Why Life on Earth is Possible
Quiz by Mark Gerald B. Doblon
Grade 11/12
Earth and Life Science
Philippines Curriculum: SHS Core Subjects (MELC)
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- Q1What is the Greek root word that means water?hydranthygrohydrahydro30s
- Q2Which of the following properties of water was used as evidence for the hypothesis that water on early Earth came from comets?transition temperatureisotopic compositionheat capacitydensity30s
- Q3Which of the following properties of water largely affects the day-to-day weather conditions?isotopic compositiondensityspecific gravityheat capacity30s
- Q4If the density of liquid water is less than the density of ice, what would happen to the oceans during extremely cold weather?The oceans will remain liquid without changing in temperature.The oceans will be covered by fog and clouds.The oceans will evaporate into the atmosphere.The oceans will completely freeze.30s
- Q5Which of the following refers to the transfer of the sun’s energy across space?reflectiontransmissionradiationrefraction30s
- Q6Which of the following describes the relationship between the energy that enters and exits Earth?energy budgetalbedogreenhouse effectthermal equilibrium30s
- Q7Refer to the illustration. Which of the following has the highest intensity of insolation?CABD30s
- Q8Kevin, Axle, Tom, and Macy are all in different timezones. Kevin stands in the middle of the desert at 6 am in the morning. Axle stands in a sandy beach at 3 pm in the afternoon. Tom stands in a concrete road at high noon. Macy stands in a grassy area at nighttime. Which of them experiences the highest insolation?TomAxelMacyKevin30s
- Q9Which of the following refers to the lowest layer of the atmosphere?tropospherestratosphereexospherethermosphere30s
- Q10Which of the following refers to the layer where ozone is located?stratosphereexospheretropospherethermosphere30s
- Q11Which of the following statements is true?Nitrogen has the lowest concentration in the atmosphere.Water vapor is a natural greenhouse gas.Oxygen has the highest concentration in the atmosphere.Argon is a natural greenhouse gas.30s
- Q12Why is the atmosphere important in hydrological cycle?The air in the atmosphere carries water to different areas.All forms of water can be carried by the air in the atmosphere.Several layers of the atmosphere are involved in the hydrological cycle.The atmosphere releases a huge amount of water in the form of water vapor.30s
