SET A

Regional Mass Training for Grade 8 Teachers

Saint Paul University Philippines
Tuguegarao City

PRETEST:
Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. In what way is a prokaryotic cell different from eukaryotic cell?
A. It has DNA and ribosome.
B. It has no cell membrane and cytoplasm.
C. It has no nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
D. It has nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
2. Which of the following domains share some similarities based on cellular structures?
A. Bacteria and archaea C. Eukarya and bacteria
B. Archaea and eukarya D. Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
3. What is TRUE about organisms at the highest tropic level in an energy pyramid?
A. They are producers
B. They are herbivores
C. The least amount of energy is transferred to them
D.The greatest amount of energy is transferred to them.
4. During digestion, food is broken down into soluble and absorbable molecules. How is
this process carried out in the stomach?
A. Through enzyme action and churning
B. Through secretion of mucous and churning
C. Through secretion of mucous and lubrication of stomach lining
D.Through mixing of food with gastric juices and lubrication of stomach lining
5. An intestinal cell has 46 chromosomes and divides rapidly by mitosis to produce new
cells. After two successive divisions, how many chromosomes will the cells have?
A.23 B. 46 C.92 D.138
Use the food web below to answer questions 6-7,

Human

Carabao Chicken Goat

Rice plant Grass

Decomposers
6.Which of the following food chains is in the food web?
A. Rice plant chicken carabao human decomposers
B. Grass chicken goat decomposers
C. Rice plant carabao decomposers
D. Grass goat human chicken decomposers
7. What will happen if carabao and chicken are both gone?
A. Goat will die
B. More rice and corn plant grow
C. More goat will be available for humans
D. More decomposers feast on rice and corn plants
8. Which is more efficient in converting biomasses of producers to biomasses of consumers?
A. Meat eater B. Plant eater C. Omnivore D. Carnivore
9. If there are 100 kg of biomass in the third tropic level, how much biomass is present at the
first tropic level?
A. 10 kg B. 100 kg C. 1000 kg D. 10000 kg
10. The element sodium is located in the first column is located in the first column third row
of the Periodic Table. Moreover, the element above sodium is lithium, while the element
below it is potassium. Which of the following statements is TRUE about sodium?
A. It belongs to Period 3
B. It has a tendency to form anions.
C. It is more reactive than potassium.
D.Its properties are similar to lithium.
11. Which of the following samples is NOT matter?
A. Light B. sugar C. sugar granules D. water
 12. When equal volumes of sugar and water are mixed completely,the combined volume is less
than the sum of the volumes of the unmixed sugar and water. What is the reason for this
observation?
A. The water molecules could fit in the spaces between the sugar molecules.
B.A small amount of water evaporated while sugar and water were being mixed.
C. The molecules of water are in constant motion, which makes them evaporate easily.
D. The molecules of sugar are closer to each other so it is easier for them to come even
closer to each other.
13. Based on the particle model of matter, what is one major difference between liquids and
gases?
A. Particles of gases change in position.
B. Particles of liquid do not change positions.
C. Particles of gases are attracted to one another more strongly than particles of liquids.
D. .Particles of liquids are attracted to one another more strongly than particles of gases.
14. Consider the shorthand notation for the chlorine ion.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. There are more electrons than protons. 35 -
B. There are more neutrons than protons.
C. There are 17 protons in a chlorine atom.
D. There are 35 neutrons in a chlorine atom.
Cl
17
15. Which of the following elements is likely to be the most reactive with acid?
A. K (Group 1, Period 4)
B. Ca (Group 2, Period 4)
C. Mg (Group 2, Period 3)
D. Al (Group 13, Period 3)
16. Which of the following was identified through the alpha scattering experiment?
A. Electron B.Neutron C. Nucleus D. Proton
17. Refer to the table below:
Notation # of Neutrons # of Electrons
J +3 5 2
A -2 5 5
Q 5 5
G +2 4 2
z-3 4 5

Which of the following is an isotope of Q?

A. J B. A C. G D.Z
18. Which of the following statements applies to a ball moving to the right at constant speed?
A. The net force acting on the ball is zero.
B. The acceleration of the ball is constant.
C. The net force acting on the ball is constant.
D. The only force acting on the ball is the force of gravity.
19. Which of the following is NOT a major effect of heat transfer?
A. The object expands or contracts.
B. The temperature of the body changes.
C. The object changes from solid to liquid.
D.The kinetic energy of the body changes.
20. Meteors are more commonly known as shooting stars or falling stars. Where does this
phenomenon occur?
A. In outer space
B. At the surface of the earth
C. Within the earth’s atmosphere
D. Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
21. Where do most of the world’s strong earthquakes occur?
A. Ring of fire
B. Japan and Indonesia
C. Divergent plate boundaries
D. Mediterranean-Himalayan seismic belt
22. Two identical containers were filled with different amounts of water from the same source
and then were placed on top of identical stoves. Which statement is TRUE about the water inside
the containers after one minute?
A. They received the same amount of heat and are at the same temperature.
B. They received the same amount of heat and are at different temperature.
C. They received different amount of heat and are at the same temperature.
 D. They received different amount of heat and are at different temperature.
23.How does the temperature of a medium affect the speed of sound waves?
A. As the temperature of a substance increases, sound waves in it move faster.
B. As the temperature of a substance decreases, sound waves in it move faster.
C. As the temperature of a substance increases, sound waves in it move more slowly.
D. As the temperature of a substance decreases, sound waves in it move more slowly.
24. Which of the following will NOT generate a tsunami?
`A. Fault B. Tidal Action CMeteorite Impact D. Volcanic eruption
25.Below is an example of a food chain.
Sunlight Grass Gr Grasshopper Frog snake Hawk

