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Practise for the Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Exam in Science (理科) with 100 four-option questions balanced across 物理, 化学, 生物 and 地学, including genuine calculations and data interpretation, weighted to the official 40-point, 50-minute common paper sat on 令和8年3月5日(木). The official paper mixes 記号選択 items with 短答, 記述 and 実験・観察 reasoning, so this English-language MCQ bank drills the underlying concepts and methods — it is not a format simulation.

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1Which describes the relationship between force and acceleration according to Newton's second law?
A.Acceleration is proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to the mass.
B.Acceleration is proportional to the mass and inversely proportional to the force.
C.Acceleration is independent of the force.
D.Acceleration is always equal to the force regardless of mass.
Explanation: Newton's second law states F = ma, so a = F/m. Acceleration increases with net force and decreases with mass. The unit of force, the newton, is defined from this relation (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²).
2A net force of 12 N acts on a 3 kg object. What is its acceleration?
A.4 m/s²
B.36 m/s²
C.0.25 m/s²
D.9 m/s²
Explanation: Using a = F/m = 12 N / 3 kg = 4 m/s². The object speeds up by 4 m/s each second under the net force.
3Which is the SI unit of force?
A.newton (N)
B.joule (J)
C.watt (W)
D.pascal (Pa)
Explanation: The newton (N) is the SI unit of force, defined as 1 N = 1 kg·m/s². Joule is energy, watt is power, and pascal is pressure.
4An object moves at a constant velocity. What can be said about the net force on it?
A.The net force is zero.
B.The net force is in the direction of motion.
C.The net force is nonzero but small.
D.There must be a forward force to keep it moving.
Explanation: Newton's first law (慣性の法則) states that an object in uniform motion stays in that motion unless acted on by a net force. Constant velocity means zero acceleration, hence zero net force. This overturned the older idea that motion requires a continuing cause.
5A 2 kg ball is dropped from rest near Earth's surface. Taking g = 9.8 m/s², what is its speed after 3 seconds (ignoring air resistance)?
A.29.4 m/s
B.19.6 m/s
C.9.8 m/s
D.58.8 m/s
Explanation: Under free fall, v = gt = 9.8 × 3 = 29.4 m/s. The mass (2 kg) does not affect the speed in vacuum; all objects accelerate at g. Air resistance is ignored here.
6The weight of an object is best described as:
A.The gravitational force exerted on it by Earth.
B.The amount of matter it contains.
C.The same thing as its mass, in different units.
D.The force needed to lift it at constant speed.
Explanation: Weight is the gravitational force on an object (W = mg) and is measured in newtons. Mass is the quantity of matter, measured in kilograms, and is constant regardless of location. Weight changes with gravity (e.g., on the Moon it is about 1/6 of Earth weight).
7What is the kinetic energy of a 4 kg object moving at 3 m/s?
A.18 J
B.12 J
C.36 J
D.9 J
Explanation: Kinetic energy = (1/2)mv² = (1/2)(4)(3²) = (1/2)(4)(9) = 18 J. Energy depends on the square of the speed.
8Which energy conversion occurs in a simple electric motor in operation?
A.Electrical energy to kinetic (motion) energy.
B.Kinetic energy to electrical energy.
C.Heat energy to electrical energy.
D.Electrical energy to chemical energy.
Explanation: A motor converts electrical energy into kinetic energy of rotation (with some heat from resistance). A generator does the reverse, converting kinetic energy into electrical energy through electromagnetic induction.
9A book is lifted 2 meters above a table by a force equal to its weight of 10 N. How much work is done on the book?
A.20 J
B.10 J
C.5 J
D.200 J
Explanation: Work = force × distance = 10 N × 2 m = 20 J. Work requires both a force and displacement in the direction of the force.
10Power is best defined as:
A.The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
B.The total amount of work done.
C.The force applied over a distance.
D.The energy stored in an object.
Explanation: Power = work (or energy) / time, measured in watts (W = J/s). It describes how quickly energy is transferred, not the total amount.

