SCIENCE QUIZ BEE REVIEWER No. 3 - Earthquakes, Solar System and Astronomy

 SCIENCE QUIZ BEE REVIEWER No. 3

TOPIC: EARTHQUAKES, SOLAR SYSTEM AND THE UNIVERSE

 

Science VI – Grade 6 Quarter 4 Reviewer

 Quarter 4- Module 1 (Week 1)

Easy Question:

1. What is the term that refers to the ground above the focus?

A. epicenter            B. impact      C. intensity   D. magnitude

2. What scale is used to measure an earthquake’s magnitude?

A. Mercalli Scale    B. Moment Magnitude Scale    C. Richter     D. B and C

3. What causes earthquakes?

A. explosive materials 

B. landslides

C. super typhoon 

D. underground movements of tectonic plates

4. What is earthquake intensity?

A. a measure of seismic risk

B. a measure of damage done

C. a measure of energy released

D. a measure of an earthquake focus

5. When does a tsunami occur? When an earthquake _______.

A. is strong                C. occurs on land

B. is weak                  D. occurs on the ocean floor

 

Average Question:

 

1. Which of the following natural calamities is NOT caused by the movement of the Earth’s crust?

A. flooding

B. landslide

C. earthquake

D. volcanic eruption

2. Why do tectonic earthquakes occur?

A. because of heavy rain in the area

B. because of landslide down the slope

C. because of mining in the community

D. because of the sudden movement of the plates

3. Which type of earthquake occurs when the Earth’s crust breaks due to geological forces on rocks and adjoining plates?

A. volcanic earthquake

B. tectonic earthquake

C. artificial earthquake

D. man-made earthquake

4. Which kind of natural phenomenon will likely happen when ground shaking loosens rocks and soil, which causes them to slide and bury the area below the mountain?

A. tsunami

B. landslide

C. sand blows

D. ground rupture

5. Which natural phenomenon refers to the huge wave produced when an earthquake occurs under the sea?

A. flooding

B. typhoon

C. tsunami

D.storm surge

 

Difficult Question:

 

1. Which of the following conditions happen when the ground shakes and loosens soil that slides and bury the area below the mountain?

            A. ground rupture

            B. sand bows

            C. landslide

            D. tsunami

 

2. Which of the following results will happen when a tsunami sweeps towards the land?

            A. cause mudflow to the area

            B. give people water for home use

            C. more ground rupture to the place

            D. damage to properties and loss of lives

3. Which is a sign of ground rupture?

            A. gaps or cracks on the ground

            B. discoloration of the soil

            C. water on the ground

            D. flooding in the area

4. Which of the following effects of earthquake loosens rocks and soil?

            A. ground shaking

            B. ground rupture

            C. tsunami

            D. flooding

5. Which effect of an earthquake happens on steep slopes due to the movement of a mass of rock down the slope?

            A. tsunami

            B. mudflow

            C. Landslide

            D. ash clouds

 

Clincher

 

1. What do we call the area where volcanoes usually form?

A. ring of fire             C. subduction zone

B. subducted plate D. transform plate

2. When does a volcanic eruption occur?

A. when two plates slide past each other

B. when there is a vertical displacement of seawater

C. when rocks are broken down into pieces or particles

D. when pressure builds up and forces magma up the vent

3. How is lahar formed?

A. when the ash is heated

B. when the rock fragments are cooled

C. when the ash and pyroclasts mix with water

D. when the ash and pyroclasts mix with other gases

4. Which is true about a volcanic eruption?

I. Volcanic eruption always brings harmful effects.

II. Most of the gas that comes out of a volcano is water vapor.

III. When heavy rain accompanies an eruption, a mudflow may occur.

IV. Magma is pushed from the interior of the earth to the surface because of a build-up of temperature in the mantle.

A. I and II                   C. I, II, and III

B. III and IV                D. II, III, and IV

5. What happens as lava flows over land during a volcanic eruption?

            A. It makes the soil fertile.

            B. It improves the quality of air we breathe.

            C. It attracts more tourists to come near the volcano.

            D. It destroys forests, crops, properties, and kills any living thing in its path.

 

 Quarter 4-Module 2

 

1. Which of the following should be done before an earthquake?

A. Stay calm, do not panic.

B. Regularly perform an earthquake drill.

C. Evacuate to designated area in the barangay.

D. Wait for instructions from authorities before going back to one’s

house.

2. Which of the following should one do to avoid fire accidents after an earthquake?

A. Turn off the gas tank.

B. Leave gas tank open.

C. Keep cabinet doors locked.

D. Store flammable materials near electrical outlet.

3. When is it the best time to evacuate? ________ a volcanic eruption

A. before                   C. after

B. during                    D. before and after

4. What is the most important reason why do we need to observe safety precautions when earthquake or volcanic eruption occurs? Earthquake and volcanic eruption ________.

