Hong Kong

International
Science
Olympiad -
Review
I. Integrated Science, Earth Science
1. Statement: “In the picture, the people are whitewater rafting.” What is this statement considered in
the Scientific Method?
a. Making Observation
b. Making Judgement
c. Making Inferences
d. Communicating with others

2. A scientist who wants to study the effects of fertilizer on plants sets up an experiment. Plant A gets
no fertilizer, Plant B gets 5 mg of fertilizer each day, and Plant C gets 10 mg of fertilizer each day.
Which plant is the control group?
a. Plant C c. All of them
b. Plant B d. Plant A

3. When a scientist shares her findings with other scientists, she is:
a. making a hypothesis c. experimenting
b. communicating results d. analyzing data
4. When you decide whether or not the data supports the original hypothesis, you are:
a. asking questions c. forming a hypothesis
b. drawing conclusions d. making observations

5. Which mirror is used for side view in vehicles?

a. Convex
b. Concave *Note: Concave- eyeglasses of nearsighted people
c. Plain
d. None of these

6. You find an igneous rock that contains large crystals. This means:
a. Slow cooling produced the rock.
b. Rapid cooling produced the rock.
c. Large crystals indicate the source of the rock.
d. Large crystals indicate how long ago the rock formed.
7. The preserved remains of once-living organisms are called:

a. meteorites
b. mitochondria
c. geodes
d. fossils

8. Acids are found in many common chemicals, including foods. Acids taste:
a. sour Notes:
Acids are sour
b. sweet Bases are bitter

c. soapy
d. salty
9. You are designing a new packaging material for a consumer product. Which of the following materials aligns best with
sustainable development principles, considering its environmental impact throughout its life cycle?
A) Single-use plastic
B) Biodegradable plastic
C) Aluminum foil
D) Styrofoam

10. You are responsible for waste management in your city. Which strategy best aligns with promoting sustainable development?
A) Building more landfills to accommodate increasing waste
B) Implementing a comprehensive recycling program
C) Encouraging residents to burn their trash at home
D) Exporting all waste to neighboring cities for disposal

11. You sliced a fresh apple into pieces and left them exposed to the air. Over time, the apple pieces turned brown. What type
of change is this?
A) Reversible change
B) Irreversible change
C) Chemical change
D) Physical change
12. You are responsible for waste management in your city. Which strategy best aligns with promoting sustainable development?
A) Building more landfills to accommodate increasing waste
B) Implementing a comprehensive recycling program
C) Encouraging residents to burn their trash at home
D) Exporting all waste to neighboring cities for disposal

13. A mining company is planning to extract minerals from a protected natural habitat. Which action demonstrates recognition of
Earth as a wealth of resources while considering environmental conservation?
A) Proceeding with mining, disregarding environmental laws
B) Exploring alternative sources of minerals in non-protected areas
C) Expanding mining operations without assessing ecological impacts
D) Conducting responsible mining practices with habitat restoration efforts

14. Your city is experiencing a water shortage. Which approach best exemplifies recognizing Earth's water resources for fulfilling
needs sustainably?
A) Increasing water usage for non-essential purposes
B) Implementing strict water conservation measures
C) Drilling more wells without considering groundwater depletion
D) Diverting water from natural ecosystems for urban use
15. What is the term for a periodic climate phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that can impact weather patterns globally and cause
extreme weather events?
A) Earthquake
B) Tornado
C) Monsoon
D) El Niño

16. How do climate changes, such as prolonged droughts or extreme heatwaves, impact agriculture and food production?
A) They have no effect on agriculture.
B) They can lead to reduced crop yields and food shortages.
C) They result in increased crop yields and surplus food.
D) They only affect livestock farming.

17. During a solar eclipse, what phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's
light for a brief period?
A) Lunar eclipse- Sun-Earth-Moon
B) Solar flare
C) Total darkness
D) Total solar eclipse- Sun-Moon-Earth
18. During a full moon, what natural phenomenon is occurring?
A) The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.
B) The Earth is between the Moon and the Sun. S-E-M = LUNAR ECLIPSE (full moon)
C) The Moon is partially illuminated by the Sun.
D) The Moon is not visible from Earth.

