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QUIZ BEE
MATH AND SCIENCE

* Southern City Colleges September 29, 2023

 MECHANICS:
The competition consists of three rounds: Easy, Average, and Difficult
1 Round. There will be ten (10) questions for the EASY, ten (10)
questions for AVERAGE, and five (5) for DIFFICULT round.

2 Each team will be given printed placard (letter A to D).

The Quiz Master shall read the question while the question itself
3 will be flashed on a screen for the contestants to see. The time
allotment is 30 seconds for math and science questions.
After the time limit, the contestants should raise their answer
4 and the correct answer will be flashed on the screen.
 ROUND ONE
1 “EASY”
SCIENCE AND MATH
(1 POINT PER
ITEM)
 QUESTION NO. 1

What does PEMDAS stand for?

Parenthesis Even Parenthesis Exponents

A Multiplication Divisor
Addition Subtraction
C Multiplication Division
Addition Subtraction

Prime Even Multiple

B Divisor Add Subtract D None of these
 QUESTION NO. 1

What does PEMDAS stand for?

Parenthesis Even Parenthesis Exponents

A Multiplication Divisor
Addition Subtraction
C Multiplication Division
Addition Subtraction

Prime Even Multiple

B Divisor Add Subtract D None of these
 QUESTION NO. 2

When we multiply an exact number by

zero what will be the exact answer?

A the exact number C cannot be multiplied

B zero D none of these

 QUESTION NO. 2

When we multiply an exact number by

zero what will be the exact answer?

A the exact number C cannot be multiplied

B zero D none of these

 QUESTION NO. 3

What is the place value of 6 in

97,564?

A tenths C hundredths

B hundreds D tens
 QUESTION NO. 3

What is the place value of 6 in

97,564?

A tenths C hundredths

B hundreds D tens
 QUESTION NO. 4
There are 24 boys and 16 girls in Grade
V-Camia. What is the ratio of girls to boys
using fraction?

A 24/16 C 16/40

B 16/24 D 24/40
 QUESTION NO. 4
There are 24 boys and 16 girls in Grade
V-Camia. What is the ratio of girls to boys
using fraction?

A 24/16 C 16/40

B 16/24 D 24/40
 QUESTION NO. 5

What is the reciprocal of ?

𝟏𝟕
A 1.13 C 𝟏𝟓
𝟏𝟓
B 𝟏𝟕 D None of the above
 QUESTION NO. 5

What is the reciprocal of ?

𝟏𝟕
A 1.13 C 𝟏𝟓
𝟏𝟓
B 𝟏𝟕 D None of the above
 QUESTION NO. 6

Which famous naturalist and biologist is known for

his theory of evolution by natural selection?

A Charles Darwin C Albert Einstein

B Isaac Newton D Galileo Galile

 QUESTION NO. 6

Which famous naturalist and biologist is known for

his theory of evolution by natural selection?

A Charles Darwin C Albert Einstein

B Isaac Newton D Galileo Galile

 QUESTION NO. 7

Which gas makes up the majority of Earth's

atmosphere?

A Oxygen C Nitrogen

B Carbon dioxide D Hydrogen

 QUESTION NO. 7

Which gas makes up the majority of Earth's

atmosphere?

A Oxygen C Nitrogen

B Carbon dioxide D Hydrogen

 QUESTION NO. 8

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to

convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and
oxygen?

A Respiration C Photosynthesis

B Digestion D Fermentation
 QUESTION NO. 8

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to

convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and
oxygen?

A Respiration C Photosynthesis

B Digestion D Fermentation
 QUESTION NO. 9

What type of energy is associated with the

motion of an object?

A Potential energy C Kinetic energy

B Thermal energy D Nuclear energy

 QUESTION NO. 9

What type of energy is associated with the

motion of an object?

A Potential energy C Kinetic energy

B Thermal energy D Nuclear energy

 QUESTION NO. 10

What is the process of a substance changing

from a gas to a liquid?

A Condensation C Sublimation

B Evaporation D Precipitation
 QUESTION NO. 10

What is the process of a substance changing

from a gas to a liquid?

A Condensation C Sublimation

B Evaporation D Precipitation
 ROUND TWO
2 “AVERAGE”
SCIENCE AND MATH
(2 POINTs PER
ITEM)
 QUESTION NO. 1

What is the greatest common factor of

48 and 60?

A 6 C 4

B 12 D 24
 QUESTION NO. 1

What is the greatest common factor of

48 and 60?

A 6 C 4

B 12 D 24
 QUESTION NO. 2

27 is a perfect cube. If true, then what is

the perfect cube of 27?

A 9 C 3

B 6 D 27 is not a perfect cube

 QUESTION NO. 2

27 is a perfect cube. If true, then what is

the perfect cube of 27?

A 9 C 3

B 6 D 27 is not a perfect cube

 QUESTION NO. 3

Which of the following numbers gives 240 when

added to its own square?

A 15 C 18

B 16 D 20
 QUESTION NO. 3

Which of the following numbers gives 240 when

added to its own square?