A. may cause loss of lives

B. may bring danger to animals

            C. may cause damage to properties

            D. may bring beneficial and harmful effects

 

5. Who among the following is mindful of the safety precautions after a volcanic eruption?

A. Mang Berto removes the ashes and dusts on their roofs.

B. Joana goes outdoor despite the instruction from authorities to

stay indoors.

            C. Aling Sonia cleans the house from volcanic ash and dust

without using face mask.

            D. Brian listens to music from a radio instead of listening to updates

and announcements from the authorities.

 

Average question:

1. Which of the following safety precautions is NOT an activity done before an earthquake?

A. practice an earthquake drill

B. turn on the radio for the latest updates

C. stay away from broken electrical wires.

D. check yourself and members of the family for injuries

 

2. Which of the following should NOT be done during an earthquake when you are inside a building?

A. Rush to the door and get inside an elevator.

B. Be aware of the possibility of an open electrical line.

C. Seek shelter in a doorway or take cover under a heavy table or desk.

 

 

D. Open the window and leave the building immediately when you smell gas.

 

3. Which of the following statements in the box below are the precautionary measures to take before an earthquake?

I. Familiarize yourself with your place of work and residence.

II. Stay away from glass windows, shelves, cabinets and other heavy objects.

III. Know the earthquake hazards in your area.

IV. If you need to evacuate, leave a message stating where you are going and bring emergency supply kit.

 

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. I and III

D. I and IV

 

4. How should you behave during an earthquake?

A. Keep calm.

B. Fasten all heavy appliances.

C. Rush to an overcrowded exit.

D. All of the above.

5. Which precautionary measures should be done before an earthquake?

A. Cover your nose with a wet cloth.

B. Prepare an emergency survival kit.

C. Do not cross bridges if you are driving.

D. Check yourself and members of the family for injury.

 

Difficult

1. Which of these activities does not show a safety precaution before an earthquake?

A. Drop, cover, and hold.

B. Have an emergency plan.

C. Prepare an emergency survival kit.

D. Familiarize the danger in your area.

 

2. Which is a safety precaution after an earthquake?

A. Go to the beach.

B. Stay under a sturdy table.

C. Be careful from broken glasses and falling objects.

D. Familiarize yourself with your place of work and residence.

 

3. Which is NOT a safety precaution before an earthquake?

A. Have an emergency plan.

B. Check yourself and others for injuries.

C. Know the earthquake danger in your area.

D. Familiarize yourself with your place of work and residence.

 

4. Which of these activities must be done during an earthquake?

A. Get an elevator.

B. Stay away from glass and windows.

C. Take time to read about what you can do to prepare.

D. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher and survival kit.

 

5. Why is it important to know what to do before, during, and after earthquakes?

A. To protect our houses.

B. To prevent earthquakes from occurring.

C. To minimize damages on our appliances.

 

 

D. To reduce fear, anxiety, and losses of lives.

 

Clincher

1. Which precautionary measures should be done after a volcanic eruption?

 

I. Clean everything and check if there are damages.

II. Wear goggles or eyeglasses to cover your eyes.

III. Close all windows and doors.

IV. Listen to the radio for the updates.

 

A. I only

B. II only

C. III and IV

D. I and IV

 

2. Which of the following activities should we do before volcanic eruptions occur?

A. Avoid contact with the ash.

B. Wear goggles to protect your eyes.

C. Keep important documents in a safe place.

D. Cover your nose with a wet and clean cloth.

 

3. Which of the following activities should we NOT do during a volcanic eruption?

A. Avoid low lying areas.

B. Stay outside the house.

C. Cover your head for protection.

D. Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants.

 

4. Which is not a safety precaution during volcanic eruptions?

A. Get on the rooftop to remove ash.

B. Avoid crossing bridges and rivers.

C. Follow evacuation orders from authorities.

D. If outside, protect yourself from falling ash.

 

 

5. What will you do after a volcanic eruption?

A. Bring first aid kit.

B. Make a family disaster plan.

C. Store enough food and drinking water.

D. Make the necessary repairs and clean your roof.

 

 Quarter 4-Module 3 (Weeks 3-4)

Easy Question:

1. What could possibly be the temperature reading when people wear light-colored and cotton clothes?

A. 12° C C. 26°C

B. 24°C D. 36°C

2. What factor influences the seasons in the Philippines?

A. air mass     C. prevailing winds

B. altitude      D. temperature

3. What does the southwest monsoon bring to the Philippines?

A. cool and dry air              C. dry season

 

 

B. cool and humid air        D. wet season

4. What are the two seasons of tropical countries like the Philippines?

A. cold and hot C. wet and dry

B. dry and spring D. wet and fall

5. What is the cold moving air which starts from Siberia and chills the Philippines from December to January?

A. eastwest monsoon         C. southeast monsoon

B. northeast monsoon        D. southwest monsoon

 

Average question:

 

1. prefer to wear thick clothes and eat warm foods. What season do these

events indicate?

