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A. A. Open-mindedness
B. Truthfulness
C. Blind obedience
D. Objectivity
2. Students B and C display which part of a
scientist?
A. Objectivity
B. Authoritativeness
C. Truthfulness
D. Critical attitude
3. Why can Student D be said to have the
bearing of a scientist?
A. Curiosity
B. Rationality
C. Absence of prejudice
D. Wonder
5. Monica respects the ideas of her colleagues
even if they are very much contrary to her own
beliefs. What important scientific attitude is
seen in her actions?
A. Honesty
B. Absence of prejudice
C. Open-mindedness
D. Acceptance
6. Carlito weighs evidences dutifully making any
conclusions and decisions. He dissects the
information individually before coming to a final
conclusion. What scientific attitude is he
displaying?
A. Carefulness
B. Rationality
C. Precision
D. Accuracy
7. While performing an experiment, Mico
expresses his opinions and tries new ideas even
at the risk of failure or criticism. What scientific
trait is displayed in this situation?
A. Curiosity
B. Risk-taking
C. Diligence
D. Absence of ambiguity
8. Paul admits that he is not free from
committing errors. He recognizes that there
may be better ideas and realizes that there are
individuals whom he may have to consult to
arrive at correct observations and conclusions.
What scientific trait is he displaying?
A. Open-mindedness
B. Objectivity
C. Rationality
D. Humility
9. While performing research for a
pharmaceutical company, Melanie gave a
truthful report of observations. She did not
withhold important information just to please
herself or her company. What scientific attitude
did she display?
A. Absence of bias
B. Faith in God
C. Intellectual honesty
D. Critical mindedness
10. Chona actively participates in a task and also
dutifully performs tasks assigned to her. What
scientific attitude in this situation?
A. Camaraderie
B. Responsibility
C. Being a team player
D. Unity
11. Fernan always seeks to think outside the box.
He always aims to generate new original ideas.
What scientific attitude is he displaying?
A. Inventiveness
B. Nobility
C. Indifference
D. Absence of prejudice
12. Adolfo does not allow his feelings and biases
to influence his recording observations,
interpretation of data, and formulation of
conclusions. What scientific attitude is reflected
in his actions?
A. Absence of bias
B. Concern for the environment
C. Rationality
D. Objectivity
13. Dennis bases suggestions and conclusions on
evidences. When in doubt, questions the
veracity of a statement in relation to the
evidences presented. What scientific attitude is
seen in his actions?
A. Curiosity
B. Firm set of beliefs
C. Honesty
D. Critical-mindedness
15. Pepita believes that God is the ultimate
source of all wisdom. She upholds that it is
through Gods grace that she is able to discover
the mysteries Gods creations. What scientific
attitude is she displaying?
A. Faith in God
B. Fatalism
C. Curiosity
D. Concern for the environment
16. Alice does not allow her judgment to be
influenced by her likes or dislikes. What
scientific attitude is seen in her actions?
A. Prejudice
B. Critical thinking
C. Honesty
D. Absence of bias
17. Miguel only creates inventions that respect and
help conserve natural resources is an advocate
against pollution and illegal logging. What scientific
attitude is seen in his actions?
A. Egotism
B. Selflessness
C. Revolutionary
D. Positivism
19. If two variables X and Y are directly related, which
of these is NOT true?
A. I and III
B. III and IV
C. I and II
D. II and IV
21. In this experiment, what is the dependent
variable?
A. Cannot be determined
B. The baby janitor fish with 1 tbsp of Champion
C. The goldfish with 1 tbsp of Surf
D. The tilapia with 1 tbsp of Tide
25. What is the dependent variable?
A.Formulate hypothesis
B.Draw conclusion
C.Design an experiment
D.Observe
31. The existence of extraterrestrial life may never be
proven, but this idea will become more scientifically
acceptable over time if _______________.
I. Accuracy
II. Critical-mindedness
III.Objectivity
IV.Truthfulness
A.Conclusion
B.Surmise
C.Hypothesis
D.Conjecture
For number 37-41, refer to the scientific case described
below.
A.Number of peanuts.
B.Type of glass used.
C.Amount of virgin coconut oil.
D.Two weeks observation period.
39. Which among the following is an observation that may
derive from this experiment?
