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EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE
Summative Test # 1 Summative Test # 1
TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on
the space provided. USE CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY AND the space provided. USE CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY AND
NO ERASURES OR ALTERATIONS. NO ERASURES OR ALTERATIONS.
____1. What planet permits growth and life? ____1. What planet permits growth and life?
A. Earth B. Mars C. Jupiter D. Saturn A. Earth B. Mars C. Jupiter D. Saturn
____2. How do oxygen and carbon dioxide make the Earth ____2. How do oxygen and carbon dioxide make the Earth
habitable? habitable?
A. Carbon dioxide is used by photosynthetic organisms in A. Carbon dioxide is used by photosynthetic organisms in
photosynthesis, and the oxygen is used by humans and animals for photosynthesis, and the oxygen is used by humans and animals for
respiration. respiration.
B. Carbon dioxide and oxygen lead to maintenance of heat on B. Carbon dioxide and oxygen lead to maintenance of heat on
Earth. Earth.
C. Carbon dioxide and oxygen is used by photosynthetic organisms C. Carbon dioxide and oxygen is used by photosynthetic organisms
and by our cells to function. and by our cells to function.
D. Carbon dioxide and oxygen help prevent the entry of UV D. Carbon dioxide and oxygen help prevent the entry of UV
radiation. radiation.
____3. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of planet Earth? ____3. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of planet Earth?
A. The atmosphere prevents the entry of solar radiation. A. The atmosphere prevents the entry of solar radiation.
B. The presence of nitrogen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere B. The presence of nitrogen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
makes the Earth habitable. makes the Earth habitable.
C. The soil is a living medium—a medium for growth of all kinds of C. The soil is a living medium—a medium for growth of all kinds of
vegetation. vegetation.
D. Some forms of the hydrosphere serve as ways for D. Some forms of the hydrosphere serve as ways for
transportation. transportation.
____4. Which of the following is NOT included in Earth’s ____4. Which of the following is NOT included in Earth’s
subsystems? subsystems?
A. Photosphere B. Geosphere C. Atmosphere D. Hydrosphere A. Photosphere B. Geosphere C. Atmosphere D. Hydrosphere
____5. What will happen if the atmosphere on Earth is removed? ____5. What will happen if the atmosphere on Earth is removed?
A. The Earth will be able to sustain life. A. The Earth will be able to sustain life.
B. Ultraviolet rays will easily penetrate the Earth. B. Ultraviolet rays will easily penetrate the Earth.
C. Solar energy will not reach the Earth’s surface. C. Solar energy will not reach the Earth’s surface.
D. The Earth will maintain its current temperature. D. The Earth will maintain its current temperature.
____6. Which of the following is TRUE about the Earth’s ____6. Which of the following is TRUE about the Earth’s
subsystems? subsystems?
A. Each subsystem works independently and does not depend on A. Each subsystem works independently and does not depend on
other subsystems. other subsystems.
B. Each subsystem did not change since the formation of the Earth. B. Each subsystem did not change since the formation of the Earth.
C. Earth’s subsystems interact with each other making life possible C. Earth’s subsystems interact with each other making life possible
on Earth. on Earth.
D. Earth’s subsystems are similar to the subsystems of other D. Earth’s subsystems are similar to the subsystems of other
planets. planets.
____7. It is a solid, inorganic, naturally occurring substance with a ____7. It is a solid, inorganic, naturally occurring substance with a
fixed structure and a definite composition. fixed structure and a definite composition.
A. Mineral B. Rock C. Magma D. Salt A. Mineral B. Rock C. Magma D. Salt
____8. It is the ability of a mineral to resist scratches. ____8. It is the ability of a mineral to resist scratches.
A. Luster B. Cleavage C. Crystal habit D. Hardness A. Luster B. Cleavage C. Crystal habit D. Hardness
____9. It describes how the mineral sparkles in light. ____9. It describes how the mineral sparkles in light.
A. Hardness B. Cleavage C. Luster D. Crystal habit A. Hardness B. Cleavage C. Luster D. Crystal habit
____10. Why does mica peel into thin sheets? ____10. Why does mica peel into thin sheets?
A. Due to its chemical composition C. Due to its luster A. Due to its chemical composition C. Due to its luster
B. Due to its color D. Due to cleavage B. Due to its color D. Due to cleavage
____11. Which of the following rocks are formed from preexisting ____11. Which of the following rocks are formed from preexisting
rocks exposed to extreme heat and pressure in the Earth’s rocks exposed to extreme heat and pressure in the Earth’s
interior? interior?
A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Plutonic D. Metamorphic A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Plutonic D. Metamorphic
____12. Which of these rocks are formed by the solidification of ____12. Which of these rocks are formed by the solidification of
lava? lava?
A. Intrusive igneous rock C. Extrusive metamorphic rock A. Intrusive igneous rock C. Extrusive metamorphic rock
B. Extrusive igneous rock D. Intrusive metamorphic rock B. Extrusive igneous rock D. Intrusive metamorphic rock
____13. Which of these rocks are formed by lithification of ____13. Which of these rocks are formed by lithification of
sediments? sediments?
A. Sedimentary rocks C. Metamorphic rocks A. Sedimentary rocks C. Metamorphic rocks
B. Extrusive igneous rocks D. Intrusive igneous rocks B. Extrusive igneous rocks D. Intrusive igneous rocks
____14. How can an igneous rock become a metamorphic rock? ____14. How can an igneous rock become a metamorphic rock?
A. When it undergoes weathering and erosion A. When it undergoes weathering and erosion
B. When it disintegrates into smaller pieces B. When it disintegrates into smaller pieces
C. When it is subjected to high temperature and pressure C. When it is subjected to high temperature and pressure
D. When it melts and forms magma D. When it melts and forms magma
____15. How do metamorphic rocks transform into extrusive ____15. How do metamorphic rocks transform into extrusive
igneous rock? igneous rock?
