WorksheetsEARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE REVIEW QUIZ 2
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Refer to the diagram of rock strata to answer the question:
Which layer of rock is the youngest?
Layer F
Layer G
Layer E
Layer A
Which type of dating method can be used on rock layers by applying the
Law of Superposition?
Relative Dating
Absolute Dating
Radioactive Dating
Radiometric Dating
What method of rock dating is used in giving rocks an actual date?
Relative Dating
Absolute Dating
Historical Dating
Geological Dating
Which of these is the best indication of the relative age of a rock layer?
the thickness of the layer
the chemical make-up of the layer
the distance of the layer on the surface
the position of the layer compared to other layers
Which of the following may result in falling rocks and debris that collide with
people, buildings, and vehicles?
earthquake
land slide
tsunami
typhoons
Which of the following is NOT a volcanic hazard?
flooding
lahars
lava
pyroclastic flows
What is the main reason why the Philippines has suffered from numerous
geologic processes and calamities?
its economic status
its location (Ring of fire)
Philippines is 3rd a world country
something to do with human population
Which of the following hazards undermine the foundations and supports of
buildings, bridges, pipelines, and roads, causing them to sink into the
ground, collapse, or dissolve?
eutrophication
ground shaking
liquefaction
pyroclastic density currents
Which of the following describes the vibration of the ground during an
earthquake?
ground shaking
liquefaction
landslides
tsunami
What refers to the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a
mountain or cliff?
ground shaking
landslides
liquefaction
tsunami
What causes an earthquake?
glacier
very large storm
landslide
a movement along fault
Which of the following maps is used to identify a place that is prone to
disaster?
hazard
resource
physical
topographic
How do you classify climate- and weather-related hazards?
natural
chemical
biological
anthropogenic
Which of the following is NOT an example of geologic hazards?
landslides
tropical cyclones
earthquakes
volcanic eruptions
Which among the following can trigger a landslide even if there is no human
activity present in an area?
gravity
thunder
lighting
forest fire
Which among the following factors contributed MOST to a landslide during
land pollution?
blasting of rocks
improper use of soil
use of heavy equipment
use of a variety of manpower
What are the two seasons in the Philippines?
wet and dry
hot and cold
summer and winter
autumn and spring
What ocean is located in the eastern part of the Philippines in which most
typhoons are originated?
Arctic
Indian
Pacific
Atlantic
Which of the following is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and
Earth?
tides
storm surge
sea level rise
tsunami
What refers to the rising of seawater due to pressure and wind associated
with a storm?
tides
crustal movement
storm surge
waves
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about coastal processes?
Beach is prone to erosion.
Erosion only occurs in the upland areas.
Wind is a contributory factor to storm surge.
Ocean waves cause water to move in the seashore.
Which of the following is NOT a coastal hazard?
landslide
submersion
coastal erosion
saltwater intrusion
As a student, what ways can you do to help adapt and mitigate coastal
hazards?
Educate yourself.
Participate in local disaster preparedness program.
Promote the programs of the community.
All of the above
Which of the following activities in coastal areas can trigger hazards to
the natural balance of the coastal system?
allowed number of tourists
construction of breakwater
enhancing vegetation
prohibition of mining
Which field of science deals with the study of rock layers?
Geology
Petrology
Paleontology
Stratigraphy
