Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of Zamboanga City
SAN ROQUE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Roque, Zamboanga City

1ST QUARTER
MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN EARTH & LIFE SCIENCE
S.Y. 2022-2023

NAME:

GRADE &SECTION: DATE:

General Direction: Read each item carefully and comprehensively. Using a pen, WRITE the letter that corresponds to your answer.
Multiple Choices
Read each statement carefully and shade the letter of your choice.

____1. Which of the following is true about the role of soil in growth and life on Earth?
A. The soil provides nutrients, water, and substrate for vegetation.
B. There is no relationship between the soil and vegetation.
C. The soil allows growth of different types of plants but not microorganisms.
D. They do not affect growth and life on Earth.
____2. How does Earth’s atmosphere protect us from the Sun's radiation?
A. The sun's radiation penetrates the atmosphere, clouds, and the Earth's surface.
B. The presence of the ozone layer absorbs the ultraviolet wavelengths, and the absorption of this radiation heats up the air.
C. Gases in the atmosphere act as a protective layer that makes the sun’s radiation reflects away from the Earth's surface.
D. The atmosphere reflects all the sun's radiation and protects organisms through its protective layers.
____3. All of the following is true about the interaction of the biosphere with other subsystems, except:
A. Organisms in the biosphere form parts of the geosphere when they decompose into smaller substances.
B. Organisms in the biosphere consume water from the hydrosphere for survival and other biological processes.
C. Organisms in the biosphere increase the amount of water in the hydrosphere.
D. Organisms in the biosphere maintain the balance of gases in the atmosphere through consumption and excretion of gases.
____4. How does the atmosphere support other subsystems?
1. It supplies organisms the needed oxygen and carbon dioxide.
2. It absorbs all the minerals and nutrients from the geosphere.
3. It serves as a reservoir for water vapor.
4. It shapes the Earth’s landforms by its constant movement as the wind.
A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1, 3 and 4 C. 2, 3 and 4 D. 1, 2 and 4
____5. What is a living medium for growth of all kinds of vegetation?
A. atmosphere B. hydrosphere C. oceans D. soil
____6. Which of the following is not true about the hydrosphere?
A. The hydrosphere contains all the water on our planet including ice and vapor.
B. It serves as thermostat and heat reservoir, especially the ocean.
C. It is also a way for transportation.
D. Half of the Earth's surface is composed of the oceans and the seas
____7. Which of the following is not true about the earth's atmosphere?
A. The earth’s atmosphere protects us from the sun’s radiation.
B. It contains the ozone layer that absorbs the ultraviolet wavelengths.
C. Thirty percent of the radiation is reflected away by the atmosphere, clouds, and surface.
D. The atmosphere only consists of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and argon.
____8. Which of the following is not true about the soil?
A. It is composed of mixtures of minerals, water, air, organic matter, and organisms.
B. It is a living medium—a medium for growth of all kinds of vegetation.
C. It produces trees and forests cover, ensures the water and nutrient cycle, and prevents soil and wind erosion
D. It promotes growth for plants by providing nutrients, water, and as a substrate for anchorage of roots.
____9. How do oxygen and carbon dioxide make the earth habitable?
A. Carbon dioxide is used by photosynthetic organisms in photosynthesis, and the oxygen is used by humans and animals for respiration.
B. Carbon dioxide and oxygen lead to maintenance of heat on Earth.
C. Carbon dioxide and oxygen is used by photosynthetic organisms and by our cells to function.
D. Carbon dioxide and oxygen help prevent the entry of UV radiation
____10. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Earth that help in the proliferation of life?
A. The atmosphere prevents the entry of solar radiation.
B. The presence of nitrogen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere makes the Earth habitable.
C. The soil is a living medium—a medium for growth of all kinds of vegetation.
D. The hydrosphere serves as thermostat and heat reservoir- they control the environmental temperature.
____11. Which of the following is not included in the geosphere?
A. rock B. mineral C. soil D. water vapor
____12. Which of the following is true about the hydrosphere?
A. Ice and water vapor suspended in the atmosphere are not included in the hydrosphere.
B. Freshwater is greater than the amount of saltwater on Earth.
C. The water on Earth is constantly moving and is usually used for temperature regulation.
D. Water can move from the Earth’s surface to the air by precipitation and then fall back to Earth by evaporation.
____13. Why is the Earth the only planet in the solar system able to sustain and support life?
 A. It is one of the terrestrial planets that has solid rock minerals that support life.
B. It is the third planet from the sun that has atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere.
C. It is the only planet that rotates differently from other heavenly bodies in the solar system.
D. It is located in the habitable zone where the temperature is suitable and water is present.
____14. What layer of the atmosphere is responsible for the protection of the Earth from the Sun's harmful UV radiation?

