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GENERAL EDUCATION – SET D (Worksheet Extraction)

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Some college students ______ the conference at Los Baños.

a)

joins

b)

have joined

c)

has joined

d)

will have joined

2.

Mrs. delos Santos told her son to fix the water pump. ______ has not been functioning for a week.

a)

It

b)

She

c)

He

d)

They

3.

The policeman is not angry with the children ______?

a)

is he

b)

are they

c)

isn’t it

d)

aren’t they

4.

We were awaiting ______ the outcome of the examination.

a)

of

b)

about

c)

for

d)

no preposition

5.

______ he has worked hard; he has yet top taste success.

a)

since

b)

Although

c)

However

d)

Because

6.

I would have profited more from working than ______.

a)

studying

b)

school attendance

c)

from schooling

d)

from spending a year in school

7.

It requires something more than the ability to wite well to ______ a best selling novel.

a)

bring about

b)

produce

c)

originate

d)

device

8.

Filipinos are eagerly ______ the forthcoming centennial celebration of the Philippines independence.

a)

looking forward about

b)

looking forward on

c)

looking forward for

d)

looking forward to

9.

The social studies teacher asked her students to ___ politics and economics.

a)

differentiate from

b)

differentiate among

c)

differentiate about

d)

differentiate between

10.

The Philippine Normal University was established ______ 1901.

a)

at

b)

on

c)

in

d)

about

11.

Ramon is going to be famous someday. He ____ in three movies already.

a)

has been appearing

b)

had appeared

c)

has appeared

d)

appeared

12.

Where’s Gina? She ______.

a)

is in her room studying

b)

in her room is studying

c)

studies in her room

d)

has in her room studied

13.

Hello? Carol? This is Roland. How are you? Roland? What a coincidence I _____ about you when the phone rang.

a)

was just thinking

b)

just thought

c)

have just been thinking

d)

was just thought

14.

The plane’s departure was delayed because or mechanical difficulties. When the weary passengers finally boarded the aircraft, many were annoyed and irritable because they __ for a long time.

a)

are awaiting

b)

were awaiting

c)

have been waiting

d)

had been waiting

15.

Sheila __ rather sleep on a mattress than on the floor.

a)

shall

b)

could

c)

would

d)

must

16.

Hers was the pivotal vote.

a)

crucial

b)

reciprocal

c)

flexible

d)

ambiguous

17.

She is the first woman to crack the inner most sanctum of male power.

a)

approval

b)

private place

c)

blessing

d)

public square

18.

There seems to be little innovative thinking amount courts.

a)

new

b)

unusual

c)

daring

d)

up-to-date

19.

Her sound decisions come not from serendipity but from hard work.

a)

praise

b)

opportunity

c)

good luck

d)

nonchalance

20.

Because of his lineage you could anticipate the transgressions to come.

a)

memory

b)

reputation

c)

ancestry

d)

printed lines

21.

All the fasting and Hindu calisthenics couldn’t keep those inches off.

a)

exercises

b)

variety spots

c)

mental puzzles

d)

ornamental lettering

22.

If I were you I’d pay no attention to admonitions from me.

a)

warning

b)

requirement

c)

confession

d)

subtle difference

23.

The floods amplified the earthquake’s devastation.

a)

satisfied

b)

prolonged

c)

increased

d)

rounded off

24.

News of the disaster stupefied the victim’s relatives.

a)

strengthened

b)

crippled

c)

frustrated

d)

stunned

25.

Too much cholesterol is associated with heart disease.

a)

fat

b)

nutrients

c)

poison

d)

problems

26.

This is a lesson in ______.

a)

geography

b)

history

c)

science

d)

health

27.

If scientist are correct concerning this process of creation, then certain substances should be ______.

a)

rare

b)

common

c)

unusual

d)

very common

28.

Astronomers believe that all substances in the universe were created during which period of time?

a)

first day

b)

first 15 days

c)

first 5

d)

first half hour

29.

Uranium changes into ________.

a)

iron

b)

steel

c)

lead

d)

copper

30.

