positions
constellations in the sky. It shows the North
Star or Polaris in the North. Polaris is important
to people especially to sailors or navigators. It
is used as a compass to find direction.

Ancient people use the appearance

of certain stars to forecast weather.
Fair weather can be expected when
stars are visible. But when the stars
are hidden behind the clouds, the
next day maybe cloudy or rainy.
Directions: Encircle the number of the correct answer.
51. Why are the stars only seen at night?
1.
2.
3.
4.

The sky is so bright during daytime

Stars grow bigger as they grow older.
Stars may look small if they are very far from us.
All big stars are near the Earth.

52. Why does a medium-sized star appear brighter than the

others?
1. great distance
2. nearness to Earth
3. great size
4. both 2 and 3
53. Which are the coldest stars?
1. white
2. blue
3. yellow
4. Red
54. Which are the hottest stars?
1. white
2. blue
3. yellow
4. red
55. Which of the following statements is not true?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Stars
Stars
Stars
Stars

can
can
can
can

be
be
be
be

used
used
used
used

in
in
in
in

finding direction.
telling time.
telling distances between planets.
predicting weather.

56. A group of stars that seem to form patterns are called

__________________.
1. Solar system
2. Constellation
3. Galaxy
4. Milky Way
57. How are Sirius and Betelgeuse alike?
1. They are both constellations
2. They are some of the brightest stars in the night sky.
3. They are both red stars.
4. They are both white stars.
58. Why is light year preferable to use than kilometer when
expressing thedistance ofstars?
1. It is longer.
2. It is more accurate.
3. It is more unique
4. both 1 and 2
59. The color of a star is due to its _____
1.
2.
3.
4.

temperature
distance from the Earth
orbit
size

60. Why are stars also considered distant sun?

1.
2.
3.
4.
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Stars
Stars
Stars
Stars

are balls of hot burning gases like our Sun

may have planets orbiting around them.
give off light and heat
have the same composition as planets

OXYGEN CARBON DIOXIDE CYCLE

Objective: Illustrate the interdependence of plants and animals for gases
through the oxygen and carbon dioxide cycle.

Remember
An ecosystem has materials that plants and animals used in order to live.
Among these materials are oxygen and carbon-dioxide.
Oxygen is a gas released as a by-product of photosynthesis. It is cycled
in the environment.
Carbon dioxide is released in respiration .It is also released when
decomposition occurs.
Oxygen is released by plant sand is taken in by animals for respiration while
carbon dioxide is taken in by plants for photosynthesis.

Directions: Encircle the number of the correct answer.

21. In the carbon-oxygen cycle carbon gas and oxygen gas mixes
in the ____________.
1 atmosphere
2 soil
3 fossil fuel
4 factories
22. Carbon dioxide is taken in by plants through the process
called_______________.
1. symbiosis
2. photosynthesis
3. chemical process
4. All of the above
23. Carbon gas can be stored underneath the earth as a
_____________.
1. fossil fuel
2. soil

3. water
4. garbage
24. Carbon- dioxide is one of the gases that cause the warming of
the atmosphere. This condition is known as the ____________.
1. global warming
2. green house effect
3. thermal energy
4. heat
25 .The cycle shown in the illustration below is ____________.
1. carbon cycle
2. carbon oxygen cycle
3. oxygen cycle
4. none of these
26. Which
1.
2.
3.
4.

statement is true about the plants in the illustration?

They give off carbon-dioxide for animals use.
They give off oxygen for children use in breathing
They need oxygen to synthesize glucose and photosynthesis
They need carbon-dioxide from the sun to manufacture food.

27. Which statement is true about the animals in the illustration?

1.
2.
3.
4.

They
They
They
They

give-off carbon-dioxide for plants use

need carbon-dioxide from the plants for breathing
give off oxygen gas for plants use in photosynthesis.
need the sun which provide them oxygen for breathing

The plants and the fish in the aquarium show a basic type of
ecosystem.

28. Which
statements above illustrate the dependence of one organism to
another?
1. The fish can make food through the help of the plants
2. The fish needs the plants for reproduction and the plants need
the fish for protection.
3. The fish need carbon-dioxide from the plants for respiration and
the plants oxygen from the fish for photosynthesis.
4. All of the above.
30. What will if the supply of carbon dioxide is permanently cut
off?
1. Green plants will grow
2. Photosynthesis cannot take place

3. Animals can not undergo respiration

4. All of the above
31. What is a by-product of respiration?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Oxygen
Carbon dioxide and water
Nitrogen
Both 1 & 2