Science, Technology, and Society
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Where does the word science originally come from?

  • The Latin for 'Knowledge' (correct)
  • The Greek for to know
  • The Latin for 'exploring'
  • The Greek for 'study'
  • Where does the word technology come from?

  • Latin words 'techne' and 'logos'
  • Greek words 'techne' and 'logos' (correct)
  • Spanish words 'techne' and 'logos'
  • German words 'techne' and 'logos'
  • What is the difference between human flourishing in the Eastern and Western civilization?

  • Eastern civilization focuses on individual and western civilization on community.
  • Western civilization focuses on individual and eastern civilization on community. (correct)
  • Western civilization centers on society while eastern civilization on self.
  • They both focus on society
  • What is the role of technology in countries that can produce local industries goods for domestic needs?

    <p>Economic advancements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is the highest good of human attempt to achieve his/her goal.

    <p>Flourishing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes flourishing in terms of people's experience?

    <p>Positivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the majority of people in middle and high- Income countries, what puts the planet and society at risk

    <p>Overconsumption of resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is they key invention in the first industrial revolution?

    <p>Steam Engine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mother of Computer

    <p>Ada Lovelace (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A technology developed in China where a magnetized needle is placed on a straw floating on water and is being used for reliable navigation.

    <p>Compass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He believes that the Sun and Moon revolves around Earth and other planets.

    <p>Tycho Brahe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what period can science be traced such as through first speculation of the atom and non-supernatural explanations of natural phenomenon?

    <p>Classical antiquity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the 3 different periods of the Stone Age, when did the ancient people become permanent settlers?

    <p>Neolithic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This civilization developed the first handwriting system known as Cuneiform. They were known as the "cradle of civilization".

    <p>Sumerian civilization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This is the only man-made structure that is visible from space.

    <p>Great Wall of China (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is know as Table Sugar

    <p>Sucrose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An approach of seeking knowledge that involves forming and testing a hypothesis.

    <p>Scientific method (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scientific inquiry begins with

    <p>A problem to solve or a question to answer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which will you eliminate from the following basic steps for accumulation of science-based knowledge and search for solutions using the scientific method?

    <p>Listing and disseminating information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The following are true about technology EXCEPT

    <p>An analysis of information typically relies on the observation and checking of facts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It gives the human body the framework to support movements and protection.

    <p>Bones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Often connect two bones together, particularly in the joints.

    <p>Ligaments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the most abundant elements in a human body?

    <p>Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of mitosis comes last?

    <p>Telophase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What carries blood away from the heart?

    <p>Artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the invention of Abelardo Aguilar?

    <p>Erythromycin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Arroyo administration, the Philippines serves as the innovation hub in Asia and term used is

    <p>Filipinnovation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He declared that the "advancement of science and technology shall have priority in National Development"

    <p>Pres. Ferdinand Marcos (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whose presidency when the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines was enacted?

    <p>Ramos (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the president of the Philippines during the time that the Science and Technology Master Plan was crafted and aiming the country to be a Newly Industrialized Country?

    <p>Aquino (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is hydrophobic organic compound?

    <p>Lipids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following periods established the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission by the National Science Development Board which aims to explore the uses of atomic energy for economic development?

    <p>Marcos Era and Martial Law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the old name of the Department of Science and Technology?

    <p>National Science and Technology Authority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This plan was initiated during the term of President Ramos and it embodied the country's technology development plan in the medium-term, in particular, for the period 1993-1998.

    <p>STAND PHILIPPINES 2000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is by repeatedly being unselfish that one develops the virtue of

    <p>generosity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Humans reproduce when an ovum is combined with sperm leading to the development of an embryo. This form of reproduction is called:

    <p>Fertilization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grade 12 pupils of Mr. Balita were listening to a discussion on the application of 7R. Which R is being applied by Janus when he decided to use his old toothbrush in cleaning the jalousy of his window instead of throwing it away to the trash?

    <p>Reuse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The study of the atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and atmospheric effects on our weather is called ____

    <p>Meteorology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person notices that her houseplants that are regularly exposed to music seem to grow more quickly than those in rooms with no music. As a result, she determines that plants grow better when exposed to music. This example most I closely resembles which type of reasoning?

    <p>inductive reasoning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to a plant cell placed in a hypotonic solution?

    <p>The plant cell will swell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the father of Modern Taxonomy and is responsible for coining Homo sapiens in humans?

    <p>Linnaeus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After learning the benefits of having an environmental education, the Grade 12 students of Teacher lah joined the Oplan-Linis drive conducted by the barangay officials around the school and the community. Among the components of environmental education what is being executed by the students?

    <p>Participation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the benefits of environmental education, what is being demonstrated by the students when they conduct an experiment and research on the coliform content and its effects to the residents nearby the shores of Boracay.

    <p>Enhanced critical and creative thinking skill (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As part of her discussion on the components other ecosystem, Teacher Vanessa brought her students to the nearby butterfly garden for the students to see and appreciate the beauty and functions of butterflies. In terms of environmental education benefits, which benefit does Teacher Vanessa intend to impart to her students?

    <p>Biophilia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Current issues of environmental degradation and climate change have been linked and pointed out to many reasons and sources. Debates are being conducted to weigh in on the true reason for climate change. In Teacher Sarah's class she divided them into two groups, one group for anthropological and one group for natural. In the 10 benefits of EE mentioned, which one does Teacher Sarah want to foster to the learners?

    <p>Tolerance and understanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The “red tide” phenomenon causes what particular marine organism to be poisonous for human consumption?

    <p>Mollusks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Rico saw her mother sweeping and cleaning their backyard, he volunteered to help her in the chore. But after sweeping the leaves and trash, her mother started burning what they had collected. Rico immediately stopped her mother from doing so, telling her that burning of wastes is no longer allowed as it will contribute to the increasing air pollution. Relative to the components of environmental education, which one did Rico show when she stopped her mother from burning the wastes?

