WorksheetsSTS final long quiz
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
The Greek word “Bio” means ________.
life
water
earth
air
The term “Diversity” means ________.
variety
uniformity
simplicity
monotony
Biodiversity refers to ________.
the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem
the process of photosynthesis in plants
the migration patterns of animals
the chemical composition of soil
Who developed the modern system of taxonomy?
Carl Linnaeus
Charles Darwin
Gregor Mendel
Louis Pasteur
The United Nations declared 2010 as the ________.
International Year of Biodiversity
International Year of Forests
International Year of Water Cooperation
International Year of Sustainable Energy
Biotechnology is defined as ________.
the use of living organisms or their products to modify or improve plants, animals, and microorganisms for specific human uses
the study of chemical processes in living organisms
the development of computer algorithms for data analysis
the use of machines to automate industrial processes
The process of transferring genes from one organism to another is called ________.
genetic engineering
photosynthesis
respiration
mutation
GMOs stand for ________.
Genetically Modified Organisms
General Microbial Operations
Global Market Opportunities
Genetic Mutation Outcomes
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety focuses on ________.
the safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology
the conservation of endangered species in natural habitats
the regulation of chemical pesticides in agriculture
the protection of traditional knowledge and cultural heritage
The main goal of modern biotechnology is to ________.
improve the quality of human life through advances in biological sciences
increase pollution through industrial waste
reduce agricultural productivity
limit medical research
The word “Information” means ________.
knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance
a type of computer hardware
a mathematical equation
a physical object
In the study of Information Society, language is viewed as ________.
a tool for communication
an obstacle to progress
a form of entertainment
a source of conflict
a means of isolation
According to Isaac Newton, nature can be understood because it speaks in the language of ________.
mathematics
poetry
music
philosophy
The printing press was invented by ________.
Johannes Gutenberg
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
Leonardo da Vinci
The first use of wind power was seen in the invention of ________.
the windmill
the steam engine
the electric generator
the water pump
Who invented the World Wide Web?
Tim Berners-Lee
Bill Gates
Steve Jobs
Vint Cerf
The “Hero Engine” or early steam engine was created by ________.
Hero of Alexandria
Archimedes
James Watt
Isaac Newton
The Milankovitch Parameters explain climate change through ________.
changes in Earth's orbit and tilt
volcanic eruptions
solar flares
ocean currents
The scientist who developed the Milankovitch Theory is ________.
Milutin Milankovitch
Alfred Wegener
Charles Lyell
James Hutton
The Greenhouse Effect was first identified by ________.
Joseph Fourier
Isaac Newton
Albert Einstein
James Watt
The Keeling Curve represents the increase in ________.
atmospheric carbon dioxide
atmospheric oxygen
global temperature
sea level
The primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming is _________
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Oxygen (O2)
Nitrogen (N2)
Methane (CH4)
The gradual increase in Earth’s temperature is known as _________
Global warming
Photosynthesis
Erosion
Condensation
24. Which of the following is a human cause of climate change?
Burning fossil fuels
Volcanic eruptions
Solar flares
Natural forest fires
The term “Eccentricity” in Milankovitch theory refers to _________?
The shape of Earth's orbit around the sun
The tilt of Earth's axis
The precession of Earth's axis
The distance between Earth and the Moon
The “Aphelion” is the point when Earth is _________?
Farthest from the sun
Closest to the sun
Directly above the equator
Aligned with the moon
“Precession” refers to _________?
The slow wobble of Earth's axis
The rotation of Earth around the Sun
The tilt of Earth's axis
The revolution of the Moon around Earth
28. Which gas traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to the greenhouse effect?
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Helium
29. Sustainable development means ________.
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Using resources as quickly as possible for economic growth
Focusing only on present needs without regard for the future
Ignoring environmental concerns for industrial progress
Individuals should do the following to combat climate change:
Reduce energy consumption and use renewable resources
Increase use of fossil fuels
Ignore environmental issues
Promote deforestation
The system of classifying and naming organisms.
Taxonomy
Ecology
Genetics
Physiology
The international agreement ensuring safe use of GMOs.
Cartagena Protocol
Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Basel Convention
The process of inserting a desired gene into another organism.
Genetic engineering
Photosynthesis
Fermentation
Respiration
The variety of genes, species, and ecosystems on Earth.
Biodiversity
Photosynthesis
Ecosystem
Genotype
Organisms whose DNA has been altered using biotechnology.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Natural organisms
Wild-type organisms
Cloned organisms
The Greek philosopher who introduced “One and the Many.”
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
Pythagoras
The invention that made mass sharing of ideas possible in the 15th century.
Printing press
Steam engine
Telephone
Compass
The language of nature according to Newton.
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
The scientist who created a primitive steam engine.
James Watt
Isaac Newton
Thomas Edison
Nikola Tesla
The digital age technology for sharing information invented by Tim Berners-Lee.
World Wide Web
Bluetooth
Television
The long-term pattern of weather in a given area.
Climate
Humidity
Precipitation
Temperature
The point when the Earth is closest to the sun.
Perihelion
Aphelion
Solstice
Equinox
The tilt of the Earth’s axis relative to its orbital plane.
Obliquity
Eccentricity
Precession
Inclination
The slow “wobble” of Earth’s spin.
Precession
Rotation
Revolution
Axial tilt
The greenhouse gas mainly responsible for trapping heat.
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Oxygen (O2)
Nitrogen (N2)
Argon (Ar)
The curve showing continuous rise of CO2 since 1958.
Keeling Curve
Lorenz Curve
Bell Curve
Laffer Curve
The scientist who first discovered the greenhouse effect.