A. I only C. II and IV
B.I and II D. IV
40. How many manipulated variables are present
in this experiment?
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D. Four
41. What is a suitable null hypothesis for this
experiment?
A. Embryo
B. Organelle
C. Cell
D. Atom
63. Which of the following statements about living
things is FALSE?
A. Tissue
B. Organ system
C. Organ
D. Organism
65. Which among the following are duplicated during
the process of mitosis?
A. Centromeres
B. Chromosomes
C. Chloroplasts
D. Centrosomes
66. Plants create their own food by absorbing and
processing sunlight. The ability to produce ones own
food source is metabolic process known as
__________.
A. Heterotrophy
B. Autotrophy
C. Homotrophy
D. Ditrophy
67. Fungi absorb the nutrients from dead organisms.
In an ecosystem what roles do they play?
A. Producers
B. Carnivore
C. Saprophytes
D. Epiphytes
68. Which among the following cell organelles does
NOT participate in cellular division?
A. Ribosomes
B. Chromosomes
C. Mitotic spindle
D. Cytoplasm
69. Which of the following is an example of a
symbiotic relationship?
A. Sucrose
B. Mitose
C. Glucose
D. Galactose
71. Which of the following is the proper example of natural
selection?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Hydrogen
D. Oxygen
76. Which type of digestion occurs in the mouth when
an individual chews a piece of bread?
A. Krypton
B. Neon
C. Radon
D. Chlorine
78. What does a pH below 7 indicate?
A. Presence of ions
B. Purity of the sample
C. Alkalinity
D. Acidity
79. Which of the following best describes the amount
of energy required to remove an electron from a
gaseous atom?
A. Activation energy
B. Free energy
C. Ionization energy
D. Lattice energy
80. Which among the folowing has the most polar
bond?
A. N2
B. HF
C. F2
D. HCl
81. A molecule or an ion is classified as a Lewis base
if it has which of the following properties?
A. Ag
B. Na
C. Cu
D. Sn
83. Alchemists in ancient Egypt tested gold for purity
by remelting it and heating it if the gold become
whiter, it contained_____.
A. Copper
B. Lead
C. Silver
D. Tin
84. Salts of which of the following metals are added
tofireworks to make them brilliant red?
A. Copper
B. Barium
C. Potassium
D. Strontium
85. What intermolecular forces do geckos and other
lizards use to stick to walls and ceilings?
A. Saturated
B. Unstable
C. Saturable
D. Dispersed
87. A horizontal row of elements on the Periodic Table
is known a(n)_____.
A. Group or Family
B. Atomic number
C. Size
D. Period or Series
88. According to the modern periodic table law, the
chemical properties of the elements are periodic
functions of their_____.
A. Atomic weight
B. Isotopic weight
C. Atomic number
D. Atomic mass
89. The amount of substance having
6.02 x 1023 of any kind of chemical unit is called
a(n)_____.
A. Mass number
B. Mole
C. Formula
D. Atomic Weight
90. Breaking up solid speeds dissolving in a liquid
by______.
A. Focus
B. Epicenter
C. Hypocenter
D. Fault
93. If there are several earthquakes in a row, what is
the name of the largest of these earthquakes?
A. Tertiary Shock
B. Foreshock
C. Mainshock
D. Aftershock
94. What is the partially molten layer of the Earth
called?
A. Asthenosphere
B. Biosphere
C. Hydrosphere
D. Lithosphere
95. What part of Earth is thought to be composed of
iron and nickel?
A. Hydrosphere
B. Asthenosphere
C. Lithosphere
D. Core
96. What is the numerical value for the hardest
mineral on the Mohs hardness scale?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 20
D. 100
97. Which among the following properties is a
measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched?
A. Streak
B. Specific gravity
C. Luster
D. Hardness
98. Rock fragments thrown into the air during a
volcanis eruption are called_____?
A. Tephra
B. Extrusive
C. Granite
D. Lava
99. What is a pyroclastic flow?
A. When lava comes out of a volcanic vent?
B. A mixture of volcanic gas, ash and the other
tephra
C. Poisonous gas of a volcano
D. Lava that hardens into a batholith
100. What type of clouds produce thunderstorms?
A. Cirrus
B. Cumulonimbus
C. Cumulus
D. Stratus
101. What is an example of natural air pollution?
A.Burning forests
B.Photosynthetic plants
C.Burning fossil fuels
D.Volcanic eruptions
103. Which is TRUE of the earth throughout geologic
time?
