OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY VALENZUELA CITY
PRACTICE TEST
NAME: CHRISTINE S. ORBE YR/COURSE: BEE 4 /
DIRECTION: Read and understand the question. Write the best answer in the space
provided before the number.
Science Technology and Society and The Teaching of Science
1. What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?
a. Organ
b. Tissue
c. Cell
d. Atom
Rationalization:
The cell is the smallest unit that can perform all life processes.
● Organ – made of tissues; higher level
● Tissue – group of similar cells
● Atom – smallest unit of matter but not alive
2. Which gas do primarily take in for photosynthesis?
a. Oxygen
b. Nitrogen
c. Carbon dioxide
d. Hydrogen
Rationalization:
Plants use carbon dioxide to produce food.
● Oxygen – released, not used
3. What role does the heart play in the circulatory system?
a. It filters blood
b. It pumps blood throughout the body
c. It removes waste from the blood
d. It produces blood cells
Rationalization: The heart circulates blood.
● Filters blood – function of kidneys
● Removes waste – kidneys/liver
● Produces blood cells – bone marrow
4. In what form does water exist in the atmosphere as part of the water cycle?
a. Liquid
b. Solid
c. Vapor
d. Ice
Rationalization: Water exists as gas in air.
● Liquid – rain
● Solid/Ice – snow/hail, not typical state in air
5. Which of these processes release energy by breaking down glucose in the body?
a. Photosynthesis
b. Cellular respiration
c. Digestion
d. Transpiration
Rationalization: Breaks down glucose to release energy.
● Photosynthesis – stores energy
● Digestion – breaks food but not cellular energy release
● Transpiration – water movement in plants
6. Which laboratory tool would you use to measure a solid object's mass accurately?
a. Thermometer
b. Balance scale
c. Microscope
d. Beaker
Rationalization: Measures mass accurately.
● Thermometer – temperature
● Microscope – magnification
● Beaker – volume
7. Which technological device uses a magnet to store data?
a. Flash drive
b. Hard disk
c. RAM
d. DVD
Rationalization: Uses magnetic disks.
● Flash drive – uses electronic memory
● RAM – temporary memory
● DVD – optical storage
8. In the water cycle, what is the process called when water vapor cools and changes
back into liquid?
a. Evaporation
b. Condensation
c. Precipitation
d. Transpiration
Rationalization: Gas → liquid.
● Evaporation – liquid → gas
● Precipitation – falling rain
● Transpiration – plant water release
9. Which process would you apply to separate salt from saltwater?
a. Filtration
b. Magnetism
c. Evaporation
d. Sedimentation
Rationalization: Water evaporates, salt remains.
● Filtration – won’t separate dissolved salt
● Magnetism – salt not magnetic
● Sedimentation – works for heavy particles only
10. If a car burns gasoline to produce energy, which of the following is also a
byproduct?
a. Mechanical energy
b. Chemical energy
c. Heat energy
d. Nuclear energy
Rationalization: Combustion produces heat.
● Mechanical energy – main output (movement)
● Chemical energy – stored energy before burning
● Nuclear energy – unrelated
11. Which is the following is a greenhouse gas?
a. Oxygen
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Nitrogen
d. Methane
Rationalization: Major greenhouse gas.
● Oxygen/Nitrogen – not greenhouse gases
● Methane – also correct scientifically, but CO₂ is most expected answer
12. Which material would best insulate a house from the cold?
a. Metal
b. Plastic
c. Glass
d. Wood
Rationalization: Poor conductor of heat.
● Metal – good conductor
● Plastic/Glass – insulators but less effective than wood in structures
13. A scientist drops a piece of iron in water and it sinks. What does this suggest about
the density of iron compared to water?
a. Iron has a higher density than water
b. Iron has a lower density than water
c. Iron and water have the same density
d. Density is not a factor in sinking
Rationalization: Denser than water.
● Lower density – would float
● Same density – would suspend
● Density not factor – incorrect
14. A solar panel is placed in a location with little sunlight. What is likely to happen to
its energy output?
a. It will produce more energy
b. Its output will remain constant
c. It will store energy for later up
d. It will produce less energy
Rationalization: Needs sunlight.
