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First Periodical Test In Earth Science

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 44mins

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Class
Date
1.

Distinguish the three abundant elements in the universe.

a)

Hydrogen, Helium and Lithium

b)

Hydrogen, Carbon and Lithium

c)

Oxygen, Helium and Lithium

d)

Hydrogen, Helium and Nitrogen

2.

The universe is a vast area and mostly uninhabited by human beings. Why do you think that only the planet Earth contains life and human beings?

a)

Earth contains needed element for survival.

b)

Life on Earth is a miracle.

c)

It has water.

d)

The presence of oxygen.

3.

According to nebular hypothesis, rotating gaseous cloud that cools and contracts in the middle to form the sun and the rest into a disc that become the planets. Based on this explanation, describe what will happen if the rotation continues up to this moment?

a)

Life will not exist on earth due to motion instability of the planet.

b)

The process will not stop unless acted upon by external force to make it stop.

c)

Imbalanced force between planets.

d)

All of the above

4.

Explain why Buffon’s theory on the origin of the solar system are not given much attention?

a)

Lack of essential supporting details.

b)

Comet will melt as it collides with the sun.

c)

Near to impossibility.

d)

Buffon’s credibility is questionable.

5.

Distinguish the similarity of Buffon’s theory to that of planetesimal hypothesis of Chamberlain and Moulton?

a)

Collision

b)

Expansion

c)

Explosion

d)

Thermal conduction

6.

Based on our discussion, select to which of the following is the scientifically accepted theory/hypotheses on the formation of the solar system?

a)

Nebular hypotheses

b)

Proto-planet hypotheses

c)

Encounter hypotheses

d)

Planetesimal hypothesis

7.

Distinguish the difference between El Niño and La Niña.

a)

The former is related to drought while the latter is the excess of rain.

b)

El Niño is uneven distribution of rain while La Niña is the uneven heat index.

c)

The former is the surplus of rain while the latter is related to drought.

d)

All of the above

8.

Describe why earth is system?

a)

Because of the four subsystems interacting thus making the earth habitable.

b)

Earth is a system due to underlying phenomena making it favorable to human.

c)

Because of the complex processes encompassing it.

d)

Earth is a system due to meteorological happening globally.

9.

Photosynthesis happens between what subsystems?

a)

Lithosphere and Biosphere

b)

Atmosphere and Biosphere

c)

Lithosphere and Hydrosphere

d)

Troposphere and Stratosphere

10.

Explain why planets in the solar system differ from chemical components?

a)

Because of historical and meteorological event happening in each of the planet.

b)

Because of astronomical phenomena happening day by day.

c)

Because of the volcano erupting.

d)

All of the above

11.

How could you make Mars a habitable planet using your knowledge in chemistry and in our subject?

a)

Terraform it by melting the ice sheets below.

b)

Plant trees in those arable area.

c)

Start human civilization in the said planet

d)

Make it a better place.

12.

Analyze the difference between Venus and Mars.

a)

Mars is a frozen planet while Venus is a runaway greenhouse.

b)

Mars is next to Earth while Venus is before Earth.

c)

Venus is hot while Mars is iron planet.

d)

Mars is a big planet while Venus is a medium planet.

13.

Determine the reason why each planet differs from physical characteristics such as mountains?

a)

Due to tectonic activity.

b)

Due to the shaking of the ground.

c)

Due to volcanic eruptions.

d)

All of the above

14.

Explain why atmosphere is one of the factors that make a planet habitable?

a)

Atmosphere serves as an insulating blanket or protective shield from foreign object.

b)

For meteorological events purposes.

c)

It serves as an oxygen reservoir.

d)

Atmosphere holds us.

15.

What will you do if you are trapped in a planet where supply of sunlight is not sufficient for your consumption?

a)

Make an alternative source of light energy or heat for you to survive.

b)

Burn your belongings.

c)

Call an immediate help.

d)

Use oxygen for combustion.

16.

The following are needed for survival in a planet. Identify which is the most important one?

a)

Oxygen supply

b)

Food supply

c)

Energy supply

d)

All of the above

17.

From the given series of situation, select the best scenario that will happen when the earth will not get enough sunlight?

a)

Photosynthesis will not occur.

b)

The earth will get frozen.

c)

The earth will get dark.

d)

The planet cannot anymore hold life.

18.

Minerals containing 2 of the most abundant elements in the Earth’s crust.


CALISTIE

(a)  

19.

An example of a native element that is a non-conductive mineral.


AIDMOND

(a)  

20.

An example of a mineral that contains 1 carbon atom and 3 oxygen atoms.


CHALAMITE

(a)  

21.

This mineral group are the sources of economically important metals such as copper.


FULSIDES

(a)  

22.

From solidified molten rock materials.


NIEGOUS CROKS

(a)  

23.

This kind of rock is derived by the stratified or layering or rocks.


MINEDEASTRY CROKS

(a)  

24.

These rocks is formed by the varying temperature and pressure under the surface of the earth.


CHIPROMEMAT

(a)  

25.

The result of compaction and cementation is (a)   .


DESTIMENATION

26.

Valuable substance concentrate within an igneous body can result to a certain mineral by crystal fractionation.


GAMMATIC REO SEPOTID

(a)  

27.

Concentration of valuable substances by hot aqueous fluids through fractures and pore spaces in rocks can form a mineral.


ROTHERMALHYD REO SEPOTID

(a)  

28.

In this kind of deposit, gravity is the main cause wherein heavily valuable substances is separated during sedimentary substances.


CLAPER REO SEPOTID

(a)  

29.

Valuable materials accumulated through chemical weathering processes.


DUALSIRE REO SEPOTID

(a)  

30.

Before mining starts, what action is done to make sure the presence of minerals in the area?


FLIED EXPRALOTION

(a)  

31.

Quarrying is an example of (a)   , where we extract minerals close to earth’s surface.


FRACEUS GIMNIN

32.

Utilized to extract ore minerals from orebody that is deep under the earth’s surface.


GROUNDRUNDE GIMNIN

(a)  

33.

An impact of improper mining.


TATIHAB GEADDRATION

(a)  

34.

This type of fossil fuel is formed in the swamp areas and is usually solid.


RANTUAL LOAC

(a)  

35.

(a)   is the result of accumulation of the remains of dead animals and plants.


FLOSIS FLUE

36.

This molecule is the basic chemical content of a fossils.


CARBOHYDRON

(a)  

37.

The formation of natural coal is related to (a)   .


MINESEDTATION

38.

How would you describe a perfect planet? (6 pts.)

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39.

What would you suggest to wisely maximize our mineral resources (7 pts.)

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