Scientist infer the age of the universe from ______.

a)

the speed of the stars

b)

the number of galaxies

c)

ashes of atom bombs

d)

the age of astronomers

31.

Jose Rizal at the foot of Mt. Makiling said, “I saw nothing. I heard nothing.” This tells of Rizal’s state then that _______.

a)

he was waiting for Maria Makiling

b)

he knew suffering, injustice, greed

c)

he inherited to call Filipinos to revolt

d)

he definitely was coming to an end

32.

Which of these words is synonymous with accord?

a)

settlement

b)

constitution

c)

autonomy

d)

breakthrough

33.

But the MNLF is holding out for autonomy for 123 province, which was promised in the 1976 Tripoli agreement. Government negotiators counter that, under the constitution, these provinces must first vote on whether to be included in ARMM. When was the MNLF organized?

a)

1976

b)

1993

c)

1989

d)

1972

34.

How do you address an invitation to a wedding wherein the husband is a lawyer and the wife is a doctor of medicine? Which is the right form?

a)

Atty. and Mrs. Delfin Tuazon

b)

Atty. and Dr. Delfin Tuazon

c)

Atty. Tuazon and Dr. Tuazon

d)

Atty. Delfin Tuazon and Dra. Tuazon

35.

Which situation shows that the student was the best?

a)

Father reminded his son to watch all games and be the best

b)

Look for the rank and act as one

c)

Father said, “My son you’re number one.”

d)

Father said son was good

36.

What was NOT agreed upon in Jakarta?

a)

system of taxation

b)

Islamic law courts

c)

teaching Arabic

d)

area of responsibility

37.

Which utterance shows determination?

a)

What shame she returned

b)

This time, I have not made up my mind

c)

This time I won’t stop schooling

d)

I have good news for you

38.

We were awaiting _______ the outcome of the LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS.

a)

for

b)

of

c)

about

d)

no preposition

39.

You wouldn’t want to be late for the review, _____?

a)

will you

b)

would you

c)

wouldn’t

d)

won’t be

40.

Which sentence shows clear understanding of the message?

a)

They had to read it again and again

b)

They thought I had explained things clearly

c)

It took a long time to clarify things and I failed

d)

The children explained to him what happened but he didn’t get the word

41.

Alin sa sumusunod na pangkat ng mga letra ang maayos na paalpabeto?

a)

L M N NG O

b)

L M N N NG

c)

L M N O P

d)

L M NG Ñ

42.

Alin pangungusap ang nagsasabi na siya ang pumatay at hindi ang nasasakdal?

a)

Hindi, ako ang pumatay

b)

Hindi ako, and pumatay

c)

Hindi ako and pumatay

d)

Hindi ako ang, pumatay

43.

Anong salita ang naiiba ng bigkas sa balita?

a)

tama

b)

nilaga

c)

bihira

d)

bahagya

44.

Kung gagawa ka ng liham pangangalakal, alin ang wastong pagsulat ng bating panimula?

a)

Mahal na Ginoo:

b)

Mahal na Ginoo;

c)

Mahal Na Ginoo:

d)

Mahal na Ginoo,

45.

Alin sa mga sumusunod ang wasto at maayos na pagpapahayag ng pangungusap?

a)

Pinapirmahan ang kasulatan sa akin ng abogado.

b)

Pinapirma sa akin ang kasulatan ng abogado.

c)

Pinapirmahan sa akin ng abogado ang kasulatan.

46.

Lito arrived home extremely dirty. Which sentence clearly describes his appearance?

a)

Lito entered the house very dirty.

b)

Entered the very dirty house Lito.

c)

Lito entered already made dirty inside the house.

d)

Lito entered the very dirty inside of the house.

47.

Which word appropriately describes a person’s aspiration?

a)

big

b)

lofty

c)

broad

d)

tall

48.

Combine the parts to form a correct sentence meaning “Si Pina will visit on Sunday a friend.” Which sequence of the four parts is correct?

a)

1 4 2 3

b)

2 3 1 4

c)

1 2 4 3

d)

2 1 4 3

49.

