Science 5 First Periodical Test Reviewer (MS Matatag)

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SCIENCE 5

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DIRECTIONS: READ and ENCIRCLE the correct answer for each question. Answer silently.

 

1. Which of the following best describes matter?
A. Anything that moves fast                                       B. Anything that is solid only
C. Anything that has mass and takes up space           D. Anything that can change shape

2. What is the shape and volume of a solid?
A. No definite shape, definite volume                          B. Definite shape, definite volume
C. No definite shape, no definite volume                     D. Definite shape, no definite volume

3. What causes ice to change into water?
A. Cutting               B. Heat                   C. Air                      D. Pressure

4. Why does a gas take the shape of its container and spread out to fill it?
A. Because it has a definite shape and volume
B. Because its particles are tightly packed and fixed
C. Because it has no definite shape and volume
D. Because it turns into a solid quickly

5. What happens to water when it is heated and starts to boil?
A. It changes into a solid because it loses heat
B. It changes into gas because heat causes it to evaporate
C. It becomes colder and turns into ice
D. It remains the same even when heated

6. What are the three states of matter?
A. Hot, Cold, and Warm                         B. Solid, Liquid, and Gas
C. Water, Ice, and Vapor                        D. Rock, Metal, and Air

7. Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?
A. Solid                   B. Liquid                 C. Gas                    D. Heat

8. Which state of matter spreads out to fill any space or container it is in?
A. Solid                   B. Liquid                 C. Gas                    D. Ice

9. How are the particles in a liquid different from those in a solid?
A. Particles in a liquid are packed tightly and do not move.
B. Particles in a liquid are spread far apart and move freely.
C. Particles in a liquid can slide past one another, while those in a solid are tightly packed and fixed.
D. Particles in both are exactly the same.

10. Why does an ice cube melt when left in a warm room?
A. Because the room is cold
B. Because the ice absorbs heat, causing it to change into liquid
C. Because the air turns into ice
D. Because the water turns into gas immediately

11. Which explanation best describes why gases do not have a definite shape or volume?
A. Gas particles are tightly packed and cannot move
B. Gas particles are large and heavy
C. Gas particles are far apart and move freely in all directions
D. Gases are the same as liquids

12. Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?
A. Liquid                 B. Gas                    C. Heat                   D. Solid

13. What is the shape and volume of a liquid?
A. Definite shape and definite volume
B. No definite shape and no definite volume
C. No definite shape but definite volume
D. Definite shape but no definite volume

14. Which state of matter has no definite shape and no definite volume?
A. Gas                     B. Liquid                 C. Solid                   D. Ice

15. Why does a liquid take the shape of the container it is in but does not fill the whole container like a gas?
A. Because liquids have no volume
B. Because liquids have a definite shape and volume
C. Because liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape
D. Because liquids are lighter than solids

16. What explains why a gas spreads out to fill an entire room when released?
A. Its particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place
B. It has a definite shape and volume
C. Gases are heavier than solids and sink
D. Its particles are free to move and spread apart

17. What property makes a solid different from a liquid and a gas?
A. It has no shape and no volume
B. It can change shape easily
C. It has a definite shape and definite volume
D. It fills any container it is in

18. Which of the following is an example of a solid at home?
A. Water in a glass                                B. Air inside a balloon
C. Spoon on the table                            D. Steam from boiling water

19. What state of matter is the juice in a drinking glass?
A. Solid                   B. Liquid                 C. Gas                    D. Foam

20. Which object is an example of gas found in the classroom?
A. Air in an electric fan      B. Chalk                 C. Desk                   D. Book

21. Why is water in a glass considered a liquid?
A. It has a definite shape and volume.
B. It keeps its shape no matter where it is placed.
C. It takes the shape of the glass but keeps the same volume.
D. It spreads out and fills the entire room.

22. A balloon filled with air is an example of gas. What property of gas does the balloon demonstrate?
A. Gases have a fixed shape and size.
B. Gases stay in one place and do not move.
C. Gases fill the space of the container they are in.
D. Gases can be touched and held like solids.

