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MOCK TEST
1. You have ninety (90) minutes to finish the test.
2. This test covers Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science.
3. There are thirty (30) Multiple-Choice Questions in this test. Each correctly answered question
shall be marked three (3) points. No points shall be deducted for incorrect answers.
4. You must shade properly the ovals that correspond to the letters of your answers on the
ANSWER SHEET.
5. You may draw illustrations or write your solutions on the TEST BOOKLET.
6. You are NOT ALLOWED to use any communication gadget during the test proper.
7. Any form of cheating is a ground for DISQUALIFICATION.
8. After the test, you must SUBMIT to the proctor both the TEST BOOKLET and the
ANSWER SHEET.
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PART I - LIFE SCIENCE

1. Living things, also known as organisms, are entities that exhibit the
characteristics of life. Which of the following is a living thing?

A. Bird C. Car

B. Book D. Rock

2. Plants make their own food using sunlight. What is the process by which plants
make their own food?

A. Digestion C. Photosynthesis
B. Fermentation D. Respiration

3. An organ is a distinct part of the human body that performs specific functions.
Which of the following is the largest organ in the human body?

A. Brain C. Liver

B. Heart D. Skin

4. Plants have different parts that work together to help it survive and thrive in
its environment. What part of the plant is responsible for absorbing water and
nutrients from the soil?

A. Flowers C. Roots

B. Leaves D. Stem
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5. Grains are fruits produced by plants in the grass family. Which of the following
is a grain that is commonly grown and harvested for food?

A. Broccoli C. Lettuce

B. Carrots D. Wheat

6. A fruit is the mature ovary of a flowering plant that contains seeds. Which of
the following is a fruit that is commonly grown and harvested for food?

A. Apples C. Onions

B. Cabbage D. Squash

7. A habitat is a specific area or environment in which a particular specie of

organism naturally lives and thrives. Which of the following is a natural
habitat for fish?

A. City C. Grassland

B. Desert D. Ocean

8. Human activities can have significant impacts on the environment and other
living organisms. Which of the following is a human activity that can harm the
environment?

A. Composting C. Recycling

B. Planting trees D. Dumping waste into waters

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9. A source of energy is a natural or man-made resource that can be used to

produce power or perform work. What is the main source of energy for all living
organisms?

A. Air C. Sunlight

B. Soil D. Water

10. A predator is an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food while a
prey is an animal that is hunted and killed by a predator. Which of the
following is an example of a predator-prey relationship?

A. Lions hunting zebras

B. Bees pollinating flowers

C. Birds building nests in trees

D. Plants absorbing nutrients from the soil

PART II - Physical Science

11. Mass is the amount of matter an object contains. Which of these objects is the
heaviest?

A. Balloon C. Leaf

B. Feather D. Rock
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12. A material is soft if it can be easily deformed or compressed with little force
and feels pleasant to the touch. Which of these objects is the softest?

A. Brick C. Pillow

B. Glass D. Sponge

13. Objects appear shiny because they reflect light in a specular way. Which of
these objects is the shiniest?

A. Glass C. Paper

B. Mirror D. Plastic

14. Objects roll due to a combination of several factors, including the object's
shape, mass, and the forces acting on it. Which of the following objects will roll
easily?

A. Box C. Rag

B. Marble D. Stuffed toy

15. Flexibility is the ability of a material, object, or person to bend, stretch, or twist
without breaking or becoming damaged. Which of these objects is the most
flexible?

A. Glass C. Steel

B. Rubber D. Stone
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16. A Solid is a type of matter that has a definite shape and size that do not change
easily under normal conditions of pressure and temperature. Which of the
following is a solid?

A. Gasoline C. Rain

B. Milk D. Wood

17. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. What is the smallest
unit of matter?

A. Atom C. Molecule
B. Cell D. Tissue

18. A physical change in matter changes the state, size, shape, or appearance of a
substance, but does not create a new substance with different chemical
properties. Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

A. Burning wood C. Cutting paper

B. Cooking eggs D. Rusting of metal

19. A metal is a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, ductile, and
a good conductor of heat and electricity. Which of the following is a metal?

A. Carbon C. Oxygen
B. Iron D. Water

20. Acids are characterized by a sour taste, the ability to dissolve metals, and the
ability to turn blue litmus paper red. Which of the following is an acid?

A. Milk C. Sugar
B. Salt D. Vinegar
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PART III - Earth Science

21. A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is not a satellite of another planet,
and has sufficient mass to form a nearly round shape due to its own gravity.
Which of the following is a planet in our solar system?

A. Andromeda C. North Star

B. Milky Way D. Saturn

22. A star is a massive, luminous ball of plasma that emits energy through nuclear
fusion reactions in its core. Which of the following is a type of star?

A. Diamond C. Moon

B. Earth D. Sun

23. Pollution is harmful to the environment. Which of the following describes

pollution?

A. The preservation of natural habitats and ecosystems

B. The use of natural resources in a responsible manner
C. The process by which plants use sunlight to create energy
D. The contamination of the environment with harmful substances

24. An ocean is a large body of saltwater that covers over 70% of the Earth's
surface. Which ocean is the largest in the world?
A. Atlantic Ocean C. Pacific Ocean
B. Indian Ocean D. Southern Ocean

25. A landform is a natural feature on the surface of the Earth, created by various
geological processes such as erosion, volcanic activity, tectonic movements, or
deposition of sediments. Which of the following is a type of landform?

A. Lake C. Ocean

B. Mountain D. River
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26. The Earth is composed of several layers. Which of these is the outermost layer?

A. Core
B. Crust
C. Lithosphere
D. Mantle

27. Rocks are formed by several processes. What is the process by which rocks are
broken down and transported away?

A. Erosion C. Transportation
B. Plate tectonics D. Volcanism

28. Storms are formed through a combination of atmospheric conditions and

factors such as temperature, humidity, and air pressure. How do you call a
large, rotating storm that forms over warm ocean waters?

A. Cyclone C. Tornado
B. Hurricane D. Typhoon

29. The Earth is surrounded by a layer of gas that protects us from harmful
radiation from the sun and space, helps regulate the Earth's temperature, and
provides us with the oxygen we need to breathe. How do you call the layer of
gas surrounding the Earth?

A. Atmosphere C. Hydrosphere
B. Biosphere D. Lithosphere

30. Planktons are organisms that live in aquatic environments and unable to swim
against a current. Which of the following is a type of plankton?

A. Crab C. Jellyfish

B. Fish D. Seaweed

You have reached the end of this challenge. Congratulations!