19. What phenomenon causes ocean tides to rise and fall in a predictable pattern?
A) Gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's water
B) Earth's rotation on its axis
C) Earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun
D) Magnetic forces from the Earth's core

20. What space exploration mission provided significant insights into the Martian surface and the potential for past life on Mars?
A) Apollo 11 – moon’s surface
B) Voyager 1- twin of Voyager 2 for interstellar
C) Hubble Space Telescope- taking pictures of planets, moons, etc.
D) Mars rovers like Curiosity and Perseverance – Curiosity (2011), Perseverance (2020- 2021), Sojourner (1996)
21. How has space exploration contributed to everyday life on Earth?
A) It has led to the discovery of new elements.
B) It has helped develop technologies like GPS and weather forecasting.
C) It has reduced the need for renewable energy sources.
D) It has increased air pollution.

22. What is the primary goal of the International Space Station (ISS) in addition to scientific research?
A) To serve as a tourist destination for space enthusiasts
B) To provide a platform for international diplomacy
C) To facilitate long-term human space exploration and cooperation
D) To mine resources from other celestial bodies

23. What can people do to maintain and minimize waste introduction to the environment?

a) They can buy things and keep it for a long time

b) We need to follow the 5R’s of Responsible Waste Management.
c) Don’t buy anything just borrow from your neighbors
d) Use plastics or things that cannot be break easily.
24. Why do we experience different seasons throughout the year, and what causes the changes in weather during each season?

a. We experience different seasons because the Earth rotates on its axis.

b. We experience different seasons because the Moon orbits around the Earth.
c. We experience different seasons because the Earth’s distance from the Sun changes.
d. We experience different seasons because of the tilt of the Earth’s axis and Its orbit around the Sun.

25. How are clouds formed in the sky, and what role does water play in the process?

a. Clouds are formed when the Sun’s heat evaporates water from the oceans, and the water vapor rises into the atmosphere.
b. Clouds are formed when water droplets condense around dust particles in the air, creating visible moisture in the sky.
c. Clouds are formed when rain falls from the sky and collects in large bodies of water, such as lakes and oceans.
d. Clouds are formed when the wind blows, creating patterns in the sky that resemble different clouds shapes.

26. Every living thing on Earth requires water to survive, How does saving water benefit to communities?

a. It increases water consumption.

b. It leads to higher water bills for households.
c. It helps ensure water availability for future generations.
d. It has no impact on public health and sanitation.
27. What is the greenhouse effect, and how does it contribute to global warming?
a. The greenhouse effect is the trapping of heat by the Earth’s atmosphere, which helps regulate the planet’s temperature.
b. The greenhouse effect is the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures.
c. The greenhouse effect is the absorption of sunlight by greenhouse gases, causing a cooling effect on the Earth’s surface.
d. The greenhouse effect is the depletion of the ozone layer, resulting in higher levels of ultraviolet radiation.

28. Weather disturbances may affect humans by destroying properties and houses in specific area, some of the weather
disturbances are hurricane and tornado, How do their formation processes differ?
a. Hurricanes and tornadoes are both formed over land and have similar formation processes.
b. Hurricanes are larger in size and form over land, while tornadoes are smaller and form over water
c. Hurricanes are characterized by a rotating, low-pressure system with sustained winds, while tornadoes are characterized by a
rapidly rotating column of air.
d. Hurricanes and tornadoes have the same formation process, but tornadoes occur in tropical regions while hurricanes occur in
temperate regions.

