WorksheetsPre-Midterm Examination
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
The Big Bang theory was not supported by other scientists.
True
False
The era where galaxies started to form is the Radiation Era.
True
False
Which of the following is not a characteristic that makes earth habitable?
has ample heat source
has oxygen in the atmosphere
has volcanic rocks and minerals
has water that exists in all three states of matter
How does nitrogen cycle help sustain life on earth?
it helps Earth sustain proper heat in the atmospher
it helps provide sustenance for plant life to make them grow and produce more yield
it provides necessary organic carbon molecules that sustain humanity
it helps by sustaining the water supply through different kinds of precipitation
Which stage in the hydrologic cycle does water drop back to the sources as either rain, snow or hail?
condensation
evaporation
transpiration
precipitation
Which of the following is a mineral characteristic?
laboratory generated
organic
biodegradable
crystalline
Which of the following correctly defines hardness of minerals?
Powdered form of mineral
Resistance to scratch of a mineral
Crystalline structure of a mineral
Pattern of breakage of a mineral
Which of the following is a characteristic of a sedimentary rock?
They are formed due to exposure to heat and pressure
They are softer than any other types of rocks
They can be intrusive or extrusive
They can be formed inside and outside a volcano
Which of the following does not describe an intrusive igneous rock?
Fast-forming
Forms inside a volcano
Slow-cooling
Has large crystal
Which of the following best describes the stages of Rock Cycle?
It explains how sedimentary rocks can be clastic, chemical or biological.
It explains how igneous rocks can be intrusive or extrusive.
It explains how heat and pressure can affect all kinds of rocks to form metamorphic rocks.
It is process in which rocks are continuously transformed from one type to another.
Which of the following is not an agent of erosion?
Wind
Water
Ice
None of the above
Which seismic wave arrives to the seismometer first?
P
S
Rayleigh
Love
What do you call the readings produced by the seismometer?
seismograph
seismogram
seismometer
seismic waves
Which is the only liquid part of the internal layer of the earth?
outer core
inner core
mantle
crust
What does PHIVOLCS stand for?
(a)
Where does the lithosphere float on top of?
mantle
asthenosphere
crust
sea level
What do you call the molten rocks that flow outside the volcano?
Lava
Magma
Minerals
Moltens
Which type of volcano is shown in the picture?
shield
cinder
composite
lava dome
What kind of volcano is shown in the photo?
shield
composite
cinder
lava dome
What do you call the entire process where mountains are formed?
subduction
orogenesis
exogenesis
subgenesis
It is a means of quantifying the damage dealt by an earthquake.
intensity
magnitude
epicenter
focus
What do you call the cracks underneath earth which may slip and cause earthquakes?
fold
fault
joint
stress
Which type of fold is seen in the picture?
monocline
syncline
anticline
paracline
Which of the following is a hydrological hazard?
tsunami
storm surge
rock fall
pyroclastic flow
Which of the following is not a geologic hazard?
tsunami
flood
volcanic eruption
earthquakes
Which of the following differentiates Big Bang Theory and Steady-State Theory?
The Big Bang Theory states that the universe is finite while Steady state claims it to be the opposite one, the universe is infinite.
The Big Bang Theory states that the universe is do not change and has always been the same. Steady state claims that the universe is dynamic and is ever changing.
The Big Bang Theory states that the universe has always been there while the Steady-state Theory states that it came from a massive expansion.
The Big Bang Theory states that the universe is made by a supreme being while the Steady-state Theory states that it came from a massive expansion.
Which sub-spheres are involved in the hydrologic cycle as seen in the picture?
Biosphere and Atmosphere
Atmosphere & Geosphere
All except Geosphere
All four sub-spheres
Dolomite is a mineral with similar characteristics as calcite. A liquid is dropped on the surface of the mineral and this immediately produces fizz and bubbles. What characteristic is being tested in this situation?
Streak
Hardness
Acidity
Magnet
1. Gold and Pyrite (Sulfur Ore) (Fool’s Gold) are often mistaken as the same mineral due to their color. They both are soft enough to produce powder from their ore (impure form of mineral). Which test should one conduct to differentiate Gold and Pyrite?
Color Test
Hardness Test
Streak Test
Taste Test
What mineral property can be seen in the photo?
streak
color
hardness
cleavage
Which group of rocks do these rocks belong to?
sedimentary
igneous
metamorphic
This is granite. It is commonly used in building countertops or tombstones. What kind of rock is it based on its appearance?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
none of the above
Only high heat and pressure can cause folds and foliation as seen in this picture. What kind of rock is seen in the picture?
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Igneous
None of the above
What kind of Exogenic process could have happened to it?
erosion
weathering
mass weathering
deposition
What could have caused this rock to be mass wasted?
Wind
Gravity
Ice
Water
What kind of weathering happened in the photo?
biological
mechanical
chemical
Which is the most appropriate mask should you wear when there is a pandemic?
Below are people, who heard the storm surge warning signal. They all live in the same coastal area. Who among them is most likely to mitigate or lessen the impact of the impending disaster?
Jett – Is confident enough with all emergency food he has. He will stay in his house a few kilometres away from the coastal area. He sees no need to evacuate.
Alice – neighbour of Jett, is confident that she will be helped by Jett because Jett is kind enough to let her in his house.
Ali – being kind-hearted, gave almost all his supplies to Jett so that Jett could provide for his family. He plans to evacuate but has little prepared for him and his self.
Jaycee – Has prepared a go bag with enough clothes and supplies for him and his family of three. They all agreed to go to the evacuation center as soon as they get picked up.
What can be the best conclusion from the map based on the given legend?
Lalaan, Tubuan and Pulong Saging is a hazardous barangay. One should leave these barangay and go to a different one.
Silang is a dangerous municipality, because we can experience damages of Intensity VIII and above.
Silangueños must always be prepared because we can experience damages of Intensity VIII and above.
There is no need to prepare for anything. Every single Silangueño should remain calm and wait for any further announcement from the municipal government.
In the picture is a hazard map that shows exposure of a region in typhoons. The darker the color the more exposed the region is.
Which region is exposed extremely to Tropical Storms?
II
III
V
I
