Quarter 4 Summative Review

Which of the following ways may help sustain Earth's resources?

• A. The wise use of resources includes not throwing away products that are reusable or recyclable.

• B. Overconsumption of Earth’s resources is the best way to sustain its availability.

• C. Always keep in mind that they are always available and can be used forever.

• D. Human activities must be continued because all of them are replaceable.

Which among the actions above is a result of conserving the natural resources?

I. Maintains ecological balance

II. Preserves the natural resources

III. May cause destruction of habitat.

IV. It may result to a limited supply of natural resources.

V. May cause the drying up of bodies of water like lakes and river.

• A. I only               

• B. II only          

•      C. I and II       

•       D. I, II, and IV

What happens when air is heated?

• A. It stays in place

• B. It expands, then rises

• C. It spreads in all directions

• D. It moves toward a lower elevation  

What will happen to the balloon placed in hot water?

• A. the balloon will shrink                   

• B. the balloon will expand                  

• C. nothing will happen

• D. none of the above

What will happen to the balloon placed in cold water?

• A. the balloon will shrink                   

• B. the balloon will expand                  

• C. nothing will happen

• D. none of the above

Severe tropical storm Chedeng (international name Guchol) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on the 2nd week of June 2023. Days after the Chedeng exited, the Philippines was still experiencing rain showers and thunderstorms. One can infer that rain showers and thunderstorms after Chedeng could be aggravated by:

• A. Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)

• B. Northeast monsoon

• C. Southwest monsoon

• D. Land and sea breeze

Which of the following statement is true about umbra and penumbra?

I. Umbra and penumbra are two types of seasons.

II. Umbra and penumbra are two types of shadows.

III. Umbra is the darker inner area, while penumbra is the lighter outer area.

IV. Umbra is the lighter inner area, while penumbra is the darker outer area.

• A. I and II only         

• B. III and IV only                

• C. I and IV only

• D. II and III only

Fossil fuels is considered nonrenewable resources because:

• They can be replaced by nature

• They cannot be replaced by nature

• They can be regenerated on a useful timescale

• Fossil fuels and most minerals are renewable resources

Longitudes and latitudes are imaginary lines on a globe or map. Why are these imaginary lines set on a globe or map?

• A. To locate places

• B. To travel abroad

• C. To give directions

• D. To ask directions

What is the basis of dividing the atmosphere into different layers?

• altitude

• temperature

• elevation

• pressure