Department of Education

Region X
District of Cabanglasan
CABULOHAN-PARADISE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-ANNEX
Poblacion, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon

Earth and Life Sciences

2nd GRADING PERIODICAL EXAM

Name:______________________________________________Grade& Section:________________________Score:___________

I. Multiple Choice: Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.
__________1. The only testable hypothesis for the origin of life on Earth is _____________________.
A. panspermia B. divine creation C. natural selection D. extraterrestrial origin
__________2. Scientists estimate that the age of the Earth is about _________________.
A. 2000 years B. 2 quadrillion years C. 10 million years D. 4.5 billion years
__________3. ______________is/are the property or properties associated with living things.
A. energy processing B. growth and reproduction C. responding to the environment D. All of the above
__________4. ____________ is not a theme in the study of life.
A. energy B. evolution C. inorganic matter D. interaction with the environment
__________5. The sequence that represents the hierarchy of biological organization from the least to the most complex level is
_________.
A. organism, community, biosphere, molecule, tissue, organ
B. organelle, tissue, biosphere, ecosystem, population, organism
C. cell, community, population, organ system, molecule, organelle
D. molecule, cell, organ system, population, ecosystem, biosphere
__________6. In biology, structure is almost related to ______________.
A. adaptation B. development C. evolution D. function
__________7. An evidence of the common ancestry of all life is _____________.
A. the structure of cilia C. the structure of the chloroplasts
B. the structure of the nucleus D. the universality of the genetic code
__________8. The biological theme that is highlighted when studying the cell, cell membrane, and cell organelle is _________.
A. ecology B. evolution C. energy and life D. structure and function
__________9. Life forms are slowly changing and have apparently been changing since the Earth formed. This is expressed in
the theme on ___________.
A. ecology B. evolution C. reproduction and development D. interacting systems
__________10. Jen, the midwife, administered the vaccine for poliomyelitis among the infants in the barangay where she was
assigned. This incident occurred through what unifying theme in life science?
A. ecology B. structure and function C. science and society D. evolution
__________11. While attending to his garden, Joshua observed that bees were flying over the flowers of the okra plant. He learned from
his Science subject that insects help plants during pollination. As based from the unifying themes of life science, which concept
elaborates this occurrence?
A. ecology B. evolution C. reproduction and development D. interacting systems
__________12. Jane has been sweating heavily during noontime as she was taking her lunch at the cafeteria. It was the heat of the day.
This phenomenon could be explained by the concept of _______________.
A. metabolism B. homeostasis C. heredity D. cellular organization
__________13. Which of the following events presents the concept of heredity?
A. Ana had a mole on the upper lip ever since she was born, which people think of as her lucky charm.
B. Ken was having inferiority complexes because of her parent’s attitude towards their marriage.
C. The trademark of the Legazpi family was their curly hair.
D. The puppies of the Siberian Husky were not of the same coat.
__________14. Identify which of the following statements represents the unifying theme on evolution?
A. Plants capture the energy of sunlight in the process of photosynthesis.
B. Living things have their own degree of organization, structure and function, which are different from non-living things.
C. Life forms are slowly changing and have been apparently changing since Earth’s formation.
D. Humans and other living things have properties based on their organizational level.

__________15.The following are the unifying themes in Life Sciences EXCEPT for:
A. Homeostasis B. Ecology C. Evolution D. None of the Above

II. Matching Type: Match the stated functions on Column A with its corresponding part of the microscope on
Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.

Column A Column B
1. It is the metal part that mechanically supports a. Arm
 both the objectives and eyepiece lenses.
2. It is the curved part that connects the base of the
b. Eye piece
compound microscope with the top portion.
3. The primary optical components of a microscope
c. Body Tube
and are placed near the specimen.
4. It is used for quick movement of the body tube
d. Coarse Adjustment Knob
and the stage.
5. It is the part of the device that houses the
e. Objectives/ Objective Lenses
primary lenses of the microscope.
6. A flat portion, where the specimen to be
f. Revolving Nosepiece
observed is placed on a slide.
7. Also known as ocular, by which the specimen is
g. Fine Adjustment Knob
viewed in a compound microscope.
8. Called the iris, which it adjusts its size, as well as
the intensity of light, which is focused on the h. Diaphragm
slide from below.
i. Stage Clips
j. Stage

III. Analogy Test: Choose from the box below the analogy of the organelle from the given definitions of the
organelle. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number. (2pts each)

A. City Limits/Police Department -control what goes in and out of the city
B. City Hall -Controls all the activities of the city.
C. Construction Company -Builds structures for the city.
D. Food Processing Plant -Processes large quantities of food entering the city into smaller packages
that can be used more easily.
E. Power Company -Produces energy for the city.
F. SolarPowerPlant–Usesthesun’senergytoproducepowerforthecity.
G. Road System -Allows for movement throughout the city.