Mother needs vinegar and ordered Clara to get some. Complete the sentence: “Clara, ____ some vinegar.”

a)

buy

b)

is buying

c)

sell

d)

will be bought

50.

Read the excerpt: “Any decision will be effective only if it is fulfilled, carried out, and beneficial not only to oneself but, above all, for the good and welfare of others and of the community. The spirit and essence of beneficial change will be sustained if each part and the whole becomes a component of a person’s daily life, or even of a nation.” What could be the title of the paragraph?

a)

The Spirit and Essence of Beneficial Change

b)

The Importance of Decision-Making

c)

Decision-Making in Human Life

d)

What Is Decision-Making

51.

Based on the excerpt provided, what does the author want to convey to the reader?

a)

Decision-making helps a person’s life.

b)

Decision-making is important to a person’s life.

c)

Decision-making is effective especially when correct.

d)

The real meaning of decision-making.

52.

According to the excerpt, how can beneficial change brought by decision-making be sustained?

a)

It benefits every person.

b)

When it benefits the community.

c)

When a single part helps daily living.

d)

When all its parts and the whole become part of the daily course of a person’s life.

53.

How did the author present or write the paragraph in the excerpt?

a)

Narration

b)

Description

54.

What is the equivalent of the word “kaluluwa” (soul/essence) in the paragraph?

a)

meaning

b)

reason

c)

feeling

d)

essence

55.

Who was the secretary of education known for the motto “Nation first before self”?

a)

O.D. Corpuz

b)

Jaime Laya

c)

Isidro Cariño

d)

Armand Fabella

56.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: “If you consider me a true relative, I will be honored.”

a)

reliable

b)

will be accommodated

c)

can be confided in

d)

can be counted as

57.

What type of paragraph is this: “The flag is not just a piece of cloth; it is a symbol of the nation.”

a)

Description

b)

Narration

c)

Exposition

d)

Argumentation

58.

Do not be envious of the good fortune of others. What word best matches “mangimbulo”?

a)

to harbor hurt feelings

b)

to be envious

c)

to feel resentful

d)

to be jealous in secret

59.

During the Japanese era, many wolves in sheep’s clothing roamed different parts of the archipelago. What does this expression refer to?

a)

opportunists

b)

hypocrites

c)

choosy people

d)

arrogant people

60.

Which of the following is a native Filipino term?

a)

paralitiko

b)

pagkaselosos

c)

pagkadisabled

d)

kapansanan

61.

Pronunciation marks indicate strength. What does the symbol B stand for?

a)

weak

b)

strong

c)

full

d)

moderate

62.

Which is the opposite in meaning of the word “alangan” (uncertain/awkward)?

a)

matching

b)

not appropriate

c)

not orderly

d)

not fitting

63.

Look at Henry now; he seems like a child ______ with his nieces and nephews.

a)

suddenly ran off

b)

playing a running game with

c)

are running off

d)

joined a run with

64.

Which symbol in choral reading indicates normal speed?

a)

N

b)

Mbig

c)

Mbil

d)

Pbilis

65.

His scheme did not succeed, and his aim of ______ was also discovered. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

a)

deception (panlinlang)

b)

acts of deceiving (panglilinglang)

c)

deception (panlilinlang)

d)

to cause doubt (panglinlangan)

66.

You phoned your classmate, and his father answered. What is the polite way to say whom you are calling?

a)

May I speak with Marlon, please?

b)

Is Marlon there?

c)

I want Marlon now.

d)

Tell Marlon to answer.

67.

“Waring iba ang gayak ng simbahan para sa nalalapit na pista _____ ngayon kaysa noong isang taon,” sambit ni Lorie. Aling pang-uri ang pinakaangkop gamitin sa patlang.

a)

mas maganda

b)

magandang maganda

c)

pinkamaganda

d)

maganda-ganda

68.