    <p>Attitude of concern for the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This demonstrates the feeding connections between all life forms.

    <p>Food web (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of environment is being described in the statement: "The absence or presence of one affects the functions and existence of others and of the whole ecosystem."

    <p>Everything is connected to everything else (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A solar eclipse can only happen when the moon is ____

    <p>New (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Disturbed ecosystem can recover naturally through:

    <p>Ecological succession (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what layer of our atmosphere is ozone layer located?

    <p>Stratosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The watery fluid portion of blood (90 percent water) in which elements are suspended is ____

    <p>Plasma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for classification based on phylogenetics?

    <p>Evolutionary sequence of organisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Iron, Nickel, and cobalt are a type of _____

    <p>Ferromagnetic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you call the device used to measure the blood pressure of a person?

    <p>Sphygmomanometer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Score of hardest mineral in Mohs scale

    <p>10 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hardest mineral in Mohs Scale

    <p>Diamond (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tropisms are the growth of plants toward sunlight and is an example of _____

    <p>Behavioral Adaptation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The following possess true nucleus in their cells except

    <p>Bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    These are seed-bearing vascular plants with a well-differentiated plant body and the seeds are enclosed within the fruits.

    <p>Angiosperms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives plants their green color?

    <p>Chlorophyll (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plant cells have the following except:

    <p>lysosomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cell structures that break down nutrient molecules and old cell parts are known as ____.

    <p>lysosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What biotic relationship is shown by a hunter shooting wild animals in the forest?

    <p>Predation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most abundant inorganic compound on Earth?

    <p>Water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the lowest rank coal aka brown coal?

    <p>Lignite (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coolest of all gasses?

    <p>Helium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This belief claims that comfort, pleasure, and wealth are the only highest goals.

    <p>Materialism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This school of thought affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape their own lives.

    <p>Humanism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is an ideology that evokes the necessity and responsibility of humans to respect, protect and preserve the natural world from abusive or wrong use of humans.

    <p>Environmentalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most scientists dwell on this thought that the world as a place for discovery in seeking ways on how to improve the lives of its inhabitants.

    <p>Theism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The following are the reasons biofuels most desirable as alternative sources of energy, EXCEPT

    <p>No sulfur by-products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ultimate basis of happiness for theists is the communion with

    <p>God (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This refers to the pinnacle of happiness according to Aristotle?

    <p>Eudaimonia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important field of study can be advanced as a response to the threat on the environment by humans?

    <p>Social Anthropology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    These are the elements which Empedocles believed to be the composition of matter surrounding the earth, EXCEPT

    <p>Gas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Following the Kyoto Protocol, what needs to be reduced through global advocacy to protect the ecological environment?

    <p>Greenhouse emissions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which aspect does alternative energy sources differ from renewable energy sources?

    <p>Non-fossil fuel-based energy source (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is both an alternative and renewable energy source?

    <p>Solar power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not an example of a renewable energy resource?

    <p>Nuclear power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This source of alternative energy is among the most abundant forms of alternative energy where it creates a number of direct benefits in terms of emissions and efficiency, and also boosting the economy by creating jobs in plant creation and operation.

    <p>Biofuels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Republic Act No. 9512, also known as the "National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008", declared the month of Environmental Awareness Month to promote awareness, especially among the youth, on the importance of protecting the environment and natural resources and the sustainable growth and development of our country.

    <p>November (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every day, we use technology in new ways. Computers are becoming increasingly affordable and they continue to be more powerful as information processing tools. Some of the advantages of Information technology are the following except:

    <p>Localization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    R.A 8794 is also known as?

    <p>Philippines Clean Air Act of 1999 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what period did the formal learning of science start in the country?

    <p>American (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Manila Observatory was founded by to promote meteorological and seismological studies and later become the premiere weather forecasting station in Southeast Asia In the early 20th century.

    <p>Jesuits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not an ethical dilemma faced in robotics?

    <p>existence of due process and accountability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This refers to the change in global or regional patterns attributed largely to the increased level of atmospheric level of carbon dioxide.

    <p>Climate Change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

    <p>Climate Change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With successive planting seasons, why do farmers plant different crops (ex. rice in one season and corn in the next) instead of one?

    <p>To conserve soil nutrients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This technology refers to the alterations of an organism's genes to produce desired traits.

    <p>Genetic Engineering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    These diversity gives variation within a population that are usually passed down from parents to offspring.

    <p>Genetic diversity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A nucleotide of DNA may contain _____

    <p>deoxyribose, thymine, and a phosphate group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNA replication involves unwinding two strands of parent DNA, copying each strand to synthesize complementary strands, and releasing the parent and daughter DNA. Which of the following accurately describes this process?

    <p>This is an anabolic process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    GMO stands for

    <p>Genetically Modified Organism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Golden rice is modified having the purpose of

    <p>fortification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This involves altering of genes inside our body's cells in an effort to treat or stop disease.

    <p>Gene Therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNA double helix does not have which of the following?

    <p>uracil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a nanoscale?

    <p>how to measure objects between 1 nm and 100 nm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Perfume contain organic compounds called ________________.

    <p>Esters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Possible source of energy caused by concentrations of heat in some places of Earth’s crust is ________ energy.

    <p>Geothermal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The area between the tropics of Cancer and the Artic Circle.

    <p>Zone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following causes erosion?

    <p>water and wind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A rectangular block of steel has a dimension of 5 meters x 10 meter x 15 meters and weight 1000 N. How should this block be placed on a surface to exert the least pressure on the surface?

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    Which of the following organisms is considered heterotophic?

    <p>Grasshopper (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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