Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CABANATUAN CITY
MARCIANO DEL ROSARIO MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PAMALDAN, CABANATUAN CITY

2nd Periocical Test in Environmental Science

to space.
Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to your d. This the layer of the atmosphere that is
answer. farthest from space.

1. It is the lowest layer of the Earth’s

6. Its atmosphere spans seven to ten kilometers
atmosphere, which is also home for living
above the Earth’s surface.
things.
a. Stratosphere b. Troposphere
a. Stratosphere
c. Mesosphere d. Exosphere
b. Troposphere
c. Mesosphere
7. It is the layer of the earth’s atmosphere
d. Exosphere
extends from the Thermosphere up to the
gargantuan length of 10,000 km.
2. Which of the following define Stratosphere?
a. Stratosphere b. Troposphere
a. This is the housing most of the ozone layer
c. Mesosphere d. Exosphere
that protects the Earth’s surface and.
its living things.
8. It is best known for its function of serving as
b. This layer has a region with increased
some sort of protective layer all
temperature despite the altitude.
over the expanse of earth.
c. This is the last layer which has a very few
a. Earth
signatures of oxygen and is the closest to space.
b. Ozone Layer
d. This is best known for its function of serving
c. Atmosphere
as some sort of protective layer all
d. Exosphere
over the expanse of earth.
9.Which of the following is the reason behind
3. It is the layer temperature is considerably
global warming, a phenomenon believed to be
already low with the gain of height from
the reason for the constant rise of the earth’s
the earth’s surface it does not have a vital
temperature.
amount of ozone to protect us from
a. Greenhouse Effect
sun’s harmful rays.
b. Ozone Layer
a. Stratosphere b. Troposphere
c. UV Rays
c. Mesosphere d. Exosphere
d. Carbon Dioxide

4. It is the layer has a region with increased

10. Water is a good solvent because it
temperature despite the altitude.
a. Consist of hydrogen and oxygen
a. Thermosphere
b. Flows
b. Stratosphere
c. Has specific heat
c. Mesosphere
d. Polarity allows it to dissolve
d. Exosphere
11. It happens when water and other liquids
5. Which of the following describes Exosphere?
stick together to form drops or thin films
a. This layer has a huge amount of oxygen that
a. Adhesion
makes it hard for human breathe.
b. capillary action
b. This is the third layer of the atmosphere
c. cohesion
where meteors burn.
d. surface tension
c. This is the last layer which has a very few
signatures of oxygen and is the closest
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Department of Education
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MARCIANO DEL ROSARIO MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PAMALDAN, CABANATUAN CITY
12. What two elements make up water?
a. helium and oxygen
b. hydrogen and oxygen
c. helium and carbon
d. oxygen and carbon
13. What term correctly describe the attraction
between water and other substance?
a. cohesion b. adhesion
c. capillary action d. surface tension
14. How does water move from roots to the
leaves of plants?
a. Water is pushed by solutes
b. Capillary action pulls the water molecules like
a chain
c. Water is pulled by gravity
d. Water cohesion causes it to “pull” towards
the leaves
15. What statement best describes polarity of
water?
a. The unequal sharing of electrons gives the
molecule a slight negative charge near its
oxygen and a slight positive charge near its
hydrogen atoms.
b. The molecules have two poles at which it is
colder than other regions of the molecule.
c. The unequal sharing of electrons gives the
water molecule a slight negative charge near its
hydrogen atoms and a slight positive charge
near its oxygen atom.
d. The water molecule is neutral.
16. Why cities near oceans can’t use water from
oceans for household and industry?
a. Ocean water is salty
b. They don’t want to kill the animals that live
there
c. They don’t like ocean water
d. They already have enough water already
17. Temperature, turbidity, and suspended
sediment are what type of indicators?
a. Chemical indicators of water quality
b. Physical indicators of water quality
c. Biological indicators of water quality
d. Not indicators of water quality
18. Macro invertebrates such as stonefly,
mayflies and water boatmen require
high levels of dissolved oxygen and their
abundance is an indication of:
a. Poor water quality
b. Good water quality
c. Do not tell us anything about water quality
d. Invertebrates do not tell us anything about
water quality
19. Describes the chemical, physical and
biological attributes of water as it is fit
for drinking, fishing, swimming, farming, etc.
a. Water quality b. Water shed
c. Dissolved oxygen d. Nitrates
20. What is the reason why cold water is better
than warm water?
a. Cold water holds more dissolved oxygen
b. Cold water makes it harder for bacteria to
grow
c. Both are reasons why cool water is beneficial
d. None of the above
21.You are ask by your teacher to go out of your
room and examine the canal near the school
canteen while doing the activity, you have
noticed a group of algae forming on the water
and its cloudy color. After evaluating the water
using the indicators observed, what is the water
quality?
a. Poor water quality
b. Good water quality
c. Don't tell us anything about water quality
d. Indicators do not tell us anything about water
quality
22. It is a measurement system which is used to
indicate the concentration of hydrogen ions in a
solution and its value ranges from 0-14.
a. pH scale
b. turbidity
c. potability
d. phosphate
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23. The following are factors influencing the a. corn, coconut, rice, abaca
soil quality EXCEPT b. rice, wheat, coconut, barley
a. Physical factors c. coconut, corn, rice, wheat
b. Chemical factors d. coconut, rice, abaca, wheat
c. Biological factors
d. Sociological factors 31. Which of the following materials are
correctly matched?
24. It includes soil depth and holding capacity a. PET bottle: minerals
a. Visual factors b. cotton: animals
b. Chemical factor c. rubber: trees
c. Physical factors d. ruby: water
d. Biological factors
32. Which of the following are natural
25. What source of energy comes from the resources?
remains of plants and animals which lived a. coal, wind, solar
millions of years ago? b. oil, coal, solar
a. Biofuel c. water, wind, solar
b. Fossil fuel d. coal, oil, gas
c. Biomass
d. Alternative energy 33. Minerals are important resources that
comes from the earth. Which among the
26. Which of the following is a nonrenewable following is NOT a mineral?
natural resource? a. gold b. diamond
a. water b. fuel c. brass d. nickel
c. wind d. alternative energy
34. What energy can we generate from running
27. What is a natural resource? It’s something ... water?
a. found in nature individuals use. a. hydroelectric b. geothermal
b. that created or generated by human. c. solar energy d. wind energy
c. that never run out.
d. that we throw as a waste. 35. Is soil an example of natural resources?
Why?
28. What renewable energy uses plant and a. Yes, because it’s a mineral.
animal waste? b. Yes, because it consists of air, water, minerals
a. wind b. water and organic materials.
c. biomass d. alternative energy c. No, because it consists of inorganic
substances.
29. Is water considered one of the natural d. No, because it consists of water and minerals.
resources? Why?
a. No, it cannot produce energy 36. These are materials that can be used to
b. Yes, it is renewable natural resources support life and provide energy to all
c. Yes, it is a mineral from the world living things.
d. Cannot be determined a. synthetic materials
b. natural resources
30. Which of the following crops are produced c. water resources
in the Philippines due to its very d. alternative resources
fertile soil?
For item 37-44
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Department of Education
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CABANATUAN CITY
MARCIANO DEL ROSARIO MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PAMALDAN, CABANATUAN CITY

