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1
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Science comes from the Latin word [blank] which means [blank]

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Scientia; knowledge

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2
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Technology comes from the Greek word [blank] which means [blank].

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Techne; Art, skill, or cunning of hand

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3
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These variables are the ones that are changed or manipulated by the scientist

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Independent variables

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4
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These variables are the ones that respond to changes in the independent variable

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Dependent variables

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5
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These variables contain quantities that remain constant

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Controlled variables

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6
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What are the six steps to the scientific method?

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  1. Observe
  2. Determine the problem
  3. Formulate a hypothesis
  4. Conduct experiment
  5. Gather and analyze
  6. Formulate conclusion and provide recommendation
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7
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This theory states that a discipline is science if it can be confirmed or interpreted in the event of an alternative hypothesis being accepted.

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Verification Theory

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8
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This theory suggests that a theory can be considered scientific if it can be tested and proven false.

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Falsification Theory

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9
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He is a Polish astronomer who proposed that the Sun is the center of the universe, thus heralding the start of scientific revolution.

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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10
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He invented the telescope and was regarded as the “Father of Modern Astronomy”

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Galileo Galilei

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11
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Who invented the microscope?

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Janssen

(Clue: Scope = seen)

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12
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This German physicist made the first thermometer to use mercury in glass.

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Fahrenheit

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13
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He is the father of vaccines

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Edward Jenner

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14
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Boyle’s law explains the relationship between which three variables?

(Clue: Boil a TV Pls!)

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Volume, temperature, and pressure of gas

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15
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This was the most important invention of all time.

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The Wheel

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16
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Which Mesoamerican civilization invented the hydraulic system, glitter paints, and concept of zero?

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Mayans

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17
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Which Mesoamerican civilization invented the irrigation system, 12-month calendar, chocolate, and mandatory education?

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Incans

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18
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Which African civilization invented alchemy, geometry, and metallurgy?

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Egyptian

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19
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Which Asian civilization developed iron steel, 360-day calendar, ruler, trigonometry, and the Arabic numerical system?

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Indian

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20
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During the Indian civilization, this book named [blank] contained surgical procedures.

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Susruta Samhita

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21
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Which Asian civilization developed paper, lunar calendar, compass, seismology, and acupuncture?

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Chinese

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22
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Which Asian civilization introduced the decimal point notation and theory of light?

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United Arab Emirates

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23
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Name five science schools in the Philippines

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

24
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Which Filipino scientist invented the videophone?

A

Zara

25
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She was the first female national scientist who was the first woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School

A

Fe Del Mundo

26
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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)

A

Dr. Hilario Lara

27
Q

Which Filipino scientist invented erythromycin to treat bacteria?

(Clue: Erythromycin = Las Pinas)

A

Abelardo Aguilar

28
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Which Filipino scientist prevented famine in Asia for isolating nine specific breeds of rice?

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Dr. Rodulfo Aquino

(Clue: Aquino = miracle rice)

29
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Which Filipino scientist was known as the Father of Philippine Orchidology for his book on “Medicinal Plants in the Philippines”?

A

Eduardo Quisumbing

30
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Which Filipino scientist was known as the Father of Horticulture in the PH?

A

Ramon Barba

31
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Which Filipino scientist invented artificial coral reefs and identified 50 new species of reptiles and amphibians?

A

Angel Alcala

(Clue: RCKC coral reef = ISP Kate Alcala)

32
Q

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

A

Charles’s Law

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

33
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Which law tells us that the volume of gas increases as amount of gas increases?

A

Avogradro’s Law

(Clue: Amount = Avogadro)

34
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Which law is a combination of the three simple gas laws?

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Ideal Gas Law

35
Q

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

A

Paleolithic (Old Stone Age)

36
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In what age of civilization were dogs domesticated and stone tools were invented?

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Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age)

37
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In what age of civilization was agriculture blossoming and cows & sheep were being domesticated?

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Neolithic (New Stone Age)

38
Q

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

A

Igneous rocks

39
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Sand stone, chalk are what types of rock?

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Sedimentary rocks

40
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Slates, eclogite, gneiss are what types of rock?

A

Metamorphic rocks

41
Q

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

A

Charles Babbage

42
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Which person developed the field of computer science and artificial intelligence?

A

Alan Turing

43
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What’s the difference between a hypotonic and hypertonic solution?

A

Hypotonic causes cells to swell; hypertonic causes cells to shrink

44
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What are the three groups under Domain?

A

Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya

45
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What are the five kingdoms?

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Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia

46
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Algae, protozoa, and slime molds belong to which kingdom?

A

Protista

47
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Mushrooms, molds, and yeasts belong to which kingdom?

A

Fungi

48
Q

Arrange the eight taxonomy hierarchies:

  • Kingdom
  • Genus
  • Order
  • Domain
  • Phylum
  • Family
  • Species
  • Class
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  1. domain
  2. kingdom
  3. phylum
  4. class
  5. order
  6. family
  7. genus
  8. species
49
Q

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

A

the 1st law

50
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If Vision (a robot) disobeys Wanda, what robot ethics law does he violate?

A

the 2nd law

51
Q

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

A

the 3rd law

52
Q

What brought forth the 1st industrial revolution?

A

steam engine

53
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What brought forth the 2nd industrial revolution?

A

electricity

54
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What brought forth the 3rd industrial revolution?

A

digital technology

55
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What brought forth the 4th industrial revolution?

A

artificial intelligence

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