Pre Test Grade 8-CHEM

San Jose Del Monte National High School
San Jose Del Monte ,Bulacan

Table Of Specification
Pre-test in Science 8
TOPIC/CONTENT Learning Competencies(MELCS) Instructional % of No. of Level of Cognitive Behavior Dimension, Item Format, No. Item Placement Total
Time(days) Item Item R U Ap An E C
Three State of Matter Explain the properties of solids, liquids, 8 28.57% 12 #2, #4, #5,#9 #12 #3, #8 #1, #6. #7 12
and gases based on the particle nature of #10,#11
matter;
S8MT-IIIa-b-8 Week 1-2
Changes of Matter Explain physical changes in terms of the 8 28.57% 12 #20, #21 #18, #22 #13, #16, #17 #14 #15, #19 12
arrangement and motion of atoms and #23, #24
molecules;
S8MT-IIIc-d-9 Week 3-4
Particles of Atoms Determine the number of protons, 8 28.57% 13 #25, #26, #27 #31, #32 #28, 13
neutrons, and electrons in a particular #29, #30,#33
atom; #34, #35, #36 #37
S8MT-IIIe-f-10 Week 5-6
Periodic Table Use the periodic table to predict the 8 28.57% 13 #43, #44, #45 #38, #40, #42 #41 #39 13
chemical behavior of an element. #47, #48, #49 #46
S8MT-IIIi-j-12 Week 7-8 #50
Total TOTAL 32 100 50 50
Prepared by:
MERLITA C. BAUTISTA
Master Teacher I
San Jose Del Monte National High School
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, BULACAN
PRE-TEST THIRD GRADING CHEMISTRY
SCIENCE 8
Multiple Choice: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer for each question. Use a separ
1. Two years ago during a summer vacation, the Bautista family decided to go to La Union to have a beach party.On
when the tire suddenly exploded.What do you think the possible explanation for the blown out tire during a long sum
A. High temperature causes a decrease in volume.
B. The amount of the gases inside the tire is decreased
C. The mass of the gases inside the tire increases causing a blown up tire.
D. The volume of the gases increases as the temperature increases,causing a blown up tire.
2.Using the properties of a liquid as a basis. Why does a liquid fill the shape of a container?
A. Because this is a chemical property
B. Because it changed the state
C. Because the particles do not move
D. Because the particles of the liquid are constantly moving.
3. When you bring two drops of water near each other and allow them to touch, they combine immediately and beco
A. water is a liquid
B. water molecules are magnetic
C. water molecules are made up of atoms
D. water molecules are attracted to each other
4. In one tablespoon full of water, there are about 600 billion trillion water molecules. If you could count 1 million wat
centuries to count all the molecules in that tablespoon full of water. What does this interesting fact tell you about the
A. Liquid molecules are in motion.
B. Molecules of liquid are saturate.
C. Water molecules are extremely small.
D. Water molecules are attracted to each other.
5. This is properties of gases explains why the greater the speed of gas particles in a container, the _______.
A. greater pressure.
B. lower the pressure.
C. lower the temperature
D. fewer collisions there will be.
6.Why does the balloon inflated when the vinegar(a liquid) and the baking soda (a solid) are mixed together and cre
A. The baking soda disappear.
B. It reacts with the vinegar solution
C. It dangerous to mix baking soda and vinegar
D. The gas expands out of the bottle and into balloon.
7.If we take a sample of gas inside a closed container and then we heat the sample you will observe that the gas pa
A. to break apart.
B.to get smaller.
C. to move faster.
D. become more dense.
8.What differences would you expect if at the same time you will place yellow and blue food coloring in both hot and
A. Water molecules are denser than food coloring
B. Water molecules are bigger than food coloring molecules.
C. The food coloring slowly mixes through the hot water than with the cold water
D. The food coloring would move and mix in the hot water more quickly than it would in the cold water.
9.When a substance has no definite shape but has a definite volume and mass, what do you call this state of matter
A. gas
B. liquid
C. solid
D. volume
10.What do you call the state of matter where the particles' attraction between each other is so strong?
A. gas
