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STS REVIEWER MULTIPLE CHOICE following inventions revolutionized 1. What was the primary material used in the computing and information technology? earliest known form of Chinese paper?...

STS REVIEWER MULTIPLE CHOICE following inventions revolutionized 1. What was the primary material used in the computing and information technology? earliest known form of Chinese paper? A. The transistor A. Bamboo B. The steam engine B. Mulberry Tree Bark C. The internal combustion engine C. Hemp D. The electric motor D. Silk 9. This was invented in the Tang dynasty in the 2. It is a thing or event that existed before or ninth century by alchemists searching for an logically precedes another elixir of immortality. A. Antecedent A. aeolipile B. Precedent B. orthinopter C. Technology C. gun powder D. History D. printing press 3. In the Spanish Era, when was the Laboratorio 10. Which Filipino scientist is recognized as the Municipal de Ciudad de Manila created? father of botany in the Philippines? A. 1888 A. Jose Rizal B. 1878 B. Leon Ma. Guerrero C. 1887 C. Apolinario Mabini D. 1787 D. Gregorio Zara 4. Which invention was created by the 11. What was the primary purpose of the Great Mesopotamians for writing and maintaining Wall of China when it was first built? business records? A. To symbolize imperial power A. Papyrus Sheets B. To protect northern borders from invaders B. Ink C. To serve as a trade route C. Cuneiform D. To showcase Chinese architectural skills D. Compass 12. He was the inventor of the Telegraph in 1844. 5. This was invented in the Tang dynasty in the A. Eli Whitney ninth century by alchemists searching for an B. James Hargreaves elixir of immortality. C. Tomas Newcomen A. aeolipile D. Samuel Morse B. orthinopter 13. During the American colonization, which C. gun powder educational institution aimed to enhance D. printing press Philippine scientific knowledge? 6. The Aeolipile, often considered the first steam A. National Research Council engine, was invented by: B. Bureau of Science A. Hero of Alexandria C. University of Santo Tomas B. Anaximander D. Laboratory Municipal C. Ptolemy 14. Who is credited with founding the geocentric D. Aristotle model of the universe? 7. Which of the following is NOT an invention A. Copernicus during the Industrial Revolution? B. Galileo A. Telephone C. Ptolemy B. Compass D. Aristotle C. Light bulb 15. He is a Greek engineer, physicist and D. Steam engine mathematician who created the ancient alarm 8. The 20th century witnessed rapid clock used by Egyptians. technological advancements. Which of the A. Aristotle B. Ptolemy Page 1 STS REVIEWER C. Plato widely embraced and accepted by the people D. Ctesibius were challenged and opposed 16. The ancient device used by the Babylonians A. Newtonian Revolution for their numerical system is called ____ B. Freudian Revolution A. Sexagesimal B. Ladder C. Darwinian Revolution C. Chariot D. Plough D. Copernican Revolution 24. This was a research and development program 17. During the American colonization, which undertaken during the WWII to produce the educational institution aimed to enhance first nuclear weapon. Philippine scientific knowledge? A. Project Oppenheimer A. National Research Council B. The Manhattan Project B. Bureau of Science C. Project Trinity C. University of Santo Tomas D. Big Bang Project D. Laboratory Municipal 25. Which of the following pairs is NOT properly 18. What significant advancement did the Bureau matched? of Science in the Philippines focus on during A. China = Acupuncture the American regime? B. India = Ayurveda A. Astronomy research C. Mesoamerica = Mayan calendar B. Tropical diseases D. Middle east = Quipu C. Agriculture 26. Which of the following statements is TRUE D. Industrialization about Id stage-based on Iceberg development 19. The spinning wheel, which revolutionized of Freud? textile production, is believed to have A. This stage uses a high level of reason / originated in: thinking skills. A. China B. India B. Considers the Conscience, Virtue and C. Europe morals D. Mesopotamia C. Pleasure is highlighted when one child does 20. The Renaissance is often called a "rebirth" not satisfy his/her needs. because of its: A. Focus on the afterlife D. All of the above. B. Rediscovery of classical learning and 27. What was the major contribution of the scientific inquiry Copernican Revolution to scientific thought? C. Development of industrial machinery A. The development of the microscope D. Decline in urbanization B. The idea that the Earth revolves around the Sun 21. Greek philosopher