Grade 4 – Science Summative Exam
Quarter 1
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
I. Properties of Matter
1. Which of the following is a property of solid objects?
A. Takes the shape of its container
B. Has definite shape and volume
C. Can flow easily
D. No mass
2. What tool is best used to measure the mass of an object?
A. Ruler
B. Thermometer
C. Weighing scale
D. Stopwatch
3. Which property is being described when an object feels rough or smooth?
A. Texture
B. Color
C. Shape
D. Size
4. Which of these materials is transparent?
A. Wooden door
B. Mirror
C. Clear glass
D. Cardboard
5. What happens to solid ice when it is left under the sun?
A. It becomes gas
B. It evaporates
C. It melts into liquid
D. It turns into smoke
6. Which of the following describes a liquid?
A. Has no shape but definite volume
B. Has definite shape and volume
C. Has no mass
D. Occupies no space
7. Which object is most likely to float in water?
A. Iron nail
B. Plastic bottle cap
C. Stone
D. Coin
8. Which of the following is a gas?
A. Steam
B. Ice
C. Water
D. Oil
9. What happens to water when it is boiled?
A. It becomes ice
B. It turns to gas
C. It becomes solid
D. It stays the same
10. What is the best way to describe metal?
A. Transparent and soft
B. Heavy and shiny
C. Light and rough
D. Soft and colorful
II. Changes in Matter
11. Which of the following is a physical change?
A. Burning paper
B. Cutting a piece of cloth
C. Frying an egg
D. Baking a cake
12. When water freezes, it becomes:
A. Ice
B. Steam
C. Salt
D. Oil
13. What change happens when chocolate melts?
A. Chemical change
B. No change
C. Physical change
D. Permanent change
14. Which activity shows a change in state of matter?
A. Drawing
B. Folding paper
C. Melting ice
D. Mixing oil and water
15. Which of the following shows a chemical change?
A. Melting butter
B. Freezing water
C. Cooking rice
D. Tearing paper
16. What happens to a candle when it is burned?
A. It gets bigger
B. It stays the same
C. It changes shape only
D. It changes chemically and physically
17. Boiling, melting, and freezing are examples of:
A. Permanent changes
B. Physical changes
C. Natural disasters
D. Chemical changes
18. Which material changes color when exposed to air?
A. Plastic
B. Iron
C. Rubber
D. Wood
19. Which of the following is NOT a change in matter?
A. Melting
B. Mixing
C. Sleeping
D. Evaporating
20. A child blows air into a balloon. What change happened?
A. Air disappeared
B. Balloon changed color
C. Air filled the balloon
D. Water entered the balloon
III. Materials and Their Uses
21. Why is rubber used in making tires?
A. It's transparent
B. It conducts electricity
C. It is elastic and durable
D. It smells good
22. Which material is best used for cooking pots?
A. Wood
B. Plastic
C. Metal
D. Cloth
23. Which object is made of fabric?
A. Spoon
B. Shirt
C. Plate
D. Glass
24. Why is glass used for windows?
A. It is soft
B. It is clear and hard
C. It floats on water
D. It is colorful
25. Which material is best for making raincoats?
A. Paper
B. Metal
C. Plastic
D. Wood
26. Which material is a good conductor of heat?
A. Cloth
B. Metal
C. Plastic
D. Rubber
27. Why are wooden handles used for cooking pans?
A. They look nice
B. They absorb water
C. They do not conduct heat
D. They melt easily
28. What is the use of cotton in our daily life?
A. Used in buildings
B. Used for writing
C. Used to make clothes
D. Used for glass
29. Which of the following materials comes from plants?
A. Leather
B. Plastic
C. Rubber
D. Iron
30. What is the main reason plastic is used for containers?
A. It is heavy
B. It is breakable
C. It is strong and light
D. It is expensive
IV. Environmental Awareness and Care
31. Which of the following practices helps reduce waste?
A. Throwing garbage anywhere
B. Burning plastic
C. Reusing containers
D. Using too much paper
32. What should you do with plastic bottles after use?
A. Throw them into the river
B. Burn them
C. Reuse or recycle them
D. Bury them
33. Which activity can harm the environment?
A. Planting trees
B. Burning garbage
C. Segregating waste
D. Cleaning rivers
34. Why is it important to segregate garbage?
A. It saves money
B. It makes more waste
C. It protects the environment
D. It is fun