29. A solar system is a group of planets and other bodies that revolve around a star, what is the term for a group of stars, gas, and
dust held together by gravity?
a. Solar system
b. Galaxy
c. Nebula
d. Cluster
30. A planet is a large object that orbits a star. To be a planet, an object must be massive enough for gravity to have squeezed it
into a spherical, or round shape. In the region between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found called?
a. Asteroid Belt- Mars and Jupiter
b. Kuiper Belt- beyond Neptune
c. Oort cloud
d. Van Allen Belt

31. On a dark, clear night, you will see a milky band of light stretching across the sky. This band is the disk of a galaxy, the Milky
Way Galaxy, is our galaxy and is made of millions of stars along with a lot of gas and dust, the central region of the Milky
Way galaxy called?
a. Galactic Core
b. Galactic Halo
c. Galactic Bulge
d. Galactic Disk

32. When considering the environmental impact of energy sources, which material is commonly used in nuclear power
plants and has implications for long-term radioactive waste management?
A) Coal
B) Natural gas
C) Uranium- it is very radioactive
D) Solar panels
 33. In the context of electronic waste (e-waste) recycling, what material found in old electronic devices poses health and
environmental risks when improperly disposed of, as it contains toxic substances like lead and mercury?
A) Copper
B) Plastic
C) Silicon
D) Batteries
34. Scientists and astronomers have been studying the Moon for centuries, and through observations and data analysis, they have
determined that the Moon’s surface experiences_____?
a. Extreme hot temperatures
b. Extreme cold temperatures
c. Moderate temperatures
d. It remains constant
35. We can’t see stars during the day- time because:
a. They are very faint compared with the Sun.
b. They are hidden behind the Earth.
c. They are hidden behind the Sun.
d. They cannot reflect light from the Sun during the day.
36. What is the longest day of the year?
a. Spring equinox
b. Summer solstice
c. Fall equinox
d. Winter solstice
37. Science encompasses the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through
observation and experiment, and technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. What is the
primary goal of science and technology?
a) To make life more complicated
b) To create problems and challenges
c) To increase our understanding of the world and improve the quality of our lives
d) To slow down progress

38. Technologies make communication easier and let people communicate at long distances. There has been a
movement away from face-to-face meetings to virtual communication. Technology has brought a revolutionary
transformation in the way we communicate with each other. How have advancements in technology improved
communication in daily life?
a) They have made communication less efficient
b) They have had no impact on communication
c) They have revolutionized communication with tools like smartphones, email, and video conferencing
d) They have made people communicate less with each other
39. The growth in healthcare science and technology has made patient care far superior and more reliable in most cases.
Which of the following is an example of a scientific advancement that has improved healthcare?

a) The development of social media platforms Notes:

b) The invention of the telephone - Antibiotics- medicines that fight
infections caused by bacteria in humans
c) The discovery of antibiotics and animals
- Antiviral- viruses
d) The creation of video games - Antifungal- fungi

40. Technology has changed the way people learn and communicate with each other. With the use of technology, people
can now access a global learning community where they can share ideas and connect with people from all over the
world. This has allowed for new and innovative ways of teaching and learning to take place. How has technology
changed the way people learn and access information in today's world?

a) It has made it more challenging to access information

b) It has no impact on learning
c) It has made information more accessible, allowing for online education and easy research
d) It has decreased the amount of information available to the public
41. Your mother and father is arguing whether to fix the electric fan or to buy a new one.
Your mother said it is better to buy a new one so it can last longer. While your father
said he can fix it immediately and save money. Which of the 5R’s you read best
explains your father’s choice? Choose the BEST ANSWER.

a)REDUCE because he prevented and from buying.

b)RECYCLE because you will use the electric fan again
c)REUSE because once repaired it will be reused.
d)REPAIR because your father will repair it instead of buying new ones.

42. Your teacher said to bring recyclable materials like newspaper for your Activity
tomorrow. You immediately said you have a lot of newspapers at home and asked if it
is okay to use it. Which of the following best describes your teacher’s behavior?

a)She is not concern whether it’s new or not

b)She doesn’t care for the cleanliness of the material that will be use.
c)She is applying to the students to use one of the 5R’s that is to RECYCLE to minimize the
waste on the environment.
d)She just want an activity to be done simply.
43. Science and technology make life easier and more comfortable for
humans. Science and technology enable us to save both time and
money. Science and technology open up new perspectives of
understanding. Science and technology aid in the advancement of the
field of education. What is the primary purpose of the study of
science and technology?

