SUMMATIVE TEST

Learning Strand 2 -Scientific Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills

Name: _______________________________ CLC: ___________________ IM:________________

Read and choose circle the correct answer.

1. In which part of the male reproductive system are the sperm cells produced?
A. Penis B.Vas Deferens C.Testes D. Epididymis
2. It is a tube leading from the uterus to the outside of the body and is also called as the birth canal.
A. Vagina B.Cervix C. Ovary D.Uterus
3. Which part of the female reproductive system functions to protect and nourish a fetus during pregnancy?
A. Vagina B.Cervix C. Ovary D. Uterus
4. It is the male organ for reproduction and urination.
A. Vas Deferens B.Scrotum C. Penis D. Urethra
5. What do we call molten hot liquid rock while it is still below the Earth's surface?
A. Magma B.Lava C. Igneous D. Cinder
6.What kind of rocks are formed when lava from a volcano cools?
A. Metamorphic rocks B. Magma rocks C. Igneous rock D. Sedimentary rocks
7. Which of the following descriptions describes a dormant volcano?
A. A volcano that is currently erupting
B. A volcano that has erupted in recent history
C. A volcano that scientists believe will never erupt again
D. A volcano that has not erupted in a long time, but may erupt again.
8. What type of volcanoes form from wide thin layers of lava?
A. Cinder cones B. Composite volcanoes C. Shield volcanoes D. Lava domes
9. How often do magnitude 8 earthquakes occur?
A. about 5 to 10 times per year C. about every 5 to 10 years
B. about once a year D. about every 50 to 100 years
10. Which best describe the ovaries?
A. oblong-shaped and located on the left and right side of the uterus
B. the outside passage way of the baby
C. located in lower portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina
D. hallow, pear-shaped organ with a muscular wall and a lining.
11. Raymond noticed the appearance of Adam’s apple on his neck. What changes during puberty is being described?
A. Physical change B. Social change C. Intellectual change D. Emotional change

12. Your teacher talked about the advanced stage of HIV infection What term is being referred to by your teacher?
A. Testicular cancer B. Gonorrhea C. AIDS D. Prostate Cancer
13. Ana observe that most of their cooking wares are made of metals. Which of the following explains her observation?
Metals____________________.
a. High boiling and melting point
b. Can resist being stretched and be hammered
c. Are good conductors of heat and electricity
d. All of the above
14. What do we call molten hot liquid rock once it erupts to the Earth’s surface?
a. Magma b. Lava c. Igneous d. Cinder
15. Which of the following explains the cause of volcanic eruption?
I. Magma rises to the crater
II. Magma is moving in the chamber
III. When built-up pressure is release, magma explodes to the
surface
IV. Lava solidifies and becomes part of the crust
a.II only b.I and II c.III only d.II and IV
16. Which of the following plants are aquatic?
a. water lily b. mango tree c. green ivy d. rose bush
17. What kind of a woody plant is narra?
a. shrub b. tree c. herbaceous d. vine
18. The layer of the atmosphere that is closest to the earth is the __________.
a. thermosphere b. stratosphere c. tropospher d. mesosphere
19. What is the term for the union of a sperm cell and an egg cell?
a. vegetative propagation b. pollination c. vegetation d. fertilization
20. Terrestrial plants are plants that __________.
a. live in water b. live on land c. live in air d. live in moist places
21. The union of an egg cell and sperm cell is called __________.
a. fertilization b. ovulation c. menstruation d. puberty
22. These are examples of biotic component except one.
a. ant b. sand c. Narra tree d. cactus
23. What is the function of circulatory system?
a. Distribute nutrients and oxygen.
b. Rake away wastes from cells and tissues.
c. Protect the body from harmful organisms and chemicals
d. All of these
24. The volcano that is shaped liked a near-perfect cone.
a. Mt.Hibok-Hibok b. Mayon Volcano c. Mt. Pinatubo d. Mt. kanlaon
25. Its eruption in 1991 was considered one of the world’s most violent and destructive ones ever.
a. Mayon b. Hibok-Hibok c. Pinatubo d. Kanlaon
26 Giant sea waves caused by an earthquake on the ocean floor are called__________.
a. plates b. faults c. tides d. tsunamis
27. During an earthquake, you should _________.
a. stay wherever you are c. go outdoors
b. run into the building nearest you d. stay beside a window
28_________ is a phenomenon that occurs as a result of an earthquake and which leads to a decrease in the strength and stiffness of
the soil.
a. Fire b. Tsunami c. Liquefaction d. Landslide

29 .Which is an example of an ecosystem?

a. river b. flowerpot c. dumpsite d. all of the above

30. What do you call the process of food making in plants?

a. electrolysis b. phytosynthesis c. photosynthesis d. thermosynthesis
31. A group of organisms of the same species living in a certain area at a given time
a. population b. organisms c. ecosystem d. community
32. A practice that destroys coral reefs
a. deforestation b. biodiversity c. dynamite fishing d. ecosystem
33. .They live in BOTH land and water.
a. reptiles b .amphibians c. mammals d. birds

34 Lizards, snakes, turtles and alligators are_____?

a. reptiles b. amphibians c. mammals d. birds

35. It is the green pigment present in the green leaves.

a. chlorophyll b. carotene c. leucoplast d. xanthoplast

36. Which part of the mansanilya plant is for medicine?

a. leaves b. flowers c. stems d. roots

37. Which of these medicinal plants is used for cough?

a. guava b. kaimito c. oregano d. santol
38. A change from solid to liquid phase is referred to as ___?
a. boiling b. melting c. freezing d. heating

39. What process is involved in the formation of water drops at the side of a glass with ice cubes?
a. freezing b. evaporation c. condensation d. heating

40. It makes work easier and faster.

a. machine b. man c. worker d. inclined plane

41. The center of the solar system

a. earth b. sun c. moon d. star

42.. The outer layer of the earth

a. crust b. core c. mantle d. lithosphere

43. The violent shaking or trembling of the ground

a. earthquake b. typhoon c. hurricane d. cyclone

44. This is used for killing insects but it can be harmful and can cause disease to people if inhaled.
a. Pesticide b. Insecticide c. Parricide d. Fungicide

45. The oldest and simplest method of preserving food using the heat of the sun.
A. canning b. drying c. smoking d. fermentation

46. Which of these instruments measure the intensity of an earthquake?

a. barometer b. seismograph c. anemometer d. electrograph

47. Which of these practice will prevent water and air pollution?
a. burning the garbage
b. proper waste disposal
c. allowing flies to feast on our garbage
d. throwing garbage in canals, esteros and rivers

48. What instrument is used to make far objects appear nearer and bigger?
a. magnifying glass c. spectroscope
b. telescope d. microscope

49. Why are green plants called “food makers”.

a. Only plants with green chlorophyll can make food.
b. Green plants are attractive to insects.
c. Only green plants have leaves.
d. Only green plants can absorb water.

50. Which of this group of foods are rich in carbohydrates?

a. fish, meat, egg c. milk, chocolate, meat
b. bread, rice, cereal d. rice, fish, milk