About the Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination — Science Exam

The Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination in Science (理科) tests lower-secondary graduates on the four fields of physics, chemistry, biology and earth science in a balanced way. The general academic test (学力検査) is a prefecture-wide common paper covering five subjects (国語, 数学, 社会, 理科, 英語[リスニング含む]), each worth 40 points (合計 200点); for 令和8年度 (2026 admission) the 一般入学者選抜 学力検査 is 3月5日(木) and 3月6日(金) with 合格発表 on 3月13日(金). The 理科 common paper (1日目, 50 minutes) combines 記号選択 (multiple-choice) items with 短答, 記述 and 実験・観察 reasoning questions, so it is not a pure multiple-choice paper. Selection combines the 学力検査 total (200) with the 調査書評定点 (150) for a 350-point total, with some schools applying 傾斜配点. The paper is aligned to the MEXT junior-high Course of Study (平成29年 中学校学習指導要領 理科編), calculators are not permitted, and it tests 知識・技能 plus 思考力・判断力・表現力.

Assessment

40-point paper aligned to the MEXT 理科 Course of Study, drawing items in a balanced way from 物理 (physics), 化学 (chemistry), 生物 (biology) and 地学 (earth science). The prefectural common paper mixes 記号選択 items with 短答, 記述 and 実験・観察 reasoning answers; the five academic-test subjects each carry 40 points (合計 200点), and 理科 runs 50 minutes on 1日目. Problems are at junior-high graduation level (中学校卒業程度); calculators are not permitted. The paper tests 知識・技能 plus 思考力・判断力・表現力, with data and graph interpretation.

Time Limit

Sat as part of the two-day five-subject 学力検査 (合計 200点, each subject 40 points): 1日目 (3月5日(木)) covers 社会, 国語 and 理科 (each 50 minutes); 2日目 (3月6日(金)) covers 英語 (聞き取り about 10 minutes plus 筆記 40 minutes) and 数学 (50 minutes). For 令和8年度 the 追検査 is 3月10日(火) and 一般入学者選抜 合格発表 is 3月13日(金). Calculators are not permitted. Source: 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領 / 入学者選抜日程, 富山県教育委員会.

Passing Score

No fixed prefecture-wide pass mark. The 理科 paper is scored out of 40 points. In the 一般入学者選抜 the five subjects (国語・数学・社会・理科・英語) total 200 points (each subject 40 points); the 調査書評定点 (内申点) adds 150 points (中二 9教科×5=45, 中三 9教科×5×2=90, 特別活動等 15), for a combined 350-point total. Some schools apply 傾斜配点. If either the 学力検査 or the 調査書 result places an applicant within the top 10% of 定員, they may be admitted regardless of the other score. Selection is relative, not against a published pass line. Source: 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領, 富山県教育委員会.

Exam Fee

The 入学考査手数料 is ¥2,200 for a 全日制 course and ¥950 for a 定時制 course; it may be reduced or waived in cases of financial hardship. Source: 富山県立高等学校入学者選抜に係る入学考査手数料収納代行業務 仕様書 (富山県教育委員会 教育みらい室 県立高校課) and 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領. (Toyama Prefectural Board of Education (富山県教育委員会), 教育みらい室県立高校課, 〒930-8501 富山市新総曲輪1-7 県庁南別館4階 (TEL 076-444-3448, FAX 076-444-4437))

Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination — Science Exam Content Outline

25%

Physics (物理)

Forces and motion (力と運動), gravity, friction, pressure and buoyancy, work and energy, electricity (voltage, current, resistance, circuits), and waves (sound, light, reflection and refraction).

25%

Chemistry (化学)

Atoms and the periodic table, chemical bonding and the formation of substances, states and properties of matter, aqueous solutions, acids and bases (中和), and chemical reactions including combustion and decomposition.

25%

Biology (生物)

Cells and organelles, photosynthesis and respiration, body systems in plants and animals, reproduction and inheritance, classification of organisms, ecosystems and food webs, and evolution by natural selection.

25%

Earth Science (地学)

Earth's structure and layers, rocks and the rock cycle, weathering and soil, earthquakes and volcanoes, plate tectonics, the atmosphere and weather, the water cycle, and the solar system, Moon phases and seasons.

