1st Quarter Exam in Earth Science
Quiz by Jeanne Kelly G. Buslay
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- Q1
Which of the following comprised thelargest portion of Earth’s volume?
Outer Core
Crust
Inner Core
Mantle
30s - Q2
What is the evaporation of waterfrom plant surfaces especially through stomates?
Respiration
Perspiration
Condensation
Transpiration
30s - Q3
Which of the following processes form clouds?
Precipitation
Evaporation
Condensation
Transpiration
30s - Q4
Which of the following is included in the term hydrosphere?
All the water on the planet
All liquid water on the earth, minus ice
All the freshwater on the planet
All waters on the surface of the continents
30s - Q5
1. What part of the atmosphere protect Earth’s surface from harmful ultraviolet radiation?
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Exosphere
30s - Q6
The aurora borealis and auroraaustralis are caused by the interaction between charged particles andEarth’s magnetic field. What layer of Earth’s atmosphere contains theseparticles?
Troposphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
Mesosphere
30s - Q7
Which is a deep layer ofelectrically charged molecules and atoms that reflects radio waves?
Troposphere
Exosphere
Ionosphere
Radiosphere
30s - Q8
What makes the Earth habitable forplants and animals?
It is very rich in natural resources.
It has the right distance from the sun and its atmosphere protectsplants and animals from harmful solar radiation.
It has the right temperature for living things to survive.
There are existing life forms on it.
30s - Q9
Which of the following geologic spheres comprise of all water forms in and on Earth including the Atmosphere?
Biosphere
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
30s - Q10
Which of the following statements DOES NOT correctly describe the earth’s subsystems?
Atmosphere is the blanket of gases that protects the Earth’s biotic components against the harmful ultraviolet rays.
Lithosphere is the layer of the Earth which contains the land and about30% of the Earth.
Biosphere is the layer of the Earth which consists of all living organisms found in the Atmosphere, Lithosphere and Hydrosphere.
Hydrosphere is the layer of the Earth which contains the water and it’s forms and is about 20% of the Earth.
30s - Q11
Quartz is one of the common examplesof rock-forming minerals. Scientists identify rocks based on which of thefollowing sets of physical properties of rocks?
Sizes and shapes
Texture and behavior
Color, hardness, luster, crystal forms, density, and cleavage
Places of origin
30s - Q12
An Earth Science student identifies a mineral present in rock by rubbing it on a porcelain plate and observing the color of its residues on the plate. Which test is performed by the student?
Streak test
Scratch test
Hardness test
Color test
30s - Q13
There were theories about planet Earth, which of the following DOES NOT describe theplanet earth?
The Earth is a rotating sphere that orbits the sun.
The Earth is tilted constantly on its axis with respect to its orbit around the sun resulting
The Earth’s characteristics cannot be described.
The earth has gravity and magnetic force.
30s - Q14
Which of the following processes will lead to the formation of an igneous rock?
Deposition and sedimentation
Erosion and compaction
Heating and extreme pressure
Crystallization and solidification
30s - Q15
How do scientists classify igneous,metamorphic and sedimentary rocks? They classify rocks based on __________.
Color
Usefulness
Formation
Shape
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