1.Thenucleusisalarge,round/ovalstructureusuallylocatednearthecenterofthecell.Itisthe
controlcenterforalltheactivitiesofthecell.
2. Thecellmembraneisathin,flexibleenvelopethatsurroundsthecell.Itallowsthecellto
changeshapeandcontrolswhatgoesintoandoutofthecell.
3. Thechloroplastisanoval,greenstructurefoundinthecytoplasm.Itcontainschlorophyll.It
capturesthesun’senergyandusesittoproducesugarsinaprocesscalledphotosynthesis.
4. Thelysosomesaresmallroundstructuresfoundinthecytoplasm.Theycontaindigestive
enzymesthatbreakdownlargefoodparticlesintosugarsandothersimplesubstances.
5. Themitochondriaaretinybeanshapedstructuresinthecytoplasmwithasmoothouter
membrane,andagreatlyfoldedinnermembrane.Theysupplytheenergyforthecellby
transformingsugarsintoenergy.

IV. Labelling: Identify the following images based on what concept it represents then label its parts. Write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided after each number. (2pts each)

4. ____________________

1. ______________ 3. _______________

2. _____________ 5. _____________

V. Identification:
A. Identify the following concepts described in each item and choose your answers from the given choices. Write the letter of the
correct answer on the space provided before each number.
1. A weightlifter is using heavy weights in short bursts for a competition. Because his muscle cells are not able to take in enough
oxygen, the weightlifter begins to get muscle fatigue. Which of the following processes is most likely going on in the muscles of the
weightlifter as he competes?
 A. The cells will never run out of oxygen as long as the weightlifter is breathing.
B. As the cells run out of oxygen, they gradually die off and the weightlifter’s muscles have fewer contracting muscle cells.
C. As the cells run out of oxygen, they will continue to make the same amount of ATP, since oxygen is not required to make ATP.
D. As the cells run out of oxygen, they switch to anaerobic respiration or fermentation, allowing the cell to make small amounts of
ATP in the absence of oxygen.
2. How are cellular respiration and photosynthesis related in terms of energy?
A. Energy is not involved in either photosynthesis or cellular respiration.
B. The energy captured in photosynthesis is used to power cellular respiration.
C. The energy transformed in cellular respiration is used to power photosynthesis.
D. Photosynthesis and respiration perform the same task in terms of energy transformation.
3. In what way are photosynthesis and cellular respiration different?
A. Cellular respiration stores ATP, while photosynthesis releases ATP.
B. Photosynthesis releases energy, while cellular respiration stores energy.
C. Cellular respiration produces oxygen, while photosynthesis uses oxygen.
D. Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide.
4. The following are the products of photosynthesis, EXCEPT:
A. H2O B. C6H12O6 C. sugar D. oxygen
5. Which among the following is a product of respiration?
A. water B. glucose C. carbon dioxide D. sunlight
B. Choose among the types of reproduction in the box below that best presents the description on every item. Write the
letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided.
A. Tuberous roots D. Grafting G. Cutting
B. Rhizomes E. Pollen grains H. Pollination
C. Runners F. Fertilization I. Double Fertilization
1. It is the vegetative propagation of sweet potatoes (kamote).
2. A part of the stem is cut and the cut end grows into a new plant when placed in a moist soil (e.g. sampaguita).
3. The vegetative propagation among ginger plants.
4. The unique process in flowering plants where two sperms are utilized.
5. It is the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma.
6. The vegetative propagation of strawberries.
7. The stem of a plant is cut and then fitted on another strong plant and covered with wax. (e.g. apples, oranges).
C. Choose among the animals in the box below that best presents the form of reproduction stated on every item. Write the
letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided.
A. Hydra D. Jellyfishes G. Flatworms
B. Sponges E. Starfish H. Earthworms
C. Snails F. Butterflies I. Frogs
1. These animals undergo sexual reproduction which starts with fertilization. It may occur either outside or inside
the females body.
2. Though these animals are hermaphrodites, an individual organism cannot fertilize its own eggs. For mating to
occur, two of them must join head to tail.
3. Two different body forms occur during their life cycle: polyp stage and medusa stage.
4. Their form of asexual reproduction is by fragmentation, where its fragmented arm could be formed into a new
individual.
5. These organisms reproduce asexually by regeneration where it is cut into two then each part regrows into a
whole individual.

“God is always more interested in WHY we do something than in WHAT we do.

Attitudes count more than achievements.”
- Anonymous

The victory is in your hand, God bless!

*Ma’am Rez =)