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Science Technology and Society Long Quiz

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process of strengthening a country's identity, stability, and prosperity is called:

a)

Modernization

b)

Nation building

c)

Industrialization

d)

Globalization

2.

The balangay is an example of pre-colonial Filipino expertise in:

a)

Printing

b)

Astronomy

c)

Boat-making

d)

Mining

3.

Formal education and Western medicine were introduced during the:

a)

Pre-Colonial Period

b)

Spanish Period

c)

American Period

d)

Post-War Period

4.

The American period emphasized science in education and founded which major university in 1908?

a)

Ateneo de Manila University

b)

University of the Philippines

c)

University of Santo Tomas

d)

De La Salle University

5.

PAGASA is an agency responsible for:

a)

Agricultural research

b)

Weather and climate forecasting

c)

Seismic monitoring

d)

Space exploration

6.

PHIVOLCS monitors:

a)

Typhoons

b)

Volcanic and seismic activity

c)

Marine biodiversity

d)

Food quality

7.

RA 2067 is also known as the:

a)

Philippine Space Act

b)

Magna Carta for S&T Personnel

c)

Science Act of 1958

d)

Philippine Innovation Act

8.

Executive Order 128 elevated NSDB into which modern government agency?

a)

PhilSA

b)

DOST

c)

PCAARRD

d)

NAST

9.

The Balik Scientist Program aims to:

a)

Provide scholarships to students

b)

Train foreign scientists in the Philippines

c)

Encourage Filipino scientists abroad to return

d)

Recruit foreign science teachers

10.

The Filipino pediatrician who invented the first medical incubator is:

a)

Ramon Barba

b)

Angel Alcala

c)

Fe del Mundo

d)

Maria Orosa

11.

The scientist known for pioneering mango flower induction technology is:

a)

Gregorio Zara

b)

Ramon Barba

c)

Arturo Alcaraz

d)

Julian Banzon

12.

Science education refers to the systematic teaching and learning of:

a)

Cultural values

b)

Scientific concepts and processes

c)

Religious beliefs

d)

Historical events

13.

The main purpose of science education is to develop:

a)

Artistic skills

b)

Scientific literacy

c)

Musical talent

d)

Oral communication skills

14.

Inquiry-based learning encourages students to:

a)

Memorize facts

b)

Avoid asking questions

c)

Investigate and draw conclusions

d)

Copy answers

15.

Kindergarten to Grade 3 science focuses mainly on:

a)

Advanced physics concepts

b)

Introduction to nature and environment

c)

Organic chemistry

d)

Robotics

16.

Junior High School Science (Grades 7–10) includes the study of:

a)

Pure mathematics

b)

Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

c)

Accounting and finance

d)

Tourism services

17.

The specialized science subjects in the Senior High School STEM strand include:

a)

Arts Appreciation

b)

General Biology, Physics, and Chemistry

c)

Entrepreneurship

d)

Physical Education

18.

The agency responsible for basic education science curriculum is:

a)

CHED

b)

DepEd

c)

DOST

d)

DOH

19.

DOST-SEI is known for providing:

a)

Health insurance

b)

Teacher licenses

c)

Science scholarships

d)

Housing loans

20.

CHED supports science education in tertiary institutions through:

a)

Traffic regulation

b)

Centers of Excellence

c)

Tourism campaigns

d)

Sports development programs

21.

The Philippine Science High School System is managed by:

a)

DepEd

b)

DOST

c)

CHED

d)

DOLE

22.

The first science high school in the Philippines is:

a)

Quezon City Science High School

b)

Philippine Science High School – Main Campus

c)

Manila Science High School

d)

Cebu Science High School

23.

The university recognized for leadership in research and innovation as the national university is:

a)

Ateneo de Manila University

b)

University of the Philippines

c)

De La Salle University

d)

Mapúa University

24.

CVIF is best known for implementing which program?

a)

National Achievement Test (NAT)

b)

Dynamic Learning Program

c)

Science Investigatory Fair

d)

National Robotics Challenge

25.

Science education is important for national development because it:

a)

Limits technological advancement

b)

Creates scientifically literate citizens

c)

Reduces scientific careers

d)

Minimizes research output

26.

Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) refers to knowledge that is:

a)

Imported from foreign countries

b)

Passed down through generations in local communities

c)

Taught only in universities

d)

Based solely on modern science

27.

IKS is considered empirical because it is based on:

a)

Guessing

b)

Religious texts

c)

Observation and experience

d)

Technology machines

28.

Which tribe is known for creating the Banaue Rice Terraces?

a)

Tausug

b)

Maranao

c)

Ifugao

d)

Yakan

29.

The use of herbal plants such as lagundi and sambong is an example of indigenous knowledge in:

a)

Astronomy

b)

Medicine

c)

Engineering

d)

Architecture

30.

What indigenous practice involves predicting weather based on clouds, wind, and animal behavior?

a)

Dye-making

b)

Terracing

c)

Weather forecasting

d)

Irrigation

31.

Indigenous science refers to the ___ aspects of indigenous knowledge.

a)

Artistic

b)

Emotional

c)

Scientific

d)

Religious

32.

Indigenous science is often transferred through:

a)

TV advertisements

b)

Oral traditions and community practice

c)

Formal laboratory research only

d)

Textbooks alone

33.

Using stars for navigation and identifying planting seasons is an example of indigenous:

a)

Biology

b)

Astronomy

c)

Chemistry

d)

Anatomy

34.