23. You need to measure 150 mL of water. Which tool should you use?
A. Thermometer                 B. Ruler                  C. Balance scale                D. Measuring cylinder

24. If you pour 500 mL of juice into a 1-liter container, how much space is left in the container?
A. 250 Ml                B. 1 liter                 C. 500 mL               D. 1,000 mL

25. A student measures 2 liters of water in a beaker and pours it into two 1-liter bottles. What does this show about liquids?
A. Liquids have no volume                                         B. Liquids change their shape and volume
C. Liquids keep their volume but change shape          D. Liquids cannot be measured

26. You are asked to heat ice until it changes into water. What state change occurs?
A. Solid to gas         B. Gas to liquid                 C. Liquid to solid               D. Solid to liquid

27. After boiling water in a pot, steam rises from it. What is the new state of matter formed?
A. Liquid                 B. Solid                             C. Gas                              D. Ice

28. You need to measure 1.5 liters of cooking oil. Which of the following tools is best to use?
A. A 1.5-meter stick                                         B. A kitchen weighing scale
C. A measuring cup marked in liters                D. A digital thermometer

29. What happens to ice when it is heated?
A. It becomes colder and turns into gas            B. It melts and changes into water
C. It disappears without changing                    D. It hardens and becomes a rock

30. Why does water turn into steam when boiled?
A. Because cold temperature freezes the water           B. Because it reacts with air
C. Because heat causes it to change into gas              D. Because water disappears when it’s hot

31. A wet shirt is hung under the sun. After some time, it becomes dry. What process caused this change?
A. Freezing              B. Melting               C. Evaporation                  D. Condensation

32. After ice cubes are left outside on a hot day, they begin to melt. Which of the following is the BEST explanation for this change in state?
A. The ice absorbs heat from the environment, causing it to melt into water.
B. The ice loses its shape but remains solid.
C. The ice gains energy from the air and becomes a gas immediately.
D. The ice cools down and turns into steam.

33. If a pot of water is boiling and you place a lid on it, what effect does the lid have on the water’s state?
A. It cools the water, turning it into a solid.
B. It traps heat, causing more water to turn into steam (gas).
C. It stops the water from boiling completely.
D. It causes the water to change directly from gas to solid.

34. A student heats a piece of ice and observes that it melts, then boils, and finally evaporates into the air. Which of the following scenarios explains why this happens in the correct order?
A. The ice melts at low temperatures, becomes a liquid at high temperatures, and then turns into gas.
B. The ice turns into a liquid without changing temperature.
C. The ice skips melting and directly turns into gas.
D. The ice remains solid as the temperature increases.

35. What is the first step in a scientific investigation?
A. Collecting data                        B. Asking a question or identifying the problem
C. Analyzing results                     D. Making a conclusion

36. Why is it important to use specific measurements such as milliliters or grams in an experiment?
A. To make the experiment easier to perform
B. To avoid using too many materials
C. To make sure the results are accurate and reliable
D. To help remember the steps of the investigation

37. After conducting an experiment to see how temperature affects the rate of ice melting, you find that increasing the temperature speeds up the melting process. Which of the following is the best evaluation of your experiment?
A. The experiment is a failure because the ice melted too quickly.
B. The experiment is valid because it followed the steps of scientific investigation.
C. The experiment needs to be repeated with more ice.
D. The experiment is inaccurate because only one temperature was tested.

38. You are conducting an experiment to test the effect of sunlight on plant growth. After gathering your data, you decide that the plants exposed to more sunlight grew taller. Which is the most appropriate next step?
A. Conclude that sunlight is the only factor affecting plant growth.
B. Evaluate your data to see if the experiment was fair and if any variables were overlooked.
C. Ignore any errors and report the result as final.
D. Repeat the experiment without using sunlight to check if the plants grow taller.

39. In your scientific investigation, you accidentally use the wrong unit to measure a liquid. You realize that you measured in milliliters instead of liters. What should you do next?
A. Keep the incorrect measurement and move on to the next step.
B. Skip the measurement entirely and use an estimation instead.
C. Ignore the mistake because it doesn't affect the result.
D. Correct the measurement, document the error, and repeat the measurement with the correct unit.

40. Which unit would you use to measure the mass of a small paperclip?
A. Kilograms (kg)               B. Grams (g)            C. Milligrams (mg)             D. Liters (L)

41. What unit would you use to measure the temperature of boiling water?
A. Kilograms (kg)               B. Milliliters (mL)     C. Grams (g)                      D. Degrees Celsius (°C)

42. If you are measuring the weight of a watermelon, which unit would be most appropriate?
A. Milligrams (mg)             B. Grams (g)            C. Kilograms (kg)               D. Degrees Celsius (°C)

43. You are measuring the temperature of a cup of hot water. Which unit should you use to record the temperature?
A. Grams (g)                      B. Kilograms (kg)     C. Degrees Celsius (°C)      D. Milliliters (mL)

44. In a scientific investigation, you are testing the effect of temperature on the solubility of sugar in water. If you are measuring the temperature of the water, which unit would you use and why?
A. Kilograms (kg), because it measures the mass of the sugar.
B. Degrees Celsius (°C), because it measures the temperature of the water.
C. Grams (g), because it measures the amount of sugar in the water.
D. Liters (L), because it measures the amount of water in the experiment.