Which of the following best describes a food chain?

A. Energy transformation in the ecosystem
B.Transfer of energy from a prey to a predator
C.Transfer of food nutrients from one organism to another
D.Energy flows from one organism to another in the ecosystem.
Refer to the illustration below to answer questions 26-27.The figure shows a photo of a tropical
cyclone (top) and a cross-sectional drawing of a tropical cyclone (bottom).

26. Where would the lowest air pressure be detected?

A. A B.B C.C D.D
27. Where would e strongest winds be felt?
A. E B.F C.G D.H
28. The map below shows the Philippine Are of Responsibility (PAR). Which of the following
points is NOT located within the PAR?
A. 70N, 1340 E B. 150N, 1250 E C. 200N, 1170 E D. 230N, 1330 E

29. What happens to the amount of work done if the force is increased?
 A. The amount of work done increases
B. The amount of work done decreases
C. The amount of work done is the same
D. The amount of work done is zero
30. Which of the following is true about work?
A. The direction of the object’s motion is opposite the direction of the force applied.
B. The direction of the object’s motion is the same as the direction of the force applied.
C. The direction of the object’s motion is not affected by the direction of the force applied.
D. The direction of the object’s motion is perpendicular to the direction of the force
applied.

. The map below shows the Philippine Are of Responsibility (PAR). Which of the following
points is NOT located within the PAR?

A. 70N, 1340 E B. 150N, 1250 E C. 200N, 1170 E D. 230N, 1330 E

29. What happens to the amount of work done if the force is increased?
A. The amount of work done increases
B. The amount of work done decreases
C. The amount of work done is the same
D. The amount of work done is zero
30. Which of the following is true about work?
A. The direction of the object’s motion is opposite the direction of the force applied.
B. The direction of the object’s motion is the same as the direction of the force applied.
C. The direction of the object’s motion is not affected by the direction of the force applied.
D. The direction of the object’s motion is perpendicular to the direction of the force
applied.
 SET A

Regional Mass Training for Grade 8 Teachers

Saint Paul University Philippines
Tuguegarao City

POSTTEST:

Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. In what way is a prokaryotic cell different from eukaryotic cell?

A. It has DNA and ribosome.
B. It has no cell membrane and cytoplasm.
C. It has no nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
D. It has nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
2. Which of the following domains share some similarities based on cellular structures?
A. Bacteria and archaea
B. Archaea and eukarya
C. Eukarya and bacteria
D. Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
3. What is TRUE about organisms at the highest tropic level in an energy pyramid?
A. They are producers
B. They are herbivores
C. The least amount of energy is transferred to them
D.The greatest amount of energy is transferred to them.
4. During digestion, food is broken down into soluble and absorbable molecules. How is
this process carried out in the stomach?
A. Through enzyme action and churning
B. Through secretion of mucous and churning
C. Through secretion of mucous and lubrication of stomach lining
D.Through mixing of food with gastric juices and lubrication of stomach lining
5. An intestinal cell has 46 chromosomes and divides rapidly by mitosis to produce new
cells. After two successive divisions, how many chromosomes will the cells have?
A.23 B. 46 C.92 D.138
Use the food web below to answer questions 6-7,

Human

Carabao Chicken Goat

Rice plant Grass

Decomposers

6.Which of the following food chains is in the food web?

