Questions and Answers
What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
Which planet is closest to the sun?
What are gas giants made out of?
What is another term used to refer to the outer planets?
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A volcano erupts, releasing ash and gases into the air. Which sphere is directly affected by this event?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a terrestrial planet?
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What is the main component of Earth's atmosphere?
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Which planet is known for its prominent ring system?
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Heavy rainfall causes a river to flood and erode the riverbanks. Which sphere does the erosion primarily impact?
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Trees in a forest are cut down, leading to a loss of habitat for many animals. Which sphere is most directly impacted by the loss of habitat?
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Melting glaciers contribute to rising sea levels. Which sphere is primarily impacted by the rising sea levels?
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A severe drought causes a significant reduction in plant growth. Which sphere is most directly affected by the reduced plant growth?
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An earthquake triggers a tsunami that devastates coastal areas. Which two spheres are directly involved in this interaction?
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Pollution from factories leads to acid rain, damaging forests. Which two spheres are primarily involved in this scenario?
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The construction of a dam on a river alters the flow of water and affects fish populations. Which two spheres are most directly impacted?
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Which sphere is primarily impacted by smoke released from a forest fire?
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Intensive farming affects soil health. Which sphere is directly impacted by soil degradation?
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What is defined as a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence?
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Which statement is true about minerals?
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What property describes how light reflects off a mineral's surface?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of minerals?
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What does the streak of a mineral refer to?
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Which scale is used to measure the hardness of a mineral?
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Study Notes
Earth and Life Science Exam Overview
- Exam designed for Grade 11 students in the Claveria Campus, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.
- Scoring system based on a total of 50 points.
Multiple Choice Section
- Questions focus on astronomy, Earth's spheres, and mineral properties.
- Each question worth 2 points, no erasures allowed.
Key Topics in Multiple Choice
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Galaxies:
- Our solar system is located in the Milky Way galaxy.
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Planets:
- Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
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Gas Giants:
- Composed primarily of hydrogen and helium.
- Outer planets are known as Jovian planets.
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Earth's Spheres:
- Atmosphere: Affected by volcanic eruptions (ash and gases).
- Hydrosphere: Influenced by flooding and rising sea levels from melting glaciers.
- Biosphere: Impacted by the loss of habitat (deforestation) and reduced plant growth (drought).
- Lithosphere: Affected by erosion and soil degradation.
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Natural Disasters and Environmental Events:
- Earthquakes can trigger tsunamis affecting both the lithosphere and hydrosphere.
- Forest fires release smoke, impacting air quality in the atmosphere.
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Pollution:
- Acid rain from factory pollution affects both the atmosphere and biosphere.
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Dams:
- Construction alters water flow, impacting fish populations and habitat.
True or False Section
- Assess students' understanding of minerals and their properties.
- True or False highlights:
- Minerals have specific chemical compositions.
- Minerals are primarily solid, with some exceptions.
- Crystalline structure is a defining characteristic of minerals.
- Color is a less reliable property for mineral identification compared to others.
- All minerals are naturally occurring, not synthetic.
- Streak indicates a mineral's powder color.
- Mineral hardness is measured on the Mohs scale.
- Some minerals can form from biological processes.
- Cleavage reflects how minerals break along smooth surfaces.
- Luster pertains to the reflectiveness of a mineral's surface.
Key Quotes
- "Starve your distractions and feed your focus."
- "Do your best and God will do the rest."
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