Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON

REGIONAL MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT IN SCIENCE 7

Name: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________

Grade/Section: _______________________________ Score: ___________________

Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in your
answer sheet.

1. Your mother planted monggo seeds separately in cans. She used a different amount of fertilizer
in germinating the seeds. The volume of each liquid is the same, and exposure to light was
moderate. She found out that the monggo seeds germinated at different time. What is the
independent variable in the set up?
A. the amount of sunlight
B. the amount of fertilizer
C. the different amount of liquids
D. the time of germination of the seeds

2. You observe that the iron grills in your gate become rusty after the rain. You wonder why they
become rusty. Which step in the scientific method is involved?
A. gathering data
B. making conclusion
C. formulating hypothesis
D. identifying the problem

For questions 3-4. You were tasked by your teacher to investigate how fast crushed salt
dissolves in cold and hot water.

3. Observing the fair testing, what will be your controlled variables?

I. method of stirring
II. time each solution is stirred
III. amount of water in each cup
IV. time the solid is added to water
V. amount of crushed salt in each cup
A. I, II, and III
B. I, II, III, and IV
C. I, III, IV, and V
D. I, II, III, IV, and V

4. Which variable is being measured in your investigation?

A. the temperature of water
B. the amount of crushed salt
C. the time the crushed salt will completely dissolve in hot water
D. the time the crushed salt will completely dissolve in hot and cold water

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5. Sodium chloride (NaCl), a combination of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl), is dissolved in water.
After several days, the water evaporated, leaving the salt in the container. How will you classify
the salt?
A. compound
B. element
C. metal
D. mixture

6. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. Sodium chloride is made up of two elements.
B. Compounds are more complex than elements.
C. Compounds are made up of one kind of element.
D. Components of water can be separated by electrolysis.

7. Which of the following statements best describes the similarity between elements and
compounds?
A. They are both pure substances.
B. They are both listed in the periodic table.
C. They can be both broken down by physical means.
D. They are both made up of different kinds of atoms.

8. You are curious if sulfur can conduct electricity. You tested it by dissolving the sulfur in the
water and immersing the prongs of an electric conductor. The device did not produce any
sound. How will you classify sulfur?
A. compound
B. metal
C. metalloid
D. non-metal

9. Which of the following statements is TRUE about elements and compounds?

A. They have the same composition.
B. They can be broken down by physical means.
C. Elements are more complex than compounds.
D. Compounds are more complex than elements.

10. Humans and animals absorb oxygen (O2) from the air they breathe in and release carbon
dioxide (CO2). Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a/an________________.
A. mixture of carbon and oxygen atoms
B. solution made of carbon and oxygen atoms
C. element made of carbon and oxygen atoms
D. compound made of carbon and oxygen atoms

11. Your sister has an unopened box of a 40-meter foil labeled 100% made of aluminum.
Aluminum is a pure substance. She takes just a thumb size piece of aluminum foil. Which of
the following statements is TRUE about the piece of aluminum foil your sister took compared
with the rest left in the box?
A. Its mass and melting point are different.
B. Its mass and melting point are the same.
C. Its mass is different but the melting point is the same.
D. Its mass is the same but the melting point is different.

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12. Compounds are different from mixtures because ________________.
A. mixtures are held together by chemical bonds
B. mixtures cannot be separated by physical means
C. compounds can be separated by physical means
D. compounds are held together by chemical bonds

13. You were tasked by your teacher to check if the liquid sample you have is a substance or a
mixture. Which of these tests will you use?
I. color comparison III. boiling point test
II. taste comparison IV. melting point test
A. I and III only
B. I, II, and IV only
C. I, III, and IV only
D. I, II, III, and only

14. A liquid has the following properties: one phase, colorless, and varying boiling points. Which
of the following BEST describes the liquid?
A. compound
B. element
C. mixture
D. substance

15. Given the following data, which of the solid samples are probably the SAME substances?

Sample Color Mass (g) Melting Point(0C) Density(g/mL)

Solid 1 Gray 16 120 3.2
Solid 2 Brown 18 115 3.2

Solid 3 Black 17 130 2.5

Solid 4 Gray 17 115 3.2

A. Solids 1 and 2
B. Solids 2 and 3
C. Solids 1 and 4
D. Solids 2 and 4

16. When all parts of a mixture have a uniform appearance and the same properties, it is
homogeneous. Solutions are homogeneous mixtures. Which of the following is NOT
homogeneous?
A. salt and water
B. sugar and water
C. pebbles and water
D. vinegar and water

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17. Your mother asked you to heat a liquid in a pan. You forgot to immediately switch off the
stove, and all of the liquid had evaporated. However, you saw that some solid materials had
accumulated on the pan's surface. What conclusion can you draw from your observation?
A. The liquid was a pure substance.
B. The liquid was composed of a single material.
C. The liquid was a mixture of dissolved solid materials.
D. The liquid material was a pure substance because it evaporated.