A. Rice plant chicken carabao human decomposers
B. Grass chicken goat decomposers
C. Rice plant carabao decomposers
D. Grass goat human chicken decomposers
 7. What will happen if carabao and chicken are both gone?
A. Goat will die
B. More rice and corn plant grow
C. More goat will be available for humans
D. More decomposers feast on rice and corn plants
8. Which is more efficient in converting biomasses of producers to biomasses of consumers?
A. Meat eater B. Plant eater C. Omnivore D. Carnivore
9. If there are 100 kg of biomass in the third tropic level, how much biomass is present at the
first tropic level?
A. 10 kg B. 100 kg C. 1000 kg D. 10000 kg
10. The element sodium is located in the first column is located in the first column third row of
the Periodic Table. Moreover, the element above sodium is lithium, while the element below it is
potassium. Which of the following statements is TRUE about sodium?
A. It belongs to Period 3
B. It has a tendency to form anions.
C. It is more reactive than potassium.
D.Its properties are similar to lithium.
11. Which of the following samples is NOT matter?
A. Light B. sugar C. sugar granules D. water
12. When equal volumes of sugar and water are mixed completely,the combined volume is less
than the sum of the volumes of the unmixed sugar and water. What is the reason for this
observation?
A. The water molecules could fit in the spaces between the sugar molecules.
B.A small amount of water evaporated while sugar and water were being mixed.
C. The molecules of water are in constant motion, which makes them evaporate easily.
D. The molecules of sugar are closer to each other so it is easier for them to come even
closer to each other.
13. Based on the particle model of matter, what is one major difference between liquids and
gases?
A. Particles of gases change in position.
B. Particles of liquid do not change positions.
C. Particles of gases are attracted to one another more strongly than particles of liquids.
D. .Particles of liquids are attracted to one another more strongly than particles of gases.
14. Consider the shorthand notation for the chlorine ion.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
35 -
A. There are more electrons than protons.
B. There are more neutrons than protons.
C. There are 17 protons in a chlorine atom.
Cl
17
D. There are 35 neutrons in a chlorine atom.

15. Which of the following elements is likely to be the most reactive with acid?
A. K (Group 1, Period 4)
B. Ca (Group 2, Period 4)
C. Mg (Group 2, Period 3)
D. Al (Group 13, Period 3)
16. Which of the following was identified through the alpha scattering experiment?
A. Electron B.Neutron C. Nucleus D. Proton
17. Refer to the table below:
Notation # of Neutrons # of Electrons
J+3 5 2
A -2 5 5
Q 5 5
G+2 4 2
z-3 4 5

Which of the following is an isotope of Q?

A. J B. A C. G D.Z
18. Which of the following statements applies to a ball moving to the right at constant speed?
A. The net force acting on the ball is zero.
B. The acceleration of the ball is constant.
C. The net force acting on the ball is constant.
D. The only force acting on the ball is the force of gravity.
19. Which of the following is NOT a major effect of heat transfer?
 A. The object expands or contracts.
B. The temperature of the body changes.
C. The object changes from solid to liquid.
D.The kinetic energy of the body changes.
20. Meteors are more commonly known as shooting stars or falling stars. Where does this
phenomenon occur?
A. In outer space
B. At the surface of the earth
C. Within the earth’s atmosphere
D. Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
21. Where do most of the world’s strong earthquakes occur?
A. Ring of fire
B. Japan and Indonesia
C. Divergent plate boundaries
D. Mediterranean-Himalayan seismic belt
22. Two identical containers were filled with different amounts of water from the same source
and then were placed on top of identical stoves. Which statement is TRUE about the water inside
the containers after one minute?
A. They received the same amount of heat and are at the same temperature.
B. They received the same amount of heat and are at different temperature.
C. They received different amount of heat and are at the same temperature.
D. They received different amount of heat and are at different temperature.

23.How does the temperature of a medium affect the speed of sound waves?
A. As the temperature of a substance increases, sound waves in it move faster.
B. As the temperature of a substance decreases, sound waves in it move faster.
C. As the temperature of a substance increases, sound waves in it move more slowly.
D. As the temperature of a substance decreases, sound waves in it move more slowly.
24. Which of the following will NOT generate a tsunami?
`A. Fault B. Tidal Action CMeteorite Impact D. Volcanic
eruption
25.Below is an example of a food chain.
Sunlight Grass Gr Grasshopper Frog snake Hawk

Which of the following best describes a food chain?

A. Energy transformation in the ecosystem
B.Transfer of energy from a prey to a predator
C.Transfer of food nutrients from one organism to another
D.Energy flows from one organism to another in the ecosystem.

Refer to the illustration below to answer questions 26-27.The figure shows a photo of a tropical
cyclone (top) and a cross-sectional drawing of a tropical cyclone (bottom).

26. Where would the lowest air pressure be detected?

A. A B.B C.C D.D

27. Where would e strongest winds be felt?

 A. E B.F C.G D.H

28. The map below shows the Philippine Are of Responsibility (PAR). Which of the following
points is NOT located within the PAR?

A. 70N, 1340 E B. 150N, 1250 E C. 200N, 1170 E D. 230N, 1330 E

29. What happens to the amount of work done if the force is increased?
A. The amount of work done increases
B. The amount of work done decreases
C. The amount of work done is the same
D. The amount of work done is zero

30. Which of the following is true about work?

A. The direction of the object’s motion is opposite the direction of the force applied.
B. The direction of the object’s motion is the same as the direction of the force applied.
C. The direction of the object’s motion is not affected by the direction of the force applied.
D. The direction of the object’s motion is perpendicular to the direction of the force
applied.