Republic of the Philippines
CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
Impig, Sipocot, Camarines Sur 4418
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SCIENCE
NAME: GRADE & SECTION:
SCHOOL: DATE:
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully and determine the BEST answer from the given options.
Encircle the letter that corresponds to your chosen response.
1. Which gas is most responsible for trapping heat in Earth’s
atmosphere?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. Hydrogen
2. You notice a small, persistent leak in the school’s water fountain, and the water
is dripping into the sink all day. You want to address the water waste effectively. Which
action would be the BEST way to address this problem?
A. Place a bucket under the drip to collect the water for watering plants.
B. Report the leak to the school maintenance office immediately for repair.
C. Put a sign on the fountain telling students not to use it.
D. Turn off the main water valve for the entire building.
3. You are in a classroom on the second floor when a sudden, strong earthquake
begins. The room starts shaking violently, and items are beginning to fall off the shelves.
Which of the following is the BEST immediate action to take to ensure your safety?
A. Run toward the door to reach the hallway as quickly as possible.
B. Stand near the classroom window to watch for falling debris outside.
C. Drop to the floor, take cover under a sturdy desk, and hold on.
D. Stay standing where you are and wait for the shaking to stop.
4. During a strenuous workout, an athlete’s heart rate increases significantly. This
change allows the body to meet the heightened demand for energy in the muscles. The
heart acts as a central pump, ensuring that essential substances are delivered to the cells
while waste products are removed. Which of the following best describes the process that
occurs when blood passes through the lungs during this workout?
A. Blood releases oxygen and collects carbon dioxide to be exhaled.
B. Blood absorbs oxygen and releases carbon dioxide to be exhaled.
C. Blood picks up nutrients from the lungs to deliver to the muscles.
D. Blood pressure decreases to allow the lungs to filter toxins.
5. What is likely to happen if a predator species disappears from an ecosystem?
A. Ecosystem balance may be disrupted.
B. All plants will die immediately.
C. Water pollution decreases.
D. Climate becomes colder.
6. Which part of the cell controls most of the cell’s activities?
A. Cell membrane
B. Cytoplasm
C. Nucleus
D. Vacuole
7. Which statement describes climate?
A. It rained this afternoon.
B. An area experiences warm temperatures throughout the year.
C. The temperature today is 30°C.
D. It is windy this morning.
8. You are observing a sound wave being produced by a tuning fork. You want to
determine which medium will allow the sound wave to travel with the highest velocity.
Which of the following is the best medium for the sound wave to reach the
observer the fastest?
A. Air
B. Water
C. Vacuum
D. Solids
9. A dentist uses a small, curved mirror to inspect the back of a patient’s teeth. When
the dentist looks into the mirror, they can see a clear, magnified image of a tooth’s surface.
Why does the dentist use this type o mirror to examine the teeth?
A. The mirror absorbs the light from the tooth.
B. The mirror reflects the light to create a magnified image.
C. The mirror destroys the light to prevent glare.
D. The mirror changes the color of the tooth.
10. Which is an example of a chemical change?
A. Melting ice
B. Tearing paper
C. Rusting iron
D. Breaking glass
11. Which of the following is NOT an environmental advantage of a solar farm?
A. Solar farms produce electricity without burning fossil fuels, releasing little to no
greenhouse gases during operation.
B. Solar farms help reduce air pollution and mitigate climate change.
C. Solar farms release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants
during electricity generation.
D. Solar farms use renewable energy from the Sun, reducing dependence on non-
renewable energy sources.
12. A student mixes vinegar and baking soda and observes bubbling. The bubbling is evidence that:
A. No chemical reaction occurred.
B. A gas was produced during a chemical reaction.
C. The substances simply dissolved in water.
D. The temperature remained constant.
13. Car manufacturers install airbags and crumple zones in vehicles. What is the main scientific
reason for these safety features?
A. They increase the vehicle's speed.
B. They reduce fuel consumption.
C. They reduce the force experienced by passengers during a collision.
D. They make the vehicle heavier.
14. A giraffe population in a forest increases rapidly for several years but then stabilizes. What is the
most likely explanation?
A. The giraffe stopped reproducing.
B. The ecosystem reached its carrying capacity.
C. The forest became larger overnight.
D. Predators completely disappeared.
15. After running for 20 minutes, a student begins to sweat. How does sweating help maintain
homeostasis?
A. It cools the body and helps maintain a stable internal temperature.
B. It removes all body water.
C. It increases body temperature.
D. It increases blood pressure.
SHORT RESPONSE
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions concisely. Write your responses on the provided
answer sheet. You may use the back of the paper if you need more space.
16. A coastal community experiences stronger typhoons and more frequent flooding. Scientists
report that the global temperature has increased. Explain the connection between greenhouse
gases and these extreme weather events.
17. Give one example of a renewable energy source and cite its uses in your everyday life.
18. What is one effect of climate change on coastal communities?
19. A plant breeder crosses a purebred tall pea plant with a purebred short pea plant. All the
offspring are tall. Explain why the short trait disappeared in the first generation.
20. A community wants to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. Suggest one practical
solution and explain how it helps.
21. Explain how vehicle emissions can affect human health.
22. What is the primary function of the lungs?
23. What natural event commonly occurs when tectonic plates suddenly move?
24. Why is biodiversity important to ecosystems?
25. Explain one way that water pollution can affect human communities.
26. Explain why preparing an emergency kit is important before a natural disaster.
27. A community wants to reduce its contribution to climate change. Propose one realistic action
the community can take and explain how it helps.
28. Scientists discover fossils of similar organisms on two continents separated by an ocean. Explain
how this finding can be used as evidence for evolution.
29. A community health center uses instant heat packs and instant cold packs to help treat injuries.
When activated the hot pack becomes warm, while the cold pack becomes cold. A student claims
that both packs work the way because they both involve chemical reactions.
Explain how the chemical reactions in the hot pack and cold pack differ. In your answer, identify
which reaction is exothermic and which is endothermic and describe how energy is transferred
between the reaction and its surroundings.
30. A local farmer learns that scientists have developed a new variety of rice that is naturally
resistant to a common disease, helping the farmer grow more crops without needing as many
chemicals. Explain how scientists use their knowledge of plants and genes to create these disease-
resistant crops.