45. You are conducting an experiment to see how the weight of different objects affects the amount of force needed to lift them. Which of the following is the best unit to measure the weight of the objects in this investigation, and why?
A. Kilograms (kg), because kilograms measure the weight of larger objects.
B. Milliliters (mL), because milliliters measure the volume of liquids.
C. Grams (g), because grams measure the weight of smaller objects.
D. Degrees Celsius (°C), because Celsius measures the temperature of the objects.

46. You want to find out if air (a gas) has mass. Which piece of equipment would be most useful to measure the mass of air in a container?
A. Thermometer                 B. Ruler                  C. Balance               D. Stopwatch

47. In an investigation to see whether water has mass, you first weigh an empty container using a balance, and then weigh the container with the water inside. What will you measure to determine the mass of the water?
A. The difference in temperature
B. The weight of the container and the water
C. The difference between the two mass measurements
D. The volume of the water

48. You are testing whether liquids (like water) or gases (like air) have mass. Which of the following is the most appropriate unit for measuring the mass of a liquid in this investigation?
A. Milliliters (mL)               B. Kilograms (kg)     C. Degrees Celsius (°C)                D. Grams (g)

49. You are planning an investigation to compare the mass of a gas (air) and a liquid (water). How would you design the experiment to collect data on the mass of both substances?
A. Use a balance to measure the weight of air in an open container and water in a sealed container, then compare the readings.
B. Measure the volume of air and water using a thermometer, then calculate their mass.
C. Use a thermometer to measure the temperature of the air and water, then measure their volume to calculate the mass.
D. Use a balance to measure the mass of the liquid water and use a scale to measure the volume of the air.

50. If you were to create a plan for an experiment to determine if different liquids have the same mass at the same temperature, which combination of materials and equipment would you use?
A. A balance, various liquid containers, and a thermometer to measure the temperature of each liquid.
B. A thermometer, a balance, and a set of graduated cylinders to measure the volume of each liquid.
C. A balance, a set of liquid containers, and a scale to measure the weight of the liquids at different temperatures.

D. A balance, a ruler, and a set of graduated cylinders to measure the volume of each liquid. 

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SUBJECT	SCIENCE	MATATAG CURRICULUM	ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026
GRADE	5	1ST PERIODICAL TEST

QUARTER 1
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

CODES	LEARNING COMPETENCIES (INCLUDE CODES IF AVAILABLE)	ACTUAL INSTRUCTIONS (DAYS)	WEIGHT (%)	REVISED BLOOM’S TAXONOMY LEVEL OF COGNITIVE DIMENSION												TOTAL NUMBER OF TEST ITEMS
				REMEMBERING		UNDERSTANDING		APPLYING		ANALYZING		EVALUATING		CREATING
				NOI	POI	NOI	POI	NOI	POI	NOI	POI	NOI	POI	NOI	POI	ACTUAL	ADJUSTED
NC	1. describe matter as anything that has mass and takes up space;	5	10%	3	1,2,3	2	4,5									5	5
NC	2. identify that matter has (exists in) three states called solids, liquids, and gases;		12%	3	6,7,8	3	9,10,11									6	6
NC	3. describe the properties of solids, liquids, and gases in terms of shape and volume: a. solids: definite shape and volume b. liquids: no definite shape; definite volume c. gases: no definite shape or volume;	5	12%	3	12,13,14	3	15,16,17									6	6
NC	4. identify objects at home and in the classroom as solid, liquid or gas;	5	10%	3	18,19,20	2	21,22									5	5
NC	5. use measuring cylinders or beakers to measure volume using units, such as milliliters (mL), and liters (L);	5	12%					6	23,24,25,26,27,28							6	6
NC	6. describe how changes in temperature cause matter to change in state, such as solid to liquid to gas;	5	12%			3	29,30,31			3	32,33,34					6	6
NC	7. describe the steps of a simple science investigation: a. What is the problem? b. What materials do you need? c. What do you need to do? d. What have you found out/learned?;	5	10%			2	35,36					3	37,38,39			5	5
NC	8. identify and appropriately use units in simple science activities, such as milligrams (mg,) grams (g), kilograms (kg), and degrees centigrade (oC); and	5	12%	3	40,41,42			1	43	2	44,45					6	6
NC	9. plan simple scientific investigations in answering questions, such as “Do gases (like air) or liquids (like water) have mass?”, using appropriate simple science equipment, such as a balance, and a thermometer, with appropriate units.	5	10%					3	46,47,48					2	49,50	5	5
	TOTAL	40	100%	15		15		10		5		3		2		50	50
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