18. Water boils at 100 oC and pure ethanol at 78 oC. Which of the following statements concerning
water and ethanol is/are correct?
I. Water and ethanol are both pure substances.
II. Water and ethanol can be boiled at either 100 oC or 78 oC.
III. Water and ethanol have specific temperatures at which they would start to boil.
IV. Water and ethanol can be identified according to the temperature at which they boil.
A. I only
B. II only
C. I, II, and III
D. I, III, and IV

19. In a saturated solution, which of these actions will cause more solute to dissolve?
A. by cooling the solution
B. by heating the solution
C. by increasing the solute
D. by decreasing the solute

20. A solution can still dissolve more solute. What type of solution is it?
A. concentrated
B. saturated
C. supersaturated
D. unsaturated

21. Your sister prepared juice for your visitors. You observed that some juice particles were not
dissolved. How will you describe the juice prepared by your sister in terms of saturation?
A. concentrated
B. saturated
C. supersaturated
D. unsaturated

22. Using the data below, in which step is the solution described as saturated?

STEP TOTAL AMOUNT OF OBSERVATIONS AFTER

SUGAR ADDED STIRRING
1 6 grams Salt completely dissolved.
2 12 grams Salt completely dissolved.
3 18 grams Salt completely dissolved.
Some sugar is seen at the bottom of the
4 24 grams
container.

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 A. Step 1
B. Step 2
C. Step 3
D. Step 4

23. Which of the following is less concentrated?

A. 10 grams of sugar and 50 grams of water
B. 15 grams of sugar and 50 grams of water
C. 20 grams of sugar and 50 grams of water
D. 25 grams of sugar and 50 grams of water

24. In your Science 7 class, you prepared a solution by mixing 50 g of salt in 100 g of water.
What are the concentrations of the solute and solvent in percent by mass?
A. solute: 0.33% solvent: 0.67%
B. solute: 33.33% solvent: 66.67%
C. solute: 0.33% solvent: 100%
D. solute: 50.00% solvent: 150%

25. You prepared a solution containing 9% of sodium chloride (NaCl). How will you describe
your solution?
A. The solution contains 9% of sodium chloride (NaCl) and 91% of water.
B. The solution contains 90 % of sodium chloride (NaCl) and 10 % of water.
C. The solution contains 90 grams of sodium chloride (NaCl) and 100 grams of
water.
D. The solution contains 0.9 grams of sodium chloride (NaCl) and 0.91 grams of
water.

26. Rene needs to raise the stage of the microscope to focus the specimen he is studying using the
LPO. Which part should he manipulate?
A. Mirror
B. low power objective
C. high power objective
D. coarse adjustment knob

27. After the sample specimen is placed over the slide, a cover slip is put on top of the sample.
How does cover slip work?
A. makes the sample bigger
B. supports the specimen from below
C. provides an aesthetic effect on the sample slide
D. prevents the sample specimen from tumbling off the slide

28. The circle below represents the field of view of the microscope. The square represents the
plant cell being viewed and the star represents the center, how will you move the slide?
A. to the left
B. to the right
C. towards you
D. away from you

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29. Which of the following is the correct order for the five levels of organization in the human
body, from the most to least complex?
A. cell → tissue → organ → organ system → organism
B. cell → organ → tissue → organ system → organism
C. organism → organ system → organ → tissue → cell
D. organism → organ system → tissue → organ → cell

30. The organ systems of plants consist of the root and shoot systems. What is the function of the
root system?
A. absorb nutrients
B. distribute nutrients
C. bear flowers and fruits
D. perform photosynthesis