A 15 C 18

B 16 D 20
 QUESTION NO. 4
Ruby’s height is 5’2”. Ana is taller than Ruby but she is
not taller than Pamela. Pamela is shorter than her
cousin Ron but she is not shorter than Ruby. Who is the
tallest in the group?

A Ana C Pamela

B Ron D Ruby
 QUESTION NO. 4
Ruby’s height is 5’2”. Ana is taller than Ruby but she is
not taller than Pamela. Pamela is shorter than her
cousin Ron but she is not shorter than Ruby. Who is the
tallest in the group?

A Ana C Pamela

B Ron D Ruby
 QUESTION NO. 5

What is the sum of 5x – 3x - 1 and

3 2

3x + 1?
2

A 5x3 C 5x

B 6x 2 D 3x2
 QUESTION NO. 5

What is the sum of 5x – 3x - 1 and

3 2

3x + 1?
2

A 5x3 C 5x

B 6x 2 D 3x2
 QUESTION NO. 6

What is the unit of measurement for

electrical resistance?

A Ampere C Volt

B Ohm D Watt
 QUESTION NO. 6

What is the unit of measurement for

electrical resistance?

A Ampere C Volt

B Ohm D Watt
 QUESTION NO. 7

According to Newton's second law of motion,

what is the relationship between force, mass, and
acceleration?

A F = ma C F = a/m

B F = m/a D F=m+a
 QUESTION NO. 7

According to Newton's second law of motion,

what is the relationship between force, mass, and
acceleration?

A F = ma C F = a/m

B F = m/a D F=m+a
 QUESTION NO. 8

Which element is essential for all organic

compounds?

A Oxygen C Hydrogen

B Carbon D Nitrogen
 QUESTION NO. 8

Which element is essential for all organic

compounds?

A Oxygen C Hydrogen

B Carbon D Nitrogen
 QUESTION NO. 9

What is the speed of light in a vacuum

approximately?

A 3,000 meters per second C 300,000 meters per second

B 30,000 meters per second D 3,000,000 meters per second

 QUESTION NO. 9

What is the speed of light in a vacuum

approximately?

A 3,000 meters per second C 300,000 meters per second

B 30,000 meters per second D 3,000,000 meters per second

 QUESTION NO. 10

What is the molecular formula of methane?

A CH3 C C2H2

B CH4 D CO2
 QUESTION NO. 10

What is the molecular formula of methane?

A CH3 C C2H2

B CH4 D CO2
 ROUND THREE
3 “DIFFICULT”
SCIENCE AND MATH
(3 POINTs PER
ITEM)
 QUESTION NO. 1

Multiply: (x – 4)(x + 5)

A x2 + 5x - 20 C x2 - x - 20

B x - 4x - 20
2
D x2 + x - 20
 QUESTION NO. 1

Multiply: (x – 4)(x + 5)

A x2 + 5x - 20 C x2 - x - 20

B x - 4x - 20
2
D x2 + x - 20
 QUESTION NO. 2
Sarah read a novel in 20 days. She made it a habit to
read 16 pages every day for the first 15 days. She then
started reading 18 pages every day for the last 5 days.
How many pages was the book?

A 360 pages C 330 pages

B 315 pages D 320 pages

 QUESTION NO. 2
Sarah read a novel in 20 days. She made it a habit to
read 16 pages every day for the first 15 days. She then
started reading 18 pages every day for the last 5 days.
How many pages was the book?

A 360 pages C 330 pages

B 315 pages D 320 pages

 QUESTION NO. 3
Kris has a monthly allowance of P 4, 800.00. She
allotted 60% of it for his studies. From this 60%,
she allotted 25% of for his books. How much is
allotted for books?

A 72 C 720

B 702 D 270
 QUESTION NO. 3
Kris has a monthly allowance of P 4, 800.00. She
allotted 60% of it for his studies. From this 60%,
she allotted 25% of for his books. How much is
allotted for books?

A 72 C 720

B 702 D 270
 QUESTION NO. 4

Suppose a 0.75 kg ball of mass is hit with a

force of 19 N. What will be its acceleration?

A 14.25 m/s2 C 25.33 kg.m/s2

B 14.25 kg.m/s2 D 25.33 m/s2

 QUESTION NO. 4

Suppose a 0.75 kg ball of mass is hit with a

force of 19 N. What will be its acceleration?

A 14.25 m/s2 C 25.33 kg.m/s2

B 14.25 kg.m/s2 D 25.33 m/s2

 QUESTION NO. 5

All the computers in the ICT room are in use for five
hours every day and together use 8.3 kW. How much
energy used in a day?

A 41.5 kWh C 1.66 kWh

B 41.5 J D 1.66 J
 QUESTION NO. 5

All the computers in the ICT room are in use for five
hours every day and together use 8.3 kW. How much
energy used in a day?

A 41.5 kWh C 1.66 kWh

B 41.5 J D 1.66 J
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GREAT JOB!
* Southern City Colleges September 29, 2023
TIE-BREAKER
Additional Question
 QUESTION NO. 1

Evaluate: 6 x 20 + (27÷ 9) +3

A 120 C 126

B 123 D 243
 QUESTION NO. 1

Evaluate: 6 x 20 + (27÷ 9) +3

A 120 C 126

B 123 D 243