
REGIONAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT IN EARTH SCIENCE (PART 1)
Quiz by YSABEL ANGELA EMBILE
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There were theories about the planet Earth, which of the following DOES NOT describe the planet Earth?
What makes the Earth habitable for the plants and animals?
Which of the following geologic spheres comprise of all the water forms in and on Earth including the Atmosphere?
Which of the following statements DOES NOT correctly describe the Earth’s subsystems?
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?
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?
Which of the following processes will lead to the formation of an igneous rock?
How do scientists classify igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks? They classify rocks based on ______.
Which of the minerals is INCORRECTLY defined based on its use?
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.

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?
Which of the types of mining activities is least harmful to the environment?
Limestone is an example of rock. Which of the rocks below contains fossils?
How can crude oil be formed from dead organisms found beneath the Earth?
Which correctly describes the source of fossil fuels?
Which of the following statements best explains how heat within the Earth is tapped as a source of energy?
Where can we find the largest body of fresh water?
Which of sources of water is primarily used for drinking, recreation, irrigation, industry, livestock, transportation purposes and for hydroelectric power generation?
Which of the human activities greatly affect the quality and quantity of water?
Which of the following human activities DOES NOT affect the good quality of soil?
Which of the following human interventions has the most positive impact to the environment?
Which of the following is NOT a way to conserve and protect soil for future generations?
What do you call the agricultural wastes and by-products after processing and mechanization?
Exposure to improper handling of wastes can cause hazard/risk to human health EXCEPT
Dissolved carbon dioxide in rainwater or in moist air forms carbonic acid, and this acid reacts with minerals in rocks. What type of chemical weathering is illustrated in this picture?

Physical weathering is the breaking of rocks into smaller pieces. Which of the following statements shows physical weathering?
Which of the following are the sources of Earth’s internal heat?
What is the significance of convection current on Earth?
Which of the following is TRUE about Earth’s internal heat?
What happens to the magma inside the earth once it is released to the Earth’s surface?