Choose the letter of your answer on the box
below.
37. Is the global phenomenon of climate
transformation characterized by the changes in
the usual climate of the planet.
38. Another priority program of DENR.
39. The government agency that protect and
conserve our natural resources and improve
the quality of Environment in the Philippines.
40. One way to reduce the problems in our
Environment.
41. The temporary or permanent clearing of
forest for agriculture or other
uses.
42. The presence in or introduction into the
environment of a substance
or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
43. Is the long-term heating of Earth's climate
system observed since the
pre-industrial period
44. Are the materials gathered from the nature
and they are not made by
the people.
from the air for making their own food.
c. Because a forest releases a large amount of
oxygen.
d. Because plants in a forest perform both
photosynthesis and
transpiration.
48. Which of the following is an effective way of
conserving water?
a. taking shower instead of baths
b. let water drip from leaking faucet
c. running the washing machine with few
clothes
d. leaving the faucet on when brushing your
teeth
49. Which environmental principle is related to
the idea that “Any disruption in the natural
processes or cycles affects the environment”?
a. Nature knows best.
b. Everything must go somewhere.
c. All forms of life are important.
d. Everything is related to everything else.

45. Which group should take responsibility in 50. Which of the following tells us to use our
conserving our environment? hearts to invite genuine?
a. everybody concern for nature?
b. Students only a. Action b. Awareness
c. Private companies only c. Affection d. Change
d. Government agencies only

46. Which of the following is NOT an action that Prepared by: Sir John Ritchel R. Carino, LPT
that would protect the environment? Subject Teacher
a. carpooling
b. using incandescent bulb
c. taking a shower instead of a bath
d. buying things that doesn’t need a lot of
packaging

47. What is the reason why do forest is known

to be a carbon dioxide sink?
a. Because a great diversity of animal species in
the forest use the
oxygen in the air and releases carbon dioxide in
the air in the process
called respiration.
b. Because a great diversity of plants effectively
draws carbon dioxide