● More energy – impossible
● Constant output – depends on light
● Store energy – not automatic function
15. How would removing one species from a food web most likely affect the ecosystem?
a. It would cause all other species to decrease in number
b. It could disrupt the balance and lead to overpopulation or extinction of other
species
c. It would have no effect on the ecosystem
d. It would increase biodiversity by reducing competition
Rationalization: Food webs are interconnected.
● All decrease – not always
● No effect – incorrect
● Increase biodiversity – unlikely
16. Given the rise in greenhouse gases, which of the following strategies would be most
effective in reducing global warming?
a. Reducing deforestation and enhancing reforestation
b. Increasing fossil fuel usage
c. Reducing renewable energy research
d. Lowering biodiversity in ecosystems
Rationalization: Trees absorb CO₂.
● More fossil fuel – worsens problem
● Reduce renewable energy – harmful
● Lower biodiversity – destabilizes ecosystems
17. When teacher Marie advise her students to use a step-by-step procedure during her
experimentation and observation, she recommends
a. Scientific method c. Conclusion
b. Observation method d. Inquiry-based learning
Rationalization: Organized investigation steps.
● Observation method – only one step
● Conclusion – final step only
● Inquiry-based learning – broader approaches
18. It is anything that occupies space and has mass.
a. 1 kg of cotton c. Helium gas in balloon
b. Mango juice d. all of these
Rationalization: All have mass and occupy space.
● Each option individually qualifies as matter
19. Teacher Allen allow his students to see what will happen when white sugar crystals
boil and caramelized in a pan. Which statement promotes observation method among
his students?
a. Class, where do we get sugars crystals!
b. How much is the sugar from the supermarket?
c. Genesis, what color is the white sugar crystals after it caramelized?
d. Therefore, we have to stay safe when we burn something.
Rationalization: Focuses on observable change (color).
● A/B – unrelated questions
● D – safety, not observation
20. All of the following is a scientific attitude EXCEPT…
a. Being objective c. Resourcefulness
b. Open-mindedness d. Superstitious
Rationalization: Science is evidence-based.
● Objective/Open-minded/Resourceful – scientific traits
21. Which of the following best describes a solid material?
a. Its molecules has definite shape.
b. It expands when heated.
c. It has air between each solidified particle
d. It has definite shapes and sizes.
Rationalization: Key property of solids.
● Expands when heated – applies to all states
● Air between particles – more true for gases
● Molecules have shape – incorrect concept
22. It is the process of conducting a systematic manipulation of objects or phenomenon.
a. Observation c. Q and A method
b. Experimentation d. Generalization
Rationalization: Controlled testing.
● Observation – no manipulation
● Q&A – discussion
● Generalization – conclusion
23. The amount of a substance or any material is known as
a. Temperature c. Size
b. States of Matter d. Mass
Rationalization: Measures quantity of matter.
● Temperature – heat
● Size – dimension
● State – form
24. Teacher Annie ask students to bring sand paper, silk, plastic and pieces of glass.
What physical property will be involved when she will ask her to touch it?
a. Length c. Color
b. Texture d. Weight
Rationalization: Felt by touch.
● Length/Color/Weight – not sensed by touch alone
25. When Maria concluded that when water solidify inside the freezer, it cannot be
pulled out easily. She pointed out which physical properties of matter in this situation?
a. Temperature, because it is colder.
b. Color, because it is no longer transparent.
c. Volume, it expands as it freezes.
d. States of matter
Rationalization: Ice occupies more space.
● Temperature – cause, not property shown
● Color – irrelevant
● State – general, not specific observation
26. An egg in the picture shows which level of organization?
a. atom c. cell
b. molecule d. Tissue
Rationalization: The egg shown in the picture represents a single cell (ovum), which is
the earliest stage of a frog’s life cycle. Even though it will develop into a multicellular
organism, at this stage it is still just one cell.
● Atom – too small and non-living; it is only a part of a cell, not a living unit
● Molecule – also non-living; forms parts of cells but cannot function as life
● Tissue – made up of many similar cells; the egg has not yet developed into tissues
27. On the other hand, an adult frog shows which level of organization?
a. organism c. population
b. organ system d. Amphibian
Rationalization: A frog is a complete living individual.