A. Stratosphere B. Troposphere C. Mesosphere D. Thermosphere

____15. Which of the following components is incorrectly paired?
A. Atmosphere: Gases B. Hydrosphere: Hydrogen C. Geosphere: Rocks D. Biosphere: Living Organisms

____16. Which of the following layers of atmosphere is arranged correctly?

A. Stratosphere-troposphere-mesosphere-thermosphere-exosphere
B. Mesosphere-thermosphere-exosphere-stratosphere-troposphere
C. Troposphere-stratosphere-mesosphere-thermosphere-exosphere
D. Thermosphere-exosphere-troposphere-stratosphere-mesosphere
____17. Which of the following gases is the most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?
A. Oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Carbon dioxide D. Hydrogen
____18. Jovian Planets are the huge planets made up of gases mainly hydrogen which has no land surfaces. Which of the following is an example of
gaseous planets?
A. Mercury B. Venus C. Mars D. Saturn
____19. It is a solid, inorganic, naturally-occurring substance with a crystalline structure and definite chemical composition.
A. mineral B. rock C. magma D. salt
____20. Which of the following is not a characteristic of an igneous rock?
A. Gas bubbles B. No crystals C. Rocks look shiny D. Contains fossils
____21. What is the major difference between extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks?
A. Extrusive igneous rocks erupt onto the surface while intrusive igneous rocks crystallize below earth's surface
B. Intrusive igneous rocks erupt onto the surface while extrusive igneous rocks crystallize below earth's surface
C. Extrusive rocks are classified base on texture while intrusive igneous rocks are based on mineral composition
D. Intrusive rocks are classified base on texture while extrusive igneous rocks are based on mineral composition
____22. Why are the crystals of intrusive igneous rock typically larger than those of extrusive igneous rock?
A. Intrusive igneous rock typically has larger crystals because the magma cools very quickly
B. Intrusive igneous rock typically has larger crystals because of a higher water content in magma
C. Intrusive igneous rock typically has larger crystals because the temperature of the magma are much lower
D. Intrusive igneous rock typically has larger crystals because the magma cools much slower
____23. Which of the following rock samples is a felsic igneous rock?

A. B. C D
____24. Sander found an unknown mineral that has not been reported before. He observed the behavior of the mineral when he tried to cut and crush it.
What physical characteristic of the mineral was examined by Sander?

A. tenacity B. hardnes C. fracture D. cleavage

____25. Using the Mohs Hardness Scale shown below, which of the following will scratch all the other minerals?

A. Corundum B. Gypsum C. Diamond D. Apatite

____26. What characteristics make talc as the softest Earth minerals?

A. It has a mohs relative hardness of 2, scrapeable with fingernails, and has a rosiwal absolute of 0.03.
B. It has a mohs relative hardness of 1, scrapeable with fingernails, and has a rosiwal absolute of 1.25.
C. It has a mohs relative hardness of 2, scrapeable with fingernails, and has a rosiwal absolute of 1.25.
D. It has a mohs relative hardness of 1, scrapeable with fingernails, and has a rosiwal absolute of 0.03.
____27. How are sulfate minerals different from sulfide minerals?
A. Sulfides are minerals that contain compounds of sulfur and an element other than oxygen, such as lead, iron, or nickel, galena and pyrite while sulfates are
minerals that contain compounds of oxygen and sulphur such as gypsum.
B. Sulfates are minerals that contain compounds of oxygen and sulphur such as gypsum while sulfides are minerals that contain compounds of sulfur and an element
other than oxygen, such as lead, iron, or nickel, galena and pyrite
C. Sulfides are minerals that do not contain compounds of sulfur and an element other than oxygen, such as lead, iron, or nickel, galena and pyrite while sulfates are
minerals that contain compounds of oxygen and sulphur such as gypsum.
D. Sulfates are minerals that do not contain compounds of oxygen and sulphur such as gypsum while sulfides are minerals that contain compounds of sulfur and an
element other than oxygen, such as lead, iron, or nickel, galena and pyrite
____28. Which of the following best describes silicate minerals?
A. These are minerals that do not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen
B. These are minerals that contain compounds of silicon and oxygen.
C. These are minerals that comprise the of oxygen, nitrogen and silicon.
D. These are minerals that has the elements such as carbon, oxygen and fluorine.
____29. Which class of minerals contains metals and intermetallic elements such as gold, silver and copper?
A. Silicate class B. Sulfide class C. Native elements D. Sulfate class
____30. In which set are the rocks labeled with their correct rock types?