B. liquid
C. solid
D. volume
11. Anything around us that you can see, feel, touch and can occupy space having mass and weight are called____
A. atoms
B. matter
C. molecules
D. volume
12. When a heart –shaped balloon is inflated with gas, it takes the shape of the balloon. Why is this so?
A. Air takes the shape of the balloon because the particles are able to move freely.
B. This is all true with all phases of matter
C.Both A and B are correct
D.None of these is correct
13.Infer what phase change is applied to this scenario "I accidentally put the ice cream in refrigerator instead of the
A. freezing
B. melting
C. mixing
D. evaporation
14.The graph shows the changes in state of water at sea level. Based on the graph, which statement is true?
A. Liquid water boils at temperatures between 0 °C and 100 °C
B. Solid water melts, forming liquid water, at temperatures below 0 °C.
C.Liquid water freezes, forming solid water, at temperatures greater than 0 °C.
D. Water vapor condenses into liquid water when temperatures drop below 100 °C.
15.Johnny goes to the salon. They accidentally bleach his hair white and blue. The change in Johnny's hair color res
A. chemical change
B. ionic bond
C. physical change
D. valence electrons
16.The appearance of droplets of water on the outside of a glass of cold juice on a warm day is an example of?
A. condensation
B. freezing
C. melting
D. mixing
17.If we take a sample of gas inside a closed container and then we heat the sample you will observe that the gas p
A. to break apart.
B.to get smaller.
C. to move faster.
D. become more dense.
18. When wet clothes dry in the sun, evaporation process occurred. Evaporation involves a transition from _______
A. solid to liquid
B. gas to liquid
C. liquid to gas
D. liquid to solid
19. Alcohol and water have many uses especially today we are on the period of pandemic .Alcohol and water are bo
would you use to separate them from one another?
A. chromatography
B. crystalization
C. distillation
D. manual separation
20. Filtration is the process of separating suspended solid matter from a liquid. In filtration, what is the solid called th
A. distillate
B. filtrate
C.residue
D. solid
21.In phase change the physical properties of a substance is changed. How do you call the transformation process
A. condensation
B. melting
C. mixing
D.vaporization
22. Analyze the situation. When a certain amount of water in a container is left for several hours, which change will
A. condensation
B. evaporation
C. mixing
D. solidification
23. Figure 5 shows how the temperature of a substance is changed as it was heated. Which segment of the graph in
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
24. An uncovered pot of soup is simmering on a stove and there are water droplets on the wall above the back of th
A. melting, then boiling
B. freezing, then thawing
C. vaporization, then condensation
D. vaporization, then condensation
25. An element is consist of the electron, proton, and neutron. The number of the proton is also called the atomic nu
with different masses but the same atomic number. What is the isotope with 19 protons and 20 neutrons?
A. Calcium
B. Magnesium
C. Potassium
D. Samarium
26. The outer electronic configuration shows that there are 6 valence electrons present, ns2np4 corresponds to whic
A. As
B. Ca
C. Cr
D. S
27. If the atomic number of an element is 30 and its mass number is 65, how many electrons are contained in the nu
A. 30
B. 65
C. 95
D. 98
28. A seesaw can show a comparison between two masses of an object.A seesaw goes up and down depending on
How does the mass of the neutron compare with the mass of proton?
A. the mass of the neutron is higher than the mass of proton.
B. the mass of the neutron is lower than the mass of proton.
C. the mass of the neutron is equal to the mass of proton.
D. the mass of proton is higher than the mass of the neutron.
29. Using periodic table the mass number for carbon-12 is 12 . How many protons and neutrons does carbon atoms
A. 12 neutrons
B. 12 protrons
C. 6 protons and 6 neutrons
D. 8 protons and 6 neutrons
A. 30
B. 65
C. 80
D. 95
31.The nucleus of an atom consists of 8 protons and 6 neutrons. How many electrons present in a neutral atom of
