Question 1

Which statement would best describe science?

Accepted Answer

Way of knowing things

Answer

Collection of beliefs

Answer

Set of facts

Answer

List of rules

Question 2

Which of the following would most likely not affect the way we study science?

Accepted Answer

time

Answer

technology

Answer

skills

Answer

processes

Question 3

Jose is trying to find some low cost alternative materials to be used for their experiment. Which scientific attitude is shown by Jose?

Accepted Answer

creativity

Answer

honesty

Answer

open-mindedness

Answer

curiosity

Question 4

Tina saw that the results of their experiment do not support their hypothesis. She thought that it would be an embarrassment as she would not be able to join the science competition. Because of this, Tina changed the results of their experiment. Which scientific attitude was not shown by Tina?

Accepted Answer

honesty

Answer

creativity

Answer

open-mindedness

Answer

perseverance

Question 5

A student hypothesized that plants that are placed in the dark won't be able to make their own food. Which variable is he trying to study?

Accepted Answer

light

Answer

water

Answer

oxygen

Answer

nutrients

Question 6

What refers to the list of steps that anyone could follow to conduct and experiment?

Accepted Answer

procedures

Answer

hypothesis

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data collection

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conclusion

Question 7

Which of the following is the best way to develop curiosity?

Accepted Answer

Ask questions.

Answer

Record data.

Answer

Follow procedures

Answer

Cite idea from others.

Question 8

Which of the statements are NOT an application of science and technology in our society?

Accepted Answer

It can help us predict the winning combination in the lottery.

Answer

It can help us find cure for diseases.

Answer

It can help us explore the universe.

Answer

It can help us prevent damages caused by natural hazards such as typhoons.

Question 9

Suppose that a virologist, a scientist who studies viruses, proposes a hypothesis about how a newly discovered virus affects animals. What would another virologist most likely do?

Accepted Answer

Design new experiments to test the proposed hypothesis.

Answer

Reject the hypothesis right away.

Answer

Assume already that the hypothesis maybe true for all viruses.

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Change the hypothesis based on their own findings.

Question 10

Why creativity is considered scientific attitude?

Accepted Answer

Creativity helps scientists come up with different experiments.

Answer

Creative makes good posters to explain one's ideas.

Answer

Creative scientists are better at following procedures of experiments.

Answer

Creative scientists uses their imagination to come up with results even without performing experiments.

Question 11

Which of the following situations shows critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

Frank is carefully driving into an intersection without a traffic light.

Answer

Danny was impulsively shopping online because of a discount.

Answer

Henry is buying the latest mobile phone because it is the trend and all his friends have one.

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Erin played basketball with his friends instead of staying at home to finish his schoolwork due the following day.

Question 12

What would be the correct order of steps to conduct a scientific investigation?

I. William claims that bread left in the open will form molds faster than in an enclosed bag.

II. William observed and compared the growth of molds in a span of 7 days.

III. William explained that the bread left in the open accumulates more moisture, which causes faster mold formation.

IV. William thought of how to prevent mold formation in bread.

Accepted Answer

III, II, I, IV

Answer

II, I, IV, III

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IV, I, II, III

Answer

I, II, III, IV

Question 13

Which of the following laboratory instruments may NOT be used to measure and dispense smaller amounts of liquids.

I. Burette

II. Beaker

III. Dropper

IV. Pipette

Accepted Answer

I only

Answer

III and IV only

Answer

I and IV only

Answer

II only

Question 14

Which of the following hypothesis is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce high.

Answer

If a tennis ball if frozen, it won't bounce enough compared to when it is not frozen.

Answer

A frozen tennis ball will not bounce high enough.

Answer

If I heat up a tennis ball, it will bounce high enough.

Question 15

A scientist conducted an experiment to determine how the amount of salt in a body of water affects the number of aquatic plants that can live in the water. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

Accepted Answer

The amount of salt in the water.

Answer

The number of aquatic plants in the water.

Answer

The amount of water.

Answer

The temperature of the water.

Question 16

Mr. Santos always instructs his class to check and be familiar with the different kinds of laboratory equipment before starting their experiment. Why is important for students like you to follow Mr. Santos

Accepted Answer

To follow the procedures clearly.

Answer

To get a high score.

Answer

To make sure that the equipment is clean.

Answer

To quickly finish the experiment

Question 17

Which statements best describes the advantages of science and technology?

Accepted Answer

The discovery of new medicines to prevent or even cure diseases

Answer

The use of computers to steal someone's personal information

Answer

The manufacturing of processed foods that may contain many preservatives

Answer

The use of heavy machineries to easily cut down trees

Question 18

A farmer wonders how he can increase the amount of rice he grows. He plans to study the factors that affect his yield. Which of the following hypothesis could he test?

Accepted Answer

As the amount of fertilizer increases. the higher the amount of rice may be produced,

Answer

As the amount of rice produced increases, the cost of production increases as well,

Answer

As the frequency of rainfall increases, the more effective the fertilizers would be.

Answer

As the number of potatoes increases, the amount of rice produced will increase as well.

Question 19

While doing an experiment, Kendrick accidentally dropped a beaker and spilled an unknown substance on the floor. Which of the following best explains what you should do first?

Accepted Answer

Warn your classmates to avoid the area while you inform your teacher of the incident.

Answer

Use water and paper towels to clean up the spill, and then place the broken pieces in the disposal container for sharp objects.

Answer

Immediately dispose of the glass, wipe and clean the spill using a rug, and hope nobody notices it.

Answer

Throw the glass into the nearest trash bin and let the spill become dry.

Question 20

A group of students was conducting an experiment to know which load will be able to travel the farthest.

The results of the experiment made them conclude that load A travels the greatest distances when launched using a spring launcher because it is the smallest among all the loads and anything small would always travel the farthest. Is the group's conclusion valid or not?

Accepted Answer

It is not valid because the supporting reason is not based on all the evidence.

Answer

It is not valid as there is not enough information for their conclusion.

Answer

It is valid because the experiment is a fair test and reasons are based on the evidence gathered.

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It is not valid because the supporting reason is an opinion.

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