____31. Which diagram below shows an area in which fine-grained igneous rocks are most likely to be found?

____32. Obsidian is a dark-colored volcanic glass that forms from the very rapid cooling of molten rock material. It cools so rapidly that crystals do not
form. Which of the characteristics correctly describes an obsidian?
a. It is Mafic, fine grained, and an extrusive igneous rock.
b. It is Mafic, coarse grained and an intrusive igneous rock
c. It is Felsic, fine grained, and an intrusive igneous rock.
d. It is Felsic , coarse grained, and an extrusive igneous rock.
____33. Erosion on riverbanks is caused mainly by which agent?
A. Water B. Gravity C. Wind D. Wave
____34. The agent which shapes the coast through erosion by breaking down rock and moving sand and other sediment.
A. Wind B. Gravity C. Wave D. Ice
____35. How do glaciers erode rock materials?
A. Glaciers erode rock materials through wind velocity.
B. Glaciers erode rock materials through scratching which causes striations.
C. Glaciers erode rock by the downslope movement of rocks.
D. Glaciers erode rock by hydraulic pressure.
____36. The process which involves the movement of weathered rocks from the actual site of weathering.
A. Weathering B. Erosion C. Deposition D. Mass Wasting
____37. How do glaciers erode rock materials?
A. Glaciers erode rock materials through wind velocity.
B. Glaciers erode rock materials through scratching which causes striations.
C. Glaciers erode rock by the downslope movement of rocks.
D. Glaciers erode rock by hydraulic pressure.
____38. Which of the following agents of erosion is responsible for the formation of sand dunes in Ilocos?
A. Water B. Gravity C. Wind D. Wave

____39. The picture above is a sea arch found in Sabtang, Batanes. What agent of erosion is responsible for this formation?
A. Water B. Gravity C. Wind D. Wave
____40. Which of the following diagram shows the changes in land structures as a result of wind erosion?

A B
C D

___41. __________ are the processes that takes place at or near the Earth’s surface that makes the surface wear away.
A. Endogenic Processes B. Exogenic Processes C. Extraneous Processes D. Indigenous Processes
____42. The process where sediments from weathered rocks are deposited elsewhere adding up or forming landforms.
A. Weathering B. Erosion C. Deposition D. Mass Wasting
____43. The process which involves the movement of weathered rocks from the actual site of weathering
 A. Weathering B. Erosion C. Deposition D. Mass Wasting
____44. Which among the choices are human activities that trigger landslide?
i. excavation of road iii. gravity
ii. deforestation iv. Mining

A. ii, iii, iv B. i, iv and ii C. iii only D. ii and ii

____45. The diagram best shows the changes in the composition of the rock minerals in metamorphic rocks which is caused by the increased temperature
changes?

A. B. C. D.
____46. Which is FALSE about a rock if exposed to metamorphism?
A. It changes into new rock. B. Its mineral content changes.
C. It does not change its shape and contents. D. Its textural properties changes
____47. Which of the following does not describe a metamorphic rock?
A. With banded appearance B. Usually made up of one main mineral
C. Made up from the solidification of magma D. Often contain ribbon like layers

Rock A. Schist Rock B. Slate Rock C. Gneiss

____48. Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of metamorphic rocks as shown in the sample above?
A. Rock A is a foliated metamorphic rock while Rock B and C are non-foliated.
B. Rock B and C are foliated metamorphic rock while Rock A is non-foliated.
C. Rock B is a foliated metamorphic rock while Rock A and C are non-foliated.
D. Rock A and C are foliated metamorphic rock while Rock B is non- foliated.

Refer to the diagram to answer item no. 49 and 50.

____49. Based on its characteristic, to which of the following does this rock belong?
A. Clastic Sedimentary B. Foliated Metamorphic C. Extrusive Igneous D. Non-clastic Sedimentary
____50. What characteristics are shown in the rock sample?
A. It is made of fragments of rock cemented together with calcite or quartz.
B. I is made of minerals that were crystallized out of solution to become rock.
C. It is a combustible rock that came from remains of plants and animals.
D. It is has undergone changes caused by pressure and heat

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Mr. Ricky Atilano Chona T. Dumdum Mrs. Maria Luisa T. Caluyo

Subject Teacher Subject Coordinator Secondary School Principal I