MAJORSHIP

Area: SCIENCE
Prepared by: Prof. Lourdes S. Agustin

PART II. ANALYZING TEST ITEMS

Direction: Read the questions properly. Indicate your answer by encircling the letter of your
choice.

1. Nilda performed an experiment on air pressure. She always interprets her data on the
basis of actual observations and experiments. What scientific attitude does she have?
A. Curiosity C. Objectivity
B. Creativity D. Rationality

2. A scientist works on the following concepts. Which is a technological concept rather

than a scientific concept?
A. Experiments provide information that will always support predictions.
B. Events in nature do not point the way to possible solutions to problems.
C. Predictions do not point the way to possible solutions to problems.
D. Graphs, tables are not useful in interpreting data.

3. A factory is on fire. The cause of the fire is traced to faulty electrical wiring. How is
energy here transformed from one to another?
A. Mechanical to electrical energy
B. Electrical to mechanical energy
C. Electrical to heat energy
D. Heat energy to electrical energy

4. You are asked by your science to prepare a solution, which of the following mixtures will
you need?
A. Oil and water C. Sulfur and Water
B. Powdered chalk and water D. Sugar and Water

5. A chemical changes takes place when…

A. Milk sours C. Ice melts
B. A paper cut into pieces D. Water boils

6. Oil from a ship leaked while it is sailing in the sea. Which of the following will be
observed?
A. The oil will change into water
B. The oil will settle at the bottom of the sea
C. The oil will stay on top of the water
D. The oil and sea water will mix

7. Jet propulsion illustrates

A. Solar energy C. Geothermal
B. Biogas D. Nuclear energy

8. Metals are elements that can be drawn into wires. This property is referred to as
A. Ductility C. Malleability
B. Tensile strength D. Surface tension

9. Which shows the transformation of electrical energy to mechanical energy?

A. A turned on radio C. A turned on microwave
B. Electric fan turning D. A turned on air conditioning
10. Which of the following should be done to accelerate a bigger mass?
A. Apply a bigger force
B. Apply a smaller force
C. Apply on equal force
D. Balance the mass and force
E. Stabilize the force

11. Aquatic forms of life in a stream are dying because of pollution. Which of the following
is most likely cause?
A. Gas exhaust from motor vehicles
B. Chemical wastes from motor vehicles
C. Dust particles in the air
D. Dust particles in the stream

12. Reforestation can help prevent

A. Weathering C. Volcanism
B. Erosion D. Gradation

13. The decline in catches of fish is attributed to:

A. Soil erosion C. Toxic chemicals from industrial dumping
B. Nutrient overload D. Sewage

14. Marine life in Laguna de Bay has been greatly depleted because of:
A. Solar C. Geothermal
B. Biogas D. Nuclear energy

15. Which environmental problem is link with the used of detergents and fertilizers?
A. Solar C. Geothermal
B. Biogas D. Nuclear energy

16. Scientific methods adhere to hypothesis. Once he notices the correctness of a hypothesis
what should be pursued?
A. Use imagination C. Pursue experimentation
B. Gather more facts D. Get scientific from past researches

17. Water tanks are used in most houses. Why has the used of water pumps endangered
many lives?
A. Water is less expensive with water boosters
B. Leakage in water pipes allows contamination of water
C. Water pressure assures good water supply
D. Water pumps draw contaminated water from pipe leakage

18. Farmers are enthusiastic in the campaign for gintong ani for mangoes. Which practice is
harmful to the environment?
A. Using organic fertilizer every six months
B. Spraying the trees with herbicides and pesticides
C. Using asexual propagation of mangoes
D. Encouraging insects to do pollination

19. Nata de Coco making is very lucrative. However, importation of this home made product
has declined because
A. Too much chemical was used by manufacturers
B. The process of manufacturing was crude
C. The production will negatively affect our environment
D. Microorganisms were found in the product

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20. The cheapest source of energy is found in the Philippines. These are identified in the
A. Geothermal Plant in Tiwi C. Geothermal Plant in Mindanao
B. Geothermal Plant in Leyte D. Nuclear Plant in Bataan

21. Where are flash floods in Metro Manila blamed to?

A. Clogging of rivers with water C. Urbanization practice
B. Volcanic eruption D. Over population

22. Experiments and techniques in food production are usually found in some schools. The
most expensive ones are in
A. Philippine Normal University
B. Mariano Marcos University
C. University of the Philippines in Los Baños
D. University of the Philippines Diliman

23. Ruth wants to open a tightly closed bottle of Bagoong. What should she do?
A. Loosen the cap by knocking the edge of the bottle
B. Use a rough material
C. Heat the jar’s cover
D. Insert a sharp knife at edge of the bottle

24. Which phrase best describes conservation?

A. Avoiding use or exploitation of a natural resource
B. Planned management of a natural resource to prevent its exploitation, pollution,
destruction or neglect
C. Planned management of a natural resource for its full use.
D. Careful protection and preservation of a natural resource

PART III. ENHANCING TEST TAKING SKILLS

1. The opening and closing of a regular door is an example of

A. Pull of gravity C. Friction
B. Force D. Attraction

2. What is the direction of force when you are sitting on a chair?

A. Acid rain C. Global warming
B. Eutrophication D. Thermal pollution

3. The following types of energy has the sun as its main source except
A. nuclear energy C. tidal energy
B. energy from coal D. wind