35. What color bin is usually used for biodegradable waste?
A. Yellow
B. Black
C. Green
D. Blue
36. What is the 3Rs in waste management?
A. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
B. Remove, Rewind, Restore
C. React, Repeat, Refuse
D. Reuse, Rebuild, Repair
37. Which is a recyclable item?
A. Leftover food
B. Broken glass bottle
C. Rotten fruit
D. Used tissue
38. What can you do to help stop pollution?
A. Littering
B. Use eco-bags
C. Burn plastics
D. Use more chemicals
39. What should you do with leftover food?
A. Throw it away
B. Use it for compost
C. Burn it
D. Store it forever
40. Why should we protect our environment?
A. To have fun
B. To save money
C. To keep it clean and safe for living
D. To make it look colorful
Grade 4 – Science Summative Exam
Quarter 2
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
I. Force and Motion
1. What is force?
A. A type of energy
B. A push or a pull
C. A kind of machine
D. A form of light
2. Which of the following shows the use of force?
A. Sleeping on a bed
B. Reading a book
C. Kicking a ball
D. Listening to music
3. What happens when you push a swing?
A. It stays still
B. It melts
C. It moves
D. It changes color
4. Pulling a cart is an example of:
A. A game
B. A dance
C. Force
D. Sound
5. What happens when you stop applying force to a rolling ball?
A. It rolls faster
B. It floats
C. It stops eventually
D. It melts
6. Which object will move faster when the same force is applied?
A. A large stone
B. A small ball
C. A car
D. A book
7. A ball at rest is kicked. What kind of change happened?
A. Shape
B. Speed
C. Color
D. Temperature
8. Which shows that force can change the direction of an object?
A. Sitting on a chair
B. Drawing on paper
C. Hitting a tennis ball
D. Smelling a flower
9. Which shows that force can stop a moving object?
A. A ball being caught
B. A paper being colored
C. A balloon flying
D. A pencil rolling
10. Which of the following best describes motion?
A. Staying still
B. Moving from one place to another
C. Changing color
D. Producing sound
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II. Effects of Force
11. Which of these shows that force can change the shape of an object?
A. Folding paper
B. Watching TV
C. Walking
D. Drinking water
12. A rubber ball is squeezed. What is the result?
A. It moves
B. It changes color
C. It changes shape
D. It explodes
13. When a car speeds up, what is applied to it?
A. Air
B. Heat
C. Light
D. Force
14. Which action shows force being used to slow down motion?
A. Letting a balloon fly
B. Pressing the brakes
C. Turning on the lights
D. Listening to music
15. What happens to a stretched rubber band when released?
A. It changes color
B. It breaks
C. It returns to its shape or moves
D. It becomes smaller
16. What causes a swing to move back and forth?
A. Gravity
B. Sound
C. Force
D. Light
17. Which of the following is an effect of applying force on an object?
A. It glows
B. It multiplies
C. It changes direction
D. It becomes water
18. You kicked a ball and it rolled. What kind of force is applied?
A. Pull
B. Push
C. Bend
D. Heat
19. What kind of force is used when opening a drawer?
A. Push
B. Pull
C. Bend
D. Throw
20. Which change is NOT caused by force?
A. A ball bouncing
B. A bag being lifted
C. A flower blooming
D. A chair being pushed
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III. Friction and Gravity
21. What force pulls everything toward the Earth?
A. Push
B. Pull
C. Gravity
D. Magnet
22. When you slide down a slide, what force helps you go down?
A. Friction
B. Gravity
C. Magnetism
D. Electricity
23. What is friction?
A. Pulling objects up
B. A force that makes objects fly
C. A force that slows down or stops motion
D. A type of machine
24. On which surface is friction the greatest?
A. Ice
B. Smooth floor
C. Sandpaper
D. Wet tile
25. Which activity shows friction?
A. Reading a book
B. Rubbing your hands together
C. Watching TV
D. Drinking water
26. Why do we not slide when walking?
A. Because of light
B. Because of heat
C. Because of friction
D. Because of water
27. A toy car moves faster on a smooth floor than on a carpet. Why?
A. Carpet is cold
B. Smooth floors have less friction
C. Carpets are pretty
D. Cars like smooth floors
28. What happens when there is too much friction?