Alin pahayag ang nagsasaad ng pagtutol ni Ruben sa sinasabi ng kaniyang kausap na pera ang mahalaga sa kaniya at hindi ang kaniyang bayan?

a)

Hindi mahalaga para sa akin ang bayan ko

b)

hindi mahalaga para sa akin, ang bayan ko

c)

hindi mahalaga, para sa akin ang bayan ko

d)

hindi, mahalaga para sa akin ang bayan ko

69.

Aling salita ang angkop na naglalarawan ng pangarap ng tao?

a)

Malawak

b)

Matayog

c)

Malaki

d)

Malapad

70.

Suriin ang iyong kandidatang iboboto. Huwag magpadala sa bulaklak ng kaniyang matamis na dila. Sinong kandidato ang hindi dapat iboto?

a)

Mabola

b)

Mayabang

c)

Mapagbiro

d)

Mapanukso

71.

Which is the smallest prime number?

a)

0

b)

2

c)

1

d)

3

72.

What is the smallest integer that can be divided by the number 6 and 14?

a)

2

b)

42

c)

3

d)

84

73.

Simplify [2×3 − 8×(−3)] ÷ (−6) + 15.

a)

−30/21

b)

10

c)

2

d)

22

74.

Of the following which is the greatest?

a)

3/4

b)

6/9

c)

5/7

d)

7/10

75.

In a newspaper drive campaign, each of the 40 students of Ms. del Pilar brought 1 3/8 kg. How many kg of newspapers are there in all?

a)

41 3/8

b)

65

c)

55

d)

440

76.

Corazon bought 2 4/5 m of cloth. She used 2/3 m for the blouse and 1 1/2 m for the skirt. How many meters of cloth was left?

a)

1 1/5

b)

2/5

c)

3/4

d)

19/30

77.

What is the quotient when .345 is divided by 5?

a)

.0069

b)

.69

c)

.069

d)

6.9

78.

Express .555 into a fraction of simplest form.

a)

1/2

b)

55/100

c)

5/9

d)

555/1000

79.

A dealer bought an article for P200 and sold it for P250. Determine his profit in percent.

a)

P50%

b)

P25%

c)

P50%

d)

P20%

80.

In a Mathematics test of 50 items, Jose got 80% of the items correctly. How many items did he get wrong?

a)

10

b)

30

c)

20

d)

40

81.

A book with a selling price of P24 is being sold at 20% discount. What is the original price of the book?

a)

P 19.20

b)

P 28.00

c)

P 4.80

d)

P 30.00

82.

A boy buys 7 pcs. of biscuits at P1.85 each and gave a P20 bill to the cashier. How much change did he get?

a)

P12.95

b)

P7.05

c)

P8.05

d)

P1.05

83.

A picture 8 cm long and 6 cm wide is enlarged so that it became 24 cm wide. How long is the enlarged picture?

a)

18 cm

b)

32 cm

c)

10 cm

d)

20 cm

84.

In a group of students 40% are male. If there are 240 female, how many students are there in all?

a)

600

b)

144

c)

400

d)

96

85.

The ratio of the sides of a triangle is 3:4:5. If the perimeter is 36 cm, find the length of the longest side.

a)

60 cm

b)

12 cm

c)

15 cm

d)

9 cm

86.

The ratio of cows and carabaos is 2:5. If there are 70 cows and carabaos in the field, how many cows are there?

a)

175

b)

20

c)

26

d)

70

87.

If 3 secretaries can type 12 pages in 5 minutes, how long will it take for 6 secretaries to type 32 pages at the same rate?

a)

3/8 min

b)

12 min

c)

8/3 min

d)

5 min

88.

What is the remainder when 5 1/3 is subtracted from 12 1/6?

a)

6 1/6

b)

6 4/6

c)

6 3/6

d)

6 5/6

89.

Gabriela paid P450 for a handbag that was sold to her at a 25% discount. What is the original price of the handbag?

a)

P 600.00

b)

P 337.50

c)

P 700.00

d)

P 122.50

90.

If 4 boys can paint a cabinet in 4 hours, how many hours would it take for 8 boys working at the same rate to finish it?

a)

8 hrs

b)

4 hrs

c)

5 1/3 hrs

d)

2 hrs

91.

