AEPA Science 3

Question 1

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell' because it produces ATP through cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

Answer

Nucleus

Answer

Ribosome

Answer

Golgi apparatus

Question 2

A teacher integrates engineering design challenges into a science unit. Which framework does this best align with?

Accepted Answer

STEM integration through NGSS

Answer

Traditional lecture-based science

Answer

Reading and writing across the curriculum only

Answer

Textbook-driven instruction

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

Accepted Answer

Iron rusting

Answer

Ice melting into water

Answer

Paper being torn

Answer

Salt dissolving in water

Question 4

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

To break down dead organic matter and return nutrients to the soil

Answer

To produce food through photosynthesis

Answer

To consume primary producers

Answer

To convert nitrogen gas into usable form for plants

Question 5

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical waves

Answer

Light waves

Answer

Radio waves

Answer

Electromagnetic waves

Question 6

A teacher uses phenomena-based teaching to start a science lesson. What is the primary benefit of this approach?

Accepted Answer

It sparks curiosity and drives student inquiry through real-world observations

Answer

It reduces the need for materials

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It immediately introduces vocabulary

Answer

It allows the teacher to cover more content faster