Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SILAY CITY

SCIENCE 10
Summative Test #2
Quarter 2
S.Y. 2021-2022

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: This is a 25-item test, read the directions carefully. Write your answer on a
ONE-WHOLE sheet of paper. DO NOT WRITE anything on the test questionnaire.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. What type of electromagnetic wave is used in radar?

A. Microwaves B. Infrared rays C. Radio waves D. UV rays
2. What type of electromagnetic wave is used in TV broadcasting?
A. Radio waves B. Gamma rays C. Visible Light D. Microwaves
3. How is news broadcasted and watched live around the world?
A. Sound is inverted by a microphone into patterns of electric current variations.
B. Microwaves are used to transmit television news coverage from mobile broadcast back
to the station.
C. The transmitter sends out a narrow beam of microwaves in short pulses.
D. It depends on overlapping network of cells or areas of land.
4. In radio broadcasting, AM stands for _______________.
A. after morning B. amplitude modelling C. amplitude modulation D. ante meridian
5. Which of the following ranges of frequency in radio waves is used by FM radios?
A. Low frequency B. Medium frequency C. Ultra-high frequency D. Very-high frequency
6. The letter S in the acronym LASER stands for _______________.
A. simulated B. simultaneous C. spontaneous D. stimulated
7. Which of the following is an ionizing radiation?
A. Microwave B. Radio wave C. Visible light D. X-ray
8. Which government agency is in-charge of the safe use of ionizing radiation?
A. Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
B. Department of Science and Technology
C. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
D. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
9. Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in magnetic resonance imaging?
A. Gamma radiation B. Radio waves C. Microwaves D. X-ray
10. Which of the following electromagnetic wave is used to check baggage in airports as part of security
measures?
A. Gamma rays B. Microwaves C. X-ray D. Radio waves
11. What do we call the process whereby radioactive material is implanted in a tumor?
A. Brachytherapy C. Endoscopy
B. Computed Axial Tomography D. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
12. Gamma rays have the highest frequencies and energies than any EM waves. Which statement
INCORRECTLY describes gamma rays?
A. Gamma rays can penetrate soft and hard body tissues.
B. It can be blocked by common materials.
C. It is used in sterilizing medical equipment.
D. These rays are produced by radioactive substances.
13. The following are useful applications of infrared radiation EXCEPT _______________.
A. night-vision goggles
B. remote controls in TVs, videos, and other appliances
C. screen of electronic devices
D. autofocus cameras
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Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SILAY CITY

14. How does a microwave oven cook food inside it?

A. Part of the oven produces microwave.
B. Microwaves are sent to the reflecting fan.
C. Microwaves are reflected in many directions by the fan and the walls of the oven.
D. As microwaves pass through the food, they transfer energy to the water molecules in
the form of heat.
15. X-rays are of shorter wavelength that carries higher energy than UV. They are emitted when fast
moving electrons hit a metal target. The following are important concepts about X-rays EXCEPT:
A. It can damage body tissue.
B. Suitable for diagnosing bone fracture and dense tumor.
C. Can cause cancer overtime.
D. Can be blocked by common materials.
16. Infrared: Remote control; Microwaves: _______________
A. Suntan lotion B. Tomography C. Cellular phone D. Broken bones
17. UV rays can cause UVA (causes skin aging) and UVB (burn skin) rays and trigger squamous cell
carcinomas and risk of melanoma. So, it’s advisable for us to use lotion with SPF-15 and up. SPF stands
for?
A. Skin Protection Factor C. Skin Protector Factor
B. Sun Protection Factor D. Sun Protector Factor
18. X-ray: diffraction; Visible light: _______________
A. Optical fibers B. Black light C. Burglar alarm system D. Chemotherapy
19. Dental imaging: X-ray; Sun: _______________
A. UV radiation B. Infrared rays C. Visible light D. Microwaves
20. Texting: Microwaves; Checking bankbook signatures: _______________
A. UV rays B. X-ray C. Visible light D. Radio waves
21. Microwaves: Microwave oven; _______________: Signage
A. Infrared B. UV rays C. X-rays D. Visible light
22. Radio waves: not light sensitive; UV rays: _______________
A. Burn skin and damage the eyes C. Can be blocked by common materials
B. Used to kill cancer cells D. Most dangerous EM waves
23. STE students were assigned by their Electronics teacher to find out applications of infrared in the
following devices but one of their classmates find out that all EXCEPT one is not an application of
infrared. Which is it?
A. Car locking systems C. TV transmission system
B. Navigation systems D. Home security system
24. A dog would have a hard time stalking and catching a red bird hiding in a field of green grass. Explain
this in terms of cone cells and color perception.
A. Dogs are only green color-blind because they can see only blue and yellow through two kinds of
cone cells present in their eyes.
B. Dogs are only red color-blind because they can see only blue and yellow through two kinds of cone
cells present in their eyes.
C. Dogs are red-green color-blind because they can only see blue and yellow through two
kinds of cone cells present in their eyes.
D. Dogs are color-blind because they have only rods, and no cone cells present in their eyes.
25. Which of the following electromagnetic radiation is used for viewing objects through fog?
A. Microwaves B. Gamma rays C. X-rays D. Infrared

*** GOOD LUCK!!!***

 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SILAY CITY

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

OBJECTIVES EASY AVERAGE DIFFICULT TOTAL

1. Applications of Radio 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 14, 16, 3, 23 13

waves, Microwaves and 13, 21, 25
Infrared
2. Applications of Visible light, 7, 10, 17, 19, 11, 12, 15, 18 24 10
UV rays, X-rays and Gamma 20
Rays
3. Effects of EM Radiations 8, 22 2

TOTAL 15 7 3 25