who was considered as the C. The discovery of gravity Father of Zoology. D. The classification of plants and animals A. Thales of Miletus 28. In Sigmeund Freud’s types of personality, the B. Pythagoras following characteristics illustrates the Id C. Plato except: D. Aristotle A. Impulsive 22. The invention of gunpowder, which B. Fantasy oriented transformed warfare, is attributed to which C. Irrational ancient civilization? D. Values and moral A. Roman 29. Indian Civilization ideas are known for ___, B. Greek except. C. Indian A. Manufacturing iron and metallurgical D. Chinese works B. Mandatory education C. Mathematics 23. It is the period where paradigm shifts occurred D. Notable in the field of astronomy. and where scientific beliefs that have been Page 2 STS REVIEWER 30. Which paradigm shift is associated with the 36. Which of the following is NOT associated theory of evolution by natural selection? with the intellectual revolutions discussed in A. Copernican the document? B. Freudian A. Meso-American C. Darwinian B. Darwinian D. Meso-American C. Freudian 31. Who proposed the heliocentric model of the D. Newtonian solar system? 37. The Freudian Revolution introduced new A. Galileo Galilei ideas primarily in which field? B. Nicolaus Copernicus A. Physics C. Isaac Newton B. Psychology D. Albert Einstein C. Biology 32. Which of the following is NOT the impact of D. Astronomy the revolutionary ideas of Copernicus? 38. Which intellectual revolution focused on A. The theory that the Earth is not the center understanding subconscious motivations and of the Universe and is not orbited by other the structure of the human psyche? planets, changed peoples perception about the A. Copernican universe. B. Darwinian B. It led to the invention of microscope and C. Freudian development of some medical procedures. D. Asian C. It provided pathways to Scientific 39. The invention of the steam engine by James Revolution and development of scientific Watt was crucial to which historical method. revolution? D. Astronomy advanced with the help of A. Enlightenment scientists like Galileo and Keppler. B. Agricultural Revolution 33. Whose theory proposes that all species of C. Scientific Revolution organisms arise and develop through the D. Industrial Revolution natural selection of small, inherited variations 40. The paradigm shifts in Meso-American, that increase the individual's ability to Asian, Middle Eastern, and African societies compete, survive, and reproduce? primarily focused on: A. Darwin A. Agricultural innovations B. Copernicus B. Philosophical and societal C. Heidegger transformations D. Freud C. Evolution of psychological theories 34. It is the period where paradigm shifts occurred D. Space exploratio and where scientific beliefs that have been 41. The Copernican model challenged the widely embraced and accepted by the people geocentric view of the universe, which was were challenged and opposed primarily supported by: A. Newtonian Revolution A. Galileo Galilei B. Freudian Revolution B. Aristotle and Ptolemy C. Darwinian Revolution C. Isaac Newton D. Copernican Revolution D. Charles Darwin 35. In what way did the Darwinian Revolution 42. What is the unconscious mind, according to impact society? Freud? A. It supported the belief in the divine A. The part of the mind that is aware of creation of species. current thoughts and feelings. B. It introduced a heliocentric model of the B. The part of the mind that is not directly universe. accessible to consciousness. C. It challenged ideas about human origin C. The part of the mind that controls and our place in nature. voluntary actions. D. It promoted the idea of psychoanalysis. D. The part of the mind that is responsible for logical thinking. Page 3 STS REVIEWER C. Micromanagement 43. During which administration was the D. Cross-functional collaboration Department of Information and 51. The Mangyan are indigenous people primarily Communications Technology established? found in which area of the Philippines? A. Benigno Aquino A. Cordillera Region B. Rodrigo Duterte B. Mindoro C. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo C. Palawan 44. What is one of the main objectives of science D. Visayas and technology education in the Philippines? 52. One challenge faced by the Philippine science A. To train professionals for international education system is: migration A. Lack of interest in international B. To promote artistic endeavors collaboration C. To contribute to nation-building B. Shortage of resources and facilities D. To create entertainment platforms C. Overfunding of research programs 45. During this period, religion, mathematics, D. Declining global reputation of reading and writing, music and arts, and health researchers and sanitation were mandated in schools. 