● Population – group of organisms
● Organ system – part of an organism
● Amphibian – classification, not level of organization
28. An egg that will turn into an embryo shows
a. an atom turns into molecules c. small circles to larger circles
b. a miracle among frogs d. cells develop into tissues
Rationalization: Development follows biological organization.
● Atom to molecule – chemical level, not growth
● Small to large circles – vague
● Miracle – not scientific explanation
29. A tadpole moves in the pond because of ____.
a. invisible legs c. tail
b. head d. the water in it
Rationalization: Tadpoles swim using tails.
● Invisible legs – incorrect
● Head – not for movement
● Water in it – irrelevant
30. A frog is an example of animal that can stay in both water and land.
a. fish c. reptile
b. amphibian d. Dinosaur
Rationalization: Lives on land and water.
● Fish – water only
● Reptile – different class
● Dinosaur – extinct
31. Tadpoles breathe in water using
a. lungs c. nose
b. beak d. gills
Rationalization: Aquatic respiration.
● Lungs – develop later
● Nose/Beak – not respiratory organs for tadpoles
32. Which characteristic is shown when a tadpole with two legs appears in its body?
a. Development c. Growth
b. Maturation d. Transformation
Rationalization: Structural change over time.
● Growth – increase in size only
● Maturation – becoming adult
● Transformation – broader term, but development is more precise
33. If the adult frog carries the traits of its parent frog, which characteristic is evident
in the life cycle?
a. Reproduction c. Inheritance
b. Responsiveness d. Development
Rationalization: Passing of traits genetically.
●Reproduction – producing offspring
●Responsiveness – reaction to stimuli
●Development – growth process
34. An organ system responsible for accomplishing movements and stabilizes joints?
a. Skeletal System c. Urinary System
b. Muscular System d. Integumentary System
Rationalization: Muscles produce movement.
● Skeletal – supports, works with muscles
● Urinary/Integumentary – unrelated
35. Which of the following organs DO NOT belong to the group?
a. nostrils c. gills
b. lungs d. Mouth
Rationalization: Others are human structures.
● Nostrils/Lungs/Mouth – human organs
36. Which organs complete the digestion of protein in eggs and meat?
a. stomach c. large intestine
b. colon d. small intestine
Rationalization: Final digestion occurs here.
● Stomach – begins digestion
● Large intestine/Colon – water absorption
37. A flat, broad sheet-like organ in green plants that trap heats and helps in
manufacturing food.
a. leaf c. root
b. stem d. Flower
Rationalization: Site of photosynthesis.
● Root – absorbs water
● Stem – transport
● Flower – reproduction
38. Teacher Anna asked her Grade 6 students to gather mongo seeds and soak in
water overnight. She then asked the students what they have observed from the seeds.
Which organ appeared first to absorb water in their dish?
a. root c. stem
b. flower d. Seed
Rationalization: Radicle emerges first.
● Stem/Flower – develop later
● Seed – not an organ
39. A kind of method that uses biological tools to observe and systematically perform
an activity.
a. discussion method c. lecture method
b. observational method d. laboratory method
Rationalization: Uses scientific equipment.
● Discussion/Lecture – theoretical
● Observation – no tools necessarily
40. Which part of the flower contains sperm cell?
a. pistil c. ovary
b. pollen grains d. leaf
Rationalization: Carry male gametes.
● Pistil/Ovary – female parts
● Leaf – unrelated
41. A kind of visual tool that organizes information in the form of diagram, charts or
maps.
a. diorama c. graphic organizer
b. manipulativesd. Paintings
Rationalization: Organizes ideas visually.
● Diorama/Paintings – display, not organize
● Manipulatives – hands-on tools
42. Mark prepares powdered coffee and hot water in a beaker for his science
laboratory activity. He added some milk and stir them vigorously. The finished
product is an example of
a. solution c. beverage
b. experiment d. physical model building
Rationalization: Uniform mixture.