a) To create problems and challenges

b) To make life more complicated
c) To increase our understanding of the world and improve the quality of
our lives
d) To slow down progress
44. Science and Technology have considerably changed the quality of life. For instance, we have come far from
traditional audio calls to instant messaging and face time. Not to forget, technology has come to rescue
during the pandemic. When the world was in lockdown mode, video calling and putting out words on the
internet has paved the way for connecting with each other. Technology helped us stay together by living
apart. Whilst the pandemic was fading away, work from home situation was possible only due to
technology which further rolled the wheels of economy. How can science and technology improve the
quality of our lives?

a) By making everything more expensive

b) By providing new gadgets that are unnecessary
c) By solving problems, improving healthcare, and enhancing communication
d) By causing environmental destruction

45. From communication and transport to healthcare and connectivity, technology has enhanced our lives for the
better. The best part is that it is ever-evolving by facilitating more advanced features. Which of the following
is an example of how technology has improved our daily lives?

a) Increased air pollution

b) Development of smartphones for easy communication
c) Destruction of natural habitats
d) Overuse of natural resources
46. You are at a friend's house, and they offer you a homemade sandwich. You notice that the mayonnaise they used has
been sitting out at room temperature for several hours. What should you do to safeguard your personal health?

a) Politely decline the sandwich.

b) Eat the sandwich to avoid offending your friend.
c) Ask your friend to microwave the sandwich to kill any bacteria.
d) Suggest that your friend refrigerate the mayonnaise for future use.

47. While jogging in the park, you witness a bicyclist crash and fall off their bike. They appear to be injured and unable to
move. What should you do to ensure your safety and the safety of the injured bicyclist?

a) Approach the injured person and try to move them to a safer location.
b) Call 911 or emergency services immediately.
c) Continue jogging and let someone else handle the situation.
d) Attempt to provide first aid without any training.

48. You are in a chemistry lab conducting an experiment involving corrosive chemicals. You notice that your lab partner
has spilled a chemical on their hand but is hesitant to seek help. What should you advise your lab partner to do to
ensure their safety?

a) Ignore the spill and continue the experiment.

b) Wash their hands with water from the nearest sink.
c) Apply an antidote they find in the lab to neutralize the chemical.
d) Immediately inform the lab instructor and seek medical attention.
49. You are camping in a remote forest area and come across a campfire left unattended and still burning. What action
should you take to safeguard your safety and the environment?

a) Add more wood to the fire to keep it going.

b) Use water or dirt to fully extinguish the fire.
c) Leave the campfire burning and continue exploring.
d) Build a larger fire to signal for help.

50. You are using power tools in a workshop and notice that your safety goggles have a crack in them. What should you
do to ensure your safety while working in the workshop?

a) Continue using the damaged safety goggles.

b) Remove the damaged goggles and continue working without eye protection.
c) Replace the damaged goggles with a new pair.
d) Borrow safety goggles from a colleague and return them later.

51. Which of the following can provide the human body with long-term immunity against some diseases?

a) Antibiotics
b) Vitamins
c) Vaccines
d) Red blood cells
52. Which of the following is the major cause of tides?
a) heating of the oceans by the Sun
b) gravitational pull of the Moon
c) earthquakes on the ocean floor
d) changes in wind direction

53. Bacteria that enter the body are destroyed by which type of cells?
a) white blood cells
b) red blood cells
c) kidney cells
d) lung cell

54. What is the main difference between planets and moons in our solar system?
a) All planets can support life; moons cannot.
b) All planets have atmospheres; moons do not.
c) All planets orbit the Sun; all moons orbit planets.
d) All planets are larger than all moons.
55. The following table shows the classification of some animals into two categories. Which of the following was used to
classify these animals?
a) organs used in breathing
b) food source
c) method of reproduction
d) pattern of movement

56. Soils change both through natural processes and as a result of human activity. Which of the following soil changes is
due only to natural causes?
a) degradation of nutrients due to pesticides
b) formation of deserts due to tree felling
c) flooding due to dam construction
d) removal of nutrients due to heavy rains

