Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
R E G I O N III

REGIONAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT IN SCIENCE 10 4. W

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1. How will you relate the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters and
mountain belts all over the world?
A. Active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters and mountain belts are
somewhat located almost on same areas.
B. Some volcanoes and mountain belts all over the world are situated on
same location.
C. The location of earthquake epicenters is an indication of the presence of
active volcanoes. the following best describes the plate boundaries represented by the image below?
D. Volcanic activities caused for occurrence of earthquake and formation of
mountain and mountain ranges. I. Divergence
between plates A
2. What does the locations of the earthquake epicenters say about lithospheric plates? and B
A. The origin of the earthquake epicenters is always above the focus. II. Divergence
B. The origin of the earthquake epicenters is also the location of volcanoes. between plates A
and C
C. Location of mountain ranges are often areas where earthquake epicenters are
detected. III. Convergence
between plates B
D. The location of earthquake epicenters are most likely the edges of the tectonic
and C
plate boundaries.
IV. Transform
between plates A and C
3. Refer to figure below. Which plate less likely experienced earthquake activity? V. Transform boundary between B and C
A. Antarctic Plate
B. Pacific Plate
C. Philippines Plate
D. South American Plate
Figure. Plate boundaries
A. I, II, III C. I, IV, V

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 B. I, III, IV D. II, III, IV C. II, III, IV
D. II, III only

8. Plate Y is an oceanic plate. When it converges with the continental Plate X, which of
the following will most likely to happen? Refer to figure 4.
A. Part of Plate X will go up and turn into magma.
B. Part of Plate Y will subduct and turn into magma.
5. Refer to figure below. Which of the following is a convergent boundary? C. Plate X will subduct and become crust above Plate Y.
D. Plate Y will subduct, become new crust and turn into magma.

Figure: Map of Plate Boundaries

9. Which of the following statements best explain the cause of the movement of plates?
A. Earth’s lithosphere is divided into several plates that ride over the weak
A. Arabian Plate and African Plate asthenosphere.
B. Caribbean Plate and Eurasian Plate B. Heat is produced in the core that produces convection in the mantle causes
C. North American Plate and Cocos Plate the plate to move around.
D. Philippine Plate and Eurasian C. Mantle is fluid that is why the solid lithosphere floats on it.
D. Subduction or the process in which the crust plunges back into the earth
6. What do you expect to find near a divergent boundary? causes for plates to move.
A. oceanic ridge, trench, rift valley
B. rift valley, volcanoes, oceanic ridge 10. Which of the statement/s best explain and illustrate the convection occurring
in the mantle?
C. volcanic Island arc, trench, rift valley
D. volcanic island arc, trench, mountain range I.

7. If you visit a place in the Pacific known to be along converging plates, which of these
geologic features should you expect to see?
I. active volcanoes IV. trench
II. oceanic ridge V. volcanic islands
III.
III. rift valleys
A. I, II, V
B. I, IV, V
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 C. Radio waves, infrared, ultraviolet rays, microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays,
A. I and II. Convection causes upward II. visible light.
and downward direction changes and D. Radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet rays, microwave, gamma rays,
influence sea floor to separate or spread. X-rays.
B. II and IV. After heating, the
alternate current direction causes the 15. You are an electronics and instrument engineer in the military when someone asked
plates to converge, diverge and slide past you to explain why X-rays are not used for radar purposes, what will be your
another. answer?
IV
C. III only. Convection current and A. We cannot use IVit since it has high frequencies and short wavelengths.
inward rotational movement form the chain of B. Other electromagnetic waves will interfere with X-rays as it hits the target. C.
mountains under the oceans.
High frequency X-rays would penetrate targets instead of reflecting and
D. IV only. Convection current coming back.
outward rotational mass movements cause D. X-rays are completely reflected by metal target aircrafts or ships that are
the crustal plates to diverge. visible to radar.