● Beverage – general term
● Experiment – process
● Model building – unrelated
Teacher Ira teach Science 4 in a remote area far from a city. Should like to demonstrate
how atoms and molecules were made (composition) and relate from one another
(classification).
43. She asked students to bring mongo seeds (as electron) instead of beads. This is an
example of
a. vegetable c. solid objects
b. physical model d. Manipulatives
Rationalization: Represents abstract concept.
● Vegetable/Solid object – description only
● Manipulatives – broader term, but here it’s modeling atoms
44. The teacher placed the mongo seeds in the middle of a circle? She shows
a. electron clouds c. positive nucleus of an atom
b. solid core d. atomic model
Rationalization: Center of atom.
● Electron clouds – outside
● Solid core – vague
● Atomic model – too general
45. She marked the seeds with plus and minus signs. She starts to move one
negatively marked mongo seed to another circle; it is an example of
a. graphic organizer c. Ouija
b. manipulatives d. virtual simulation
Rationalization: Hands-on learning.
● Graphic organizer – visual diagram
● Ouija – irrelevant
● Virtual simulation – digital, not physical
46. She asked students to place seeds marked with plus (+) and minus (-) signs. What is
Teacher Ira wanted to show in the situation?
a. Same signs attract c. Different signs repel
b. Same signs repel d. Marked mongo seeds are charged
Rationalization: Basic electric charge rule.
● Same attract – incorrect
● Different repel – opposite
● Charged seeds – incomplete idea
47. How many electrons are there in Nitrogen atom?
a. 6 electrons c. 4 electrons with 3 plus signed mongo
b. 7 protons d. 7 negatively signed mongo
Rationalization: Atomic number = electrons.
● 6 electrons – wrong
● 7 protons – correct fact but not asked
● 4 electrons – incorrect
48. She asked the students to show how molecules of a solid material looks like.
Which steps should she used to show this composition inside a square?
a. Class, place only 2 mongo seeds in a square.
b. Arrange the mongo seeds outside of the square.
c. Place one mongo seed in and out of the square.
d. Arrange all mongo seeds side by side in a square.
Rationalization: Closely packed.
● Other options show loose/incorrect arrangement
49. One student asked her, if protons (+) are in the middle of the atom, how come it
will not repel if those were of the same charges?
a. They repel, it is not only visible to naked eye.
b. It is attracted to electrons nearby.
c. Not strong enough to repel one proton in the nucleus.
d. There are neutrons that hold them together.
Rationalization: Nuclear force stabilizes.
● They repel only – incomplete
● Attracted to electrons – incorrect
● Not strong enough – wrong explanation
50. Which teaching method (graphic organizer) can compare and contrast learnings
when teaching physical and chemical change?
a. Sequence chain c. Story map
b. Concept web d. Venn Diagram
Rationalization: Shows similarities/differences.
● Sequence/Story map/Concept web – different purposes
51. Which of the following waste reduction procedure is related to the idea of physical
change?
a. Used and old plastic containers where crushed only
b. Burn old tires to lessen mosquito breeding grounds
c. Create and use compost as fertilizer
d. Use ice to water the plants.
Rationalization: Only shape changes.
● Burning/Composting – chemical changes
● Using ice – unrelated
52. Which of the following waste reduction procedure is related to the idea of
chemical change?
a. Let biodegradable waste be decomposed by natural bacteria in the soil.
b. Shred old rusty roof and metal sheets in your garage
c. Burn old shoes and slippers to reduce solid waste in homes
d. Reuse old bottles.
Rationalization: Produces new substances.
● Shredding/Reuse – physical
● Burning – also chemical but harmful, decomposition is best answer
53. Teacher Lucia would like to show to her pupils how physical change in a matter
takes place. Which of the following will be the best materials to show physical
change?
a. Lighting a candle c. Combining milk and tea
b. Boiling a piece of meat in water d. Shaving ice and buko
Rationalization: No new substance formed.
● Lighting candle/Boiling meat – chemical
● Milk + tea – mixture but not best example
54. What change in material is needed for a Grade 2 Science students to learn about
physical change?
a. Whipping an egg white c. Chop an onion
b. waiting for an ice to melt d. All of these
Rationalization: All are physical changes.
