Republic of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY OF NEWFELIBA
City of Malolos, Bulacan
Senior High School Department
Academic Year 2021 -2022

Earth and Life Science 1

Name: __________________________________________________ Score: __________________

Grade, Strand, and Section: ________________________________ Date: __________________

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: This is a 50-item test, read each directions carefully and

answer all the questions with honesty.

Test I. True or False.

Directions: Determine whether the statement is True or False. (10 points.)

___________1. Earth is habitable because it has the right distance from the sun.

___________2. Energy influences how quickly atoms and molecules move.

___________3. Earth is not the only planet in the solar system that inhabit life.

___________4. Geosphere is the zone of the Earth where all forms of life exist.

___________5. Oceans cover 71% of the Earth and contain 97.5% of its water.

___________6. The atmosphere is a gas layer on the earth’s surface composed of various gases.

___________7. Biosphere includes the core, mantle, and crust of the Earth.

___________8. Earth, Venus, and Mars all are terrestrial planets made of solid rocks.

___________9. Atmosphere used to build and maintain an organism’s body.

___________10. Venus don’t have oxygen and water.

Test II. Matching Type.

Directions: Match column A with the options from Column B. (10 points.)

Column A Column B

_________11. Gaseous layer above the Earth’s surface a. biosphere

_________12. Zone of the Earth where all forms of life exist. b. atmosphere

_________13. It includes core, mantle, and crust of the Earth. c. lithosphere

_________14. Giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruption. d. geosphere

_________15. Movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope. e. igneous rocks

_________16. Brings heavy rains and some deadly typhoons. f. sedimentary rocks

_________17. Brings cloudless skies during the dry season. g. tides

_________18. Gravitational pull between the Earth and the moon. h. amihan

_________19. Formed by the wind and storm in the ocean. i. habagat

_________20. Formed from hardening and crystallization of magma j. tsunami

k. earthquake

l. landslide

m. waves

Test III: Completion Items.

Directions: Provide the missing answers on the space provided. (10 points.)

21. Igneous: formed from crystallization of magma; ________________:forms from pre-existing rocks.

22. ______________ rocks provide information about surface conditions that existed in the Earth’s

past.

23. The process in which sedimentary rocks are arranged in layers is called _________________.
24. In the law of _________________ rock was uplifted, eroded from the surrounding rock, and will

be replaced by sediments.

25. The law of _________________ states that sedimentary rocks are layered from the oldest to the

youngest and oldest rocks are found at the bottom.

26. A/an _______________ occurs when magma is released from a volcano.

27. A geologic _____________ is an extreme natural event in the crust of the earth that poses a threat

to life and property.

28. Geological _____________ are naturally occurring events that directly or indirectly impact the

geology of the Earth.

29. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions can trigger _______________, especially in areas with water

saturated soils, a common characteristic of Cascadia.

30. A/an _________________ is a dense, fast-moving flow of solidified lava pieces, volcanic ash, and

hot gases.

Test IV: Multiple Choice Items

Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer for each question and write

the letter of your answer on the space provided before each number. (15 points.)

___________ 31. What is the English term for bagyo?

A. storm B. typhoon C. thunderstorm D. tropical depression

___________32. Which of the following is NOT included in the group?

A. flood B.tornado C.typhoon D.tsunami

___________33. What is the main cause of tornadoes?

A. Floods B. Hurricanes C. Thunderstorm D. Tropical Storm

___________34. Which region in the Philippines is the most exposed to tropical cyclones?

A. Region I B. Region III C. Region V D. Region XI

___________35. Which among the following is the MOST damaging result of a tropical cyclone?

A. flood B. high winds C. rain D. storm surge

___________36. What refers to the action taken to eliminate or reduce the long-term risks and

hazards in the coastal area?

A. alteration B. mitigation C. renovation D. restoration

___________37. What refers to a climate change phenomenon through which ocean water volume

increases, ice sheets and glaciers melt, and thermal expansion occurs?

A. erosion B. salt intrusion C. sea-level change D. water nourishment

___________38. The following activities promote erosion EXCEPT

A. break water construction B. land development C. mining activities D. waste disposal

___________39. Which of the following structures are built to counteract waves that hit the shores?

A. barrier B. groins C. jetties D. seawalls

___________40. Which method are you going to use when there is a need to add a large amount of

sand to the coast?

A. beach promotion B. beach nourishment

C. sand bag installation D. seawalls construction

Test V: Essay (10 points)

41-45. Write the different characteristics of the earth that make it possible for life to exist in 10

sentences or less. Your score will depend on accuracy.

46-50. After learning the subsystems of the earth, describe the relationships of these spheres
(geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere) in 50 words or more. Your score will depend
on accuracy, organization and bevity.

Prepared by:

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Professor Kishi Delos Reyes