A. 2
B. 6
C. 8
D.14
32. If the atomic number of an element is 12 and its mass number is 24, how many protons are contained in the nuc
A. 12
B. 24
C. 30
D. 36
33. An unknown element has 8 electrons and 6 neutrons , what could be the number of its protons of this unknown
A. 4
B. 8
C.16
D. 64
34. If the atomic number of an element is 6 and its mass number is 13, how many protons are contained in the nucle
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 13
A. 30
B. 35
C. 65
D. 70
36. The atomic number for silicon is 14, from this we can determine the number of protons and electrons.How much
A. 14 electrons
B. 14 neutrons
C. 14 neutrons
D. 14 protons and 14 electrons
37. An element has an atomic number of 82 and mass number of 207. Which will correctly describe the element sho
A. 82 protons and 207 neutrons
B. 82 protons and 125 neutrons
C. 82 protons and 207 electrons
D. 82 protons and 125
38.The periodic table consists of elements. Using the cell from the periodic table, what does the number 3 indicate?
A. the atomic number of Lithium atom
B. the atomic mass in the Lithium atom
C. number of neutrons in a Lithium atom
D. the mass number of the Lithium atom
39. The number of valence electrons of an element can be determined by the periodic table group (vertical column)
Using periodic table ,determine the valence electrons that calcium has?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 8
D. 20
40. Group 1A on the periodic table are the alkali metals.How do you know that potassium, an alkali metal, is highly r
A. It conducts heat
B. It has one electron.
C. It conduct electricity
D.It is a soft, shiny metal, and vigorously reacts with water
41.You noticed that the elements on the periodic table are arranged. Now, how can the periodic table be used to pre
A. Organizes the elements according to their mass number.
B. It organizes the elements according to their atomic weight
C.It organizes the elements according to their atomic number.
D. Arranged the elements according to their chemical property.
42. "The noble gas neon is used for filling neon signs. Like other noble elements, it has a full octet ( complete outer
A.. solidify at room temperature
B. reacts with the other gases in the air
C. unlikely to combine with other elements
D. solidify at standard pressure and temperature.
43. Different scientists developed the periodic table.How does Dmitri I. Mendeleev organized or arranged the eleme
A. by number of electrons
B. in alphabetical order
C by increasing atomic weight and similar properties
D. by increasing atomic number and similar properties
44. Which of the following set of elements with the given symbols represents the noble gases?
A. Ar, Ne and Kr
B. Cu, Ag and Au
C. Li, Na and K
D. O, S and Se
45. What do you call the gradual wearing away of a metal due to interaction with other substances?
A. conductivity
B. corrosion
C. reactivity
D. sensitivity
46. Using the activity series of metals, which of the following will not exhibit any reaction if it is combine with other el
A. Argon
B. Copper
C. Silver
D. Vanadium
47. The horizontal rows on the periodic table are called period.How many periods are there on the periodic table?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
48. By applying the characteristics of non metals. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nonmetals?
A. brittle
B. dull
C. malleable
D. poor conductor of heat and electricity
49. Henry Moseley is one of the scientists who contributed in arranging elements on the periodic table. In the presen
A. atomic number
B. atomic mass
C.atomic weight
D. mass number
50. We noticed that on the periodic table the majority of the elements are classified as
A. metals
B. nonmetals
C. metalloids
D. noble gases
ach question. Use a separate sheet for your answers.
to have a beach party.On their way to Pangasinan ,all of them were surp
out tire during a long summer drive? D
EVALUATING
D
UNDERSTANDING
ine immediately and become one drop.The mainly reason for this behavior is
D
ANNALYZING
could count 1 million water molecules every second, it would take about 200 million
ing fact tell you about the size of water molecules? D
UNDERSTANDING
ainer, the _______.