● Each option involves no new substance
55. This occurs when one or more substances are combined to produce a new
substance.
a. Chemical Change c. Physical change
b. Ionic Change d. Chemical reaction
Rationalization: Definition itself.
● Physical change – no new substance
● Others incorrect terms
Rico, a Grade 6 science student, buried wooden blocks, fruit peels, shredded Styrofoam
and left-over bread in their backyard. After 2 days, he removed the soil that cover the said
materials.
56. Using this situation to the student, which material will least likely show to
undergo chemical change?
a. Bread c. Fruit peel
b. Wooden blocks d. Styrofoam
Rationalization: Non-biodegradable.
● Others decompose
57. Which objects will likely to decomposed the least and can add to waste in the
environment?
a. Fruit peel, because it will attract flies to lay their eggs.
b. Wood, it should be burned first until it is a coal, it will be decomposed
c. Styrofoam, because it is made from high-grade plastic-like polymer.
d. Bread, unless ants (detritivores) convert it to small pieces, molds and fungi can
consume it.
Rationalization: Resistant plastic.
● Others biodegradable
58. What conclusion can best describe the situation?
a. All matters came from soil and it will go back to soil.
b. Bacteria in soil decomposed all that is buried.
c. Wooden block and Styrofoam will not undergo chemical change, only physical
d. Increasing the number of days will eventually let all materials to undergo
chemical change.
Rationalization: Decomposition takes time.
● Other options too absolute or incorrect
59. To apply these findings in a typical science class, one can infer that
a. Those biodegradable materials undergo chemical change and cannot be preserved.
b. Styrofoam will not undergo chemical change even under the soil.
c. Physical and chemical change creates +/- impact to the environment.
d. All of these
Rationalization: All statements valid.
60. Which of the following examples when combined together will not successfully
mixed?
a. Soap and water c. alcohol and water
b. salt and water d. oil and water
Rationalization: Immiscible liquids.
● Others mix completely (miscible)
1. Basic unit of life
Answer: Cell
Rationalization: The cell is the smallest unit that can perform all life processes.
● Organ – made of tissues; higher level
● Tissue – group of similar cells
● Atom – smallest unit of matter but not alive
2. Gas used in photosynthesis
Answer: Carbon dioxide
Rationalization: Plants use carbon dioxide to produce food.
● Oxygen – released, not used
● Nitrogen – used in soil processes, not photosynthesis
● Hydrogen – not directly taken in as gas
3. Role of the heart
Answer: Pumps blood
Rationalization: The heart circulates blood.
● Filters blood – function of kidneys
● Removes waste – kidneys/liver
● Produces blood cells – bone marrow
4. Water in atmosphere
Answer: Vapor
Rationalization: Water exists as gas in air.
● Liquid – rain
● Solid/Ice – snow/hail, not typical state in air
5. Energy release from glucose
Answer: Cellular respiration
Rationalization: Breaks down glucose to release energy.
● Photosynthesis – stores energy
● Digestion – breaks food but not cellular energy release
● Transpiration – water movement in plants
6. Measure mass
Answer: Balance scale
Rationalization: Measures mass accurately.
● Thermometer – temperature
● Microscope – magnification
● Beaker – volume
7. Magnetic storage device
Answer: Hard disk
Rationalization: Uses magnetic disks.
● Flash drive – uses electronic memory
● RAM – temporary memory
● DVD – optical storage
8. Vapor to liquid
Answer: Condensation
Rationalization: Gas → liquid.
● Evaporation – liquid → gas
● Precipitation – falling rain
● Transpiration – plant water release
9. Separate saltwater
Answer: Evaporation
Rationalization: Water evaporates, salt remains.
● Filtration – won’t separate dissolved salt
● Magnetism – salt not magnetic
● Sedimentation – works for heavy particles only
10. Byproduct of gasoline burning
Answer: Heat energy
Rationalization: Combustion produces heat.
● Mechanical energy – main output (movement)
● Chemical energy – stored energy before burning
● Nuclear energy – unrelated
11. Greenhouse gas
Answer: Carbon dioxide
Rationalization: Major greenhouse gas.