A. Things move faster
B. Things melt
C. Motion slows down
D. Lights turn on
29. What surface would have the least friction?
A. Sand
B. Ice
C. Grass
D. Soil
30. Friction is helpful when:
A. We want to fly
B. We want to move fast
C. We want to walk without slipping
D. We want to swim
IV. Simple Machines
31. What is the use of simple machines?
A. To cook food
B. To make work easier
C. To make toys
D. To create music
32. Which of these is a lever?
A. Knife
B. Broom
C. Screw
D. Faucet
33. A seesaw is an example of what kind of simple machine?
A. Wheel and axle
B. Pulley
C. Lever
D. Wedge
34. Which tool is a wedge?
A. Knife
B. Spoon
C. Broom
D. Crayon
35. What simple machine is used to raise a flag?
A. Screw
B. Pulley
C. Lever
D. Inclined plane
36. Which is an inclined plane?
A. Stairs
B. Door
C. Pencil
D. Ball
37. Which simple machine is used to lift a heavy load in construction using a rope?
A. Pulley
B. Lever
C. Screw
D. Wedge
38. A bottle cap is turned to open. What simple machine is used?
A. Pulley
B. Screw
C. Lever
D. Inclined plane
39. What simple machine is found in a bicycle wheel?
A. Lever
B. Pulley
C. Wheel and axle
D. Screw
40. Which of the following uses an inclined plane?
A. Playground slide
B. Fan
C. Flag
D. Toy car
Grade 4 – Science Summative Exam
Quarter 3
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
I. Natural Resources
1. What are natural resources?
A. Man-made objects
B. Things we buy in stores
C. Materials found in nature used by humans
D. Machines used in factories
2. Which of the following is a non-living natural resource?
A. Tree
B. Cow
C. Coal
D. Fish
3. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
A. Oil
B. Sunlight
C. Plastic
D. Glass
4. Which resource cannot be replaced once used up?
A. Wind
B. Water
C. Coal
D. Trees
5. What kind of resource is soil?
A. Man-made
B. Renewable
C. Non-renewable
D. Artificial
6. Which of the following helps plants grow?
A. Rocks
B. Soil
C. Plastic
D. Salt
7. Where does coal come from?
A. Trees
B. Air
C. Underground
D. Oceans
8. Why should we conserve water?
A. It is expensive
B. It is limited and needed by all living things
C. It tastes bad
D. It is man-made
9. Which is a way to conserve natural resources?
A. Cut more trees
B. Leave water running
C. Turn off unused lights
D. Burn garbage
10. Which of the following is a living natural resource?
A. Air
B. Tree
C. Rock
D. Soil
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II. Weather and Climate
11. What is weather?
A. The condition of the air at a specific time and place
B. The study of the stars
C. Movement of the moon
D. Shape of the Earth
12. Which instrument measures temperature?
A. Thermometer
B. Wind vane
C. Rain gauge
D. Barometer
13. Which tool is used to measure rainfall?
A. Thermometer
B. Rain gauge
C. Wind vane
D. Clock
14. What does a wind vane show?
A. The speed of the wind
B. The direction of the wind
C. The amount of rain
D. The size of clouds
15. What kind of weather does a sunny day bring?
A. Cool and rainy
B. Hot and dry
C. Cloudy and wet
D. Windy and cold
16. If clouds are dark and heavy, what is likely to happen?
A. Snow will fall
B. Rain will occur
C. It will stay sunny
D. The wind will stop
17. What does a cloudy sky mean?
A. It might rain soon
B. There is no wind
C. It will be very hot
D. The stars are visible
18. What type of weather is best for flying kites?
A. Windy
B. Rainy
C. Stormy
D. Snowy
19. What do we call the usual weather in a place over a long period?
A. Weather pattern
B. Season
C. Climate
D. Air pressure
20. What do we use to describe climate?
A. Color and smell
B. Shape and size
C. Temperature and rainfall
D. Sound and taste
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III. Water Cycle
21. What is the water cycle?
A. A way water is colored
B. The process of making water
C. The continuous movement of water on Earth
D. The use of water in factories
22. What happens during evaporation?
A. Water becomes solid
B. Water turns into gas
C. Gas becomes water
D. Water falls as rain
23. Which source causes evaporation?
A. Moon
B. Wind
C. Sun
D. Soil
24. What do we call the process where water vapor turns into clouds?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Collection
