Summative in Earth and Life Science q2

Which theory states that life on Earth originated from spores of microorganisms that are preserved inside meteorites?

• Abiogenesis Theory

• Biogenesis Theory

• Cosmozoic Theory

• Special Creation Theory

Who proposed the theory which stated that all life forms on Earth were created by a supernatural power?

• A. Aristotle

• B. Father Sudrez

• C. Richter

• D. Von Helmont

In an experiment, a scientist filled two open flasks with broth and boiled broth until it became clear. He then left the flasks open for several days. Which results showed that spontaneous generation did NOT occur?

• The broth in both Flask A and Flask B remained clear.

• The broth in both Flask A and Flask B became cloudy.

• The broth in Flask A became cloudy, and the broth in Flask B remained clear.

• The broth in Flask A remained clear, and the broth in Flask B became cloudy.

Miller and Urey performed an experiment to prove the origin of life. In which of the following mixtures of gases they thought to be abundant in earth’s early atmosphere?

• I. N₂, II. H₂O, III. H₂, IV. NH₂

• II. H₂O, III. H₂, IV. NH₂, V. O₂

• II. H₂O, III. H₂, IV. NH₂, VI. CH₄

• III. H₂, IV. NH₂, V. O₂, VI. CH₄

Refer to Figure 3 below, which shows a cross-section of a portion of Earth's crust that has not been overturned. Letters A, B, C, and D represent sedimentary rock layers that contain fossils.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following refers to the changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social and functional skills of an organism that occurs over time?

• evolution

• development

• growth

• reproduction

On a hot day, a man feels to go for a swim, drinks some cold water, or sits in the shade while on a cold day, he feels to put on a coat, sit in a corner, or eat a bowl of hot soup. Given the situation, how would you classify the interaction of the man with his environment?

• It is an example of growth and development.

• It shows man's adaptation to his environment.

• It is the ability of the man to regulate his internal condition.

• It ensures the survival of man and in carrying out his functions.

Aside from animals, plants also ensure the survival of their species. One of the methods for plant reproduction is vegetative propagation which allows the offspring to grow from a part of a parent plant. If garlic and onion plants propagate using their bulbs, how do ginger plants reproduce?

• Ginger plants reproduce using rhizomes.

• Ginger grows underground using its tubers.

• Ginger uses their corms to produce its offspring.

• Ginger plants have stolon which develop into roots.

John bites into a guava and then chews and swallows it. Which of John’s organ systems performs the function of biting, chewing, and swallowing the guava?

• Circulatory

• Digestive

• Muscular

• Nervous

Which of the following terms refers to the biological process of producing offspring that are biologically or genetically similar to the parents?

• development

• evolution

• fertilization

• reproduction