A
UNDERSTANDING
re mixed together and creates carbon dioxide (a gas) shown bt the bubbles?
D
EVALUATING
ll observe that the gas particles start to_________.
d coloring in both hot and cold water?
e cold water.
ou call this state of matter?
s so strong?
and weight are called____________________?
hy is this so?
efrigerator instead of the freezer.It was a liquid the next day"?
statement is true?
e in Johnny's hair color resulted from
ay is an example of?
will observe that the gas particles start to_________.
a transition from _________________.
.Alcohol and water are both liquids. Which process
what is the solid called that is left in the filter paper?
e transformation process in which solid is changed to liquid?
hours, which change will take place?

ch segment of the graph indicates that the substance was undergoing a change of state?
wall above the back of the stove. What sequence can you infer has occurred?
also called the atomic number of the element. Isotopes are

d 20 neutrons?
2np4 corresponds to which one of the following elements in its ground state?
ns are contained in the nucleus?
p and down depending on the mass it carries on each side.
utrons does carbon atoms have?

sent in a neutral atom of this element ?
s are contained in the nucleus?
s protons of this unknown element?
are contained in the nucleus?
and electrons.How much protons and electrons does this element have?
describe the element showing its number of particles.
es the number 3 indicate?

e group (vertical column) in which the element is categorized.
an alkali metal, is highly reactive?
riodic table be used to predict the properties of the elements?
ull octet ( complete outer energy level) of electrons, which makes the gas
ed or arranged the elements on the periodic table?
it is combine with other elements?

e on the periodic table?
eristic of nonmetals?
eriodic table. In the present, how are the elements are arranged on the periodic table?
Choose the correct answer.
14. What do you call the break along the Earth’s crust along where significant movement has taken place?
A. Fold
B. Fault
C. Earthquake
D. Epicenter
15. This refers to the measure of energy that is released in an earthquake and usually used Hindu-Arabic numerals on its s
A. Epicenter
B. Focus
C, Intensity
D. Magnitude
16. When earthquake occurs, different places will have different intensities. The following could be the reason EXCEPT
A. Earthquake may exists with two epicentres
B. Areas away from the epicentre, will experience low intensity
C. Different areas will experience different degrees of shaking
D. Depends on the type of material that make up the ground
17. Scientists have found out that one type of seismic wave cannot travel through liquids. What type of wave is this?
A. P-wave
B. S-wave
C. D-wave
D. F-wave
18. By analyzing the difference in the time it takes for P waves and S waves to arrive at a seismograph station, scientists can
A. Epicenter
B. L- waves
C. Fault zone
D. Intensity
19. Most injuries during earthquakes are caused by

A.The collapse of buildings
B. Cracks in the earth’s surface
C.The vibration of S waves.
D.The vibrations of P waves
20. What determines whether a tropical cyclone is called a hurricane, a typhoon, or a cyclone?
A. Graphical location
B. Time of year
C. The speed of the wind
D. The heat index
21. The government agency that is concern on the total atmospheric condition in the Philippines is
A. PAGIBIG
B. PHIVOLCS
C. PAGASA
D. NASA
22. What major ingredient is needed to sustain a typhoon’s energy?

A. High winds
B. Warm air
C. Tornadoes
D. Jet streams
23. The best time to learn how to prepare for typhoon is?
A. When a warning is issued
B. When a watch is issued
C. During the typhoon
D. Before a typhoon
24. A bit of matter that enters Earth’s atmosphere and survives to reach the ground is
A. a meteorite
B. a meteoroid
C. a minor planet
D. an asteroid
25. An icy leftover planetesimal orbiting the Sun is known as ___________.