D. Precipitation
25. Which of the following happens during precipitation?
A. Water vapor rises
B. Rain or snow falls
C. Water changes into vapor
D. Clouds are formed
26. Where does water go after precipitation?
A. To the moon
B. It disappears
C. It goes into the ocean, lakes, or ground
D. It turns into smoke
27. What is the final stage of the water cycle before it repeats?
A. Evaporation
B. Precipitation
C. Condensation
D. Collection
28. Which of these best describes the role of the sun in the water cycle?
A. It freezes the water
B. It lights the clouds
C. It causes water to evaporate
D. It pushes clouds away
29. What collects rainwater in the environment?
A. Clouds
B. Wind
C. Lakes, rivers, and soil
D. Sky
30. Which of the following shows water collection?
A. Water in clouds
B. Water in rivers and oceans
C. Water rising as vapor
D. Water falling as snow
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IV. Caring for Natural Resources
31. Which practice helps protect water resources?
A. Throwing trash in rivers
B. Using water wisely
C. Leaving the faucet on
D. Burning trees
32. How can we help conserve soil?
A. Cutting down trees
B. Planting trees
C. Walking on plants
D. Playing on soil every day
33. Why is it important to conserve natural resources?
A. So we can waste them
B. To protect the environment and future use
C. So we can sell them
D. To avoid getting tired
34. What is one way to save electricity?
A. Turning on all lights
B. Using electric fans all day
C. Unplugging unused appliances
D. Leaving the TV on all night
35. What can we do to take care of animals?
A. Hunt them
B. Destroy their homes
C. Feed and protect them
D. Cage them without food
36. Which action destroys natural resources?
A. Reusing plastic
B. Burning forests
C. Planting more trees
D. Saving water
37. Why should we reduce, reuse, and recycle?
A. To clean the sky
B. To help save natural resources
C. To make more garbage
D. To waste less time
38. What should you do if you see someone throwing garbage into the river?
A. Join them
B. Ignore them
C. Kindly report or remind them
D. Thank them
39. What is one effect of pollution on natural resources?
A. They grow faster
B. They become cleaner
C. They get damaged
D. They shine
40. Which of the following helps protect our environment?
A. Picking flowers
B. Burning trash
C. Planting trees
D. Throwing garbage in canals
Grade 4 – Science Summative Exam
Quarter 4
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
I. Interactions of Living Things
1. What do you call the place where an organism lives?
A. Food chain
B. Habitat
C. Water source
D. Shelter
2. Which of the following is an example of a living thing?
A. Rock
B. Water
C. Bird
D. Soil
3. What do plants need to live?
A. Shoes and bags
B. Sunlight, water, and soil
C. Toys and lights
D. Chairs and tables
4. Which of the following is a non-living part of the environment?
A. Tree
B. Dog
C. Air
D. Fish
5. What do animals need from their environment to survive?
A. Money
B. Food, water, air, and shelter
C. Toys and clothes
D. Books and pencils
6. Why are plants important to animals?
A. They give them a place to play
B. They provide food and oxygen
C. They fly with them
D. They make sounds
7. What is the role of sunlight in the environment?
A. It makes noise
B. It helps plants make food
C. It turns into water
D. It gives shade
8. What do you call animals that eat only plants?
A. Carnivores
B. Herbivores
C. Omnivores
D. Decomposers
9. An animal that eats only meat is called a:
A. Herbivore
B. Omnivore
C. Carnivore
D. Scavenger
10. Which of these is an omnivore?
A. Cow
B. Tiger
C. Chicken
D. Eagle
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II. Food Chains and Roles of Organisms
