REGIONAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT IN EARTH SCIENCE (PART 1)
Quiz by YSABEL ANGELA EMBILE
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- Q1
There were theories about the planet Earth, which of the following DOES NOT describe the planet Earth?
The Earth’s characteristics cannot be described.
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 to the change of seasons.
The Earth has gravity and magnetic force.
30s - Q2
What makes the Earth habitable for the plants and animals?
It is very rich in natural resources.
It has the right temperature for living things to survive.
There are existing life forms on it.
It has the right distance from the Sun and its atmosphere protects plants and animals from harmful solar radiation.
30s - Q3
Which of the following geologic spheres comprise of all the water forms in and on Earth including the Atmosphere?
Ionosphere
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Biosphere
30s - Q4
Which of the following statements DOES NOT correctly describe the Earth’s subsystems?
Lithosphere is the layer of Earth which contains the land and about 30% of the Earth.
Biosphere is the layer of the Earth which consists of all the living organisms found in the Atmosphere, Lithosphere and Hydrosphere.
Hydrosphere is the layer of Earth which contains the water and its forms and is about 20% of the Earth.
Atmosphere is the blanket of gases that protects the Earth's biotic components against the harmful ultraviolet rays.
30s - Q5
Quartz is one of the common examples of rock-forming minerals. Scientists identify rocks based on which of the following sets of physical properties of rocks?
places of origin
texture and behavior
color, hardness, luster, crystal forms, density, and cleavage
sizes and shapes
30s - Q6
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?
scratch test
hardness test
color test
streak test
30s - Q7
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 - Q8
How do scientists classify igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks? They classify rocks based on ______.
usefulness
color
formation
shape
30s - Q9
Which of the minerals is INCORRECTLY defined based on its use?
Mixture of sand and pebbles is used for construction of building.
Aluminum is used for jewelry.
Iron is used in fabricating the body of cars.
Copper is used for electrical wiring.
30s - Q10
A student accurately measured the mass and volume of a sample of one of the four minerals; 294.4 grams and 73.6 cm 3. Which mineral sample did the student measure? Use the data on the table below.
Hematite
Quartz
Corundum
Galena
30s - Q11
A student obtains a cup of quartz and sand from a beach. A saltwater solution is poured into the sand and starts to evaporate. What is the mineral residue from the saltwater that cements the sand grains and forms a mineral that is most similar to its origin?
an extrusive igneous rock
clastic sedimentary rock
a foliated metamorphic rock
an extrusive igneous rock
30s - Q12
Which of the types of mining activities is least harmful to the environment?
placer mining
underground mining
chemical mining
surface mining
30s - Q13
Limestone is an example of rock. Which of the rocks below contains fossils?
Foliated metamorphic rock
Igneous rock
Sedimentary rock
Non-foliated metamorphic rock
30s - Q14
How can crude oil be formed from dead organisms found beneath the Earth?
It can be decomposed.
It can be eaten by larger organisms.
It can be heated and shined.
It can be buried, compressed and heated.
30s - Q15
Which correctly describes the source of fossil fuels?
It is a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons located under the surface of the Earth.
It is a nonrenewable energy resource formed in the remains of organisms that lived long ago
It is a complex hydrocarbon compound.
It is a renewable source of energy.
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