A. Comet.
B. Meteor
C. Asteroid
D. Meteorite
26. What do asteroids and comets have in common?

A. Most are unchanged since their formation in the solar nebula.
B. They have similar densities.
C. They have similar orbital radii.
D. They have a similar range of orbital inclinations.
B
REMEMBERING
Arabic numerals on its scale. D

REMEMBERING
the reason EXCEPT A

ANALYZING
e of wave is this? B
REMEMBERING
aph station, scientists can determine an earthquake’s A

UNDERSTANDING
A
ANALYZING
C
REMEMBERING
C
REMEMBERING
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ANALYZING
D
ANALYZING
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REMEMBERING
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REMEMBERING
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ANALYZING
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CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, BULACAN
PRE-TEST THIRD GRADING CHEMISTRY
SCIENCE 8
Multiple Choice: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer for each question. Use a separ
26. Two years ago during a summer vacation, the Bautista family decided to go to La Union to have a beach party.O
when the tire suddenly exploded.What do you think the possible explanation for the blown out tire during a long sum
28. When you bring two drops of water near each other and allow them to touch, they combine immediately and bec
29. In one tablespoon full of water, there are about 600 billion trillion water molecules. If you could count 1 million wa
centuries to count all the molecules in that tablespoon full of water. What does this interesting fact tell you about the
31.Why does the balloon inflated when the vinegar(a liquid) and the baking soda (a solid) are mixed together and cr
32. An uncovered pot of soup is simmering on a stove and there are water droplets on the wall above the back of th
33. A seesaw can show a comparison between two masses of an object.A seesaw goes up and down depending on
How does the mass of the neutron compare with the mass of proton?
34. "The noble gas neon is used for filling neon signs. Like other noble elements, it has a full octet ( complete outer
35. You noticed that the elements on the periodic table are arranged. Now, how can the periodic table be used to pr
A. 30
B. 65
C. 95
D. 98
37. An element has an atomic number of 82 and mass number of 207. Which will correctly describe the element sho
ach question. Use a separate sheet for your answers.
n to have a beach party.On their way to Pangasinan ,all of them were

out tire during a long summer drive? D
EVALUATING
D
UNDERSTANDING
bine immediately and become one drop.The mainly reason for this behavior is
D
ANNALYZING
u could count 1 million water molecules every second, it would take about 200 million
ing fact tell you about the size of water molecules? D
UNDERSTANDING
ntainer, the _______.

A
UNDERSTANDING
are mixed together and creates carbon dioxide (a gas) shown bt the bubbles?
D
EVALUATING
wall above the back of the stove. What sequence can you infer has C
APPLYING
p and down depending on the mass it carries on each side. A

EVALUATING
ull octet ( complete outer energy level) of electrons, which makes theC
UNDERSTANDING
eriodic table be used to predict the properties of the elements? D

APPLYING
ns are contained in the nucleus? A

UNDERSTANDING
describe the element showing its number of particles. B

APPLYING
Direction: Read each question carefully and choose the correct answer.
1. How could you tell if a moving object is receiving an unbalanced force?
A. It might speed up. C. It might change direction.
B. It might slow down. D. It might do the three things mentioned.
2. Which of the following possessed kinetic energy?

A. Moving car
B. An apple on the table
C. Picture on the wall
D. A girl sitting on a chair
3 How long an object remain at rest according to Newton’s First Law of Motion?
A. Just an overnight.
B. An object can’t rest.
C. Until an unbalanced force act on it.
D. It will stay on its position for 5 years.
4 Which of the following statement is not true?

A. Heat is an energy in transit.
B. Temperature is the measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles.
C. Heat is energy transfer between two objects of different temperature.
D. Heat and temperature are one and the same.
5 It states that an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.
A. Newton’s First Law
B Newton’s Second Law
C. Newton’s Third Law
D. Newton’s Fourth Law
Your mother bought an extension wire on sale but the wire seems not thick enough for your entire household appliance, w
6
A. Tell your mother that the wire cause short circuit
B. Tell your mother to just return it
C. Tell not to overload it with too many plugged appliance
D. Tell your mother all these three possibilities
7 No matter how hard your father pushes the wall, he still not be able to do work because work requires force and ________
A. mass B. energy C. distance D. force
8 A rainbow appears in the sky after the rain. Which of the following statement BEST explains this observation?
A. Raindrops act as prism separating sunlight into colors.
B. The white clouds are actually prism composed of different colors.
C. The colors of the rainbow come from the raindrops in the atmosphere.
D. When sunlight is reflected by the ground towards the clouds, it separates into different colors.
9 Why do wires heat up when there is too much current?