11. What is a food chain?
A. A kind of necklace
B. A group of animals
C. A way energy passes from one organism to another
D. A type of toy
12. What is always the first part of a food chain?
A. Animal
B. Sun
C. Plant
D. Water
13. Plants are called:
A. Consumers
B. Decomposers
C. Producers
D. Hunters
14. Animals that eat plants or other animals are called:
A. Producers
B. Consumers
C. Light sources
D. Growers
15. Which of the following is a producer?
A. Carabao
B. Mango tree
C. Eagle
D. Cat
16. Which is a decomposer?
A. Ant
B. Mushroom
C. Cow
D. Butterfly
17. What is the role of decomposers?
A. Eat plants
B. Chase animals
C. Break down dead things
D. Grow trees
18. What do we call animals that eat dead animals?
A. Predators
B. Scavengers
C. Producers
D. Omnivores
19. Which shows the correct flow of energy in a food chain?
A. Animal → Plant → Sun
B. Sun → Plant → Animal
C. Sun → Animal → Plant
D. Animal → Animal → Sun
20. In the food chain: Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake, who is the primary consumer?
A. Snake
B. Grass
C. Grasshopper
D. Frog
III. Adaptations
21. What is adaptation?
A. Movement of clouds
B. Way animals survive in their environment
C. Changing the weather
D. Making music
22. What helps fish to swim?
A. Tail and fins
B. Wings
C. Legs
D. Paws
23. What body part helps birds fly?
A. Beak
B. Legs
C. Wings
D. Tail
24. Why do camels have humps?
A. To look tall
B. To hold food
C. To store fat and water
D. To attract mates
25. What helps cactus survive in the desert?
A. Thin leaves
B. Long roots and thick stems
C. Colorful flowers
D. Big fruits
26. What helps polar bears live in cold places?
A. Sharp teeth
B. Thick fur and fat
C. Long tail
D. Big ears
27. Ducks have webbed feet to:
A. Run fast
B. Swim in water
C. Climb trees
D. Dig soil
28. What adaptation helps bats find food in the dark?
A. Sharp claws
B. Bright eyes
C. Echolocation
D. Strong wings
29. Which animal uses mimicry to avoid danger?
A. Cat
B. Stick insect
C. Horse
D. Chicken
30. Why do some animals change color like the chameleon?
A. For fun
B. To become colorful
C. For protection
D. To make friends
IV. Environmental Changes
31. What can happen if we cut too many trees?
A. More rain
B. Clean air
C. Flooding and habitat loss
D. More animals
32. Which of the following pollutes the air?
A. Planting trees
B. Using cars with smoke
C. Using solar energy
D. Growing vegetables
33. Which human activity helps protect the environment?
A. Illegal fishing
B. Throwing trash in rivers
C. Tree planting
D. Open burning
34. What happens when oil spills in the sea?
A. Helps fish grow
B. Kills marine life
C. Makes water sweet
D. Cleans the water
35. What will happen if animals lose their homes?
A. They will grow faster
B. They will find new jobs
C. They may die or move
D. They will learn to swim
36. Which of the following destroys coral reefs?
A. Swimming
B. Fishing with dynamite
C. Boating
D. Feeding fish
37. How can we help save endangered species?
A. Catch them
B. Hunt them
C. Protect their habitat
D. Sell them
38. What does “endangered” mean?
A. The animal is dangerous
B. The animal is big
C. The animal is hard to see
D. The animal is at risk of disappearing
39. Why should we avoid using too much plastic?
A. It’s pretty
B. It’s expensive
C. It harms animals and pollutes
D. It is shiny
40. What can you do to help the environment at home?
A. Waste water
B. Throw garbage anywhere
C. Turn off lights when not in use
D. Burn plastics
✅ Quarter 1 – Answer Key
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. A
17. D
18. C
19. A
20. B
21. C
22. B
23. D
24. A
25. D
26. B
27. C
28. A
29. D
30. C
31. C
32. B
33. A
34. C
35. B
36. A
37. D
38. A
39. C
40. B
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✅ Quarter 2 – Answer Key
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. B
11. C
12. B
13. A
14. A
15. C
16. D
17. B
18. C
19. D
20. B
21. C
22. A
23. B
24. D
25. C
26. B
27. B
28. C
29. A
30. D
31. C
32. A
33. B
34. C
35. A
36. D
37. A
38. B
39. C
40. B
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✅ Quarter 3 – Answer Key
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. A
13. B
14. B
15. B
16. B
17. A
18. A
19. C
20. C
21. C
22. B
23. C
24. B
25. B
26. C
27. D
28. C
29. C
30. B
31. B
32. B
33. B
34. C
35. C
36. B
37. B
38. C
39. C
40. C
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✅ Quarter 4 – Answer Key
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. C
11. C
12. B
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. B
17. C
18. B
19. B
20. C
21. B
22. A
23. C
24. C
25. B
26. B
27. B
28. C
29. B
30. C
31. C
32. B
33. C
34. B
35. C
36. B
37. C
38. D
39. C
40. C