● Oxygen/Nitrogen – not greenhouse gases
● Methane – also correct scientifically, but CO₂ is most expected answer
12. Best insulator
Answer: Wood
Rationalization: Poor conductor of heat.
● Metal – good conductor
● Plastic/Glass – insulators but less effective than wood in structures
13. Iron sinks
Answer: Higher density
Rationalization: Denser than water.
● Lower density – would float
● Same density – would suspend
● Density not factor – incorrect
14. Solar panel
Answer: Less energy
Rationalization: Needs sunlight.
● More energy – impossible
● Constant output – depends on light
● Store energy – not automatic function
15. Removing species
Answer: Disrupt balance
Rationalization: Food webs are interconnected.
● All decrease – not always
● No effect – incorrect
● Increase biodiversity – unlikely
16. Reduce global warming
Answer: Reforestation
Rationalization: Trees absorb CO₂.
● More fossil fuel – worsens problem
● Reduce renewable energy – harmful
● Lower biodiversity – destabilizes ecosystems
17. Step-by-step procedure
Answer: Scientific method
Rationalization: Organized investigation steps.
● Observation method – only one step
● Conclusion – final step only
● Inquiry-based learning – broader approach
18. Matter definition
Answer: All of these
Rationalization: All have mass and occupy space.
● Each option individually qualifies as matter
19. Observation method
Answer: C
Rationalization: Focuses on observable change (color).
● A/B – unrelated questions
● D – safety, not observation
20. Scientific attitude EXCEPT
Answer: Superstitious
Rationalization: Science is evidence-based.
● Objective/Open-minded/Resourceful – scientific traits
21. Solid material
Answer: Definite shape and size
Rationalization: Key property of solids.
● Expands when heated – applies to all states
● Air between particles – more true for gases
● Molecules have shape – incorrect concept
22. Systematic manipulation
Answer: Experimentation
Rationalization: Controlled testing.
● Observation – no manipulation
● Q&A – discussion
● Generalization – conclusion
23. Amount of substance
Answer: Mass
Rationalization: Measures quantity of matter.
● Temperature – heat
● Size – dimension
● State – form
24. Physical property (touch)
Answer: Texture
Rationalization: Felt by touch.
● Length/Color/Weight – not sensed by touch alone
25. Water freezing
Answer: Volume expands
Rationalization: Ice occupies more space.
● Temperature – cause, not property shown
● Color – irrelevant
● State – general, not specific observation
26. Egg level of organization
Answer: Cell
Rationalization: The egg shown in the picture represents a single cell (ovum), which
is the earliest stage of a frog’s life cycle. Even though it will develop into a multicellular
organism, at this stage it is still just one cell.
● Atom – too small and non-living; it is only a part of a cell, not a living unit
● Molecule – also non-living; forms parts of cells but cannot function as life
● Tissue – made up of many similar cells; the egg has not yet developed into tissues
27. Adult frog level
Answer: Organism
Rationalization: A frog is a complete living individual.
● Population – group of organisms
● Organ system – part of an organism
● Amphibian – classification, not level of organization
28. Egg to embryo shows
Answer: Cells develop into tissues
Rationalization: Development follows biological organization.
● Atom to molecule – chemical level, not growth
● Small to large circles – vague
● Miracle – not scientific explanation
29. Tadpole movement
Answer: Tail
Rationalization: Tadpoles swim using tails.
● Invisible legs – incorrect
● Head – not for movement
● Water in it – irrelevant
30. Frog classification
Answer: Amphibian
Rationalization: Lives on land and water.
● Fish – water only
● Reptile – different class
● Dinosaur – extinct
31. Tadpole breathing
Answer: Gills
Rationalization: Aquatic respiration.
● Lungs – develop later
● Nose/Beak – not respiratory organs for tadpoles
32. Tadpole with legs
Answer: Development
Rationalization: Structural change over time.
● Growth – increase in size only
● Maturation – becoming adult
● Transformation – broader term, but development is more precise
33. Traits from parents
Answer: Inheritance
Rationalization: Passing of traits genetically.
● Reproduction – producing offspring
● Responsiveness – reaction to stimuli
● Development – growth process
34. Movement system
Answer: Muscular system
Rationalization: Muscles produce movement.