Al and Mel both work at night. Al has every 6th night off and Mel has every 8th night off. If both are off tonight, how many nights will it take to be both off again?

a)

22

b)

24

c)

25

d)

26

92.

Divide 313.65 by 2.05. What is the quotient?

a)

153

b)

1.53

c)

15.3

d)

.153

93.

A family monthly income is P25,000. The family spends 30% for food, 20% for rent, 10% for clothing and 16% for miscellaneous. How much is saved in percentage?

a)

P6000 or 24%

b)

P6500 or 24%

c)

P7000 or 24%

d)

P7500 or 24%

94.

A cement mixer calls for 60 kilos of cement, 3 boxes of sand and 1 gallon of water. What is the ratio of cement to sand?

a)

10:3

b)

15:1

c)

20:1

d)

30:3

95.

A ribbon 72 meters long is cut into two pieces. If the ratio of the lengths of the pieces is 4:5, how long is the shorter piece?

a)

30

b)

32

c)

40

d)

42

96.

Arnel spent half of his money in SM and half of the remaining at Rustan Store. If he had P 250.00 left, how much did he have at the start?

a)

P 500.00

b)

P 1,000.00

c)

P 1,500.00

d)

P 2,500.00

97.

A group of 100 students was made up of 60 girls. Exactly 75 students were majoring in Math and 25 were in History. What fractional part were not majoring History?

a)

3/4

b)

3/5

c)

4/10

d)

6/10

98.

A Mitsubishi car dealer sells 40 cars, some of which are L300 vans, others are sedans and still others are L200 wagons. Which of these could be the ratio of the L300 vans to the sedan and L200 wagons?

a)

3:2:1

b)

3:2:3

c)

2:1:1

d)

3:1:1

99.

If the area of a triangle is 1 and its width is 3/4, what is the length?

a)

1/4

b)

2 2/3

c)

4/3

d)

3/4

100.

What is the width of a rectangle lot that has a perimeter of 410 ft. and a length of 140 feet?

a)

65 ft

b)

64 ft

c)

63 ft

d)

66 ft

101.

A circular table is 6 m in diameter and it has a circular side around it of 1 m wide. What is the area of the side in square meters?

a)

8 square meters

b)

4 square meters

c)

7 square meters

d)

5 square meters

102.

Find the least number divisible by each natural number less than or equal to 12.

a)

27,720

b)

27,730

c)

27,703

d)

27,702

103.

When two missing digits in a given number are replaced, the number is divisible by 99. What is the number?

a)

85021

b)

85031

c)

85041

d)

85051

104.

A water bed is 180 cm wide, 210 cm long and 20 cm thick. What is its mass in kilograms when it is full of water?

a)

7516 kg

b)

756 kg

c)

7560 kg

d)

7.56 kg

105.

Given the equation 3x = 15. If you divided both side of the equation by 3, what equation results?

a)

5−3=2

b)

3x=5

c)

x=15

d)

x=5

106.

By how much does 1/3 of 4/5 exceeds 1/4 of 2/9?

a)

4/5

b)

1/3

c)

19/90

d)

29/90

107.

What is the least common denominator for the following: 3/5 + 5/8 + 2/3?

a)

8

b)

16

c)

120

d)

24

108.

What should go into the blank in 4, 16, __, 258, 1024?

a)

32

b)

64

c)

84

d)

108

109.

Which of the following statements is correct proportion?

a)

9:12=3:5

b)

4:7=2:14

c)

6:11=3:21

d)

7:10=14:20

110.

If there are 80 small squares in one large square and 50 small squares are shaded, what percent of the large squares is shaded?

a)

50%

b)

55%

c)

62 1/2 %

d)

70%

111.

The ratio of sales of T-shirts in sizes small, medium and large were 5:3:2. If the store was planning to stock 220 shirts, how many should it purchase for each size?

a)

120 small, 60 medium, 40 large

b)

110 small, 66 medium, 44 large

c)

100 small, 70 medium, 50 large

d)

100 small, 60 medium, 60 large

112.