11. What evidence do scientists use to support the Continental Drift Theory? 16. Which of the following frequency range is commonly used in Frequency Modulation
A. Rocks, fossils, oceans (FM) radio broadcasting?
B. Rocks, water, ice caps A. Low Frequency (LF)
C. Rocks, fossils, human beings B. High Frequency (HF)
D. Rocks, fossils, climatic zones, mountain ranges C. Very High Frequency (VHF)
D. Extreme High Frequency (EHF)
12. Which of the following evidence support tectonic plates movement? 17. Which of the following EM waves is responsible for the food production of plants
A. Electromagnetic theory, geological deflection, Paleomagnetic theory through photosynthesis?
B. Continental drift theory, magnetic reversal, convection, ocean waves A. UV rays
C. Continental drift theory, Sea Floor Spreading, convection, solar energy B. radio waves
D. Seafloor spreading theory, magnetic reversal, Continental drift, convection C. visible lights
D. UV infrared rays
13. What is the example of wave with a long wavelength and low frequency?
A. Gamma rays C. Visible light 18. You and your friends will have a party on a beach resort. Your parents advised you
to limit your time in the mid-day sun, always use sunscreen and wear protective
B. Ultraviolet D. Radio waves
sunglasses – These are precautionary measures to minimize the negative effects of
____________.
14. Which of the following is the correct order of increasing wavelength in the A. infrared, ultraviolet rays, x-rays
electromagnetic spectrum?
B. visible light, X-rays, microwaves
A. Gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet rays, infrared, microwave, radio wave, visible
C. gamma rays, X-rays, microwaves
light.
B. Gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet rays, visible light, infrared, microwave, radio D. infrared, ultraviolet rays, visible light
waves.
19. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

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 I. Gamma rays can cause genes to mutate. D. refracting telescope and periscope.
II. Cell phone towers emit radio frequency that can cause blindness. III. 24. Which of the following is correct about motors and generators?
Radiation from microwave ovens can destroy the anti-cancer ability of A. Motors and generators convert mechanical energy or motion to electrical
vegetables. energy.
IV. Low-frequency radiation from home appliances will not cause any health B. Generators convert motion to electricity while motors turn electricity to
problems. mechanical energy.
C. Most generators convert electrical energy to motion while some motors do the
A. I and III B. I and II C. III and IV D. II and IV reverse function.
D. Most modern motors and generators have the same operations including their
20. Which of the following is correct about the image formed by a 10-cm object placed 1 functions and uses.
meter in front of a plane mirror?
A. It is virtual, image size is 5 cm, reversed left to right and upright.
B. It appears real, farther away from the mirror, smaller than the object and upright. C.
It is virtual, reversed laterally, has the same size and distance as the object in front.
D. It is virtual, reversed laterally, has the same size as the object and appears farther
than 1 meter. Figure __. Simple DC
Stator
Motor

21. When an object is placed at the center of the curvature of a concave mirror, the
image is ___________.
Current
A. real, upright, and bigger than the object. source
B. real, inverted, and bigger than the object
C. virtual, upright, and bigger than the object
25. Refer to figure 3. Which is the correct order of operation of an electric motor?
D. real, inverted, and the same size with the object
I. The cycle continues as long as there is electric current.
II. The loop of wire will produce a magnetic field around it.
22. Which of the following statements best describe a compound microscope? III. The stator magnetism acts on both sides of the coil to rotate it in one direction.
I. It makes small object looks bigger. IV. Electric current passes to the loop of wire through brushes and the commutator. V.
II. It is used to magnify distant object clearly. The magnetic field of the coil will interact with the magnetic field of the stator magnet.
III. It has two converging lens and at least 1 diverging lens. A. I – III – IV – II – V
IV. It has an eyepiece that enlarges the image of the object lens. B. III – IV – V – I - II
V. It consists of two converging lens- an objective lens and eyepiece. C. IV – II – V – III – I
A. I, IV, V D. IV – II – III – V - I
B. II, III, V 26. Female reproductive system enables a woman to produce eggs, provide space
C. II, IV, V and conditions to allow a baby to develop. What is the female reproductive organ?
D. II, III only
23. Which of the optical instruments use at least 2 convex lenses to view an object? a. Ovary.
A. camera and simple periscope . b. Oviduct.
B. microscope and refracting telescope. c. Uterus .
C. oscilloscope and stethoscopes. d. Vagina.

