Department of Education

Caraga Region
DIVISION OF BUTUAN CITY

DIVISION DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Science
Grade 7

Instructions: Read each question carefully and write the letter of the correct answer
in a separate sheet of paper, or in the answer sheet provided to you. Do
not write anything on this test questionnaire.

1. It is a series of logical steps that is followed in order to solve a problem.

A. Scientific theory
B. Scientific method
C. Experimental method
D. Experimental process

2. Why is the Scientific Method such an important part of the experimentation

process?
A. It takes more work, but it is worth it.
B. It helps the experiment to take longer and be better.
C. It assures that the experiments are carried out by scientists.
D. It provides objective and systematic way in conducting experiments.
3. Which illustration/s best describe/s an element?

I II III IV

A. I only
B. I and IV
C. II and IV
D. II and III

4. Carbon dioxide: CO2 as

A. Water: H3O
B. Methane: CH3
C. Hydrobromic Acid: HCl
D. Potassium Hydroxide: KOH
5. Elements can be classified as metals, non-metals, and metalloids. Which of the
following best describes the differences among the three classifications?
I. Metals are poor heat conductors; non-metals are malleable; and
metalloids are brittle.
II. Most of the metals are good conductors; non-metals are poor heat
conductors; and metalloids are mostly malleable.
III. Most of the metals are solid at room temperature; non-metals are good heat
conductors; and metalloids are mostly brittle.
IV. Metals are good heat conductors; non-metals are not malleable; and
metalloids display properties that are intermediate between those of metals
and non-metals.
A. II only
B. IV only
C. I and II
D. III and IV
6. Which is a type of mixture that does not look the same throughout the substance?
A. Element
B. Compound
C. Heterogenous mixture
D. Homogeneous mixture
7. A tablespoon of sugar is mixed in a glass of water. In this mixture, which one
dissolves the solute?
A. Glass
B. Sugar
C. Water
D. Water solution
8. John is tasked to choose a mixture which he can easily separate the different
components. If you were John, what mixture will you pick?
A. Salt and water mixture
B. Sand and water mixture
C. Sugar and water mixture
D. Vinegar and water mixture
9. Why is a saturated solution different from supersaturated one? Select a pair of
statements that best differentiate the two.
I. Supersaturated solution contains less dissolved solute than the
saturated one.
II. Saturated solution contains more dissolved solute than the
supersaturated one.
III. Saturated solution contains the maximum concentration of solute
dissolved in a solvent.
IV. Supersaturated solution contains more dissolved solute than the
saturated one.

A. I and III
B. II and IV
C. III and IV
D. I and II
10. Joey noticed that all the powdered juice he added in the solution was dissolved
completely. So, he added more powdered juice until the solution cannot
completely dissolve. Now, Joey thinks that his solution is already supersaturated.
What do you think about his assumption?
A. His assumption is correct but limited only to this situation.
B. His assumption is correct but only in some circumstances.
C. His assumption is incorrect because the result is a saturated solution.
D. His assumption is incorrect due to lack of reliable measuring method.

11. Which is the ratio of the mass of solute to the mass of solution multiplied by 100%?
A. Percent by mass
B. Percent by solute
C. Percent by volume
D. Percent by solution

12. Which solution is most concentrated?

A. 40% saline solution
B. 70% alcohol solution
C. 80% alcohol solution
D. 90% acetic acid solution

13. Dina has a difficulty viewing the specimen. She observes that the specimen
appears dark. What should she do?
A. Dina should replace the lens.
B. Dina should adjust the position of the slides.
C. Dina should adjust the mirror and diaphragm.
D. Dina should adjust the coarse adjustment knob.

14. Leah viewed the animal cell under a compound microscope. She used the low
power objective, and it was viewed as very clear. Then, she turned the revolving
nosepiece until it clicked to the high-power position. As she viewed it, she
observed a blurred image. What can you infer from this situation?
A. Animal cell can be seen clearly in low power objective.
B. Animal cell can be seen clearly in high power objective.
C. Animal cell can be seen clearly in both low and high power objectives.
D. Animal cell cannot be seen clearly in both low and high power objectives.

