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Earth Science – (Grade 12)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
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1.

What best describes a mineral based on its scientific definition?

a)

A living substance formed from plants and animals

b)

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with definite composition

c)

A man-made material found in laboratories

d)

A liquid substance that contains organic compounds

2.

Which scale is used to determine a mineral’s resistance to scratching?

a)

Kelvin Scale

b)

Richter Scale

c)

Mohs Scale

d)

Celsius Scale

3.

Why does the mineral calcite bubble when acid is applied?

a)

It contains carbonates that react with acid.

b)

It has metallic elements that oxidize.

c)

It is composed mainly of silica.

d)

It absorbs moisture from air.

4.

What mineral is considered the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth?

a)

Quartz

b)

Diamond

c)

Calcite

d)

Feldspar

5.

How can the luster of a mineral be described?

a)

It measures how light reflects on the mineral’s surface.

b)

It shows how easily the mineral breaks.

c)

It tells how the mineral reacts to acid.

d)

It indicates the mineral’s density.

6.

Which mineral is commonly used as table salt in food preparation?

a)

Halite

b)

Gypsum

c)

Feldspar

d)

Olivine

7.

What term refers to the color of a mineral when it is in powdered form?

a)

Cleavage

b)

Streak

c)

Luster

d)

Fracture

8.

How do intrusive igneous rocks form beneath the Earth’s crust?

a)

By slow cooling of magma underground

b)

By rapid cooling of lava on the surface

c)

By evaporation of seawater

d)

By accumulation of sediments

9.

Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from compacted fragments of other rocks?

a)

Chemical

b)

Organic

c)

Clastic

d)

Non-foliated

10.

What type of rock forms when heat and pressure alter existing rocks?

a)

Metamorphic

b)

Igneous

c)

Sedimentary

d)

Volcanic

11.

How can you tell that a metamorphic rock is foliated?

a)

It shows distinct bands or layers.

b)

It forms from volcanic ash.

c)

It reacts with acid and bubbles.

d)

It feels greasy when touched.

12.

Which mineral has a greasy feel and is the softest on the Mohs scale?

a)

Talc

b)

Quartz

c)

Magnetite

d)

Garnet

13.

What characteristic helps you identify that a rock sample is intrusive igneous?

a)

It has large crystals formed from slow cooling.

b)

It contains plant and animal remains.

c)

It reacts with acid and forms bubbles.

d)

It has a smooth, glassy texture.

14.

Which mineral is often mistaken for gold due to its color and luster?

a)

Pyrite

b)

Opal

c)

Calcite

d)

Gypsum

15.

How is quartz used in the glass-making industry?

a)

It provides silica, which is the main ingredient in glass.

b)

It adds color and shine to glass.

c)

It softens the texture of the glass.

d)

It reduces the weight of glass products.

16.

What feature helps you identify hematite among metallic minerals?

a)

Its red-brown streak and metallic shine

b)

Its salty taste and smooth surface

c)

Its reaction to acid and strong odor

d)

Its clear and glassy appearance

17.

Why do foliated metamorphic rocks have visible bands or layers?

a)

Because they contain air bubbles

b)

Because pressure aligns the minerals into parallel structures

c)

Because they cool quickly on the surface

d)

Because they form from dissolved minerals

18.

How can heat and pressure transform limestone into marble?

a)

They melt the rock completely into magma

b)

They dissolve the rock in groundwater

c)

They remove the carbonate minerals

d)

They cause physical and chemical changes in the rock’s structure

19.

Which eon is known for the formation of the first continents and single-celled life?

a)

Hadean

b)

Archean

c)

Proterozoic

d)

Phanerozoic

20.

How does radioactive dating differ from relative dating?

a)

It identifies rock layers by color

b)

It determines the exact age using isotopes

c)

It compares fossils by size

d)

It only applies to sedimentary rocks

21.

What test can you perform to know if a gold-colored mineral is pyrite or real gold?

a)

Observe if it floats in water

b)

Perform a streak test to check its color on a plate

c)

Smell it after heating to detect odor

d)

Drop acid to see a reaction

22.