53. What role does science and technology play A. Commonwealth Period in nation-building? B. Spanish Colonial A. Preserving traditional practices C. American Colonization B. Driving innovation and economic growth D. Pre-Colonization C. Reducing emphasis on education 46. In which colonization did the National D. Limiting globalization Research Council of the Philippines be 54. What is one significant impact of Freudian established? ideas on society? A. Spanish Colonization A. Revolutionizing modern agriculture B. American Colonization B. Introducing the concept of C. Japanese Colonization psychoanalysis and therapy D. Indian Colonization C. Inventing the telescope 47. What is a key historical focus of science and D. Discovering new celestial bodies technology in the Philippines? 55. A major research priority for the Philippines A. Developing luxury goods to address national needs includes: B. Advancing sustainable agriculture A. Space missions C. Competing in space exploration B. Renewable energy solutions D. Promoting colonial trade routes C. Entertainment technology D. Global luxury trade 48. Which government effort aims to enhance 56. During this administration, RA 10844 or the scientific literacy among young Filipinos? Department of Information and A. Balik Scientist Program Communication Technology was passed. B. Project NOAH A. Fidel Ramos Administration C. K-12 Science Curriculum B. Estrada Administration D. National Disaster Risk Reduction Plan C. Benigno Aquino Administration 49. Which sector is most impacted by research D. Duterte Administration and development breakthroughs in the 57. During this administration,RA 8293 or the Philippines? Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines A. Space exploration was mandated. B. Digital marketing A. Fidel Ramos Administration C. Agriculture and health B. Estrada Administration D. Tourism and hospitality C. Benigno Aquino Administration D. Duterte Administration 50. Which of the following behaviors can hinder 58. What historical event emphasized the need for innovation in an organization? science and technology in the Philippines? A. Encouraging experimentation A. Industrial Revolution B. Celebrating failures B. Colonization by Spain Page 4 STS REVIEWER C. World War II initiative that emphasizes science, technology, D. Digital Age transformation engineering, and mathematics (STEM)? A. Sustainable Development Goals 59. The following were advancements during the B. Millennium Development Goals Mayan civilization, except: C. ASEAN Integration A. Calendar system D. K to 12 Program B. Road system C. Mayan hieroglyphics 67. Which concept refers to technology shaping D. Hydraulics system the way humans perceive the world? 60. Based on the branch of life science, which of A. Instrumental Good the following do not belong to the group? B. Enframing A. Genetics B. Electricity C. Intrinsic Good C. Evolution D. Biodiversity D. Ultimate Good 68. Coined the word Eudaimonia 61. Which government effort aims to enhance A. Aristotle scientific literacy among young Filipinos? B. Charles Darwin A. Balik Scientist Program C. Immanuel Kant B. Project NOAH D. Epicurus C. K-12 Science Curriculum D. National Disaster Risk Reduction Plan 69. The real threat of technology comes from its 62. How does improving science and technology ______? education contribute to nation-building? A. activities A. By reducing cultural diversity B. essence B. By preparing a workforce for global C. destining competition D. bringing forth C. By emphasizing non-technical disciplines 70. What is the ultimate goal of critiquing human D. By focusing solely on theoretical flourishing in the context of technological research progress? A. To develop new technologies that 63. Which of the following practices is most improve life expectancy. associated with the Igorot's agricultural B. To define the meaning of the good life for expertise? individuals. A. Slash-and-burn farming C. To eliminate ethical dilemmas in robotics. B. Terrace farming D. To implement stricter policies against C. Plantation agriculture technology misuse. D. Industrial farming 71. According to this Philosopher, ”happiness not pleasure should be the standard of utility”. 