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STS Midterms Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Copernican Revolution marked the shift in the understanding of the universe from _____ to ______.

a)

heliocentric to

geocentric

b)

geocentric to heliocentric

c)

egocentric to egoistic

d)

egoistic to egocentric

2.

The heliocentric theory proposed by Copernicus puts the (a)   at the center of its model of the Solar System.

3.

This book, authored by Charles Darwin, slowly changed the way scientists looked at the natural world and continues to frame biological research today.

a)

The Theory of Survival

b)

Origin of Mankind

c)

The Theory of Evolution

d)

On the Origin of Species

4.

The invention of _______ is one of the most important developments in the Industrial Revolution.

a)

steam engine

b)

steamship

c)

steam iron

d)

steamroller

5.

Around the ending point of the Copernican Revolution, _______ proposed the universal law of gravitation.

a)

Isaac Newton

b)

Johannes Kepler

c)

Galileo Galilei

d)

Tycho Brahe

6.

4.  All characterized industry 2.0, EXCEPT

a)

Mass production of steels

b)

The period of automation and digitalization

c)

The shift from coals to petroleum and electricity

d)

The rise of automated machines

e)

None of these

7.

The Filipino scientist that invented the incubator

a)

Jayme Navarro

b)

Rodolfo Biescas

c)

Fe Del Mundo

d)

Eduardo San Juan

8.

It refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method, as well as the organized body of knowledge gained through such research

a)

Science

b)

Society

c)

Technology

d)

STS

9.

It involves the design or products, systems, and processes that affect the quality of life:

a)

Science

b)

Technology

c)

Society

d)

STS

10.

Google makes searching for answers more convenient and faster than finding answers to library. Which of the following best describes this interaction?

a)

technology-society interaction

b)

science-technology interaction

c)

science-society interaction

d)

no interaction

11.

is the study of how society, politics, and culture affect scientific research and technological innovation, and how these, in turn, affect society, politics and culture

a)

Science, technology and society studies

b)

Mathematics

c)

Social Studies

d)

Psychology

12.

What effect does fertilizer have on plant growth? Identify the correct step from the choices below.

a)

ask a question

b)

state the hypothesis

c)

collect the data

d)

draw conclusions

13.

If I use fertilizer, then my plant will grow faster because the fertilizer will provide nutrients to the plant. Identify the correct step from the choices below.

a)

ask a question

b)

form a hypothesis

c)

design an experiment

d)

collect the data

e)

analyze and interpret the data

14.

If I am testing which dog food is the tastiest, what would be my dependent variable?

a)

amount of dog food eaten

b)

type of dog food

15.

If I am testing to see if adding more water to a plant will increase it's height, what would be my independent variable?

a)

plant height

b)

amount of water

16.

What is the last step in the scientific method?

a)

conclusion & communicate results

b)

ask a question

c)

form a hypothesis

17.
How did people's lives change because of the Industrial Revolution? 
a)
People bought more handmade goods than before 
b)
people worked mostly on farms 
c)
people bought factory made items and worked outside the home
d)
people made a lot of money making homemade items 
18.
Slavery was impacted by the industrial revolution by...
a)
as the demand for cotton lessened the number of slaves decreased 
b)
as the demand for cotton increased the number of slaves increased 
c)
the North refused to buy cotton from the South because of slavery 
d)
Slavery was not impacted by the Industrial Revolution because it was in the South and the factories were in the North
19.

What was a typical day like for a child worker during the 1800's?

a)

only allowed to work after school, limited access to heavy equipment

b)

children were not allowed to work if they did not complete up to 8th grade and had to learn the skill first for safety

c)

children as young as 7 would work 12 hour days in unsafe conditions for pennies a day

d)

children learned skills while learning to read, they had a school house in the factory so the children could learn during their long breaks from work.

20.
How did the Agricultural Revolution impact farmers?
a)
New farming methods required more workers on the farm.
b)
New farming methods produced bigger harvests with less farmers.
21.

This Industrial Revolution hightighted the use of Steam Engines.

a)

1st Industrial Revolution

b)

2nd Industrial Revolution

c)

3rd Industrial Revolution

d)

4th Industrial Revolution

22.

