Remedial Quiz on Earth Science PDF

REMEDIAL Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Section: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Instruction: Write the letter of the correct answer. USE **CAPITAL LETTER. ERASURES ARE WRONG.**\ \ 1. Which hypothesis sugges...

REMEDIAL Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Section: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Instruction: Write the letter of the correct answer. USE **CAPITAL LETTER. ERASURES ARE WRONG.**\ \ 1. Which hypothesis suggests the universe began as a singular, infinitely dense point that expanded?\ a) Steady State Theory b) Big Bang Theory c) Static Universe Theory d) Oscillating Universe Theory\ \ 2. Which theory posits that the universe is in a constant state of expansion and contraction?\ a) Big Bang Theory b) Steady State Theory c) Oscillating Universe Theory d) Multiverse Theory\ \ 3. What is the primary hypothesis for the formation of the solar system that involves a rotating disk of gas and dust?\ a) Nebular Hypothesis b) Protoplanet Hypothesis c) Encounter Hypothesis d) Binary Star Hypothesis 4\. How old is the universe? a\) 2024 years b) 4.6 billion years c) 13.8 billion years d) 2000 years 5\. Which characteristic is unique to Earth compared to other planets in the solar system?\ a) Presence of a magnetic field b) Atmosphere rich in nitrogen and oxygen\ c) Presence of liquid water d) All of the above\ \ 6. Which Earth subsystem includes all living organisms?\ a) Lithosphere b) Hydrosphere c) Biosphere d) Atmosphere\ \ 7. Which of the following subsystems encompasses the Earth\'s oceans, rivers, and lakes?\ a) Biosphere b) Atmosphere c) Hydrosphere d) Geosphere\ \ 8. Which Earth subsystem consists of the solid outer shell of the Earth?\ a) Hydrosphere b) Atmosphere c) Geosphere d) Biosphere\ \ 9. What is the Earth\'s outermost layer, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle, called?\ a) Core b) Mantle c) Lithosphere d) Asthenosphere\ \ 10. Which layer of the Earth is characterized by its semi-fluid, viscous nature and lies just below the lithosphere?\ a) Outer Core b) Asthenosphere c) Upper Mantle d) Inner Core\ \ 11. Which of the following is the Earth\'s innermost layer?\ a) Outer Core b) Inner Core c) Mantle d) Crust\ \ 12. Which layer of the Earth is liquid and composed primarily of iron and nickel?\ a) Inner Core b) Outer Core c) Mantle d) Crust\ \ 13. What is the layer of the Earth that is mostly solid and includes both the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle?\ a) Lithosphere b) Asthenosphere c) Mesosphere d) Outer Core 14\. The boundary between the Earth\'s crust and the mantle is known as the:\ a) Lithosphere-Asthenosphere Boundary b) Mohorovičić Discontinuity (Moho)\ c) Core-Mantle Boundary d) Lithosphere-Mantle Boundary\ \ 15. In which layer do the tectonic plates of the Earth reside?\ a) Lithosphere b) Asthenosphere c) Mantle d) Core **\ ** **QUIZ 2: ROCKS AND MINERALS** **Name: Gr. & Sec: Date: Score:** **Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer before the number.** 1. It is the hardest mineral on earth according to Mohs' Hardness Scale. +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C. Diamond | D. Talc | +===================================+===================================+ | A. Steel | B. Graphite | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 2. Which mineral property is easily observed but can be unreliable when it comes to mineral identification? +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C. Streak | D. Cleavage | +===================================+===================================+ | A. Color | B. Specific gravity | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 3. A mineral is +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C. the color left behind on a | D. material made up of one or | | streak plate | more minerals fused together | | | into a solid lump | +===================================+===================================+ | A. rock that forms when melted | B. a natural solid that has its | | rock hardens | particles arranged in a | | | crystal pattern | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 4. A rock is +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C. the color left behind on a | D. material made up of one or | | streak plate | more minerals fused together | | | into a solid lump | +===================================+===================================+ | A. rock that forms when melted | B. a natural solid that has its | | rock hardens | particles arranged in a | | | crystal pattern | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 5. It describes how a mineral's surface looks when light reflects from it. +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C. Luster | D. Streak | +===================================+===================================+ | A. Color | B. Hardness | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 6. The constant forming, breaking down, and reforming of rocks is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C. The rock cycle | D. Weathering | +===================================+===================================+ | A. Erosion | B. Deposition | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 7. You're visiting a volcanic region and observe a fresh lava flow that has cooled and hardened into solid rock. This newly formed rock is created from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. What type of rock is this? +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C. Sedimentary | D. Igneous | +===================================+===================================+ | A. Metamorphic | B. Organic | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 8. You've been given a rock sample to analyse and notice that it is coarse-grained with visible crystals. This suggests the rock cooled slowly from magma. What type of rock is this? +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C. Intrusive Igneous Rock | D. Extrusive Igneous Rock | +===================================+===================================+ | A. Organic Sedimentary Rock | B. Chemical Sedimentary Rock | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 9. Lava that cools quickly on the earth's surface produces \_\_\_\_\_ +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C. Intrusive Igneous Rock | D. Extrusive Igneous Rock | +===================================+===================================+ | A. Organic Sedimentary Rock | B. Chemical Sedimentary Rock | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 10. Sandstone, dolomite, shale, and chalk are examples of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C. Igneous Rock | D. Intrusive Ingenious Rock | +===================================+===================================+ | A. Sedimentary Rock | B. Metamorphic Rock | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 11. During a recent field trip, your class discovered several rocks containing visible fossils. Based on this observation, which type of rock are these fossils most likely found in? +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | G. Igneous Rock | H. Volcanic | +===================================+===================================+ | E. Sedimentary Rock | F. Metamorphic | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 12. Which of the following represents the correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks? +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | D. Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, Cementation | +=======================================================================+ | A. Erosion, Weathering, Compaction, Cementation, Deposition | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | B. Weathering, Erosion, Compaction, Deposition, Cementation | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | C. Deposition Weathering, Compaction, Cementation, Erosion | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ 13. During regional metamorphism, rocks are changed mostly due to this: +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C. Hot chemical fluids | D. Weathering and Erosion | +===================================+===================================+ | A. Pressure from tectonic | B. Heat from magma | | activity | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 14. During a geological survey, you come across a rock formation. The rock shows evidence of high temperature metamorphism and lacks any visible layering. Based on these observations, which type of metamorphic rock are you most likely examining? +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | D. Regional metamorphic rock; foliated | +=======================================================================+ | A. Regional metamorphic rock; nonfoliated | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | B. Contact metamorphic rock; nonfoliated | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | C. Contact metamorphic rock; foliated | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ 15. Which of the following is an example of metamorphic rock? +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | G. Gneiss | H. Granite | +===================================+===================================+ | E. Basalt | F. Diorite | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Gr.& Sec: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I. MATCHING TYPE Direction: Identify the term being described. Choose your answer from the word pool. +-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+ | Abrasion | Exfoliati | Physical | Climate | Root | Internal | | | on | Weatherin | | Wedging | Heat | | Biologica | | g | Conductio | | | | l | Frost | | n | Thermal | Magmatism | | weatherin | wedging | Primodial | | Stress | | | g | | Heat | Dissoluti | | Metamorph | | | Hydrolysi | | on | Topograph | ism | | Chemical | s | Radiation | | y | | | Weatherin | | | | | Oxidation | | g | | Radiogeni | | | | | | | c | | | | | | | Heat | | | | +-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+ 1. Processes that originate from beneath the surface of the Earth is fueled by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 2. Internal heat generated by radioactive decay. 3. Heat that accumulated during Earth's formation. 