A. The electrons that flow in the wire collide with the atom.
B. There is a higher current passing though the wire.
C. The kinetic energy of metal atoms increases.
D. All of the given answer.
10 You want to create or invent musical instrument that would bring the best sound ever. Which of the following material wo
A. metal B. glass C. wood D. Any of these
11 It happens when the circuit offers little or no resistance to the flow of charges.
A. Short circuit B. Overload circuit C. Slow circuit D. No circuit
12 A man-made Water Falls is a good example of ___________________.

A. Kinetic energy being converted into potential energy
B. Potential energy being converted into kinetic energy
C. Energy is created
D. Energy is lost
13 The flash of lightning is seen first before the thunderclap is heard WHY?
A. because sound travels faster than sound
B. because eye is more sensitive that ears
C. Because light travels faster than sound
D. Because speed of sound expands faster than lightning
14 Why do open field concerts usually held during night time?

A. Sound waves are refracted from the stage to the audience
B. Sound waves are reflected from the stage to the audience
C. Sound is heard better in far areas in day time than night time
D. All of the choices given
D.
UNDERSTANDING
A.
UNDERSTANDING
C.
ANALYZING
D.
ANALYZING
A.
REMEMBERING
your entire household appliance, what would you do?

D.
APPLIYNG
work requires force and ______________. C.

UNDERSTANDING
ains this observation?

A.
APPLYING
D.
ANALYZING
Which of the following material would be b
A.
APPLYING
A
APPLYING
C.
ANALYZING
A.
ANALYZING
PRE TEST IN GRADE 8 SCIENCE ( FIRST TO FOURTH QUARTER)
Direction: Read each question carefully and choose the BEST answer.
1. How could you tell if a moving object is receiving an unbalanced force?
A. It might speed uC. It might change direction.
B. It might slow d D. It might do the three things mentioned.
2. Which of the following possessed kinetic energy?

A. Moving car
B. An apple on the table
C. Picture on the wall
D. A girl sitting on a chair
3 How long an object remain at rest according to Newton’s First Law of Motion?
A. Just an overnight.
B. An object can’t rest.
C. Until an unbalanced force act on it.
D. It will stay on its position for 5 years.
4 Which of the following statement is not true?

A. Heat is an energy in transit.
B. Temperature is the measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles.
C. Heat is energy transfer between two objects of different temperature.
D. Heat and temperature are one and the same.
5 It states that an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.
A. Newton’s First Law
B Newton’s Second Law
C. Newton’s Third Law
D. Newton’s Fourth Law
6 Your mother bought an extension wire on sale but the wire seems not thick enough for your entire household
appliance, what would you do?
A. Tell your mother that the wire cause short circuit
B. Tell your mother to just return it
C. Tell not to overload it with too many plugged appliance
D. Tell your mother all these three possibilities
7 No matter how hard your father pushes the wall, he still not be able to do work because work requires force and __
A. mass B. energy C. distance D. force
8 A rainbow appears in the sky after the rain. Which of the following statement BEST explains this observation?
A. Raindrops act as prism separating sunlight into colors.
B. The white clouds are actually prism composed of different colors.
C. The colors of the rainbow come from the raindrops in the atmosphere.
D. When sunlight is reflected by the ground towards the clouds, it separates into different colors.
9 Why do wires heat up when there is too much current?

A. The electrons that flow in the wire collide with the atom.
B. There is a higher current passing though the wire.
C. The kinetic energy of metal atoms increases.
D. All of the given answer.
10 You want to create or invent musical instrument that would bring the best sound ever. Which of the following
material would be best?
A. metal B. glass C.wood D.Any of these
11 It happens when the circuit offers little or no resistance to the flow of charges.
A. Short circuit B.Overload circuit C. Slow circuit D.No circuit
12 A man-made Water Falls is a good example of ___________________.