A. spring season

B. winter season

C. dry season

D. wet season

2. Which season is characterized by frequent rainfall?

A. dry season

B. wet season

C. fall season

D. winter season

3. Which is characterized by infrequent rainfall and warm temperature?

A. wet season

B. fall season

C. dry season

D. winter season

4. Which are the causes of seasons being experienced by people on certain

parts of the Earth?

A. the Earth’s rotation and shape

B. the Earth’s revolution and tilt on its axis

C. the Earth’s rotation and gravity

D. the continents and water bodies surrounding the place

5. This prevailing wind is warm and moist. It blows from the southwest portion of the country   derate to heavy rains along the western section of the Philippines. What is it?

A. Trade winds

B. Hanging Amihan

C. Hanging Habagat

D. Northeast Monsoon

Difficult question:

1. What activity can people do during the wet season?

A. drying crops                                C. planting

B. going to a picnic                        D. swimming

2. During what months would be the best time to plant?

A. January to March          C. November to December

B. June to August                D. October to September

3. Which of the following activities is most probably done during wet season?

A. Roads are being repaired.

B. Fishermen dry the fishes they caught.

C. People stay indoors and keep themselves warm.

D. People take the time to do necessary house repairs.

4. What of the following is the best thing for your parents to do during dry season?

            A. do house repairs            C. stay indoor all the time

            B. plant crops                       D. stay outdoor all day

5. What is the period of the year that is characterized by a particular kind of weather?

 

 

            A. climate     C. weather condition

            B. season       D. weather disturbance

Clincher.

1. Which season takes place in the Philippines during the months of June to

November?

A. dry season

B. wet season

C. cold season

D. summer season

2. Which is also known as Hanging Amihan?

A. Eastwest Monsoon

B. Northeast Monsoon

C. Southwest Monsoon

D. Northsouth Monsoon

3. Which season is characterized by heavy rain and typhoons?

A. dry season

B. wet season

C. autumn season

D. summer season

4. Which is influenced by the Northeast Monsoon or Hanging Amihan?

A. dry season

B. wet season

C. winter season

D. summer season

5. The Philippines experiences two seasons only because it is located near

the _________.

A. equator

B. North Pole

C. South Pole

D. temperate Region

 

 QUARTER 4 – Week 5-6

Easy Question

1. The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

A. day and night     B. the seasons          C. the years             D. the 12 months

2. Rotation of the earth takes_____

A. One day B. One summer C. One winter D. One year

3.When the Earth completes a full orbit around the Sun, it has completed _____ rotations

A. 7 B. 30 C. 30 D. 365

4. The Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an)

A. Axis B. Bounce C. Invert D. Revolution

5. The invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole is called Earth's ____

A. Axis B. ecliptic C. equator D. prime meridian

Average Question

1. Rotation of the earth causes what?

A. day and night B. full moon C. seasons D. tides

2. How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

A. one day B. one month C. one week D. one year

3. The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

A. axis B. solar eclipse C. solar flare D. vernal equinox

4. Revolution of the earth takes

A. one day B. one summer C. One winter D. one year

 

5. The earth's revolution is called an orbit, and we orbit around _____.

 

 

A. Earth B. Moon C. Sun D. Venus

 