64. During _________, Filipinos were engaged in A.Epicurus B. Immanuel Kant extraction, smelting and refining of iron from C. Aristotle D. John Mill ores, until the importation of cast iron from 72. What are the categories of "good" discussed in Sarawak and later from China. the context of science and technology? A. Pre-Colonial Era A. Philosophical, Practical, Ethical B. Spanish Era B. Intrinsic, Instrumental, Ultimate C. Iron Age C. Economic, Social, Environmental D. Commonwealth Period D. Historical, Logical, Empirical 65. Which government initiative supports science 73. It is the term used by Heidegger to describe and technology in the Philippines? the way modern technology reveals itself by A. Tax exemptions for international imports exploiting nature, extracting something from B. Establishment of research councils it, and then transforming it. C. Reduction in higher education funding A. Challenging-forth D. Limiting collaboration with private B. Bringing-forth sectors C. Saving power 66. The Philippines’ science education reforms D. Causality were significantly influenced by which global Page 5 STS REVIEWER 74. What does the discussion on robotics and continuing straight into a crowd of elderly humanity primarily address? people. Which ethical dilemma does this A. The history of robotics in industrial scenario present? applications. A. Job displacement B. The ethical dilemmas arising from robot B. Privacy concerns integration into society. C. Autonomous weapon systems C. The technical challenges of building D. Moral decision-making autonomous robots. 81. Which philosophical concept encourages D. The financial cost of robotic innovations. students to find meaningful lessons from 75. In a hospital, what is an ethical concern of history in the context of science and using robots for patient care? technology? A. Robots could operate without error A. Enframing B. Robots might lack empathy, impacting B. Human Flourishing patient interaction C. The Good Life C. Robots increase hospital costs D. Destining D. Robots are too fast 82. Coined the word Eudaimonia 76. Which of the following roles is NOT played A. Aristotle by a robot? B. Charles Darwin A. Make life more efficient and less stressful C. Immanuel Kant B. Understand human behavior D. Epicurus C. Perform complicated tasks 83. What are "The Three Laws of Robotics" D. Ease workload and mankind meant to address? 77. Which aspect of local governance is A. Economic efficiency in robotic systems. emphasized in the context of technological B. Ethical and moral guidelines for robot development? behavior. A. Advancing technology for economic C. The design principles of artificial growth. intelligence. B. Developing policies that protect D. Technological advancements in robotic individual well-being. engineering. C. Encouraging international technological collaboration. D. Funding scientific research and innovation. 84. Refers to the technology that transmits D. sit amet information as light pulses along a glass or 78. According to Heidegger, technology is plastic fiber. challenging forth when A. Fiber Cable A. it is for extracting something from nature, B. Satellite storing it, and distributing it C. Wireless Broadband B. it is brought out of concealment D. Fiber Optics C. it is revealed in nature 85. Who is often credited with the invention that D. it brings about change causally marks the start of the Information Age? 79. Which school of thought in philosophy A. Alan Turing teaches that a good life is attained by B. Johannes Gutenberg understanding and accepting that we cannot C. Steve Jobs control external events, only our own D. Claude E. Shannon responses? 86. Which technological advancement in the A. Rationalism 1970s significantly contributed to the B. Utilitarianism development of the Information Age? C. Existentialism A. The World Wide Web D. Stoicism B. Personal computers 80. A self-driving car is programmed to prioritize C. Fiber-optic cables human life. In a sudden emergency, it must D. The Internet choose between swerving to avoid a child and Page 6 STS REVIEWER 87. Which is NOT a technological advancement 93. How has social media impacted business during the digital age? recruitment practices? A. utilization of fiber optics cables A. Reduced the importance of personal B. development of faster microprocessors referrals C. adoption of electronic mail B. Allowed recruiters to engage with a wider D. use of analog memory system pool of candidates 88. Who published a landmark paper proposing C. Replaced traditional interview methods that information can be quantitatively encoded with online tests as a series of ones and zeroes, and is known as D. Eliminated the need for job postings on the Father of Information Theory? websites A. Harry Nyquist 94. What term describes the phenomenon where B. Claude Shannon individuals excessively rely on rapid data C. Ralph Hartley processing instead of critical thinking? D. Ludwig Boltzmann A. Data procrastination 89. Which of the following factors is a threat to B. Intellectual dependency the life of humanity? C. Lazy analytics A. Environmental problems like pollutions D. Data-driven intellectual laziness that leads to climate change. 