A.Schist
B.Rock salt
C.Siltstone
D.Limestone
106. What type of lens is a magnifying glass?
A.Convex
B.Concave
C.Plane concave
D.Plane glass
107. What is the name of the point where light rays
from infinity converge after passing through a lens?
A.Parabola
B.Center
C.Focus
D.Infinity
108. Which of the following is NOT a good heat
insulator?
A.Wood
B.Wool
C.Feathers
D.Iron
109. Bending of light rays when they enter a diffirent
medium is known as ________________.
A.Reflection
B.Refraction
C.Convection
D.Radiation
110. When a spring is released, its potential energy is
converted to _________ energy.
A.Magnetic
B.Electrical
C.Light
D.Kinetic
111. A car is travelling in a circle with a constant
speed. Which statement is TRUE?
A. Bioremediation
B. Carrying capacity
C. Deforestation
D. Monoculture
122. The process of restoring mined land to its original
contours and vegetation is called _______.
A. Bioremediation
B. Recycling
C. Reclamation
D. Reforestation
123. Which is NOT an effect of increased
urbanization?
A.increase of flooding
B.Increasing volume of solid waste
C.Decrease of wetlands
D.Preservation of natural habitats
124. Why are ecosystems with high biodiversity more
stable than those with fewer species?
A. I, II, III
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. I and III
128. What is the production of two usable forms of
energy at the same time from the same process?
A. Sustainable energy
B. Energy efficiency
C. Conservation
D. Cogeneration
129. How is biogas produced?
A. Radioactive decay
B. Nuclear reaction
C. Nuclear fission
D. Nuclear fusion
131. Iodine is a mineral found in seafood and iodized
salt. Which gland in human body needs iodine for
the regulation of growth?
A. Pancreas
B. Pituitary gland
C. Kidney
D. Thyroid gland
132. Scurvy is caused by the lack of ________.
A. Vitamin B
B. Vitamin E
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin A
133. Which of the following parts of digestive system
is CORRECTLY paired with its function?
A. 110 Calories
C. 220 Calories
D. 1,100 Calories
B. 165 Calories
135. Which blood type is regarded as the universal
donor?
A. Type AB
B. Type A
C. Type O
D. Type B
136. What is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Skin
B. Liver
C. Hearth
D. Brain
137. Osteoporosis is a disease that results that results
in weak bones. What foods would you need to eat
to help prevent this disease?
A. vegetables
B. Dairy products
C. Root crops
D. Fish
138. What do you call the device used to measure the
blood pressure of a person?
A. Seismograph
B. Thermometer
C. Stethoscope
D. Sphygmomanometer
139. The process that most living organism perform to
obtain energy from sugar and oxygen is called
_____.
A. breathing
B. respiration
C. digestion
D. glycolysis
140. Breathing is controlled by the part of the brain
called the _______.
A. cerebrum
B. pons
C. medulla oblongata
D. spinal cord
141. Why do seasons occur on Earth?
A. Ovule
B. Ovary
C. Petal
D. Anther
143. Trace the energy transformation when a
flashlight is on.
A. tissue
B. organ
C. cell
D. muscle
145. Which is the correct sequence of the stage of
mitosis?
A. Acceleration
B. Interaction
C. Inertia
D. Gravitation
147. Why are shadows formed?
A. Nuclear disintegration
B. Nuclear fission
C. Nuclear fusion
D. Nuclear decomposition
149. Which has a highest specific heat?
A. Sand
B. Water
C. soil
D. Wood
150. Sound travels faster in _________.
A. gas
B. liquid
C. solid
D. air
151. Which explains the absence of weather on the
moon?
A.Thermodynamics
B.Energy change
C.Transformation of Energy
D.Retention of Energy
153. Which atomic particle determines the isotope of
an element?
A.Positron
B.Proton
C.Electron
D.Neutron
154. Who proposed the theory of evolution that is
based on natural selection?
A.Watson
B.Darwin
C.Lamarck
D.Mendel
155. What gas is released during photosynthesis?
A.Carbon dioxide
B.Oxygen
C.Nitrogen
D.Hydrogen
156. Which instrument is used to detect earthquake
intensity?
