OSAT ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
SUBTEST 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Scientific method - ANS the empirical process of science. observation, question, hypothesis,
experiment, analysis, conclusion. Initially proposed by francis bacon in early 17th century
hypothesis - ANS proposes a rational explanation for why some observed natural phenomena
occur and guide scientific experiments. If then statement
scientific theory - ANS When a hypothesis is repeatedly reinforced over time by strong
scientific evidence and appears to explain why something happens
scientific revolution - ANS a period between the 16th and 18th centuries that acted as a
stepping stone for modern science
On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres by Nicolaus Copernicus - ANS first major work to
propose that the Earth revolved around the Sun, challenging the traditional belief that the Earth
was the center of the universe. Helped spark scientific revolution thinking. 1543. Helliocentric
model!!
Issac Newton - ANS Proposed theory of gravity. Wrote Principia. Developed laws of motion
This changing attitude about machines connected to the industrial revolution of the 18th cent.
reflects the real impact of the Scientific Revolution - ANS true
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,empirical data - ANS facts, numbers, and statistics measured in the real world and collected
together for analysis. Raw information
Evidence - ANS a body of facts and information showing whether a hypothesis is true or
untrue. Should always be verifiable
Matter - ANS anything that occupies physical space and has a mass and volume
mass - ANS quantifies the amount of matter present in any object/body. remains consistent.
kg
volume - ANS the amount of space an object occupies. changes with shape and matter. 3D.
u^3
Density - ANS the quantity of a substance per volume it occupies, it is a measure of how
tightly or loosely compact a substance is. intensive property
Density formula - ANS d=m/v where m is mass and v is volume (make triangle dmv m on top)
unit conversion - ANS King Henry Died Unexpectedly Drinking Chocolate Milk
Temperature Kelvin Celsius conversion - ANS K=C+273.15
taxonomy - ANS The branch of science that deals with classifying organisms. Carolus Linnaeus
created binomial nomenclature.
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species - ANS Did King Phillip
Come Over For Great Spaghetti?
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, independent variable - ANS the thing being tested in an experiment, it should be the only
variable changed. EX: amount of water
Dependent Variable - ANS variable affected by the change, the thing being measured in an
experiment, EX: size of plant, number of leaves
federal republic - ANS when there is a central government, but it also relies on being a
federation of multiple smaller state governments. The United States is an example.
theocratic republic - ANS type of government where its leaders rule by a religion. Some
examples are Afghanistan and the Vatican
Monarchy - ANS absolute rule by one leader such as an emperor or a king who has inherited
their political position. Saudi Arabia and Brunei are examples
Constitutional monarchy - ANS where there is a monarch who is head of state, but their
power is superseded by a constitution. England and Japan are examples of constitutional
monarchies
Democracy - ANS when leaders are elected and common citizens have power to make
decisions with the government. Most western countries claim to be this. form of representative
government.
Communism - ANS formed on the theory of eliminating social class. However, this means that
individuals cannot own land or profit as individuals. Although the idea is for wealth to be
communal or shared, the government owns everything, and those in power can easily become
totalitarian, which means that citizens become subservient because the government controls all
assets.
Dictatorship - ANS when there is one leader who makes all the decisions and all others must
follow. Th leader is supported by their appointed military who will punish people who do not
follow or obey.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
SUBTEST 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Scientific method - ANS the empirical process of science. observation, question, hypothesis,
experiment, analysis, conclusion. Initially proposed by francis bacon in early 17th century
hypothesis - ANS proposes a rational explanation for why some observed natural phenomena
occur and guide scientific experiments. If then statement
scientific theory - ANS When a hypothesis is repeatedly reinforced over time by strong
scientific evidence and appears to explain why something happens
scientific revolution - ANS a period between the 16th and 18th centuries that acted as a
stepping stone for modern science
On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres by Nicolaus Copernicus - ANS first major work to
propose that the Earth revolved around the Sun, challenging the traditional belief that the Earth
was the center of the universe. Helped spark scientific revolution thinking. 1543. Helliocentric
model!!
Issac Newton - ANS Proposed theory of gravity. Wrote Principia. Developed laws of motion
This changing attitude about machines connected to the industrial revolution of the 18th cent.
reflects the real impact of the Scientific Revolution - ANS true
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,empirical data - ANS facts, numbers, and statistics measured in the real world and collected
together for analysis. Raw information
Evidence - ANS a body of facts and information showing whether a hypothesis is true or
untrue. Should always be verifiable
Matter - ANS anything that occupies physical space and has a mass and volume
mass - ANS quantifies the amount of matter present in any object/body. remains consistent.
kg
volume - ANS the amount of space an object occupies. changes with shape and matter. 3D.
u^3
Density - ANS the quantity of a substance per volume it occupies, it is a measure of how
tightly or loosely compact a substance is. intensive property
Density formula - ANS d=m/v where m is mass and v is volume (make triangle dmv m on top)
unit conversion - ANS King Henry Died Unexpectedly Drinking Chocolate Milk
Temperature Kelvin Celsius conversion - ANS K=C+273.15
taxonomy - ANS The branch of science that deals with classifying organisms. Carolus Linnaeus
created binomial nomenclature.
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species - ANS Did King Phillip
Come Over For Great Spaghetti?
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, independent variable - ANS the thing being tested in an experiment, it should be the only
variable changed. EX: amount of water
Dependent Variable - ANS variable affected by the change, the thing being measured in an
experiment, EX: size of plant, number of leaves
federal republic - ANS when there is a central government, but it also relies on being a
federation of multiple smaller state governments. The United States is an example.
theocratic republic - ANS type of government where its leaders rule by a religion. Some
examples are Afghanistan and the Vatican
Monarchy - ANS absolute rule by one leader such as an emperor or a king who has inherited
their political position. Saudi Arabia and Brunei are examples
Constitutional monarchy - ANS where there is a monarch who is head of state, but their
power is superseded by a constitution. England and Japan are examples of constitutional
monarchies
Democracy - ANS when leaders are elected and common citizens have power to make
decisions with the government. Most western countries claim to be this. form of representative
government.
Communism - ANS formed on the theory of eliminating social class. However, this means that
individuals cannot own land or profit as individuals. Although the idea is for wealth to be
communal or shared, the government owns everything, and those in power can easily become
totalitarian, which means that citizens become subservient because the government controls all
assets.
Dictatorship - ANS when there is one leader who makes all the decisions and all others must
follow. Th leader is supported by their appointed military who will punish people who do not
follow or obey.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
