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Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran

City of Tagbilaran
Third Quarter Test
Grade 6 Science
2017-2018

I. KNOWLEDGE (Remembering)
Match the descriptions in Column A with the letters in Column B. Write the letter of the correct
answers on the space provided for.

Column A Column B
___ 1. A grape-like structure, where gas exchange occurs a. Ecosystem
___ 2. A dome-shaped muscle located below our lungs that b. Gymnosperms
helps us in breathing c. Fronds
___ 3. The functional unit of the nervous system d. Bryophytes
___ 4. Largest part of the brain, responsible for e. Vertebrates
higher thought processes f. Cerebrum
___ 5. Animals with spinal cord g. neurons
___ 6. Nonvascular plant h. diaphragm
___ 7. A mature fern leaf that has a row of spore cases i. Alveoli
___ 8. Plants that produce seeds in cones j. Trachea
___ 9. An interaction of biotic and abiotic factors k. cerebrum
(Understanding)
DIRECTION: Read each item carefully and shade the letter of the correct answer on your separate
answer sheet.

10. Which structure moves down as its muscles contract?

a. trachea b. ribs
c. pharynx d. diaphragm
11. Which of the following can be controlled by the cerebellum?
a. reading books b. listening to music
c. sharing experiences d. playing badminton
12. Which of the following statements is not true about birds? All birds
a. can fly.
b. have wings
c. are covered with feathers
d. are warm blooded animals
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13. Which of the following best describes a mammal? They

a. give birth to live babies
b. breathe with their lungs
c. have fur and body covering
d. have mammary glands to feed their young
14. Which of the following is true about mosses? They
a. have no true roots
b. have stems and leaves
c. have dark and green leaves
d. grow in a warm and dry area
15. Which structure of nonvascular plants is similar with the root structure of vascular plants? It Is the
a. gametophytes b. rhizoids
c. xylem d. phloem
16. Which of the following factors is needed for the prothallus to grow?
a. birds b. water
c. insects d. wind
17. Which statement proves that pine trees are gymnosperms while mango trees are angiosperms?
a. Pine trees grow tall while mango trees grow short
b. Pine trees have needle-like leaves while mango plants have round leaves
c. Pine trees grow in cold climate while mango trees grow in tropical climate
d. Pine trees are cone-bearing plants while mango trees are flower-bearing plants
(Applying)

18. Your brother Neil has an asthma ever since when he was a kid, you are asked by your mom to take
care of him while they are on a business trip. As an elder to him, what can you do to prevent the trigger
of his asthma? You will
a. go along with him in your garden where roses are blooming to inhale fresh air
b. let him play outside as long as you are watching at him
c. do not let the dogs go near to him
d. spray perfume every after he plays
19. Three years ago, your uncle died because of a complication of his lungs brought about by
excessive smoking. Reggie, your close cousin was influenced by a circle of friends to try out smoking
to be in with their group. As a concerned cousin to Reggie, what is the best thing that you will do? You will
a. try out smoking first so that you will know the feeling before you let Reggie do so.
b. not let Reggie do cigarette smoking, advised him instead to try out vape for it has lesser effects.
c. just tell him to be cautions so that his parents will not know about it.
d. Talk to Reggie with his circle of friends about the effects of smoking.
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20. Charles did not have enough sleep last night just to finish making his performance task. In the next
day, Charles cannot concentrate answering their summative test because of severe headache. What
is the best way Charles can do to relieve the pain? He is to
a. Take a nap while having the test.
b. Allow his eyes to focus on a dark green objects in the room.
c. Apply efficasent oil on his head.
d. Put salompas patches on the area where pain is serve.
21. Which of the following will you do to keep your brain healthy? I will
a. engage myself to games such as word puzzle and math problems
b. take rest and a good night sleep
c. avoid eating junk foods and soft drinks
d. all of the above
22. While celebrating your Mom’s birthday at the beach, your younger sister accidentally stamp on a group
of sea urchins. What is the best way to remove the spines? You will
a. pull it out by using unsterilized tweezers.
b. soak the wounded area first with vinegar.
c. shave it with razors
d. put a cold compress immediately
23. What is the best cure to remove fish bone which is stuck in your throat?
a. drink plenty of carbonated drinks
b. swallow a chunk of ripe banana
c. massage your throat while swallowing
d. apply ointment on the surface of your throat
24. A cacti was given to you as a birthday gift by your grandfather. What are the following things for you
to avoid doing so in taking care of it?
a. place them in an area where there is sunlight.
b. plant them in a ceramic pot without pot hole below
c. give them fertilizers once every 3 months
d. water them once a week
25. Jaddy has been interested in making a terrarium at home. She wants to put some mosses on it.
What should Jaddy avoid to do in taking care of her terrarium with mosses?
a. place the container in an area with partial sunlight.
b. mound the soil first and keep it moisten
c. water it once a week
d. use concrete and shallow containers
26. You and our friends heard about a plan to convert the nearby forest area into a housing area. If it will
be pursued, many different animals will be homeless. What will be your best immediate action to
save such animals?
a. reforestation
b. mangrove rehabilitation
c. contour farming
d. build man made sanctuaries
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(Analyzing)