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27. Arrange the statements describing the pathway of the sperm cell from where it d. All of the above.
was produced in the male reproductive system? 32. Which of the following classifications of value of biodiversity is described in a
1. Sperm leaves the body by passing through the urethra. variety of rice grains thriving in different places that makes it more attractive to
2. The vas deferens is a long tube that connects the epididymis to the urethra. tourists?
3. After being produced in the seminiferous tubules, sperm travel to the a. Indirect economic value
epididymis. b. Direct economic value
4. The penis deposits sperm in the female reproductive system during sexual c. Ethical / Cultural
activity. d. Both b and c
a. 2, 1, 3 ,4 33. In promoting reproductive health and wellness, which is most likely should not be
b. 3, 4, 2, 1 included based on the following suggestions below?
c. 3, 2, 1, 4 a. Engage with spiritual activities and sports.
d. 1, 2, 3, 4 b. Practice proper hygiene and have a balance diet.
28. Which of the following is the correct effect or primary hormones in reproductive c. Engage in the dating site from the web to find a partner.
system? d. Create a slogan, poster or pamphlet to disseminate information.
a. Plays an important role in pregnancy.
b. Stimulates the production of sperm and egg cell. 34. Darwin observed the Finches on the Galapagos Island were similar in form except
c. Produces androgen and testosterone in the male’s body. for variations of their beaks. He deduced that these variations were useful
d. Manufactures estrogen and progesterone in female’s body. for______.
29. What is the result of a strong contractions of uterine wall that occurs before and a. Getting food.
after menstruation? b. Building nests.
a. Bloating. c. Attracting a mate.
b. Cramps. d. Surviving the cold.
c. Menstrual cramps.
d. Nausea.
30. According to evolutionists, which is the best test to show the similarities two 35. What can an individual do to help the environment?
organisms? a. Be mindful.
a. Development. b. Build factories.
b. Courting behavior. c. Use a refillable water bottle.
c. Structure. d. Notice how he/she uses water.
d. Genomic DNA. 36. Which of the following causes to loss wildlife population in most of the places in
31. Logging companies cut down and burn rain forest trees for flooring, furniture, and our country?
other products, as well as to generate power. These human activities pose a a. Habitat
threat to the Rainforest. Which of the following is the most effective method for b. Limiting factor
Rainforest conservation?
c. Carrying capacity
a. Advertise it as a camping site. d. Natural disturbances
b. Get only minor forest products.
c. Cut trees into logs and make timber.
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37. Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you'll find in one area—the variety of b. The molecules of air are compressible.
animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our c. A rubber balloon is new and branded.
natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems, d. The high temperature of molecules of air inside the balloon.
like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life. What is the best
definition of the term biodiversity? 44. Lean beef, pork, eggs, and almonds are some examples of proteins. They are the
building blocks of the living material.
a. The animals that live in an area.
a. lipids C. carbohydrates
b. Species that have become extinct.
b. proteins D. nucleic acids
c. Species that look different from one another.
45. Lactose is a type of sugar known as disaccharide. What are the simple sugars
d. The number and variety of species that lives in an area. that made up lactose?
38. At constant volume, the temperature of a gas decreases. What will happen to its a. glucose and fructose C. glycogen and cellulose
pressure?
b. galactose and glucose D. amylose and amylopectin
a. decreases C. undetermined
b. increases D. remains the same 46. DNA is composed of a five-carbon sugar deoxyribose, a phosphate group and a
nitrogenous base. What is the base that is present only in DNA but not in
39. What will happen to the volume of a gas when its temperature increases at
RNA?
constant pressure?
a. adenine C. guanine
a. decreases C. undetermined
b. cytosine D. thymine
b. increases D. remains the same
47. Carbohydrates are a group of biomolecules joined by chemical bonds. What do
40. What happens to pressure when the speed of gas in a tank is greater? It becomes
you call the bond between sugar units?
a. lesser a. Covalent bond C. Hydrogen bond
b. greater b. Glycosidic bond D. Peptide bond
c. the same 48. In chemical equation, Na + Cl NaCl, what symbol is used to separate two
d. unpredictable reactants and two products.
41. What will happen when a
container filled with gas is shaken for a couple of minutes?
a. The pressure of gas increases.
b. The temperature of gas increases.
c. The pressure and temperature of gas decreases. 49. Which of the following skeleton equation is correct when calcium carbonate is
d. The pressure and temperature of gas increases. heated, calcium oxide and carbon dioxide are produced?
a. Ca + CO3 CaOCO2
42. He explained the existing relationship between volume and amount of gas. A gas b. Ca + CO3 CaO + CO2
law which states that temperature and pressure, equal volumes of different gases c. CaCO3 CaOCO2
contain an equal number of molecules. d. CaCO3 CaO + CaO2
a. Boyle’s Law C. Avogadro’s Law 50. Which of the following statements is true about collision theory?
b. Charles’ Law D. Gay-Lussac’s Law a. Particles that are moving faster collide with each other
43. A rubber balloon is already filled with air but Kurt still pumps air in it. Why is this b. The particles colliding has the same amount of energy
possible? c. Even without collision of particles, reaction will happen
a. The molecules of air move freely. d. Reactions will occur if the colliding particles have enough energy