Svante Arrhenius
Isaac Newton
Marie Curie
Albert Einstein
The process where heat from the sun is trapped by gases.
Greenhouse effect
Evaporation
Condensation
Photosynthesis
The gradual increase in Earth’s average temperature.
Global warming
Photosynthesis
Erosion
Condensation
The Slovak scientist who studied how Earth’s orbit affects climate.
Milutin Milankovitch
Gregor Mendel
Jozef Murgaš
Andrej Kvas
This theory explains long-term natural climate changes.
Milankovitch theory
Greenhouse theory
Plate tectonics theory
Solar flare theory
The ability to manage genes to produce better crops.
Genetic engineering
Photosynthesis
Selective breeding
Irrigation
A branch of biology focusing on classification.
Taxonomy
Genetics
Ecology
Anatomy
A tool that helped preserve and spread knowledge.
Printing press
Abacus
Steam engine
Compass
Telegraph
An example of biotechnology used in food production.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Solar panels
Wind turbines
Hydroelectric dams
Plastic packaging
The science that studies natural phenomena using evidence.
Science
Art
Philosophy
Literature
The ability to use knowledge to build tools and systems.
Technology
Biology
Art
Geography
The factor that refers to the change in Earth’s orbital shape.
Eccentricity
Obliquity
Precession
Axial tilt
The ethical issue involving GMO patents.
Intellectual property rights
Environmental pollution
Food allergies
Climate change
The international year declared to celebrate biodiversity.
International Year of Biodiversity (2010)
International Year of Forests (2011)
International Year of Water Cooperation (2013)
International Year of Sustainable Tourism (2017)
Biodiversity includes only plants and animals.
True
False
Genetic engineering allows genes to be transferred between organisms.
True
False
Biotechnology has no role in food production.
True
False
The printing press contributed to the spread of knowledge.
True
False
Mathematics is the language of nature.
True
False
The World Wide Web was created to share scientific data.
True
False
Milankovitch’s theory involves Earth’s orbit and sunlight distribution.
True
False
The greenhouse effect is harmful and unnatural.
True
False
Global warming is only caused by natural cycles.
True
False
Deforestation contributes to increased CO₂ in the atmosphere.
True
False
The equinox occurs twice a year when day and night are nearly equal.
True
False
Fill in the blank: The aphelion is when the Earth is ________ to the sun.
farthest
nearest
above
below
Fill in the blank: GMOs are produced through ________ modification.
genetic
chemical
physical
thermal
Fill in the blank: The Cartagena Protocol promotes safe ________ use.
biotechnology
agriculture
medicine
engineering
Fill in the blank: Individuals can help fight climate change through daily ________.
actions
complaints
excuses
delays
The importance of biodiversity to human survival is mainly due to:
Providing essential resources and ecosystem services
Increasing pollution levels
Reducing food variety
Causing habitat destruction
Biotechnology contributes to sustainable agriculture by:
increasing crop yields and reducing the need for chemical inputs
promoting the use of non-renewable resources
decreasing soil fertility
encouraging excessive use of pesticides
The benefits and risks of using GMOs include:
Increased crop yields and potential environmental concerns
Only increased crop yields with no risks
Decreased crop yields and no risks
No impact on crops or environment
Ethical concerns regarding genetic modification include:
Potential harm to the environment
Improved crop yields
Increased food variety
Enhanced taste of food
Language is important in the progress of science and technology because:
It enables effective communication and sharing of ideas.
It limits the spread of scientific knowledge.
It is only used for artistic expression.
It has no impact on technological advancement.
The invention of the printing press changed human communication by:
making information more widely accessible
reducing the need for written communication
limiting the spread of new ideas
decreasing literacy rates
Mathematics serves as the language of nature because:
it describes patterns and laws found in the natural world.
it is only used for human inventions.
it is unrelated to natural phenomena.
it is limited to abstract concepts.
The significance of the World Wide Web in today's information society is:
It enables global access to information and communication.
It restricts information sharing to local communities only.
It is used solely for entertainment purposes.
It has no impact on modern society.
Compare ancient and modern technologies in terms of purpose.
Ancient and modern technologies both aim to solve human problems, but modern technologies often focus on efficiency and convenience.
Ancient technologies were only used for decoration, while modern technologies are for entertainment.
Ancient technologies were more advanced than modern technologies in every aspect.
Modern technologies have no connection to solving human problems unlike ancient technologies.
Verifying online information before sharing it is important because:
It helps prevent the spread of false or misleading information.
It makes the information more entertaining.
It increases the number of followers on social media.
It guarantees all information is true.
Milankovitch’s theory is important in understanding climate change because it explains:
the impact of human activities on global warming
how changes in Earth’s orbit and tilt affect long-term climate patterns
the role of ocean currents in regulating temperature
the effect of volcanic eruptions on atmospheric composition
The greenhouse effect is responsible for which of the following phenomena?
Global warming
Ozone depletion
Acid rain
Earthquakes
Differentiate between natural and human causes of climate change.
Natural causes include volcanic eruptions and solar variations, while human causes involve activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
Natural causes are only related to animal migration, while human causes are only related to urbanization.
Natural causes and human causes both refer to changes in weather patterns due to seasonal shifts.
Natural causes are caused by technology, while human causes are caused by plants.
Which of the following is an individual action that can help mitigate climate change?
Using public transportation instead of personal vehicles
Increasing the use of fossil fuels
Ignoring recycling practices
Wasting energy at home
As a student, you can promote environmental awareness in your community by:
Organizing clean-up drives and educational campaigns
Ignoring environmental issues
Discouraging recycling efforts
Promoting littering in public places