57. Which of the following statements is true about organisms that are producers?
a) They use energy from the sun to make food.
b) They absorb energy from a host animal.
c) They get energy from eating living plants.
d) They get energy by breaking down dead plants and animals.
58. The following waste materials are buried in a landfill. Which will break down most quickly?
a) steel
b) plastic
c) glass
d) paper

59. Where are active volcanoes most likely to be found?

a) where rivers form
b) where tectonic plates meet
c) where oceans are deepest
d) where land and water meet

60. Where did organisms live when they first appeared on Earth?
a) in the water
b) in the air
c) on the land
d) under the ground
61. Susie has a potted plant. She sets up an experiment that shows that water travels through a plant into the air. Which
experiment would show this?

a) Put water in a container under the pot; water will disappear from the container.
b) Cover one of the stems of the plant with a plastic bag and water the plant; drops of water will be seen in the bag.
c) Place a cut stem from the plant in a plastic bag; water will be seen in the bag.
d) Place a cut stem from the plant in a glass of colored water; the plant’s leaves will change color.

62. John has diabetes. Which of the following should he be careful about eating or drinking?

a) beef
b) eggs
c) milk
d) fruit juice
 Air: 21%- Oxygen
78 %- Nitrogen
1 %- Other Gases

Oxidation- a substance
reacts with the oxygen
present in air.
II. Biology
1. Veins seen in the leaves, serve the function of:
a. Photosynthesis
b. Transpiration
c. Storage
d. Conduction

2. Which of the following processes are associated with plants during the dark period?
a. Photosynthesis & respiration
Notes:
b. Respiration & Transpiration Conduction and Respiration happen during nighttime. NO
LIGHT unlike photosynthesis and transpiration.
c. Transpiration & conduction
d. Conduction & Respiration

3. To which group of blood, does a universal recipient belong?

a. A group c. O group
b. B group d. AB group

4. Bleaching powder is used in drinking water as a/an:

a. disinfectant c. antiseptic
b. antibiotic d. coagulant
5. The human body is the physical structure of a human being and your body couldn’t breathe without this system. Which one is it?
a. It is the Perspiration system
b. It is the Respiratory system
c. It is the Photosynthesis
d. It is the Urinary system

6. Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygen to body’s tissues?

a. Red blood cells
b. White blood cells
c. Platelets
d. Plasma

7. Which organ in a frog has a function similar to the function of lungs in a bird?
a) kidney
b) skin
c) liver
d) heart
8. Why is it difficult to develop vaccines for Corona virus?
a. Their small size evades the immune system
b. RNA mutates more frequently than DNA
c. The Capsid of Corona viruses is resistant
d. Vaccines can only target blood-borne pathogens
III. Physics
1. A material through which objects can be seen clearly.

a. Opaque
b. Transparent
c. Translucent
d. None of the Above

2. Which structure SENDS signals about what you see to the brain?

a. Lens
b. Retina
c. Cornea
d. None of the Above

3. At the equator, the stars rise in the ___ and set in the ___.

a. north, south c. east, east

b. east, west d. north, east
4. The Tesla is a derived unit of measurement in the International System of Units (SI) for which physical quantity?
a. Electric current
b. Magnetic field
c. Temperature- Kelvin
d. Velocity-

5. When choosing a material for constructing a bulletproof vest, which property should be a top priority?
A) Transparency
B) Flexibility
C) Density
D) Strength

6. When selecting a material for making eyeglass lenses, which property is most important for providing clear vision?
A) Conductivity
B) Transparency
C) Elasticity
D) Density
7. You are tasked with designing a model of a solar-powered car for a science fair project. Which material would you
choose for the body of the car to maximize energy efficiency and minimize weight?
A) Cardboard
B) Plastic
C) Aluminum
D) Glass

8. To build a model of a suspension bridge for a school project, which material would provide the best combination of
strength and flexibility for the bridge cables?
A) Steel
B) Rubber
C) Nylon
D) Wood
9. When considering the environmental impact of energy sources, which material is commonly used in nuclear power
plants and has implications for long-term radioactive waste management?
A) Coal
B) Natural gas
C) Uranium
D) Solar panels

10. In the context of electronic waste (e-waste) recycling, what material found in old electronic devices poses health
and environmental risks when improperly disposed of, as it contains toxic substances like lead and mercury?
A) Copper
B) Plastic
C) Silicon
D) Batteries
11. Inertia is related to which of the following laws of motion?