This is Industrial Revolution highlighted the cyberphysical system of things.

a)

1st Industrial Revolution

b)

2ng Industrial Revolution

c)

3rd Industrial Revolution

d)

4th Industrial Revolution

23.
During the scientific  revolution people started using experiments to test theories rather than just believing the ___________
a)
King
b)
Family
c)
Church
d)
Sir Salami 
24.
Who created an improved telescope that confirmed the findings of Copernicus?
a)
Ptolemy
b)
Nicolaus
c)
Galileo
d)
Bacon
25.

How did scientists begin challenging authority during the Scientific Revolution?

a)

By careful observation of nature and willingness to question old beliefs

b)

By reading classic literature

c)

By collecting samples of plant life

d)

By forming new government ideas

26.
What is empirical evidence?
a)
Evidence based on observation and experimentation
b)
Evidence based on religious beliefs and faith
c)
Evidence based on common sense
d)
Evidence based on Ptolemy
27.

Which of the following scenarios show Philippine indigenous knowledge?

a)

Leni learned from her mother that cream of tartar is used to make the best cakes or frostings

b)

Jeremy saved Harold from choking by doing a Heimlich maneuver

c)

Irene plans to visit her father who lives by the beach, and checks if her cat’s eyes were dilated to know whether or not it is safe to sail

d)

None of the above.

28.

The following is true about the study of STS except:

a)

It is the study of how science and technology is shaped by social influences

b)

It deals with the historical development of science and technology but does not cover philosophical underpinnings

c)

It concerns students of science and technology students and non-science students as well

d)

It draws from other disciplines such as history, sociology, philosophy and political science

29.

The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in 1450. What was the ultimate purpose of this invention?

a)

allowed people and products to quickly move

b)

increased personal mobility and freedom

c)

allowed literacy to greatly expand

d)

powered countless social changes

30.

Which of the following is one of the major contributions of the American occupation in the Philippines?

a)

catholic religion

b)

public hospitals

c)

rice terraces

d)

intramuros

31.

What executive department in the Philippines is responsible for the coordination of science and technology-related projects in the Philippines and to formulate policies and projects in the fields of science and technology in support of national development?

(a)  

32.

Which of the following is NOT a contribution of the Spaniards in the Philippines?

a)

churches

b)

galleon trade

c)

universities

d)

public hospital

33.

Who is the Philippine president known to usher advancements in science and technology in the country?

a)

Ferdinand Marcos

b)

Diosdado Macapagal

c)

Corazon Aquino

d)

Ramon Magsaysay

34.

How many Sustainable Development Goals are there?

a)

17

b)

5

c)

15

d)

9

35.

Which of the following is not part of the Sustainable Development Goals?

a)

Provision of decent jobs for all

b)

Provision of clean water for all

c)

Provision of internet services for all

d)

Provision of sustainable energy for all

36.

What was Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's impact on science and technology in the Philippines?

a)

A) She initiated and provided substantial funds for the massive production of high-level manpower in science and technology.

b)

B) She established the first-ever national innovation summit in Asia and implemented plans and policies to make technology the foundation of future innovations.

c)

C) She encouraged the blending of bioethanol and biodiesel for energy self-sufficiency and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases.

d)

D) All of the above.

37.

Which of the following is NOT an impact of the invention of airplanes?

a)

Increased global travel and tourism

b)

Improved military capabilities and strategies

c)

Improved military capabilities and strategies
C) Decreased reliance on ships for transportation

d)

Increased use of fossil fuels and contribution to climate change

38.

What was Joseph Estrada's scientific contribution to the Philippines?

a)

Enacting the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

b)

Establishing the Presidential Commission on year 2000 compliance

c)

Launching a full-scale program based on cost-effective irrigation technologies

d)

Signing the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000

39.

What is the primary role of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Philippines?

a)

Providing world-class scientific, technological, and innovative solutions for higher productivity and better quality of life.

b)

Conducting long-term research in advanced fields of information and communication technology.

c)

Coordinating the country's scientific and technological efforts for maximum economic and social benefits.

d)

Focusing on the development of microelectronics and high-performance computing facilities.

40.

The following can AFFECT society by STS, EXCEPT

a)

making life easier

b)

influence individuals on opinions

c)

improves education

d)

all of these affects the society