4. The pollutants that can cause uncontrolled growth of green plants in lakes are
A. Gasoline C. Friction
B. Force D. Attraction

5. Which is not an environmental importance of coral reefs?

A. They serve as feeding grounds of numerous sea organisms
B. They serve as home of numerous sea organisms
C. They can be used as décor
D. They prevent coastal erosion

6. When there is a typhoon, it is best to

A. See a movie C. Friction
B. Call up friends D. Shopped for canned goods

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7. Mel does aerobic exercises every morning. What type of energy conversion is shown in
this activity?
A. Chemical to mechanical energy
B. Mechanical to heat energy
C. Electrical to heat energy
D. Chemical to heat energy

8. When organisms die and decay, chemical elements are made available to
A. Omnivorous C. Producers
B. Decomposers D. Consumers

9. Why does a lime water turn milky after breathing into it?
A. Because of the presence of carbon dioxide
B. Because of the presence of oxygen
C. Because of the presence of nitrogen
D. Because of the presence of pollutants

10. Fossil fuel is considered as a non-renewable resource. Which of the following is an

example of a fossil fuel?
A. Coal C. Radioactive materials
B. Hydrogen D. Stream

11. What are the products of photosynthesis?

A. Carbon dioxide C. Oxygen
B. Starch D. Starch and Oxygen

12. What is the importance of nutrient cycling?

A. It ensures that nutrients get used and reused often.
B. It ensures that nutrients get well distributed in an ecosystem.
C. It makes the plants healthy.
D. It provides food.

13. A knowledge gained by observation and experimentation

A. Technology C. Science
B. Superstition D. Scientific study

14. Which of the following substances will boil first?

A. Acetone C. Water
B. Alcohol D. Ether

15. One of the following statements describes why we feel cool after perspiring
A. Water coming out of the body is cold.
B. Vapor in air condenses in our skin.
C. Evaporating water in our skin produce a cooling effect.
D. Pores in our skin allow cool air to enter.

16. The bacteria which do not cause diseases are known as

A. Pathogen C. Virus
B. Bacteria D. Non-pathogen

17. Which of the following is not a physical change?

A. Melting of ice
B. Dissolving of salt water
C. Oxidation of a metal
D. Condensation of air to form water droplets

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18. A couple has the funds and can avail themselves of any needed scientific expertise. How
can their offspring have all the desirable qualities they like?
A. Cloning C. Test tube baby
B. Pray D. Contraception

19. A group of mountaineers lost their way to their camp. How can they find their way back?
A. Use of Thermometer C. Use of Sphygmomanometer
B. Use of Compass D. Use of Scanner

20. The following described chemical change EXCEPT

A. Some examples of chemical change are souring milk, ripening of fruit and
digestion of food.
B. For a chemical change to take place, heat, light or electricity is either needed or
given off.
C. A chemical change takes place when a solid is changed its liquid is changed to
gas.
D. In a chemical change, a new substance is formed, with chemical properties that
are different from the original substance.

21. When oil from ship leak out, which of the following will be observed?
A. Oil will settle at the bottom
B. Oil will change into water
C. Oil will stay on top of the water
D. Oil and sea water will mix

22. You have no weather instrument with you, but you would like to study the direction and
speed of the wind. What should you do?
A. Observe the amount of rain collected.
B. Observe the condition of the atmosphere.
C. Observe the type of clouds above the area.
D. Observe the smoke rising from a factory chimney.

23. The yearly occurrence of red tide casualties are traced to a seaweed with poison because
of
A. Heavy rain and dry season C. Careless disposal of waste
B. Oil spill from ships D. Organic fertilizer

24. Earthquakes are classified by volcanonologists. The town of Tiwi, Albay have an 8%
earthquake. Mayon Volcano was very active lately so the earthquake is of
A. Hurricane C. Tidal wave
B. Tectonic D. Volcanic

25. An increase in the number of motor vehicles in the cities will mean rise in the carbon
dioxide content of the air. Which of the following would be the effect of rise in carbon
dioxide in the atmosphere?
A. Cooling of the atmosphere C. Darkening of air in the cities
B. Increase in solar radiation D. Warming of the atmosphere

26. What should be the next thing to do after defining a problem?

A. Gather relevant date C. Test the hypothesis
B. Formulate a hypothesis D. Make a conclusion

27. Where do we trace El Niño phenomenon?

A. Typhoons are normal regulators of weather
B. Man has consumed too much water
C. The seasons do change annually
D. The thinning of ozone layer has much to do

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28. Which situation shows that work is done?
A. pushing the wall C. watching television
B. lifting a load D. sweeping the floor

29. The crashing of an Air Philippines plane in Davao tells people one truth. What is
improperly monitored?
A. Flying objects seeks its own level
B. People love to travel by air
C. The number of passengers outdo the plane’s capacity
D. Aviation policy does not respond to the safety of the riding public

30. Alcohol thermometer works on the principle that

A. Volume usually increases with temperature
B. Temperature usually increases with pressure
C. Volume usually increases with pressure
D. Temperature usually increases with destiny