A. When it melts and then cools on the Earth's surface A. When it melts and then cools on the Earth's surface
B. When it undergoes weathering and erosion B. When it undergoes weathering and erosion
C. When it melts and then cools inside the Earth's interior C. When it melts and then cools inside the Earth's interior
D. When it disintegrates into smaller pieces D. When it disintegrates into smaller pieces
____16. It is the process of breaking rocks into smaller pieces ____16. It is the process of breaking rocks into smaller pieces
called sediments. called sediments.
A. Climate change B. Weathering C. Crushing D. Leaching A. Climate change B. Weathering C. Crushing D. Leaching
____17. This type of erosion happens when light materials, such as ____17. This type of erosion happens when light materials, such as
small rocks and pebbles, are carried by the wind to different small rocks and pebbles, are carried by the wind to different
places. places.
A. Wind erosion B. Water erosion C. Glacial erosion D.Soil erosion A. Wind erosion B. Water erosion C. Glacial erosion D.Soil erosion
____18. Which of the following is NOT an agent of erosion? ____18. Which of the following is NOT an agent of erosion?
A. Wind B. Water C. Glaciers D. Acid A. Wind B. Water C. Glaciers D. Acid
____19. What is the role of water in chemical weathering of rocks? ____19. What is the role of water in chemical weathering of rocks?
A. It hydrates and breaks the minerals on the rocks. A. It hydrates and breaks the minerals on the rocks.
B. It washes out the dirt on rocks. B. It washes out the dirt on rocks.
C. It fertilizes the soil. C. It fertilizes the soil.
D. It combines with metals in the minerals of rocks to form oxides. D. It combines with metals in the minerals of rocks to form oxides.
____20. Which of the following is not an example of areas where ____20. Which of the following is not an example of areas where
the sediments are deposited? the sediments are deposited?
A. Abyssal zone B. Caves C. Mountains D. Deltas A. Abyssal zone B. Caves C. Mountains D. Deltas
____21. Where does the internal heat of the earth come from? ____21. Where does the internal heat of the earth come from?
A. Mantle and core C. Crust and core A. Mantle and core C. Crust and core
B. Mantle only D. Crust and mantle B. Mantle only D. Crust and mantle
____22. It is a semi-liquid mixture of rocks found in the lower ____22. It is a semi-liquid mixture of rocks found in the lower
portion of the crust and upper part of the mantle. portion of the crust and upper part of the mantle.
A. Lava B. Magma C. Minerals D. Soil A. Lava B. Magma C. Minerals D. Soil
____23. It is an opening on the Earth’s crust where magma and ____23. It is an opening on the Earth’s crust where magma and
gases are being released. gases are being released.
A. Mountain B. Continent C. Volcano D. Lava A. Mountain B. Continent C. Volcano D. Lava
____24. Which of the following is the primary contributors to the ____24. Which of the following is the primary contributors to the
heat of the core? heat of the core?
A. Heat from the decay of radioactive products A. Heat from the decay of radioactive products
B. Heat from the molten inner core B. Heat from the molten inner core
C. Heat from the molten outer core C. Heat from the molten outer core
D. Heat from the magma in the mantle D. Heat from the magma in the mantle
____25. How does volcanic eruption affect the climate? ____25. How does volcanic eruption affect the climate?
A. Gases and dust absorb radiation from the sun. A. Gases and dust absorb radiation from the sun.
B. It heats up the atmosphere. B. It heats up the atmosphere.
C. No effect on the climate. C. No effect on the climate.
D. It will make the day into night faster. D. It will make the day into night faster.
____26. What kind of rocks are formed during volcanic eruption? ____26. What kind of rocks are formed during volcanic eruption?
A. Metamorphic rocks C. Sedimentary rocks A. Metamorphic rocks C. Sedimentary rocks
B. Volcanic ash D. Igneous rocks B. Volcanic ash D. Igneous rocks
____27. What kind of heat transfer requires no medium? ____27. What kind of heat transfer requires no medium?
A. Conduction B. Convection C. Reflection D. Radiation A. Conduction B. Convection C. Reflection D. Radiation
____28. Give an example of heat transfer through convection. ____28. Give an example of heat transfer through convection.
A. The energy emitted from the filament of an electric bulb A. The energy emitted from the filament of an electric bulb
B. The energy coming from the sun B. The energy coming from the sun
C. A pan on a hot burner C. A pan on a hot burner
D. Water boiling in a pot D. Water boiling in a pot
____29. Transfer of heat within gases or liquids as these gases or ____29. Transfer of heat within gases or liquids as these gases or
liquids move. liquids move.
A. Conduction B. Convection C. Radiation D. Advection A. Conduction B. Convection C. Radiation D. Advection
____30. What is the difference between the magma and lava? ____30. What is the difference between the magma and lava?
A. The magma is found in the crust and mantle, while the lava is A. The magma is found in the crust and mantle, while the lava is
found on the earth’s surface. found on the earth’s surface.
B. The magma and lava are the same in composition and location. B. The magma and lava are the same in composition and location.
C. The magma is brought from the underground to the earth’s C. The magma is brought from the underground to the earth’s
surface through uplifting while lava is already found on the earth’s surface through uplifting while lava is already found on the earth’s
surface. surface.
D. The magma has a lower temperature as compared to the lava. D. The magma has a lower temperature as compared to the lava.

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Ms. Maria Clariza J. Oquias Ms. Maria Clariza J. Oquias