Why do carbonate minerals like calcite produce bubbles when acid is added?

a)

Because carbon dioxide gas is released during the reaction

b)

Because water vapor is formed inside the mineral

c)

Because it reacts with oxygen from the air

d)

Because it contains metallic elements

23.

Which characteristic makes extrusive igneous rocks different from intrusive ones?

a)

They have large visible crystals

b)

They are always dark in color

c)

They form on the surface and cool quickly, creating small crystals

d)

They form underground and cool slowly

24.

What might indicate if scientists discover a new layer with fossils of both dinosaurs and early mammals?

a)

An overlap between two eras or a transition period

b)

A mistake in fossil dating

c)

The extinction of mammals before dinosaurs

d)

A new eon unknown to science

25.

How can you identify that a mineral is halite without using laboratory tools?

a)

It glows under ultraviolet light

b)

It has a salty taste when tested carefully

c)

It floats when placed in water

d)

It turns red when heated

26.

What process can change igneous rock into metamorphic rock?

a)

Continuous weathering and erosion

b)

Melting and cooling again as magma

c)

Mixing with organic materials in soil

d)

Exposure to intense heat and pressure beneath Earth’s surface

27.

Which principle states that “the present is the key to the past”?

a)

Gradualism

b)

Catastrophism

c)

Uniformitarianism

d)

Law of Superposition

28.

How can hardness help a geologist identify an unknown mineral sample?

a)

It shows whether the mineral can scratch or be scratched by another

b)

It identifies the mineral’s reaction to acid

c)

It reveals how light reflects off its surface

d)

It measures how heavy the mineral is in water

29.

What does the Law of Superposition tell us about sedimentary rocks?

a)

The youngest layers are found at the bottom

b)

The oldest layers are found at the bottom

c)

All layers are of the same age

d)

Only igneous rocks follow this law

30.

What is the best way to demonstrate the rock cycle in a classroom exhibit?

a)

By describing famous earthquakes

b)

By displaying photos of volcanoes and mountains only

c)

By showing how one type of rock can change into another through natural processes

d)

By presenting colored drawings of minerals

31.

It occurs when living organisms cause rocks to weather/breakdown. Choices: A. Physical Weathering B. Endogenic Processes C. Chemical Weathering D. Exogenic Processes E. Biological Weathering

a)

Physical Weathering

b)

Endogenic Processes

c)

Chemical Weathering

d)

Exogenic Processes

e)

Biological Weathering

32.

This is the process by which rocks breakdown by the chemical reactions. Choices: A. Physical Weathering B. Endogenic Processes C. Chemical Weathering D. Exogenic Processes E. Biological Weathering

a)

Physical Weathering

b)

Endogenic Processes

c)

Chemical Weathering

d)

Exogenic Processes

e)

Biological Weathering

33.

This processes occur on or near the Earth’s surface. It is usually driven by gravity, water, wind, and organisms. Choices: A. Physical Weathering B. Endogenic Processes C. Chemical Weathering D. Exogenic Processes E. Biological Weathering

a)

Physical Weathering

b)

Endogenic Processes

c)

Chemical Weathering

d)

Exogenic Processes

e)

Biological Weathering

34.

It is the breakdown of rocks by mechanical forces concentrated along rocks fractures. Choices: A. Physical Weathering B. Endogenic Processes C. Chemical Weathering D. Exogenic Processes E. Biological Weathering

a)

Physical Weathering

b)

Endogenic Processes

c)

Chemical Weathering

d)

Exogenic Processes

e)

Biological Weathering

35.

This processes on Earth take place within or inside of the Earth’s structure. It develops earthquakes, continents, and related internal features. Choices: A. Physical Weathering B. Endogenic Processes C. Chemical Weathering D. Exogenic Processes E. Biological Weathering

a)

Physical Weathering

b)

Endogenic Processes

c)

Chemical Weathering

d)

Exogenic Processes

e)

Biological Weathering

36.