15. Which ability of the microscope makes a specimen appear bigger?

A. Conduction
B. Magnification
C. Resolution
D. Resolving power
16. Elsa focuses the “Bangka-bangkaan” leaf epidermis under compound
microscope. She was instructed to use the eyepiece and high-power objective
with 10x and 40x magnification. After an hour, she reported that her computed
magnification is 400x. Are you convinced with her computation?
A. Yes, because the total magnification is the product of the magnification of
one lens only.
B. Yes, because the total magnification is the product of the magnification of
the two lenses.
C. No, because total magnification is the result of the addition of the
magnification of the two lenses.
D. No, because to get the total magnification you just simply double the
magnification of the two lenses.

17. Susan studies organs and tissues. If you were her, how will you differentiate organs
from tissues?
A. Organs and tissues are made up of cells.
B. Organs and tissues make up an organ system.
C. Organs make up tissues while tissues make up organs.
D. Tissues make up the organs while cells make up tissues.

18. Life is organized from simple to complex level. Which of the following illustrates the
correct levels of organization?
A. Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ system → Organism → Population →
Community → Ecosystem → Biosphere
B. Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organism → Organ system → Population →
Community → Ecosystem → Biosphere
C. Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ system → Organism → Ecosystem →
Biosphere → Population → Community
D. Cell → Tissue → Population → Ecosystem → Biosphere → Organ →
Organ system → Organism → Community

19. What are the features that will help you in distinguishing a plant cell from an
animal cell? Why?
A. ribosomes in animal cell, because plant cell does not have this organelle
B. nucleus and mitochondria, because both are present in plant and animal
cells
C. nuclear membrane in animal cell, because plant cell does not have this
organelle
D. chloroplast and cell wall in plant cell, because animal cell does not have
these organelles

20. Which of the following organelles found in eukaryotic algae and plant cells
performs photosynthesis?
A. Chloroplasts
B. Cytoplasm
C. Nucleus
D. Vacuole
21. Which of the following differentiates asexual reproduction from sexual
reproduction?
A. Asexual reproduction requires gametes while sexual reproduction requires
body parts.
B. Asexual reproduction undergoes fertilization while sexual reproduction
undergoes binary fission.
C. Asexual reproduction does not require gametes while sexual reproduction
requires the union of gametes.
D. Asexual reproduction produces offspring which is different from the parent
while sexual reproduction produces offspring identical to the parent.

22. Ria went to a plant nursery with her friends. The gardener approached them and
asked about their choice of plant. Ria’s friend wanted a flowering plant with
fragrance. The gardener showed them a plant and told them that this variety has
been prepared by a method of vegetative propagation of stems. Ria became
curious and asked what vegetative propagation is. What is most likely the
explanation of the gardener?
A. Vegetative propagation is often faster than growing plants from seeds.
B. Vegetative propagation means that each flower has both male and
female organs.
C. Vegetative propagation is referring to the transfer of pollen grains from
anther to the stigma.
D. Vegetative propagation is the process of reproduction in which new plants
are produced from different parts of old plants like stem, roots, or leaves.

23. How are biotic and abiotic factors related to each other?
A. They are not related and do not interact.
B. Abiotic factors are stronger than biotic factors.
C. Biotic factors are stronger than abiotic factors.
D. Abiotic and biotic factors affect and influence each other constantly.

24. The accompanying graph shows data from a research study designed to test the
hypothesis that both abiotic and biotic factors can affect the distribution of
invasive Argentine ants. Using the graph below, identify the statement that best
supports the data.

Figure 1. Distribution of Invasive Argentine Ants

(Source: https://www.chegg.com/homework-help/questions-and-answers/question16-2-pts-figure-
shows-results-experiment-designed-test-hypothesis-abiotic-biotic-q78274513)
 A. Abiotic and biotic factors did not affect the distribution of invasive
Argentine ants.
B. Abiotic factors (e.g., soil moisture) only affect the distribution of invasive
Argentine ants.
C. Biotic factors (e.g., competition) only affect the distribution of invasive
Argentine ants.
D. Both abiotic and biotic factors interact to affect the distribution of invasive
Argentine ants.