Difficult Question

1. The spinning movement of the Earth about its axis is called the Earth's

A. orbit B. precession C. revolution D. rotation

2. Which happens in one year’s time?

A. Earth makes one complete revolution around the sun.

B. Earth makes one complete spin on its axis.

C. The moon makes one complete revolution around Earth

D. The sun makes one complete spin on its axis.

3. How long does it take for the Earth to rotates once on its axis?

A. 12 hours B. 24 hours C. 1 week D. 1 year

4. What motion of the Earth takes 365 days?

A. Revolution B. Rotation C. Spinning D. Tilting

5. Why do globes lean sideways?

A. To allow them to spin easier.

B. To demonstrate the effects of gravity.

C. To demonstrate the day and night.

            D. To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

Clincher

1. The movement of the Earth around the Sun is called its _____

            A. gyration B. precession C. revolution D. Rotation

2. The equal length of day and night during March 21 is called_______.

            A. autumnal equinox C. summer solstice

            B. spring equinox D. winter solstice

3. The dark side of the Earth is in the shadow of the

            A. Earth B. moon C. sun D. Venus

4. What season occurs in your area when the Earth tilts away from the sun?

            A. fall B. spring C. summer D. winter

5. The Earth tilts at what specific degree?

            A. 13˚ B. 23˚ C. 25˚ D. 27˚

QUARTER 4 – Week 7-8

          Easy Questions

1. Which of the following is the center of the solar system?

A. Sun

B. Jupiter

C. Asteroid

D. Mercury

2. Which of the following is the largest planet in the solar system?

A. Earth

B. Saturn

C. Jupiter

D. Neptune

3. Which of the following is the fourth planet from the Sun?

A. Mars

B. Earth

C. Venus

D. Jupiter

4. Which of the following is the seventh planet in the solar system?

A. Earth

B. Jupiter

C. Uranus

D. Neptune

 

 

5. Which of the following is the fourth largest planet in diameter?

A. Earth

B. Jupiter

C. Uranus

D. Neptune

Average Question

 

1. Which of these planets is the hottest, because it traps more heat from the sun?

A. Earth B. Mercury C. Pluto D. Venus

2. This is responsible for blue-green color of Neptune.

A. ammonia B. helium C. hydrogen D. methane

3. Saturn’s rings are made of ___________.

A. bits of ice C. frozen methane

B. compounds of hydrogen D. fine particles of rocks and ice

4. Which is the 5th planet from the sun?

A. Jupiter B. Neptune C. Uranus D. Venus

5. The planet with the greatest number of moons is ___________.

A. Jupiter B. Neptune C. Uranus D. Saturn

Difficult

 

1. Which of the following statements is true?

            A. Earth, Jupiter and Saturn are called the outer planets.

B. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are called the outer planets.

C. Mars, Jupiter up to the planet Pluto are called the outer planets.

D. Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are called inner planets.

2. Which among the following are known as the outermost planet in the solar system?

A. Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Pluto

B. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

C Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto

D Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto

3. Which of the following was known as the red planet?

A. Mars B. Mercury C. Neptune D. Uranus

4. How many moons does the planet Mercury have?

A. 1     B. 2      C. 3    D. 0

5 The atmosphere of planet Venus consist of over 90% of ___________?

A. Carbon     C. Hydrogen

B. Carbon Dioxide D. Carbon Nitrogen

Clincher

1. The motion of the planets around the sun is called________.

A. revolution             C. spinning

B. rotation                 D. wobbling motion

2. The relative distances of the planets affect their ________.

A. period of revolution       C. surface temperature

B. period of rotation            D. tilting of the axis

3. The coldest planet is _________.

A. Jupiter B. Mercury C. Neptune D. Saturn

4. Which of these receives heat from the sun?

A. Earth B. Mercury C. Saturn D. Uranus

5. There are factors that affect surface temperatures of the planets;

which one is these?

A. distance from the sun               C. period of rotation

B. period of revolution                   D. sizes of planets 

CHECK YOUR OWN ANSWERS

ANSWER KEY: 

Answers Key:

WEEK 1

EASY	AVERAGE	DIFFICULT	CLINCHER
1. C	1. A	1. C	1. A
2. A	2.  D	2. D	2. D
3. D	3.  B	3.  A	3. C
4. B	4.  B	4.  B	4. B
5. D	5.  C	5.  C	5. D

 

WEEK 2

EASY	AVERAGE	DIFFICULT	CLINCHER
1.  B	1. A	1. A	1. A
2. A	2.A	2. C	2. C
3. A	3. C	3. B	3. B
4. A	4. A	4. B	4. A
5. A	5. B	5. D	5. D

 

WEEK 3-4

EASY	AVERAGE	DIFFICULT	CLINCHER
1. D	1. B	1.  C	1. B
2. C	2. B	2.  B	2.  B
3. D	3. C	3.  C	3. B
4.C	4. B	4. A	4. A
5. B	5. C	5.  B	5. A

WEEK 5-6

EASY	AVERAGE	DIFFICULT	CLINCHER
1. D	1. B	1. B	1. A
2. A	2. D	2. B	2. A
3. D	3. B	3. B	3. A
4. A	4. B	4. C	4. C
5. A	5. B	5. B	5. B

WEEK 7-8

EASY	AVERAGE	DIFFICULT	CLINCHER
1. A	1. D	1.D	1. A
2.  C	2. D	2.B	2. C
3.  A	3.D	3. A	3.B
4. C	4.A	4. D	4.A
5. B	5.D	5.B	5.C