How to Pass the Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination — Science Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed prefecture-wide pass mark. The 理科 paper is scored out of 40 points. In the 一般入学者選抜 the five subjects (国語・数学・社会・理科・英語) total 200 points (each subject 40 points); the 調査書評定点 (内申点) adds 150 points (中二 9教科×5=45, 中三 9教科×5×2=90, 特別活動等 15), for a combined 350-point total. Some schools apply 傾斜配点. If either the 学力検査 or the 調査書 result places an applicant within the top 10% of 定員, they may be admitted regardless of the other score. Selection is relative, not against a published pass line. Source: 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領, 富山県教育委員会.
  • Assessment: 40-point paper aligned to the MEXT 理科 Course of Study, drawing items in a balanced way from 物理 (physics), 化学 (chemistry), 生物 (biology) and 地学 (earth science). The prefectural common paper mixes 記号選択 items with 短答, 記述 and 実験・観察 reasoning answers; the five academic-test subjects each carry 40 points (合計 200点), and 理科 runs 50 minutes on 1日目. Problems are at junior-high graduation level (中学校卒業程度); calculators are not permitted. The paper tests 知識・技能 plus 思考力・判断力・表現力, with data and graph interpretation.
  • Time limit: Sat as part of the two-day five-subject 学力検査 (合計 200点, each subject 40 points): 1日目 (3月5日(木)) covers 社会, 国語 and 理科 (each 50 minutes); 2日目 (3月6日(金)) covers 英語 (聞き取り about 10 minutes plus 筆記 40 minutes) and 数学 (50 minutes). For 令和8年度 the 追検査 is 3月10日(火) and 一般入学者選抜 合格発表 is 3月13日(金). Calculators are not permitted. Source: 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領 / 入学者選抜日程, 富山県教育委員会.
  • Exam fee: The 入学考査手数料 is ¥2,200 for a 全日制 course and ¥950 for a 定時制 course; it may be reduced or waived in cases of financial hardship. Source: 富山県立高等学校入学者選抜に係る入学考査手数料収納代行業務 仕様書 (富山県教育委員会 教育みらい室 県立高校課) and 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領.

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Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination — Science Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorise the key relationships in each field first (F=ma, V=IR, density=mass/volume, photosynthesis/respiration equations, neutralisation) so you can compute without a calculator.
2For chemistry, master atomic structure, the periodic table trends, and the difference between physical and chemical change, plus balancing simple reactions and 中和 (neutralisation) calculations.
3For biology, link structure to function (leaf ↔ photosynthesis, mitochondria ↔ respiration) and be fluent with food chains, producers/consumers/decomposers, and inheritance (3:1 monohybrid ratio).
4For earth science, know the rock cycle, plate boundaries around Japan, the layer order and gases of the atmosphere, Moon phases and the cause of seasons (axial tilt), and the water cycle.
5Practise reading graphs, data tables and experiment setups — Toyama's common paper rewards interpretation and the ability to state conclusions from observations.
6Time yourself on full 50-minute papers and balance effort across the four fields; do not over-invest in a single hard item.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this question bank the same as the real Toyama 理科 exam?

No. The official paper is worked in Japanese and combines 記号選択 (multiple-choice) items with 短答 (short-answer), 記述 (constructed-response) and 実験・観察 reasoning questions; its exact item count is not published. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the same four-field junior-high syllabus (物理, 化学, 生物, 地学) and cannot replace writing out your own explanations and reading graphs and experiment notes in Japanese under timed conditions.

How long is the Toyama 理科 paper and what is it worth?

It is scored out of 40 points, one of five subjects totalling 200 points (each subject 40 points). 理科 runs 50 minutes on 1日目 (令和8年3月5日(木)), with 一般入学者選抜 合格発表 on 3月13日(金); the 推薦入学者選抜 検査 (面接等) is 2月9日(月) with 内定通知 on 2月12日(木), and a 追検査 is 3月10日(火).

Are calculators allowed?

No. The science paper is sat without a calculator, in line with standard prefectural academic-test rules; numerical reasoning and exact computation (e.g. electrical and density calculations) are expected.

How is the selection structured?

Toyama's 一般入学者選抜 combines the 学力検査 total (5 subjects × 40 = 200 points, with some schools applying 傾斜配点) with the 調査書評定点 (内申点, 150 points: 中二 45 + 中三 90 + 特別活動等 15) for a 350-point total. A top-10% rule on either score can secure admission. Some schools add 面接 or 実技検査. Selection is relative, not against a published pass line.

How much is the examination fee?

The 入学考査手数料 is ¥2,200 for a 全日制 course (¥950 for 定時制); it may be reduced or waived in cases of financial hardship.