A.Anemometer
B.Barograph
C.Seismograph
D.Clinometer
157. Which of the following radioactive emissions
are arranged in the order of increasing penetrating
power?
A.Diffraction
B.Reflection
C.Scattering
D.Interference
159. Why can mirrors from clear images?
A.Population
B.Ecosystem
C.Species
D.Biosphere
162. Choose a possible food chain.
A.Corn-----rat-----cat
B.Corn----man----cat
C.Rice----rat------man
D.Rice----cat-----rat
163. In the energy pyramid which is the highest point?
A.Lever
B.Wheel and axe
C.Wedge
D.Inclined plane
166. Why does the mercury in a thermometer rise when
in contact with hot water?
A.A
B.O
C.AB
D.B
168. Which nerve transmits the message received to
the center of hearing in the brain?
A.Sensory
B.Optic
C.Olfactory
D.Auditory
169. Which disease affects the air sacs of the lungs
and is common among cigarette smokers?
A.Asthma
B.Tuberculosis
C.Emphysema
D.Tracheal disorder
170. Which type of joint is responsible for bending our
arms and legs?
A.Hinge
B.Pivot
C.Ball and socket
D.Sliding
171. Which protein found in the plasma is responsible
for blood clotting?
A.Globulin
B.Albumin
C.Serum
D.Fibrinogen
172. Which part of the brain is responsible for
memory and intelligence?
A.Cerebellum
B.Cerebrum
C.Medulla
D.Thalamus
173. The Philippines belong to a type of biome called
__________________.
A.Deciduous forest
B.Taiga
C.Tropical rainforest
D.Grassland
174. The factors that significantly contribute to an
increase in human population are ______________.
A. Increased condensation
B. Rapid respiration
C. Rapid transpiration
D. Increased oxidation
176. How can we identify a dicot leaf from a
monocot leaf?
A. Geotropism
B. Thigmotropism
C. Hydrotropism
D. Phototropism
178. Which of the following is the greatest
contributor to our greenhouse effect" ?
A. Increase of oxygen
B. Leaching of the soil
C. Increase of herbivores
D. Cutting the forest trees
179. Why does a tree slowly die when its bark all
around it is removed?
A. Vegetative cultivation
B. Natural farming
C. Hydroponics
D. Aerial cultivation
181. When you carry a heavy load with one arm,
you tend to hold your free hand away from your
body in order to__________.
A. falls
B. remains the same
C. rises and spills
D. varies
186. Two pots of the same size are filled with
boiling water. One pot is colored white and the
other is black. In which pot will water cool faster?
A. gametes
B. chromosomes
C. alleles
D. genes
188.The handle of a spoon dipped in a cup of a
hot water becomes warm. What is the method
of heat transfer?
A. Condensation
B. Radiation
C. Convection
D. Conduction
189. The force required to maintain an object at a
constant speed in free space in equal to_________.
A. 800 N
B. 600 N
C. 400 N
D. 200 N
191. Why does a pressure cooker cook food faster?
A. II and III
B. I, II and IV
C. I, II and III
D. II and IV
192. You noticed that big industries have tower-
like tall stacks. What is the structure for?
A. erosion
B. deposition
C. I, II and III
D. silting
195. The voltage across a transformer primary coil
that has 100 turns is 10 V. What is the voltage
across the secondary coil which has 20 V turns?
A. 100 V
B. 10 V
C. 2 V
D. 20 V
196. Trace the conversion of energy that occurs
when plants manufacture food.
A. Law of Inertia
B. Law of Interaction
C. Law of Universal Gravitation
D. Hooke's law
198. What type of eclipse occurs when the moon is
directly between the sun and the earth?
A. Partial Lunar
B. Lunar
C. Stellar
D. Solar
199. In our daily weather forecast, the region
where two tropical wind systems coverage,
characterized by showers and widespread
thunderstorm called ___________.
I. Polaris
II. Rigel
III. Ursa Minor
IV. Ursa Major
A. I and IV
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. II and IV
201. At present, a patient fights either by surgery or by
drug called ________.
A. irradiation
B. viral treatment
C. chemotherapy
D. immune therapy
202. The U.S. was able to produce a test-tube baby
through a process called ________.