95. When was the printing press invented? A. 13th century B. The disposal of solid wastes in to the B. 14th century bodies of water generates a microplastic that C. 15th century mixes in the oceans and seas. D. 16th century C. Air pollution coming from the factories in 96. What could be a potential concern for young the metropolitan areas that contributes to the students in an age of easy access to airspaces can lead to the health problems information? pertaining to respiratory / lung diseases A. improved academic achievement B. Relying on information retrieval rather D. All of the above. than critical thinking 90. What challenge is described as "paralysis C. Reduced access to resources. through analysis"? D. Improved information security. A. Lack of innovation in technology 97. What is one of the consequences of excessive development social media use in workplaces? B. Delayed decisions due to an overload of A. Higher employee satisfaction information B. Improved team collaboration C. Inability to encode data effectively C. Decreased productivity D. Poor management of corporate IT D. Enhanced data sharing among teams systems 98. How has Claude E. Shannon's work 91. This serves as a disruptive age for traditional influenced the Information Age? media such as books, publishing, the music A. By developing the first personal industry and more? computer A. digitization B. By creating the World Wide Web B. computerization C. By laying the foundation for digital C. analog transparency communication and data transmission D. emails D. By inventing the first smartphone 92. What could be a potential concern for young 99. What was one major drawback of "big data" students in an age of easy access to approaches mentioned in the document? information? A. It decreased overall efficiency in A. improved academic achievement companies B. Relying on information retrieval rather B. It allowed the confirmation of any than critical thinking hypothesis, whether valid or not C. Reduced access to resources. C. It was unable to integrate with existing D. Improved information security. technological systems Page 7 STS REVIEWER D. It increased the cost of data storage 106. The nanostructure like figure can be seen significantly on _____. 100. What is a common risk associated with A. Telescope B.Microscope sharing personal information on social media? C. Eyeglasses D. Magnifying glass A. Increased difficulty in finding 107. A branch of technology that deals with the employment manipulation and study of matter at the B. Vulnerability to crimes like identity theft nanoscale. and stalking A. Nanostructures C. Losing access to the platform B. Nanotechnology D. Higher chances of encountering online C. Nanometer advertisements D. Nanometry 101. How has social media changed traditional 108. Which of the following is an example of friendships according to the document? natural nanostructures? A. It eliminated physical meetings entirely A. Steel cables A. It eliminated physical meetings entirely B. Multilayered butterfly wings B. It expanded the definition of "friends" to C. Fossilized remains include virtual connections D. Wooden fibers C. It replaced face-to-face communication 109. A cosmetic company uses nanoparticles in with video calls exclusively products. What ethical issue should it D. It reduced the overall number of consider? friendships people maintain A. Cost reduction C. It replaced face-to-face communication B. Testing for skin safety and long-term with video calls exclusively effects D. It reduced the overall number of C. Decreasing product quality friendships people maintain D. Shortening product shelf life 102. What is one of the consequences of 110. What is a primary focus of excessive social media use in workplaces? nanotechnology research? A. Higher employee satisfaction A. Developing virtual reality tools B. Improved team collaboration B. Creating innovative products in medicine, C. Decreased productivity transportation, and computing D. Enhanced data sharing among teams C. Designing large-scale agricultural 103. He is known as the father of Information machinery Theory. D. Expanding the Industrial Revolution’s A. Johannes Gutenberg impact B. George Devol 111. Golden rice is a genetically