The engineering of rice terraces shows indigenous knowledge in:

a)

Music

b)

Civil and hydraulic engineering

c)

Software design

d)

Textile production

35.

Indigenous practices are important today because they help in:

a)

Removing cultural traditions

b)

Climate adaptation and conservation

c)

Reducing biodiversity

d)

Encouraging pollution

36.

Biodiversity refers to the:

a)

Amount of rainfall in an area

b)

Variety of life forms on Earth

c)

Height of forest trees

d)

Study of rocks and minerals

37.

Which of the following is NOT a level of biodiversity?

a)

Genetic diversity

b)

Species diversity

c)

Population density

d)

Ecosystem diversity

38.

An ecosystem is defined as:

a)

A group of humans in a city

b)

A community of organisms interacting with their environment

c)

A single species living alone

d)

A place with no organisms

39.

Which of the following is a natural cause of biodiversity change?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Urbanization

c)

Evolution

d)

Pollution

40.

Which human activity leads to habitat destruction?

a)

Bird migration

b)

Coral reef construction

c)

Land conversion for agriculture

d)

Volcano eruption

41.

Rapid species extinction today is mainly caused by:

a)

Human activities

b)

Lunar cycles

c)

Seasonal changes

d)

Earth’s rotation

42.

Which is an example of overexploitation?

a)

Planting mangroves

b)

Overfishing tuna

c)

Recycling plastic

d)

Protecting forests

43.

What do invasive species do to biodiversity?

a)

Help native species thrive

b)

Have no effect

c)

Disrupt local ecosystems

d)

Prevent climate change

44.

One consequence of biodiversity loss is:

a)

Stronger food webs

b)

Ecosystem collapse

c)

Higher fish population

d)

Increased Forest cover

45.

Which of the following is an example of biodiversity supporting human nutrition?

a)

Using only one type of crop

b)

Consuming diverse local plants and animals

c)

Eating only processed food

d)

Importing all food sources

46.

A nanometer (nm) is equal to:

a)

One-millionth of a meter

b)

One-thousandth of a meter

c)

One-billionth of a meter

d)

One hundred meters

47.

Which nanoscale material is known to be stronger than steel?

a)

Plastic pellets

b)

Gold bars

c)

Carbon nanotubes

d)

Aluminum foil

48.

Which area is a potential application of nanotechnology in the Philippines?

a)

Mountain excavation

b)

Drug delivery and medical diagnostics

c)

Space colonization

d)

Automobile manufacturing

49.

What is one advantage of using nanotechnology?

a)

Increased pollution

b)

Decreased material strength

c)

Targeted drug delivery

d)

Slower electronics

50.

What is a major concern of nanotechnology?

a)

It produces unlimited food

b)

Unknown long-term health effects

c)

Guaranteed low research cost

d)

No environmental impact

51.

Why are specialized tools needed to view nanomaterials?

a)

Nanomaterials emit light

b)

They are too small for the human eye and optical microscopes

c)

They are dangerous to hold

d)

They change color when viewed

52.

Climate change refers to:

a)

Short-term weather events

b)

Long-term changes in global or regional climate patterns

c)

Daily temperature fluctuations

d)

Seasonal rainfall changes only

53.

Which gas is the primary contributor to human-induced climate change?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide ( CO2CO_2 )

d)

Helium

54.

Which natural process can influence climate change?

a)

Industrial pollution

b)

Volcanic eruptions

c)

Car emissions

d)

Burning of plastics

55.

The natural greenhouse effect is important because it:

a)

Cools the Earth

b)

Keeps Earth warm enough to sustain life

c)

Reduces sunlight

d)

Causes storms

56.

Which activity increases methane ( CH4CH_4 ) emissions?

a)

Wind power generation

b)

Raising livestock

c)

Planting trees

d)

Hydroelectric power

57.

Deforestation contributes to climate change by:

a)

Increasing CO2CO_2 absorption

b)

Reducing greenhouse gases

c)

Releasing stored carbon and decreasing tree cover

d)

Cooling the planet

58.

Which human activity is a major source of CO2CO_2 emissions?

a)

Recycling

b)

Walking

c)

Burning fossil fuels

d)

Using solar panels

59.

Rising sea levels are mainly caused by:

a)

Increased rainfall

b)

Melting ice caps and glaciers

c)

Decreased Ocean temperature

d)

More volcanic activity

60.

Which is an environmental effect of climate change?

a)

Reduced typhoon activity

b)

Stable weather patterns

c)

More frequent extreme weather events

d)

Increased glacier size

61.

Which sector is most affected by climate change in the Philippines?

a)

Tourism only

b)

Agriculture, fisheries, and coastal communities

c)

Mining only

d)

Entertainment industry

62.

What health problem is linked to heatwaves?

a)

Dengue fever

b)

Heat stroke

c)

Hypothermia

d)

Frostbite

63.

Which disease can spread more due to warmer temperatures?

a)

Diabetes

b)

Dengue

c)

Cancer

d)

Arthritis

64.

What is one social effect of climate change?

a)

Increased job opportunities for all

b)

Migration and displacement

c)

Guaranteed food security

d)

More stable communities

65.

Coral bleaching is caused by:

a)

Cooling of ocean waters

b)

Warming Ocean temperatures

c)

Lack of fish

d)

Pollution only

66.

Climate change most severely affects:

a)

Wealthy urban communities

b)

Poor and vulnerable populations

c)

High-income countries only

d)

People who live underground