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Please refer to the figure below to answer Questions 51 and 52.
55. In which scenario does infrared scanner beneficial?
a. In a diagnostic center for the detection of potential blood clots in the brain.
b. In a maternal clinic in which a pregnant mother wants to know the sex of her baby.
c. In a hospital in which a patient is being scanned for the presence of potential cancer
cells.
d. In an airport in which passengers are scanned for abnormal body temperature which is
an indicator of contagious deadly fever.

56. Why would a doctor NEVER recommend his patient to undergo diagnostic X-ray
procedure every month?
a. It can penetrate the bones in the body and can cause osteoporosis.
b. Too much exposure to it can damage body tissues and can cause cancer.
c. It carries the highest amount of energy, thus the most dangerous electromagnetic
51. How are electromagnetic waves arranged from radio wave to gamma ray in terms wave.
of wavelength? d. Over exposure to it produces too much Vitamin D in skin than can cause third degree
a. Increasing c. From constant to infinite value burn.
b. Decreasing d. From infinite to constant value
57. How much larger will your classroom seem to appear if the entire two opposite walls
52. What is true between the energies carried by radio wave and microwave? consist of plane mirrors?
A. 2x larger B. 3x larger C. 4x larger D. Infinite
a. Both carry the same value of energy.
b. Have greater amount of energy than microwave. 58. An object is placed between a concave mirror and its focal point. What is the type and
c. Carries lesser amount of energy than microwave. orientation of the image formed?
d. Does not carry energy at all whereas microwave carries maximum amount of energy. a. Real and erect c. Virtual and erect
b. Real and inverted d. Virtual and inverted
53. Satellite communications around the world are brought about by the utilization of
__________
59. This optical instrument is also called field glasses and uses 2 convex lenses to make
a. infrared. c. radio waves. smaller object larger where the 1st lens catches light rays from the distant object and
b. microwaves. d. x-ray. makes a focused image a short distance behind the lens.
a. Binoculars b. Microscope c. Oscilloscope d. Telescope
54. Tuning a radio over 103.1 Megahertz (MHz) will allow the radio to subscribe the radio
station MOR Baguio. What does 103.1 MHz indicate? This is the frequency modulation 60. How does a periscope contribute its working principle in a submarine?
__________ a. It forms magnified images of distant object.
a. of the station’s signal carried by an infrared. b. It displays and analyzes waveforms of electronic signals.
b. of an ultra violet ray coming from the station. c. It uses lenses to magnify minute objects not seen by the naked eyes.
c. allocated to a radio waveband coming from the station. d. It displays and analyzes waveforms of electronic signals. a. It uses a system of prisms,
d. assigned to a micro wave carrying signal from the station. lenses or mirrors to reflect images through a tube.