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WorksheetsFinal Exam in STS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Which of the following statements is true about information?
I. Information comes from the Greek word, informare
II. Informare means to give form, shape, or character to something
III. Information involves three essential attributes: agent, senses, thing
I only
II only
III only
I, II, & III
Statement 1: The main purpose of information is to be communicated.
Statement 2: Gutenberg Era is characterized by the invention of the printing press by Albert Gutenberg
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
It is a period in human history characterized by information becoming effortlessly accessible through publications and through the management of information by computers and computer networks.
Information Age
Computer Age
Digital Age
All of the above
Which of the following statements is correct?
I. Pre-Gutenberg Era is characterized by information being transmitted mostly using word-of-mouth
II. Gutenberg era gave rise to traditional media
III. Post-Gutenberg era is characterized by mass distribution of information using television, newspaper, and magazine
I & II only
I & III only
II & III only
III only
What makes the statement below incorrect?
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) refers to any organisms in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered for a particular reason in a way that occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination.
Genetically Modified Organisms
genetic material has been altered
Occur naturally
natural recombination
GMO is also referred to as _________.
Transgenic crop
Biotech crop
Genetically engineered
All of the above
None of the above
GMOs are modified to do different roles. Which of the following statement shows fortification?
Genetically modifying plants to resist natural discoloration
Genetically modifying plants for additional nutritional value
Genetically modifying plants to tolerate certain amount of herbicide
Genetically modifying plants to release chemicals the resist certain virus
GMOs are modified to do different roles. Which of the following statement shows cosmetic preservation?
Genetically modifying plants to resist natural discoloration
Genetically modifying plants for additional nutritional value
Genetically modifying plants to tolerate certain amount of herbicide
Genetically modifying plants to release chemicals the resist certain virus
GMOs are modified to do different roles. Which among the following is an example of increased growth rate?
BT corn
AquAdvantage salmon
Golden Rice
Roundup ready soybean
GMOs are modified to do different roles. Which among the following is an example of herbicide tolerance?
BT corn
AquAdvantage salmon
Golden Rice
Roundup ready soybean
GMOs are modified to do different roles. Which among the following is an example of pest resistance?
BT corn
AquAdvantage salmon
Golden Rice
Roundup ready soybean
USA is the largest producer of GMOs. This is also the main location of the largest GMO seed company in the world which is ________
Bolivia
Paraguay
Monsanto
Montesanto
This is a method of GMO production where a foreign gene is directly injected into a fertilized egg that is put into a female animal that acts as a surrogate mother for the egg
DNA Microinjection
DNA Macroinjection
Virus-mediated Gene Transfer
Retrovirus-Mediated Gene Transfer
This is a method of GMO production where a retrovirus vectors are used to create transgenic animals
DNA Microinjection
DNA Macroinjection
Virus-mediated Gene Transfer
Retrovirus-Mediated Gene Transfer
Not all countries are fond of GMOs. Which among the following countries banned the cultivation and import of GMO?
Austria
Belize
Netherland
Russia
Why did European Union ban the cultivation of genetically modified organisms?
Fear for safety and quality of meat
Priority is more on organic food than GMO
Fear for possible effect of GMO on their economy
Fear for being dependent on USA for food supply
Biodiversity is a concept coined as a contraction of the term “biological diversity”. This term was suggested by _______
Arthur Rosen
Walter Rosen
William Monsanto
Arthur Montesanto
Which among the following shows richness in terms of species diversity?
Garden A with 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 garlic, and 1 pechay.
Garden B with 16 carrots, 21 onion, and 13 pechay.
Garden C with 21 white onion and 13 red onions.
Garden D with 123 carrot plants.
Which among the following shows richness in terms of genetic diversity?
Garden A with 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 garlic, and 1 pechay.
Garden B with 16 carrots, 21 onion, and 13 pechay.
Garden C with 21 white onion and 13 red onions.
Garden D with 123 carrot plants.
An ecosystem is a collection of living and non-living organisms and their interactions with each other. Which among the following is an example of ecosystem?
Aquarium
Human population
Humidity
Soil