A. Zeroth law of motion

B. First law of motion
C. Second law of motion
D. Third law of motion

12. Which of the following Newton’s law of motion can be used to calculate the force on a body? Force=mass x acceleration

A. Second law of motion

B. First law of motion
C. Zeroth law of motion
D. Third law of motion

13. Which of the following Newton’s laws of motion can be used to determine the reaction forces on a body?

A. Third law of motion

B. Second law of motion
C. First law of motion
D. Zeroth law of motion
14. All electromagnetic waves travel through vacuum at:
Understand that all electromagnetic waves, including
A. the same speed. visible light, radio waves, microwaves, and more,
B. Speed that are proportional to their frequency. propagate through a vacuum at the same speed,
which is the speed of light denoted as "c",
C. Speeds that are inversely proportional to their frequency. approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.
D. None of the Above.

15. Electromagnetic waves are_______?

A. longitudinal
B. transverse
C. Both longitudinal and transverse
D. None of the Above

16. Light travels fastest in?

A. Glass
B. Diamond
C. Air
D. Vacuum
 Kinetic Energy- in motion (moving)
Potential Energy- at rest (not moving)
IV. Chemistry
1. The energy transferred from an object at a higher temperature to an object at a lower temperature is

a. temperature
b. calorie
c. heat
d. joule

2. What is a convection current?

a. an electromagnetic disturbance
b. a material that is a poor conductor of heat- poor conductors= insulators
c. motion due to density differences resulting from temperature differences
d. motion that is due to vibrations produced by sound waves

3. Shafts in the windmill aid in converting mechanical energy into:

a. Chemical energy c. Electrical energy

b. Solar energy d. Thermal energy
4. Which of the following consumes more energy?
a. Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
b. Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs
c. Incandescent electric bulbs
d. Fluorescent tube-lights

5. You heated a piece of ice until it melted into water. What kind of change did the ice undergo?
A) Reversible change
B) Irreversible change
C) Chemical change
D) Physical change

6. You sliced a fresh apple into pieces and left them exposed to the air. Over time, the apple pieces turned brown. What type
of change is this?
A) Reversible change
B) Irreversible change
C) Chemical change- OXIDATION
D) Physical change
7. Which of the following is an example of physical change?
A. Mixing baking soda and vinegar together, and this causes bubbles and foam.
B. A glass cup falls from the counter and shatters on the ground.
C. Lighting a piece of paper on fire and the paper burns up and leaves ashes.
D. Baking a birthday cake for your mother.

8. Which of the following is an example of chemical change?

A. Filling up a balloon with hot air.

B. Taking a glass of water and freezing it by placing it in the freezer.
C. A plant collecting sunlight and turning it into food.
D. Your dog ripping up your homework.

9. When a new substance is formed with different properties than the original substance it is called ___.

A. Chemical Change
B. Physical Change
C. Freezing
D. Boiling
10. You are designing a new packaging material for a consumer product. Which of the following materials aligns best with
sustainable development principles, considering its environmental impact throughout its life cycle?
A) Single-use plastic
B) Biodegradable plastic
C) Aluminum foil
D) Styrofoam

11. You are responsible for waste management in your city. Which strategy best aligns with promoting sustainable development?
A) Building more landfills to accommodate increasing waste
B) Implementing a comprehensive recycling program
C) Encouraging residents to burn their trash at home
D) Exporting all waste to neighboring cities for disposal

12. You sliced a fresh apple into pieces and left them exposed to the air. Over time, the apple pieces turned brown. What type
of change is this?
A) Reversible change
B) Irreversible change
C) Chemical change
D) Physical change