Choose the process that matches the description: It is weathering by rust where it interacts with water and iron (Fe).

a)

Dissolution

b)

Ice Wedging

c)

Oxidation

d)

Mass Wasting

e)

Hydrolysis

37.

Choose the process that matches the description: This is where the chemical breakdown of a compound occurs due to reaction with water.

a)

Dissolution

b)

Ice Wedging

c)

Oxidation

d)

Mass Wasting

e)

Hydrolysis

38.

Choose the process that matches the description: It is a form of weathering in which cracks in rock or other surfaces fill with water, freeze, and in some instances expand until the material eventually breaks.

a)

Dissolution

b)

Ice Wedging

c)

Oxidation

d)

Mass Wasting

e)

Hydrolysis

39.

Choose the process that matches the description: This refers to the movement of large masses of materials down a slope due to the pull of gravity.

a)

Dissolution

b)

Ice Wedging

c)

Oxidation

d)

Mass Wasting

e)

Hydrolysis

40.

Choose the process that matches the description: It is weathering by water wherein water and acids dissolve minerals from rocks, removing them from the surface of the Earth.

a)

Dissolution

b)

Ice Wedging

c)

Oxidation

d)

Mass Wasting

e)

Hydrolysis

41.

Select the concept described: This process happens continually where the materials move in a circular motion; hot materials go up and cool materials go down.

a)

Convergent Boundary

b)

Divergent Boundary

c)

Transform Fault Boundary

d)

Convection Current

e)

Subduction Zone

42.

Select the concept described: This is where the plates move away from each other; mid-ocean ridges form where oceanic plates continue to separate.

a)

Convergent Boundary

b)

Divergent Boundary

c)

Transform Fault Boundary

d)

Convection Current

e)

Subduction Zone

43.

Select the concept described: The plates slide past each other in opposite directions, causing earthquakes to occur.

a)

Convergent Boundary

b)

Divergent Boundary

c)

Transform Fault Boundary

d)

Convection Current

e)

Subduction Zone

44.

Select the concept described: The two plates collide with each other; mountains and trenches may form.

a)

Convergent Boundary

b)

Divergent Boundary

c)

Transform Fault Boundary

d)

Convection Current

e)

Subduction Zone

45.

Select the concept described: This process occurs when one plate goes under another plate because that plate is more dense (heavier).

a)

Convergent Boundary

b)

Divergent Boundary

c)

Transform Fault Boundary

d)

Convection Current

e)

Subduction Zone

46.

Modified True or False — Analyze the statements and choose the best answer:

Statement 1: A geological hazard is an event that may cause harm to property and life.

Statement 2: A hazard such as an earthquake is the sudden movement of the ground caused by the release of energy.

a)

A. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1

b)

B. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1

c)

C. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false

d)

D. Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true

47.

Modified True or False — Analyze the statements and choose the best answer:

Statement 1: Seismometer are instruments that detect and records the seismic waves.

Statement 2: Tsunami is a set of long and high oceans waves that cause by an earthquake under the ocean.

a)

A. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1

b)

B. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1

c)

C. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false

d)

D. Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true

48.

Modified True or False — Analyze the statements and choose the best answer:

Statement 1: Lahar is a mixture of volcanic debris and water that flows at the slopes of a volcano.

Statement 2: Tephra falls are liquid fragments and lava blobs ejected by a volcano.

a)

A. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1

b)

B. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1

c)

C. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false

d)

D. Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true

49.

Modified True or False — Analyze the statements and choose the best answer:

Statement 1: A geological hazard map indicates the areas that are vulnerable to hazards.

Statement 2: It is used to show different kinds of rocks and minerals found in an area.

a)

A. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1

b)

B. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1

c)

C. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false

d)

D. Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true

50.

Modified True or False — Analyze the statements and choose the best answer:

Statement 1: A storm surge is a rise in sea level caused by strong winds and low pressure during a typhoon.

Statement 2: It is the same caused in Tsunami occurrence.

a)

A. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1

b)

B. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1

c)

C. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false

d)

D. Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true