25. What do you call an interacting group of various species in a common location?
A. Community
B. Environment
C. Habitat
D. Population

26. Which among the statements best describes the abiotic component of the
ecosystem?
A. all animals in an environment
B. all bacteria in an environment
C. all living things in an environment
D. all the nonliving things in an environment

27. What statement best describes the figure below?

Figure 2. Describing Motion

(Illustration adapted from WLAS W 1-2 of Ralf Sidfrey F. Antonio, DepEd Cabadbaran City Division)

A. Constant direction but the magnitude of the velocity changes

B. Constant magnitude of the velocity but the direction changes
C. Both direction and magnitude of the velocity are constant
D. Both direction and magnitude of the velocity change

28. Tricycle A can travel up to 0.27 m/s in 3 seconds and tricycle B can run up to 0.28
m/s in 4 seconds. Which motorcycle has greater acceleration?
A. Tricycle A
B. Tricycle B
C. Both tricycles have equal acceleration.
D. Information provided is not enough
29. Harvey had a long day. In the morning he went to the church (point B) for choir
practice. Then, he went to his friend’s house (point C) to return the book he
borrowed. After that, he went to market (point D) to buy eggs. Finally, he went
home (point A). His destination is illustrated on the figure below. Which of the
following statements is correct?

Figure 3. Motion
(Image source: byjus.com)

A. The displacement of Harvey is zero.

B. The displacement of Harvey is 1,600 meters.
C. The total distance travelled by Harvey is 800 meters
D. The distance travelled by Harvey from point A to D is 1,600 meters.

For items 30-31, please refer to the figure below.

Figure 4. Acceleration
(Image source: wps.personed.com.au)

30. Arrange the tape charts according to the acceleration of the object in the
following order: no acceleration, deceleration, and acceleration.
A. X Y Z
B. XZY
C. Y Z X
D. Z Y X

31. Arrange the tape charts according to the acceleration of the object in the
following order: increasing speed, decreasing speed, and constant speed.
A. XYZ
B. XZY
C. YZX
D. ZYX
32. Which is the correct interpretation of the figure below about transverse waves?

Figure 5. Transverse Wave

(Image source: slideshare.net)

A. The direction of energy transfer in transverse waves is parallel to the

direction of the vibration.
B. The direction of energy transfer in transverse waves is opposite to the
direction of the vibration.
C. The direction of energy transfer in transverse waves is the same with the
direction of the vibration.
D. The direction of energy transfer in transverse waves is perpendicular to the
direction of the vibration.

33. What do you call the rate of vibration of the sound travelling through the air or
the number of rarefactions and compressions that occur per unit time?
A. Amplitude
B. Frequency
C. Loudness
D. Pitch

34. Red light has a speed of 3x108 m/s and a frequency of 4.22 x 1014 Hz. What is its
wavelength?
A. 650 nm
B. 680 nm
C. 700 nm
D. 720 nm

35. How would you describe the energy of the two waves?

Figure 6: Difference between frequency and wavelength- Circuit Globe

(Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/eN6enTaRNPG4rbYY7)

A. Wave A carries more energy than wave B.

B. Wave B carries more energy than wave A.
C. Both waves carry the same energy.
D. Cannot be determined.
36. Which of these materials is a good conductor of heat?
A. Metal
B. Plastic
C. Rubber
D. Wood

37. Hannah is cooking noodles in a small pot for dinner. While she is stirring it, it starts
to boil. She said to herself that it is done and ready to be placed on a different
container. Suddenly, someone is calling her name and knocking on their front
door. On a hurry, she went to see who it is and forgot to turn off the stove. What
do you think will happen to the noodles that Hannah cooks when she returns?
A. The noodles will become cold.
B. The noodles will spoil when she returns.
C. The boiling will suddenly stop when she is away.
D. The noodles will spill all over the cookware and the stove.

38. Which letter shows repulsion in the figure below?

Figure 7: What is electricity?

(Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/4gkTVJ7E8DS1aBAv9)

A. Letter A
B. Letter B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

39. If you comb your hair and the comb becomes positively charged, what will
happen to your hair?
A. Your hair will remain uncharged.
B. Your hair will be repelled by the comb.
C. Your hair will become positively charged.
D. Your hair will become negatively charged.

40. What type of climate is experienced by countries within or near the Tropic of
Cancer and Capricorn?
A. Dry
B. Polar
C. Temperate
D. Tropical
41. In determining the exact locations on Earth, what coordinate systems are we
going to consider?
I. Use the lines of latitude only.
II. Use the lines of longitude only.
III. Use the intersecting lines of latitude and longitude.