A. gene pairing
B. internal fertilization
C. protoplast fusion
D. in vitro fertilization
203. Patients suffering from malfunctions of the kidney
are now assisted by a machine that serves as
artificial kidney called __________.
A. hemoscope
B. pacemaker
C. hemodializer
D. homeostatic machine
204. The sun appear more reddish at sunset than at
noon. Which of the following phenomena is
responsible for this effect?
A. Dispersion
B. Reflection
C. Scattering
D. Interference
205. Why do we hare thunder some seconds after the
lightning?
A. II and III
B. I and III
C. I and II
D. I only
207. Which is one disadvantage of Genetically
Modified Organisms (GMO)?
A. I and III
B. II and III
C. I, II, and III
D. I and II
211. The use of pesticides may increase crop yield but
_____.
I. contributes to air pollution
II. causes water pollution
III. brings about pest resistance
I. thermal pollution
II. water pollution
III. release of radiation
A. I only
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. I and III
213. Endangered species are species which are
threatened due to ______.
A. habitat destruction
B. extinction of species
C. mutation
D. domestication
214. If we experience greenhouse effect we shall have?
I. warmer climate
II. increase in the level of CO2 in the atmosphere
III. cooler climate
IV. increase in the level of O2 in the atmosphere
A. I
B. I and II
C. II and IV
D. II
215. One consequence of global warming is coastal
flooding because of the_______ which is in turn caused
by _________.
A. fossil fuels
B. pesticides
C. nuclear energy
D. refrigerants
217. The thinning down of the ozone layer is believed
to cause _________.
A. heat stroke
B. baldness
C. ulcer
D. skin cancer
FOR ITEMS 218 -222
At Malaya Farms, a swarm of locusts and insects have
been infesting the rice fields. This has forced some local
farmers to stop the farming process until a solution has been
done. Meanwhile, in the adjacent barrio, an outbreak of
Malaria is ongoing. With all these insect borne problems
happening in his locale, the city mayor has decided to initiate
a pesticide intervention to solve his town problems.
Considering their own budget, the city council is
contemplating on the use of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
(DDT) to eradicate the insect plaguing the municipality.
218. Which among the following is an expected effect of
DDT on the insect plaguing the town?
A. I, II and II
B. I and II
C. III only
D. I only
221. Which alternatives to pesticides may be
suggested to eradicate the insects causing Malaria
in this region?
A. Cultivation of snails.
B. Eradicating insect breeding pools
C. Use of insecticide-treated bednets
D. Vaccination against malaria
222. Which alternatives to DDT may be suggested to
control the swarm of insects ravaging the rice
fields?
A. Cultivation of frogs
B. Fumigation
C. Relocation of rice plantation sites
D. Use of malathion or parathion
FOR ITEMS 223 - 227
A. Injectable contraceptives
B. Withdrawal method
C. Abstinence
D. Daily oral contraceptive pill
FOR ITEMS 228 - 232
The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant is a nuclear power plant
based in Morong Bataan, Philippines. It was commissioned by
President Ferdinand Marcos and building commenced in 1976.
The plant construction was completed in 1984. When Marcos
was overthrown and replaced by Corazon Aquino, nuclear
power plant project was scrapped. A major concern is that the
nuclear power plant is located in an area where earthquakes
likely to occur. To this day, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant has
remained unused. Up until April 2007, the Philippine
government had to pay 155,000 dollars every day to pay the
loan that the funded the power plant.
228. The following are known advantages of the
nuclear power EXCEPT ______.
A. Nuclear fusion
B. Binary fission
C. Chemiosmosis
D. Nuclear fission
231. Which among the following is the single most
important effect of radiation debate against nuclear
power?
A. Chernobyl accident
B. Minamata accident
C. Haiti incident
D. Ormoc tragedy
232. Which among the following is the single most
important effect of radiation exposure on human
health?
A. Hypertension
B. Cancer
C. Heart disease
D. Skin, muscle and bone problems
FOR ITEMS 233 - 237
A. Vaporization
B. Landfills
C. Incineration
D. Recycling
234. The following are possible adverse effect of the
sanitary landfills EXCEPT _____.
A. leftover food
B. pet bottles
C. beverage cans
D. PVC materials
237. At the level of peoples home, which among the
following interventions can best help in solid waste
management?