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WorksheetsSummative Assessment #1: Origin and Structure of the Earth
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
How does the universe behave according to the observations of Edwin Hubble?
Galaxies move toward each other at a constant speed.
Galaxies move toward each other at an increasing speed.
Galaxies move away from each other at a constant speed.
Galaxies move away from each other at an increasing speed.
The big bang theory predicted that the universe was once hot enough for hydrogen to undergo nuclear fusion and form helium. What phenomenon was discovered that helped solve the problem of the origin of this cosmic helium?
redshift
nucleosynthesis
cosmological primordial atom
cosmic microwave background radiation
Which analogy corresponds to the characteristics of the following planets?
Earth: liquid water; Venus: thick atmosphere
Earth: liquid water; Mercury: fast rotation
Venus: thin atmosphere; Mercury: slow rotation
Venus: thick atmosphere; Mercury: fast rotation
A region in the atmosphere where most of the weather changes occur.
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
A layer of the atmosphere that protects the earth from the harmful effects of UV radiation brought by the sun's says.
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
Why is Earth called “the living planet?”
It sustains life.
It has atmosphere
It has water at the surface
All of the above
What characteristics does the Earth have to maintain an organism’s body to survive?
Earth has a water cycle and atmosphere
Earth has volcanic activities to circulate nutrients
Earth has sub-surface water or molten rock that can circulate and replenish nutrients for organisms.
All of the above
What makes human and other living organisms capable to live on Earth?
Earth can provide food for the organism
Earth can protect the organism from any possible threat
Earth’s temperature is mostly hot compared to other planets
Earth has the right amount of temperature, water, good atmosphere, and favorable climate
Which one of the following figures represents the age of the earth?
4.6 million years
13.7 billion years
4.6 billion years
13.7 trillion years
Which theory is most widely accepted regarding the origin of the universe at present?
Collision hypothesis
Big Bang Theory
Nebular Hypothesis
Binary Theory
What is the name of the galaxy in which Earth is located?
Big Band
Milky Way
Mars
Universe
Which of the following statements best describes a galaxy?
A system of planets with an elliptical orbit
A giant nuclear reactor held together by gravity
A cloud that produces stars
A system of gas, dust and billions of stars held together by gravity
What two elements mostly make up stars?
Hydrogen and Oxygen
Hydrogen and Helium
Helium and Oxygen
Hydrogen and Nitrogen
According to the big bang theory, the universe began as an explosion and is still expanding. This theory is supported by observations that the stellar spectra of distant galaxies show a - (hint: which one is moving away?)
a shift toward the red end of the spectrum
a shift toward the blue end of the spectrum
a shift toward the yellow end of the spectrum
a shift toward the white end of the spectrum
What is the big bang theory?
A theory that states that the universe started in a large mass and then imploded to form everything.
A theory that states that the universe was there, will be and is there. Is homogeneous and isotropic.
A theory that states that the universe is slowly coming back to a center.
A theory that states that the universe started in a small mass and then expanded, the expansion cooled down the temperature and that resulted in the formation of matter, energy, space and time.
(a) is the layer of the atmosphere where all weather phenomena occur.
(a) is the outermost layer of the solid portion of the Earth.
Which of the elements comprise the largest fraction in the composition of the atmosphere?
oxygen and argon
nitrogen and argon
nitrogen and oxygen
oxygen and methane
The lunar landing of the Apollo 11 Mission extended human physical reach beyond Earth's boundaries. Who were the first and second persons, respectively, to walk on the surface of the moon?
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin and Niel Armstrong
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Lightyear
Buzz Lightyear and Niel Armstrong
Which analog correctly corresponds to the characteristics of the following earth's spheres?
hydrosphere: water portion; atmosphere: living organisms
atmosphere: solid Earth; biosphere: living organisms
geosphere: solid earth; hydrosphere: gaseous envelope
biosphere: living organisms; geosphere: solid Earth