modified crop C. Claude E. Shannon plant where the incorporated genes are meant D. Jonathan Chait for biosynthesis of 104. Which term refers to misinformation A. Beta-carotene or Vitamin A spread on social media to intentionally B. Vitamin B deceive people? C. Vitamin C A. Clickbait D. Vitamin D B. Viral Marketing 112. What does the term GMO stand for? C. Data Breach A. General Modified Operations D. Fake News B. Genetically Modified Organisms C. Gene Molecular Operations 105. The following are stakeholders when it D. Genetically Managed Organisms comes to the decision-making and regulation 113. How small is a “nanometer”? matters related to GMOs, except: E A. one thousandth of a meter A. Risk Analysts B. one millionth of a meter B. Environment C. one billionth of a meter C. Biotechnology firms D. one trillionth of a meter D. Ecologists 114. What is the purpose of genetically modifying Golden Rice? Page 8 STS REVIEWER A. To make rice resistant to herbicides B. Nanotechnology B. To enhance its vitamin A content C. Nanometer C. To improve its growth in cold climates D. Nanometry D. To reduce its water requirements 123. Gene therapy involves: 115. Which of the following is an important A. Introducing genetic material into cells to contribution of nanotechnology in medicine? treat diseases. A. Advanced diagnostic and imaging tools B. Modifying a person's diet to treat genetic B. Technologies cleaning groundwater sources disorders. C. Pollution-mitigating technologies C. Using drugs to target specific genes. D. Energy-efficient apparatuses D. Surgically removing defective genes. 116. How many nanometers are there in a piece 124. What is a major ethical concern related to of paper? germline gene therapy? A. 80,000 nanometers A. It requires federal funding to proceed B. 100,000 nanometers B. It only targets older individuals C. 1,000,000 nanometers C. It can pass genetic modifications to future D. 1,000,000,000 nanometers generations 117. Which of the following is an important D. It eliminates all genetic diversity in contribution of nanotechnology in medicine? humans A. Advanced diagnostic and imaging tools 125. What trait has been genetically engineered B. Technologies cleaning groundwater sources into Bt corn? C. Pollution-mitigating technologies A. Drought tolerance D. Energy-efficient apparatuses B. Resistance to the European corn borer 118. Which of the following is a common C. Higher nutritional content vector used in gene therapy? D. Improved flavor A. Bacteria 126. What is a major ethical concern related to B. Modified viruses germline gene therapy? C. Algae A. It requires government funding to D. Fungi proceed 119. Nanoparticles are often used in sunscreens B. It only targets older individuals for their ability to: C. It can pass genetic modifications to future A. Increase the need for frequent application generations B. Block the sun entirely, preventing all UV D. It eliminates all genetic diversity in exposure humans C. Create stronger chemical reactions when exposed to the sun D. Absorb UV radiation more efficiently 127. RA 8749 is also known as without leaving a visible residue A. Philippine Clean Water Act 120. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur B. Water Code of the Philippines adipiscing elit. Sed id odio libero. C. Philippine Clean Air Act A. Lorem D. Sanitary Code of the Philippines B. ipsum 128. Which is the following is the most C. dolor environmentally preferred pollution D. sit amet prevention method? 121. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur A. reducing waste at the source adipiscing elit. Sed id odio libero. B. treatment of waste A. Lorem C. ultimate disposal B. ipsum D. recycling C. dolor 129. Which element is considered the largest D. sit amet source of world's commercial energy 122. A branch of technology that deals with the consumption? manipulation and study of matter at the A. coal nanoscale. B. natural gas A. Nanostructures C. oil Page 9 STS REVIEWER D. nuclear C. Exporting the electronic waste to a 130. Which of the following is a potential country with less stringent environmental ethical question surrounding gene therapy? regulations. A. How to make it universally accessible D. Recycling the electronic waste to recover without high costs valuable materials. B. How to mass-produce it for consumer use 137. Which of the following is a major source C. How to eliminate regulatory restrictions of greenhouse gases? on its development A. Organic farming D. How to quickly apply it to all diseases B. Fossil fuel consumption 131. An act of providing for an ecological solid C. Recycling