● Skeletal – supports, works with muscles
● Urinary/Integumentary – unrelated
35. Odd organ
Answer: Gills
Rationalization: Others are human structures.
● Nostrils/Lungs/Mouth – human organs
36. Protein digestion completion
Answer: Small intestine
Rationalization: Final digestion occurs here.
● Stomach – begins digestion
● Large intestine/Colon – water absorption
37. Plant food-making organ
Answer: Leaf
Rationalization: Site of photosynthesis.
● Root – absorbs water
● Stem – transport
● Flower – reproduction
38. First organ in germination
Answer: Root
Rationalization: Radicle emerges first.
● Stem/Flower – develop later
● Seed – not an organ
39. Method using tools
Answer: Laboratory method
Rationalization: Uses scientific equipment.
● Discussion/Lecture – theoretical
● Observation – no tools necessarily
40. Sperm cell in flower
Answer: Pollen grains
Rationalization: Carry male gametes.
● Pistil/Ovary – female parts
● Leaf – unrelated
41. Visual organizer
Answer: Graphic organizer
Rationalization: Organizes ideas visually.
● Diorama/Paintings – display, not organize
● Manipulatives – hands-on tools
42. Coffee mixture
Answer: Solution
Rationalization: Uniform mixture.
● Beverage – general term
● Experiment – process
● Model building – unrelated
43. Mongo seeds as model
Answer: Physical model
Rationalization: Represents abstract concept.
● Vegetable/Solid object – description only
● Manipulatives – broader term, but here it’s modeling atoms
44. Seeds in middle
Answer: Positive nucleus
Rationalization: Center of atom.
● Electron clouds – outside
● Solid core – vague
● Atomic model – too general
45. Moving seeds
Answer: Manipulatives
Rationalization: Hands-on learning.
● Graphic organizer – visual diagram
● Ouija – irrelevant
● Virtual simulation – digital, not physical
46. Plus and minus signs
Answer: Same signs repel
Rationalization: Basic electric charge rule.
● Same attract – incorrect
● Different repel – opposite
● Charged seeds – incomplete idea
47. Electrons in nitrogen
Answer: 7 negatively signed mongo
Rationalization: Atomic number = electrons.
● 6 electrons – wrong
● 7 protons – correct fact but not asked
● 4 electrons – incorrect
48. Solid molecules
Answer: Arrange side by side
Rationalization: Closely packed.
● Other options show loose/incorrect arrangement
49. Proton repulsion
Answer: Neutrons hold them together
Rationalization: Nuclear force stabilizes.
● They repel only – incomplete
● Attracted to electrons – incorrect
● Not strong enough – wrong explanation
50. Compare & contrast tool
Answer: Venn Diagram
Rationalization: Shows similarities/differences.
● Sequence/Story map/Concept web – different purposes
51. Physical change (waste)
Answer: Crushed plastic
Rationalization: Only shape changes.
● Burning/Composting – chemical changes
● Using ice – unrelated
52. Chemical change (waste)
Answer: Decomposition
Rationalization: Produces new substances.
● Shredding/Reuse – physical
● Burning – also chemical but harmful, decomposition is best answer
53. Physical change example
Answer: Shaving ice and buko
Rationalization: No new substance formed.
● Lighting candle/Boiling meat – chemical
● Milk + tea – mixture but not best example
54. Grade 2 physical change
Answer: All of these
Rationalization: All are physical changes.
● Each option involves no new substance
55. New substance formed
Answer: Chemical change
Rationalization: Definition itself.
● Physical change – no new substance
● Others incorrect terms
56. Least chemical change
Answer: Styrofoam
Rationalization: Non-biodegradable.
● Others decompose
57. Least decomposed
Answer: Styrofoam
Rationalization: Resistant plastic.
● Others biodegradable
58. Best conclusion
Answer: Increasing days leads to change
Rationalization: Decomposition takes time.
● Other options too absolute or incorrect
59. Application
Answer: All of these
Rationalization: All statements valid.
60. Will not mix
Answer: Oil and water
Rationalization: Immiscible liquids.
● Others mix completely (miscible)