Zel Lozada PNPA Reviewer
SCIENCE (Items 141–200)
Coverage: Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, and General Science
I. General Science & Biology (141–160)
141. Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?
a) Brain
b) Kidney
c) Heart
d) Liver
142. What gas do plants use for photosynthesis?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen
143. Which part of the cell contains genetic material?
a) Cytoplasm
b) Ribosome
c) Nucleus
d) Cell membrane
144. What is the process by which plants make their own food?
a) Digestion
b) Fermentation
c) Respiration
d) Photosynthesis
145. Which organ in the body filters waste from the blood?
a) Heart
b) Liver
c) Kidney
d) Lungs
146. Which blood type is a universal donor?
a) A
b) B
c) AB
d) O
147. What is the basic unit of life?
a) Atom
b) Molecule
c) Cell
d) Tissue
148. Which system controls body responses and coordination?
a) Respiratory system
b) Circulatory system
c) Nervous system
d) Digestive system
149. Which vitamin is produced by sunlight exposure?
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
150. What disease is caused by lack of insulin?
a) Anemia
b) Diabetes
c) Tuberculosis
d) Leukemia
151. What is the largest organ in the human body?
a) Liver
b) Skin
c) Brain
d) Lungs
152. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?
a) Protection
b) Support
c) Digestion
d) Movement
153. Which part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat?
a) Cerebrum
b) Cerebellum
c) Medulla oblongata
d) Thalamus
154. The process of breaking down food is called:
a) Circulation
b) Digestion
c) Excretion
d) Respiration
155. Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”?
a) Ribosome
b) Nucleus
c) Mitochondria
d) Golgi body
156. Which blood component fights infection?
a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Plasma
157. What part of the plant transports water from roots to leaves?
a) Phloem
b) Xylem
c) Stem
d) Leaf
158. Which of these animals is a mammal?
a) Snake
b) Lizard
c) Whale
d) Frog
159. Which of the following is an example of an invertebrate?
a) Dog
b) Fish
c) Spider
d) Bird
160. What do we call an organism that makes its own food?
a) Consumer
b) Decomposer
c) Producer
d) Predator
II. Earth Science & Chemistry (161–180)
Zel Lozada PNPA Reviewer
161. What layer of the Earth is made of solid iron and nickel?
a) Mantle
b) Outer core
c) Inner core
d) Crust
162. Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
a) Troposphere
b) Stratosphere
c) Mesosphere
d) Thermosphere
163. What causes earthquakes?
a) Thunderstorms
b) Tectonic plate movement
c) Erosion
d) Tides
164. Which is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen
165. The boundary where two tectonic plates meet is called a:
a) Fault line
b) Volcano
c) Crater
d) Basin
166. What is the process by which rocks are broken down by natural forces?
a) Sedimentation
b) Weathering
c) Evaporation
d) Condensation
167. What do we call molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface?
a) Lava
b) Magma
c) Ash
d) Crust
168. Which natural disaster is measured using the Richter scale?
a) Typhoon
b) Earthquake
c) Flood
d) Volcano
169. What is the main cause of tides on Earth?
a) The Sun’s heat
b) The Earth’s rotation
c) The Moon’s gravity
d) Ocean currents
170. Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
a) Mercury
b) Venus
c) Mars
d) Jupiter
171. What is the chemical symbol for gold?
a) Au
b) Ag
c) Gd
d) Go
172. What is H₂O commonly known as?
a) Salt
b) Hydrogen
c) Water
d) Oxygen
173. Which of the following is a compound?
a) O₂
b) CO₂
c) Fe
d) N
174. What is the pH of a neutral substance like pure water?
a) 0
b) 5
c) 7
d) 14
175. Which particle in an atom has a negative charge?
a) Proton
b) Neutron
c) Electron
d) Nucleus
176. What is the smallest unit of an element?
a) Cell
b) Atom
c) Molecule
d) Proton
177. What do we call a change that produces a new substance?
a) Physical change
b) Chemical change
c) Mechanical change
d) Reversible change
178. Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) Plasma
179. What do you get when you mix an acid and a base?
a) Salt and water
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Hydrogen
d) Oxygen
180. Which gas is produced during photosynthesis?
a) Nitrogen
b) Oxygen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Hydrogen
III. Physics & Environmental Science (Items 181–200)
Zel Lozada PNPA Reviewer
181. What force pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?
a) Magnetism
b) Friction
c) Gravity
d) Inertia
182. Which simple machine is a seesaw an example of?
a) Lever
b) Pulley
c) Wheel and axle
d) Inclined plane
183. What is used to measure temperature?
a) Barometer
b) Thermometer
c) Stopwatch
d) Anemometer
184. Which of the following is a form of kinetic energy?
a) Stretched rubber band
b) Moving car
c) Charged battery
d) Compressed spring
185. What is the unit of electrical current?
a) Volt
b) Watt
c) Ampere
d) Ohm
186. What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
a) 300 km/s
b) 3,000 km/s
c) 300,000 km/s
d) 3,000,000 km/s
187. What color of light has the shortest wavelength?
a) Red
b) Blue
c) Green
d) Violet
188. What happens when light hits a smooth, shiny surface?
a) Refraction
b) Absorption
c) Diffusion
d) Reflection
189. What is the main source of energy for Earth?
a) Wind
b) Water
c) Sun
d) Moon
190. What is energy stored in food called?
a) Nuclear energy
b) Electrical energy
c) Chemical energy
d) Mechanical energy
191. What human activity causes the most air pollution?
a) Breathing
b) Industrial waste
c) Burning fossil fuels
d) Using fertilizers
192. Which of the following reduces greenhouse gases?
a) Cutting trees
b) Planting trees
c) Driving cars
d) Burning coal
193. What is the main cause of global warming?
a) Acid rain
b) Carbon dioxide emissions
c) Deforestation
d) Ozone layer
194. Which of the following is renewable energy?
a) Coal
b) Oil
c) Natural gas
d) Solar energy
195. What is the effect of too much UV radiation?
a) Cold
b) Headache
c) Skin cancer
d) Flu
196. What is the proper way to dispose of non-biodegradable waste?
a) Burn it
b) Throw it in the ocean
c) Recycle it
d) Bury it
197. Which part of the environment is most affected by oil spills?
a) Soil
b) Air
c) Oceans
d) Forests
198. What term refers to protecting and preserving natural resources?
a) Pollution
b) Consumption
c) Conservation
d) Regulation
199. Which of the following is biodegradable?
a) Plastic bottle
b) Tin can
c) Banana peel
d) Styrofoam
200. Which environmental issue is caused by too much trash?
a) Soil erosion
b) Landslide
c) Waste pollution
d) Greenhouse effect