waste management program, creating D. Renewable energy necessary institutional mechanisms and 138. Which of the following factors is a threat incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited, to the life of humanity? and providing penalties, appropriating funds A. Environmental problems like pollutions therefore, and other purposes. that leads to climate change. A. RA 9275 B. The disposal of solid wastes in to the B. DAO 2016-008 bodies of water generates a microplastic that C. RA 9003 mixes in the oceans and seas. D.RA 7160 132. What is the environmental impact of a C. Air pollution coming from the factories in community that prioritizes recycling? the metropolitan areas that contributes to the A. Decreased waste in landfills airspaces can lead to the health problems B. Increased plastic production pertaining to respiratory / lung diseases C. More resource extraction D. All of the above. D. No impact on waste 133. What is the primary goal of sustainability? 139. What is the environmental impact of a A. Maximizing resource extraction community that prioritizes recycling? B. Conserving resources for future A. Decreased waste in landfills generations B. Increased plastic production C. Increasing fossil fuel consumption C. More resource extraction D. Promoting rapid urbanization D. No impact on waste 134. This refers to the environmental impact of 140. What does the “ecological footprint” a person, community, or population to its measure? space and environment. A. The land area used for urban A. biocapacity development B. ecological footprint B. The environmental impact of an C. ecological impact individual or population D. carbon footprint C. The number of species in a region 135. Which practice is not part of ecological D. The amount of water used for irrigation solid waste management? 141. According to the document, what is the A. Segregation at source effect of climate change on biodiversity? B. Recycling and composting A. Increased biodiversity in polar regions C. Open dumping A. Increased biodiversity in polar regions D. Segregated transportation and treatment B. Loss of species and dramatic decline in 136. A community is experiencing a significant biodiversity increase in electronic waste. Which of the C. Stabilization of ecosystems following is the most environmentally D. Growth of new ecosystems responsible way to manage this waste? C. Stabilization of ecosystems A. Burning the electronic waste to reduce its D. Growth of new ecosystems volume. 142. What is the purpose of the Philippine B. Dumping the electronic waste in a Clean Water Act (RA 9275)? landfill. A. Encourage urban development near water sources Page 10 STS REVIEWER B. Promote the use of water for industrial B. They ensure better environmental and purposes health standards. C. Protect and preserve the quality of the C. They require less planning and design. country’s water resources D. They can only be used in rural areas. D. Mandate the construction of new 150. The melting of glaciers and polar ice caps reservoirs is primarily caused by: 143. RA 9275 is also known as A. Overfishing A. Sanitary Code of the Philippines B. Ocean acidification B. Philippine Clean Air Act C. Habitat restoration C. Water Code of the Philippines D. Global warming D. Philippine Clean Water Act 144. Which of the following is not considered a biodegradable waste? A. Vegetable peelings B. Aluminum cans C. Domestic sewage D. Paper 145. Which of the following factors is a threat to the life of humanity? A. Environmental problems like pollutions that leads to climate change. B. The disposal of solid wastes in to the bodies of water generates a microplastic that mixes in the oceans and seas. C. Air pollution coming from the factories in the metropolitan areas that contributes to the airspaces can lead to the health problems pertaining to respiratory / lung diseases D. All of the above. 146. What is the main disadvantage of open dumpsites? A. High construction cost B. Contribution to urbanization C. Risk to public health and environmental damage D. Difficult maintenance requirements 147. Which practice is not part of ecological solid waste management? A. Segregation at source B. Recycling and composting C. Open dumping D. Segregated transportation and treatment 148. What happens when atmospheric carbon dioxide levels increase significantly? A. Increased water purity B. Stabilized global temperatures C. Rising sea levels and melting glaciers D. Reduction in extreme weather events 149. What is the advantage of sanitary landfills over open dumpsites? A. They are cheaper to construct. Page 11