Science and Inventions Quiz

Alvin visits a marine sanctuary full of fish and coral reefs. The guide mentions a Filipino scientist who helped protect the area. Who is he?

• Fe del Mundo

• Angel Alcala

• Thomas Edison

• Luz Oliveros-Belardo

Jane looked through a telescope to see the moon clearly. His teacher said a scientist improved the telescope a long time ago. Who was it?

• Galileo Galilei

• Gregorio Zara

• Isaac Newton

• Clare Baltazar

Tina loves butterflies and wants to study insects when she grows up. Which Filipina scientist is best known for studying Philippine insects?

• Clare Baltazar

• Luz Oliveros-Belardo

• Angel Alcala

• Marie Curie

Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell on his head. This moment helped him discover:

• How to grow apple trees

• The force of gravity

• The use of electricity

• The speed of light

Luz Oliveros-Belardo studied native Philippine plants. Why is her work important?

• It helps build machines

• It helps protect coral reefs

• It helps find medicine from plants

• It helps make better roads

During a blackout, Liza lights up their home using electric bulbs. Who invented the light bulb that helps brighten our homes at night?

• Isaac Newton

• Thomas Edison

• Marie Curie

• Angel Alcala

Miguel travels to another country in just a few hours. This shows the value of inventions in what field?

• Medicine

• Agriculture

• Transportation

• Communication

In her science class, Ana learns about radiation used to treat cancer. Which scientist discovered radioactive elements like radium?

• Luz Oliveros-Belardo

• Clare Baltazar

• Fe del Mundo

• Marie Curie

Marie Curie studied radioactive elements. Why is her work important today?

• It helps in farming

• It helps in making vaccines

• It helps in treating cancer

• It helps in building houses

Carlo wants to talk to his grandmother who lives in another province. He uses a phone to call her. Which inventor made this possible?

• Galileo Galilei

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Gregorio Zara