Science

Question 1

Science comes from the Latin word [blank] which means [blank]

Answer 1

Scientia; knowledge

Question 2

Technology comes from the Greek word [blank] which means [blank].

Answer 2

Techne; Art, skill, or cunning of hand

Question 3

These variables are the ones that are changed or manipulated by the scientist

Answer 3

Independent variables

Question 4

These variables are the ones that respond to changes in the independent variable

Answer 4

Dependent variables

Question 5

These variables contain quantities that remain constant

Answer 5

Controlled variables

Question 6

What are the six steps to the scientific method?

Answer 6

1. Observe
2. Determine the problem
3. Formulate a hypothesis
4. Conduct experiment
5. Gather and analyze
6. Formulate conclusion and provide recommendation

Question 7

This theory states that a discipline is science if it can be confirmed or interpreted in the event of an alternative hypothesis being accepted.

Answer 7

Verification Theory

Question 8

This theory suggests that a theory can be considered scientific if it can be tested and proven false.

Answer 8

Falsification Theory

Question 9

He is a Polish astronomer who proposed that the Sun is the center of the universe, thus heralding the start of scientific revolution.

Answer 9

Nicolaus Copernicus

Question 10

He invented the telescope and was regarded as the “Father of Modern Astronomy”

Answer 10

Galileo Galilei

Question 11

Who invented the microscope?

Answer 11

Janssen

(Clue: Scope = seen)

Question 12

This German physicist made the first thermometer to use mercury in glass.

Answer 12

Fahrenheit

Question 13

He is the father of vaccines

Answer 13

Edward Jenner

Question 14

Boyle’s law explains the relationship between which three variables?

(Clue: Boil a TV Pls!)

Answer 14

Volume, temperature, and pressure of gas

Question 15

This was the most important invention of all time.

Answer 15

The Wheel

Question 16

Which Mesoamerican civilization invented the hydraulic system, glitter paints, and concept of zero?

Answer 16

Mayans

Question 17

Which Mesoamerican civilization invented the irrigation system, 12-month calendar, chocolate, and mandatory education?

Answer 17

Incans

Question 18

Which African civilization invented alchemy, geometry, and metallurgy?

Answer 18

Egyptian

Question 19

Which Asian civilization developed iron steel, 360-day calendar, ruler, trigonometry, and the Arabic numerical system?

Answer 19

Indian

Question 20

During the Indian civilization, this book named [blank] contained surgical procedures.

Answer 20

Susruta Samhita

Question 21

Which Asian civilization developed paper, lunar calendar, compass, seismology, and acupuncture?

Answer 21

Chinese

Question 22

Which Asian civilization introduced the decimal point notation and theory of light?

Answer 22

United Arab Emirates

Question 23

Name five science schools in the Philippines

Answer 23

Philippine Science High School
Manila Science High School
Quezon City Regional Science High School
Central Visayan Institute Foundation
Special Science Elementary School

Question 24

Which Filipino scientist invented the videophone?

Answer 24

Zara

Question 25

She was the first female national scientist who was the first woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School

Answer 25

Fe Del Mundo

Question 26

Which Filipino scientist was named Father of Modern Public Health movement for studying the spread of cholera typhoid fever. (Clue: Jomalesa works in Public Health)

Answer 26

Dr. Hilario Lara

Question 27

Which Filipino scientist invented erythromycin to treat bacteria? (Clue: Erythromycin = Las Pinas)

Answer 27

Abelardo Aguilar

Question 28

Which Filipino scientist prevented famine in Asia for isolating nine specific breeds of rice?

Answer 28

Dr. Rodulfo Aquino (Clue: Aquino = miracle rice)

Question 29

Which Filipino scientist was known as the Father of Philippine Orchidology for his book on "Medicinal Plants in the Philippines"?

Answer 29

Eduardo Quisumbing

Question 30

Which Filipino scientist was known as the Father of Horticulture in the PH?

Answer 30

Ramon Barba

Question 31

Which Filipino scientist invented artificial coral reefs and identified 50 new species of reptiles and amphibians?

Answer 31

Angel Alcala (Clue: RCKC coral reef = ISP Kate Alcala)

Question 32

Which law tells us that the volume of gas increases as temperature increases?

Answer 32

Charles's Law (Hint: Sir Charles is gassy when it is hot.)

Question 33

Which law tells us that the volume of gas increases as amount of gas increases?

Answer 33

Avogradro's Law (Clue: Amount = Avogadro)

Question 34

Which law is a combination of the three simple gas laws?

Answer 34

Ideal Gas Law

Question 35

In what age of civilization were men known as hunter-gatherers?

Answer 35

Paleolithic (Old Stone Age)

Question 36

In what age of civilization were dogs domesticated and stone tools were invented?

Answer 36

Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age)

Question 37

In what age of civilization was agriculture blossoming and cows & sheep were being domesticated?

Answer 37

Neolithic (New Stone Age)

Question 38

Granite, obsidian, basalt, pumice are what types of rock?

Answer 38

Igneous rocks

Question 39

Sand stone, chalk are what types of rock?

Answer 39

Sedimentary rocks

Question 40

Slates, eclogite, gneiss are what types of rock?

Answer 40

Metamorphic rocks

Question 41

Which person invented the first digital computer? (Father of the Computer)

Answer 41

Charles Babbage

Question 42

Which person developed the field of computer science and artificial intelligence?

Answer 42

Alan Turing

Question 43

What's the difference between a hypotonic and hypertonic solution?

Answer 43

Hypotonic causes cells to swell; hypertonic causes cells to shrink

Question 44

What are the three groups under Domain?

Answer 44

Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya

Question 45

What are the five kingdoms?

Answer 45

Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia

Question 46

Algae, protozoa, and slime molds belong to which kingdom?

Answer 46

Protista

Question 47

Mushrooms, molds, and yeasts belong to which kingdom?

Answer 47

Fungi

Question 48

Arrange the eight taxonomy hierarchies: - Kingdom - Genus - Order - Domain - Phylum - Family - Species - Class

Answer 48

1. domain 2. kingdom 3. phylum 4. class 5. order 6. family 7. genus 8. species

Question 49

If Vision (a robot) harms Wanda, what robot ethics law does he violate?

Answer 49

the 1st law

Question 50

If Vision (a robot) disobeys Wanda, what robot ethics law does he violate?

Answer 50

the 2nd law

Question 51

If Vision (a robot) fails to protect himself, what robot ethics law does he violate?

Answer 51

the 3rd law

Question 52

What brought forth the 1st industrial revolution?

Answer 52

steam engine

Question 53

What brought forth the 2nd industrial revolution?

Answer 53

electricity

Question 54

What brought forth the 3rd industrial revolution?

Answer 54

digital technology

Question 55

What brought forth the 4th industrial revolution?

Answer 55

artificial intelligence