Miss Concepcion averages 38.4 km per 3 liters of gasoline. How many kilometers can she expect to drive on 12.5 liters?

a)

90 km

b)

120 km

c)

150 km

d)

160 km

113.

Myrna saved P 1,100 in 4 months. At the same rate, how much would she save in 2 years?

a)

P 6,000.00

b)

P 6,600.00

c)

P 6,500.00

d)

P 6,200.00

114.

What is the length of a rectangular lot that has an area of 3420 ft. and width of 36 ft?

a)

75 ft

b)

86 ft

c)

90 ft

d)

95 ft

115.

How many 6 by 6 inch marble tiles will be needed to cover a bathroom floor 10 by 8 ft?

a)

315

b)

318

c)

320

d)

325

116.

Which of the following is the catalytic converter on cars in the control technology?

a)

carbon monoxide

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

nitrogen dioxide

d)

sulfur

117.

The basic problem in the use of the synthetic organic chemical approach to pest control is

a)

increasing expense

b)

resurgence of pests

c)

development of resistance by pests

d)

harmful effects on humans and non-target organisms

118.

Which of the following can be converted into electricity with the use of the photovoltaic cells and power towers?

a)

water

b)

animal manure

c)

sunlight

d)

vegetative decays

119.

Biomass conversion is illustrated by the use of wood burning

a)

fuels

b)

products

c)

stoves

d)

materials

120.

The pollutants that can cause uncontrolled growth of green plants in lakes are

a)

gasoline

b)

pesticles

c)

acid rain

d)

phosphates

121.

Which of the following causes skin problems in the unborn child?

a)

mutation

b)

harmful drugs

c)

pigmentation

d)

improper nutrition

122.

The Periodic Table was arranged in the order of

a)

density

b)

atomic number

c)

reactivity

d)

atomic volume

123.

How many may one open a tightly closed bottle of sandwich spread?

a)

Using a rough material

b)

Heating the cover of the jar

c)

inserting a knife at the end of the bottle cover

124.

Which of the following may be considered an advantage of a solid waste energy recovery plant?

a)

It decreases air pollution

b)

It produces high grade fuel

c)

It facilitates the cheap production of energy

d)

It reduces the volume of material to be landfilled

125.

The decline in the quantity of fish caught on the waters is greatly attributed to

a)

overfishing

b)

nutrient overload from fertilizers

c)

soil erosion along tributaries

d)

toxic chemicals from industrial dumping

126.

Many pesticides of commercial importance can be totally controlled by

a)

using biological control

b)

increasing the cost of pesticides

c)

encouraging the use of predators

d)

completely banning the sale of pesticides

127.

What is importance of controlling pollution?

a)

The government will provide more tax write-off

b)

We can avoid future damage to biological resources

c)

The risks to animal life can be totally eradicated

d)

The immediate toxicity to people in the local areas can be avoided

128.

Why is it necessary to plow the land before planting?

a)

to aerate the soil

b)

to control the weeds

c)

to create furrows for the seeds

d)

to bring the subsoil to the surface

129.

Which of the following contains the majority of the nutrients in a tropical rain forest?

a)

soil

b)

animals

c)

plants

d)

decaying humus

130.

The wastes released by sewage can cause

a)

oxidation

b)

decomposition

c)

denitrification

d)

cultural subdivisions

131.

When we say that chemical reactions in the cell waste energy we mean that

a)

energy is being destroyed

b)

Pieces of chemicals are being broken

c)

Chemical energy is being converted to heat energy which is lost

d)

Cells use only the chemicals they need and get rid of all excess chemicals

132.

When an atom loses an electron it becomes

a)

neutral

b)

stable

c)

negatively charged

d)

positively charged

133.

Color-blindness is a sex linked defect. If the father is colorblind and the mother is a carrier, what is the probability of normal homozygous?

a)

0 probability

b)

50% probability

c)

25% probability

d)

75% probability

134.