A. Kinetic energy being converted into potential energy
B. Potential energy being converted into kinetic energy
C. Energy is created
D. Energy is lost
13 The flash of lightning is seen first before the thunderclap is heard WHY?
A. because sound travels faster than sound
B. because eye is more sensitive that ears
C. Because light travels faster than sound
D. Because speed of sound expands faster than lightning
14 Why do open field concerts usually held during night tim

A. Sound waves are refracted from the stage to the audience
B. Sound waves are reflected from the stage to the audience
C. Sound is heard better in far areas in day time than night time
D. All of the choices given
15 This refers to the measure of energy that is released in an earthquake and usually used Hindu-Arabic
numerals on its scale.
A. Epicenter
B. Focus
C, Intensity
D. Magnitude
16 When earthquake occurs, different places will have different intensities. The following could be the reason EXCEPT
A. Earthquake may exists with two epicentres
B. Areas away from the epicentre, will experience low intensity
C. Different areas will experience different degrees of shaking
D. Depends on the type of material that make up the ground
17. Scientists have found out that one type of seismic wave cannot travel through liquids. What type of wave is this?
A. P-wave
B. S-wave
C. D-wave
D. F-wave
18 By analyzing the difference in the time it takes for P waves and S waves to arrive at a seismograph station,
scientists can determine an earthquake’s
A. Epicenter
B. L- waves
C. Fault zone
D. Intensity
19. Most injuries during earthquakes are caused by

A.The collapse of buildings
B. Cracks in the earth’s surface
C.The vibration of S waves.
D.The vibrations of P waves
20. What determines whether a tropical cyclone is called a hurricane, a typhoon, or a cyclone?
A. Graphical location
B. Time of year
C. The speed of the wind
D. The heat index
21. The government agency that is concern on the total atmospheric condition in the Philippines is
A. PAGIBIG
B. PHIVOLCS
C. PAGASA
D. NASA
22. What major ingredient is needed to sustain a typhoon’s energy?
A. High winds
B. Warm air
C. Tornadoes
D. Jet streams
23. The best time to learn how to prepare for typhoon is?
A. When a warning is issued
B. When a watch is issued
C. During the typhoon
D. Before a typhoon
24. A bit of matter that enters Earth’s atmosphere and survives to reach the ground is
A. a meteorite
B. a meteoroid
C. a minor planet
D. an asteroid
25. An icy leftover planetesimal orbiting the Sun is known as ___________.

A. Comet.
B. Meteor
C. Asteroid
D. Meteorite
26. Two years ago during a summer vacation, the Bautista family decided to go to La Union to have a beach party.
On their way to Pangasinan, all of them were surprised when the tire suddenly exploded
.What do you think the possible explanation for the blown out tire during a long summer drive?

28. When you bring two drops of water near each other and allow them to touch, they combine immediately and become
behavior is one drop.The mainly reason for this
29. In one tablespoon full of water, there are about 600 billion trillion water molecules. If you could count 1 million water
molecules every second, it would take about 200 million centuries to count all the molecules in that tablespoon full of water.
What does this interesting fact tell you about the size of water molecules?

31.Why does the balloon inflated when the vinegar(a liquid) and the baking soda (a solid) are mixed together and creates
bubbles carbon dioxide (a gas) shown but the
32. An uncovered pot of soup is simmering on a stove and there are water droplets on the wall above the back of the stove.
What sequence can you infer has occurred?
33. A seesaw can show a comparison between two masses of an object.A seesaw goes up and down depending on the
mass it carries on each side. How does the mass of the neutron compare with the mass of proton?
34. "The noble gas neon is used for filling neon signs. Like other noble elements, it has a full octet
( complete outer energy level) of electrons, which makes the gas
35. You noticed that the elements on the periodic table are arranged. Now, how can the periodic table be used to
predict the properties of the elements?
36. If the atomic number of an element is 30 and its mass number is 65, how many electrons are contained in the nucleus?
A. 30
B. 65
C. 95
D. 98
37. An element has an atomic number of 82 and mass number of 207. Which will correctly describe the element
showing its number of particles.
38.The process of breaking up and dissolving food so that it can be used by the body is called
A. absorption
B. circulation
C. digestion
D. respiration
39. What is the role of saliva during digestion?

