QUARTER 1_ LONG_QUIZ 1_ES

Which of the following is a way to conserve water? 

• Use a hose to wash car.     

•   Check faucet and pipes for leak. 

• Leave the tap water running while brushing your teeth. 

• Leave the shower flowing while you shampoo your hair. 

An astronomer observed an Earth-sized like planet in a distant galaxy. Based on the data, the planet is at the

    same distance from its star, like Earth to its star - the sun. It is also covered with a thick atmosphere which is

    composed of carbon dioxide and shows no volcanic activity. What can you infer from this data? 

• The Earth-like planet is hot and nutrient cycling occurs. 

• The Earth-like planet is cold and nutrient cycling occurs. 

• The Earth-like planet is hot and no nutrient cycling occurs

• The Earth-like planet is cold and no nutrient cycling occurs. 

Given its current position, if Earth is bigger than its size, how will you describe its atmosphere?

• It will have a thinner atmosphere
  

• It will have a thicker atmosphere
  

• Size will not affect the Earth’s atmosphere
  

• Both A and B are correct
  

Which of the following are not a function of Earth’s ozone layer?

I. It produces enough amount of rain.

II. It filters harmful UV radiation that reaches Earth.

III. It regulates the weather on Earth.

IV. It protects Earth from meteors and asteroids impact.

• I, II AND III

• I, II AND IV

• I, III AND IV

• II, III AND IV

Taal Volcano spews gases and ashes into the air. How does this scenario affect the atmosphere? 

• It decreases the air pressure in the area.  

•    It increases the humidity in the area near the volcano.  

• It lessens the atmospheric temperature in the area.  

•   It affects the amount of gases in the atmosphere through its emitted gases. 

   

What will most likely to happen if Earth is the first planet from the sun?

I. No atmosphere

II. No liquid water

III. No energy present

• I AND II

• I AND III

• II AND III

• I, II AND III

Analyze the given situations below. Which of them shows an interaction between geosphere and

                    atmosphere? 

• Water evaporates from the soil.  

•   Bacteria converting nitrogen to ammonium. 

•   Plants undergoing the process of transpiration.  

•   Rocks undergoing the process of weathering due to flood. 

Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. Which of the following subsystems are interacting during this process?

• biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere

• atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere

• geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere

• geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere

Why is biosphere important to biodiversity?

• It provides gases needed for respiration.

• It prolongs life on earth through the circulation of proper amount of water.

•        It has vital role in climate change.

• It is home to biodiversity within ecosystems and provides a reliable source of food.

An unknown mineral sample was tested by putting a drop of HCl solution on the surface of the container. 

                   After few minutes there was a bubble formed. What chemical property of mineral was tested in the unknown

                   mineral sample? 

• Odor    

• Reaction to acid   

• Specific gravity 

• Striations 

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