Red tides are caused by the increase in the number of planktons in the ocean. This increase in the number is a manifestation of

a)

increased amount of dissolved substance in water

b)

greater water current

c)

increase in the amplitude of waves

d)

increase in the number of fish

135.

A couple had heterozygous genes for tallness. What will be the genotypic ratio of their F1?

a)

2 homozygous tall, 2 heterozygous short

b)

1 homozygous tall, 2 heterozygous tall, 1 short

c)

4 heterozygous tall

d)

4 heterozygous short

136.

Which of the following is a major source of erosion?

a)

clearcut forest

b)

terraced farm areas

c)

construction sites

d)

treeless subdivisions

137.

Runaway population growth in a country is basically caused by

a)

low sex ratio

b)

early marriages

c)

high sex ratio

d)

low level of education

138.

Cold virus is usually picked up from

a)

cold aid

b)

dirty surroundings

c)

frequent change of weather

d)

direct contact with people infected with colds

139.

The death of the Boac River in Marinduque is caused by

a)

improper disposal of mine tailings

b)

unusually high temperature in the province

c)

negligence on the part of government authorities

d)

carelessness in waste disposal among the people in the community

140.

Why do mothers usually soak meat in pineapple juice before cooking it?

a)

it makes meat tender

b)

It removes the bad odor

c)

It improves the taste of meat

d)

It preserves the natural taste of meat

141.

The source of the tremendous energy of the sun which guarantees solar energy on earth for millions of years is a thermonuclear process wherein light hydrogen atoms unite to form helium atoms

a)

atomic fusion

b)

atomic fission

c)

atomic radiation

d)

critical mass reaction

142.

In a pond community, the smaller fish, which feeds on submerged plants, is later eaten by bigger fish. Then the fish may be eaten by man. What interspecies relationship of eating and being eaten is referred to?

a)

food web

b)

food chain

c)

symbiosis

d)

commensalism

143.

A green plant exposed to sunlight is considered as the number one energy converter in nature. Describe briefly the conversion of energy that takes place.

a)

The chemical energy is converted into heat energy and stored in the form of food

b)

Light energy combines with carbon dioxide and form food

c)

Light energy is converted to chemical energy and stored as food

d)

Light energy combines with nitrogen of the air and stored as food

144.

The insecticide sprayer operates according to Bernoulli’s principle which briefly states that

a)

Volume is directly proportional to temperature

b)

Volume is inversely proportional to temperature

c)

Pressure is directly proportional to volume

d)

Pressure is inversely proportional to velocity

145.

According to the laws of floatation, when will an object immersed in a liquid sink?

a)

when the weight of the object is lesser than the weight of the liquid it displaces

b)

When the weight of the object and the liquid it displaces are the same

c)

When the weight of the object is greater than the weight of the displaced liquid

146.

The elevator is a good example of Newton’s second law of motion. Tension on the support wire is maximum when the elevator

a)

goes up

b)

is at rest

c)

goes down

d)

has no load

147.

Different volumes of quantities X and Y were measured to find out how they were related to each other. These values were plotted as shown in the graph. Which of the following statements would best describe the graph?

a)

Y is equal to X

b)

Y is directly proportional to X

c)

Y is inversely proportional to X

d)

Y multiplied by X is constant

148.

If blood fresh from a wound takes a long time to clot this may be due to

a)

deficiency in prothrombin

b)

deficiency in thrombin

c)

lack of erythrocytes

d)

lack of leukocytes

149.

A drop of red ink was mixed with a glassful of water. After some time the water became evenly reddish. Which statement explains this observation?

a)

Ink particles are lighter and tend to rise

b)

the water molecules absorbed the red color

c)

Molecules tend to stick together

d)

Molecules are in constant motion

150.

Warming of the atmosphere is due to the Greenhouse effect. What is the detrimental effect of this natural phenomenon on the atmosphere?

a)

The CO2 level on the atmosphere is increased

b)

The global temperature is decreased tremendously

c)

There is widespread destruction of the green color in plants

d)

The amount of oxygen in the atmosphere is greatly affected