A. Absorbs nutrients from food so the body has energy.
B. Chemically digests food in the stomach
C.It digests food in the mouth.
D. Produces enzyme that aids the digestion of carbohydrates.
40. Which of the following is the shortest phase of mitosis in which the chromosome lines up in the
middle of the cell and the spindle fibers connect to the centromere?
A. Prophase
B. Metaphase
C. Telophase
D. Anaphase
41. Which of the following is true about the cells of the human body?
A. Different cells perform different functions within the body.
B. ll cells in the human body are shaped like discs and contain one nucleus.
C,Environmental factors cannot influence the development of a cell
D.The genetic information contained in cells differs between cell types.
42. A garden pea with a long (LL) stem is crossed with a garden pea having a short (ll) stem.
Determine the percentage of garden peas with long stems.
A . 25 %
A . 50 %
B . 75 %
A . 100 %
43. Which of the following is considered a reptile?

A. crocodile
B. dog
C. eagle
D. whale
44. Most vertebrates are land and sea dwellers and have a special structure called notochord or
vertebral column, which of the following organism is NOT considered as vertebrates.
A. cat
B. bird
C, fish
D. worm
45. Which statement describes the Principle of Dominance?

A. Dominant traits prevent the expression of the other trait and only one trait is shown
B.Two contrasting traits are shown in an individual.
C. Inheritance is always 50% dominant, 50 % recessive.
D.No traits will show after the cross.
46. The father is a curly, the mother has also curly hair. Will it be possible for their offsprings to
have a straight hair since both parents are curly?
A. Yes, all of their offsprings will have straight hair.
B. .No. It is very impossible to have a child with straight hair.
C .Yes. It is possible to have a straight hair if the mother will also have a straight hair.
D. Yes. The parents will have an offspring with a straight hair if the parents are heterozygous for the trait.
47. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Biodiversity?

A. Biodiversity allows the organism to develop better characteristics.
B. Biodiversity helps sustain the life of species in an ecosystem.
C. Biodiversity limits the capacity of inhabitants to sustain energy.
D.Biodiversity increases the chance of an ecosystem to exist even more.
48. Which cycle involves condensation, evaporation, and precipitation?

A. Carbon oxygen cycle
B.. Hydrogen cycle
C. Nitrogen cycle
D. Water cycle
49. Crossing-over is an important process in meiosis cell division because:

A. it allows for genetic recombination within gametes found in an individual. hair.
This is why you may have blonde hair, but your mom or dad does not have blonde hair
B. it allows for the chromosomes to split apart during prophase I, within which they can pair up and design
the DNA
C. it allows forthat makes
people up anmany
to have individual’s
differentgametes.
cells that provide the structure to form new
somatic cells.
D. none of the answers are correct
50.A key difference between daughter cells resulting from mitosis and meiosis is that
A. After meiosis, cells are diploid. After mitosis, cells are haploid.
B.After meiosis, cells are haploid. After mitosis, cells are diploid.
C. After meiosis, there are 4 daughter cells. After mitosis, is 1 daughter cell.
D. After meiosis, there are 2 daughter cells. After mitosis, there are 4 daughter cells
PREPARED BY
MARIA CRISTINA T. ARGAO EUNICE A. BORROMEO JEANILOU M. GUABONG MARICEL D.S. PEŇA
Earth and Space Chemistry Physics Biology
CHECKED BY:
AMALIA B. FERNANDEZ
Head Teacher III

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