27. Which process is shown in the illustration?

a. exhalation
b. inhalation
c. filtration
d. cellular respiration

The chart below shows the result of an experiment designed to study how exercise affects breathing rates.
Type of Exercise Breaths Taken per Minute
Resting 25
Walking slowly 34
Walking quickly 45
Running 60

28. Which of the following statements is the best conclusion for this experiment?
a. breathing rate is increased by exercise
b. breathing rate is not affected by exercise
c. resting increases a person’s breathing rate
d. breathing rate depends on the activity level of the body.
29. If the portion indicated by the arrow was damaged as a result of trauma, what effect would this
person likely experience?
a. rapid breathing
b. changes in body temperature
c. trouble in maintain balance
d. partial or incomplete memory loss

30. What will happen to the message if the arrowed portion of the picture below is lost?
a. transmission of the message will be slow
b. transmission of message will be fast
c. message will be disrupted
d. message will not flow anymore
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For numbers 31-33 refer to the pictures below.

a. b.

c. d.

Which of the following animals:

31. Can survive in a hot and dry environment?
32. Can live in extreme cold environment?
33. Cannot survive in both extreme conditions (hot and cold environment)?

For numbers 34 and 35, refer to the pictures below.

a. b.

c. d.
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34. Which of the following plants above can survive in a hot and humid environment?
35. Which of the following plants above can live in cold and moist area?
(Process)
Instruction: Answer the questions briefly but precisely.
36-40.Give the significant importance of air sacs in respiration process. Explain in two sentences (2points
each)

41-44. Describe the role of cerebellum during swimming exercise. Explain in two sentences (2points each)

45-48. How does vascular tissue help the plants to stand stiff and live in land? Explain in two sentences
(2points each)

(Understanding)
Instruction: Answer and justify the questions below
49-52. Millennials like you now a days would always like to be in for what is always new. Cases of rampant
smoking with the young ones is already prevalent now a days. As an HSSTian, you would like to inform the
youth of today about the dangers of smoking by making a poster. (Write some warning phrases or statements
in your post.)

53-57. Due to the advanced technology that we have right now, scientist had already found a way to erase
one’s memories stored in our brains. (like trauma’s and fears) If time will possibly come, will you choose to
erase one’s memories of yours? Or choose to let it stay and endure the reminiscing pain?

58-60. You heard that global animal extinction is rapidly increasing due to rainforest deforestation and the
destruction of other habitats worldwide. As an environmentalist student, how will you help lessen such
environmental issue?

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“ I have not failed. I’ve successfully discovered 10,000 things that won’t work.”
- Thomas Edison

Prepared by: Checked by:

Ms. Kristine Gallogo Mrs. Leonita Ondoy
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Science 4 Teacher SA Coordinator

Answer Sheet in Grade 6 Science

Score: _______/60

CN________Name __________________________________________Grade 6 - ______________

Name and Signature of Parent/Guardian______________________________

I. KNOWLEDGE
Fully shade the circle that corresponds your answer.

1 9 17 A B C D 25 A B C D 33 A B C D

2 10 18 A B C D 26 A B C D 34 A B C D

3 11 A B C D 19 A B C D 27 A B C D 35 A B C D

4 12 A B C D 20 A B C D 28 A B C D

5 13 A B C D 21 A B C D 29 A B C D

6 14 A B C D 22 A B C D 30 A B C D

7 15 A B C D 23 A B C D 31 A B C D

8 16 A B C D 24 A B C D 32 A B C D

II. PROCESS
Answer the questions briefly but precisely. Write your answers on the corresponding boxes.

36-40.

/5points

41-44.

/4points

45- 48.

/4points
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III. UNDERSTANDING
Justify your answer.

49-52.

/4points

53-57.

/5points

58-60.

/3points

Let your HIGH scores be your gift to your parents this Christmas! 

Happy holidays!
*Maam KHG