A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. II and III

42. Your science teacher requires you to submit a project that is something creative
but should portray conservation of natural resources. Which of the following
would you likely to create?
I. Improvised chair made of old tires
II. Hanging curtain made of recycled plastic bottles
III. Desk organizer made from an illustration board and colored papers you
bought from your local bookstore

A. III only
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. I, II, and III

43. Steven accompanied his uncle in the wild for a hunt. While searching for their
target, his uncle saw a newly hatched baby birds with its mother and his uncle
wants to capture them. Steven recognized that these birds are considered
endangered species because he remembered exactly the photo his teacher
showed him in their science class. Because of that, he told his uncle not to
capture the birds and just let them stay in their nest. Do you agree with Steven’s
action?
A. No, because his uncle will surely scold him.
B. Yes, because endangered species should be protected.
C. No, because telling his uncle what to do is a sign of disrespect.
D. Yes, he should tell his teacher what he did to get additional points in class.

44. Greenhouse gases are naturally occurring gases that traps radiation from the
Earth. Records show that there is a drastic change in the amount of greenhouses
gases present in the atmosphere resulting to an increase in carbon dioxide.
Which of the following activities leads to this imbalance?
I. Cutting down and burning of trees.
II. Plants absorbing carbon dioxide for photosynthesis
III. Humans burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas as a source of energy
IV. Using of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as refrigerants in refrigerators and in
making foam plastics

A. I and III
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
45. Which of the following statements below is TRUE about Inter-tropical
Convergence Zone or I. T. C. Z?
A. It will happen once in a year.
B. It only occurs in Polar Regions.
C. It only occurs in a Tropic Region.
D. Its occurrences cannot be determined.

46. What will be the effect of a long day, followed by a short night?
A. A long day means there is more time to cool down.
B. There is a short time to heat up the surface of the Earth.
C. There is a long time to heat up the surface of the Earth and a short night
means the time to cool down is less.
D. A long day means there is a shorter time that the sun is in the sky and there
is more time for the surface of the Earth to warm up.

47. On September 22 or 23, Autumn at the north of the equator and Spring at the
south of the equator will occur. The sun shines equally on the Southern and
Northern Hemispheres. Which of the following illustrations will you create if you are
assigned to describe Autumn and Spring?

A.

(Source: Jilea A. Yson, Princess C. Bagaforo, Grade, Science

7 Quarter 4 – Module 6: The Reason for the Seasons)
(DepEd,2020, pgs.8-9)

B.

(Source: Jilea A. Yson, Princess C. Bagaforo, Grade, Science

7 Quarter 4 – Module 6: The Reason for the Seasons)
(DepEd,2020, pgs.8-9)

C.

(Source: Jilea A. Yson, Princess C. Bagaforo, Grade, Science

7 Quarter 4 – Module 6: The Reason for the Seasons)
(DepEd, 2020, pgs. 8-9)

D.

(Source: Jilea A. Yson, Princess C. Bagaforo, Grade, Science

7 Quarter 4 – Module 6: The Reason for the Seasons)
(DepEd, 2020, pgs. 8-9)
48. You want to use a spinning ball to model the day-and-night cycle of the Earth.
Which of the following will you create to represent the best model?

Figure 9. Spinning ball

(Source: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/basketball-spinning-on-finger-engraving-vector-
1250754529)

A. Spin the ball in different directions.

B. Regularly tilt the ball while spinning.
C. Put a bright light on one side of the ball.
D. Put black paint on the half side of the ball and white on the other side.

49. You are asked to make a diagram that shows the correct alignment of a solar
eclipse. Which of the following diagrams will you make?

A. SUN EARTH MOON

B. EARTH SUN MOON

C. SUN MOON EARTH

D. MOON SUN EARTH

50. Your task is to ask your grandmother about their idea on solar eclipse. Your
grandmother explains that during an eclipse, a big disaster will happen; the moon
will produce shadow to the earth and focusing your eyes on the solar eclipse is
prohibited. Which of the following statements will you answer to your teacher that
shows scientific bases?
I. During an eclipse a big disaster will happen.
II. The moon will produce shadow to the earth
III. Focusing your eyes on the solar eclipse is prohibited.

A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. I and III
D. II and III