31. Which of the following organs DOES NOT match the system?
A. Kidney : Urinary
B. Bones : Endocrine
C. Lungs : Respiration
D. Gametes : Reproduction
32. An animal cell is viewed using a 15X eyepiece and a 40X HPO. How much will the cell be
magnified?
A. 15X B. 40X C. 55X D. 600X

33. You are to transfer the microscope to the next room. Which parts should you be holding in
carrying it properly?
A. arm and base
B. arm and stage
C. eyepiece and base
D. draw tube and base
34. The plants need abiotic components for existence. The following are examples of abiotic
components EXCEPT
A. water
B. decomposers
C. radiant energy
D. carbon dioxide

35. What kind of symbiotic relationship is exhibited when a bee hops from one flower to another?
A. commensalism
B. mutualism
C. parasitism
D. predation

36. Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between an orchid and a tree?
A. Both organisms are benefited.
B. The orchid is harmed while the tree is benefited.
C. The orchid is benefited while the tree is harmed.
D. The orchid is benefited while the tree is unaffected.

37. Chlorophyll helps plants to produce food through the process of photosynthesis. Which of the
following organelles contains chlorophyll?

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 A. chloroplast
B. cytoplasm
C. nucleus
D. plasma membrane

38. Why are bacteria and fungi important in the environment?

A. They can cause diseases.
B. They act as decomposers.
C. They are sources of energy.
D. They help beautify the surroundings.

39. Which of the following statements differentiates asexual reproduction from sexual
reproduction?
A. Asexual reproduction requires gametes, while sexual reproduction requires body
parts.
B. Asexual reproduction undergoes fertilization, while sexual reproduction
undergoes budding.
C. Asexual reproduction does not require gametes, while sexual reproduction
requires the union of gametes.
D. Asexual reproduction produces offspring which is different from the parent, while
sexual reproduction produces offspring identical to the parent.

40. Why is it that only a small amount of energy stored in food is transferred to the next organism
in a food chain?
A. There are more producers than consumers.
B. Many organisms compete for the same food.
C. Most of the energy was used for life processes.
D. Most energy was lost because it was converted to heat energy.
41. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Groups of organs working together are called cells.
B. Groups of cells working together are called tissues.
C. Groups of organs working together are called organisms.
D. Groups of tissues working together are called organ systems.

42. The table below shows a comparison between three kinds of cells. Which two cells could
possibly have come from the same organism?
Part of the cell Cell 1 Cell 2 Cell 3
Nucleus / / /
Chloroplast / X /
Cell Membrane / / /
Centriole X / X
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, and 3

43. A farmer grew only one type of corn. All the corn plants died from the same disease. What
can be said in this corn plant?

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 A. The corn plants were genetically identical.
B. Only a few plants were resistant to the disease.
C. All the corn plants were resistant to the disease.
D. The corn plants were genetically different from one another.

44. What must be placed in an aquarium to maintain a steady supply of oxygen?

A. plant
B. soil
C. turtle
D. water

45. Which of the following activities DOES NOT cause a negative change in the environment?
A. cutting trees
B. muro-ami
C. recycling
D. smoke belching
46. All of the following organs are parts of the circulatory system EXCEPT _________.
A. blood
B. heart
C. stomach
D. veins

47. Which of the following statements differentiates organs from tissues?

A. Organs and tissues are made up of cells.
B. Organs and tissues make up an organ system.
C. Tissues make up organs, while cells make up tissues.
D. Tissues make up organs, while cells make up organ system.

48. Cancer starts from cells that grow uncontrollably fast. They destroy tissues and organs. What
does this say about the effects of diseased cells on the higher levels of organization in an
organism?
A. Diseased cells do not affect the other parts of an organism.
B. Diseased cells affect only the next higher level of organization they make up.
C. Diseased cells involve only certain kinds of cells and does not affect any other
kind of cell.
D. Diseased cells damage the higher levels of organization they make up such as
tissues, organs, organ systems, and eventually the whole organism.

49. Spores, when carried by the wind, can grow, or reproduce into a new organism called spore
formation. Which of the following is reproduced by spore formation?
A. garlic
B. ginger
C. molds
D. potato

50. In binary fission, how does the daughter cells’ DNA compare to the parent cells’ DNA?
A. It is identical.
B. It is the combination of the parent’s DNA.
C. It has the same similarities and some differences.
D. It is only half of the amount of DNA found in the parent.

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