4. Rocks and minerals are melted due to an increase in temperature. 5. The transfer of heat that do not involved particles. 6. Happens when soluble minerals found in rocks are dissolved by water. 7. Reaction between minerals and oxygen dissolved in water 8. Change in the composition of minerals when they react with water. 9. Breaking down of rocks caused by chemicals, which is usually carried by water. 10. An organism's root puts pressure on the rock and widening the cracks as they grow. 11. It is the disintegration of rocks caused by living organisms. 12. Repeated heating and cooling of materials cause rigid substances to crack and separate. 13. Which is when the outer layers of rock break away from the rest of the rock. 14. Wearing away of rocks by constant collision of loose particles. 15. Factor of weathering where areas with high temperature and rainfall are most likely to experience chemical weathering than cold and dry areas. II\. MULTIPLE CHOICE Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. **USE CAPITAL LETTERS. ERASURES ARE WRONG.** 1\. What does the theory of continental drift explain? a\. the layers of the Earth c. how volcanoes formed b\. why continents move d. how oceans formed 2\. Why does convection current happen? a\. because of plate movements b\. because of Continental Drift Theory c\. because of seafloor spreading d\. because of the heat from core 3\. The law of superposition helps scientists to determine what? a\. The age of fossils b\. The absolute age of rock layers c\. The relative age of rock layers d\. The origin of the universe 4\. Which principle or law states that \"When layers of sediments are deposited, they settle in flat, horizontal layers due to gravity"? a\. Uniformitarianism c. Lateral Continuity b\. Original Horizontality d. Superposition 5\. What is Absolute Age Dating? a. The dating of rocks in how they compare to the rocks that are around them. b. The use of fossils to help find the age of a rock. c. The use of radioactive elements in rock to find a highly accurate estimate of the age of the rock. d. Dating of a rock layer based on how far it is from Earth\'s core. 6\. What is Relative Age Dating? a. The dating of rocks in how they compare to the rocks that are around them. b. The use of fossils to help find the age of a rock. c. The use of radioactive elements in rock to find a highly accurate estimate of the age of the rock. d. Dating of a rock layer based on how far it is from Earth\'s core. III\. ENUMERATION **Direction:** Enumerate four evidences of Continental Drift Theory -- -- IV\. PROBLEM SOLVING **Direction:** Solve and show the given, unknown, solution, and final answer of the following problem (5 points each): 1. Radon-222 has a half-life of 3.8 days. If you start with 160 grams of Radon-222, how many grams will remain after 15.2 days? 2. If a radioactive sample contains 400 grams of Uranium-238, how many grams will remain after it undergoes 3 half-lives? 3. Carbon-14 has a half-life of 5730 years. How many half-lives have passed after 22,920 years? Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Gr.& Sec: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I. MATCHING TYPE Direction: Identify the term being described. Choose your answer from the word pool. +-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+ | Abrasion | Exfoliati | Physical | Climate | Root | Internal | | | on | Weatherin | | Wedging | Heat | | Biologica | | g | Conductio | | | | l | Frost | | n | Thermal | Magmatism | | weatherin | wedging | Primodial | | Stress | | | g | | Heat | Dissoluti | | Metamorph | | | Hydrolysi | | on | Topograph | ism | | Chemical | s | Radiation | | y | | | Weatherin | | | | | Oxidation | | g | | Radiogeni | | | | | | | c | | | | | | | Heat | | | | +-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+ 1. An organism's root puts pressure on the rock and widening the cracks as they grow. 2. Breaking down of rocks caused by chemicals, which is usually carried by water. 3. Change in the composition of minerals when they react with water. 4. Factor of weathering where areas with high temperature and rainfall are most likely to experience chemical weathering than cold and dry areas. 5. Happens when soluble minerals found in rocks are dissolved by water. 6. Heat that accumulated during Earth's formation. 7. Internal heat generated by radioactive decay. 8. It is the disintegration of rocks caused by living organisms. 9. Processes that originate from beneath the surface of the Earth is fueled by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 10. Reaction between minerals and oxygen dissolved in water 11. Repeated heating and cooling of materials cause rigid substances to crack and separate. 12. Rocks and minerals are melted due to an increase in temperature. 13. The transfer of heat that do not involved particles. 14. Wearing away of rocks by constant collision of loose particles. 15. Which is when the outer layers of rock break away from the rest of the rock. II\. MULTIPLE CHOICE Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. **USE CAPITAL LETTERS. ERASURES ARE WRONG.** 1\. What does the theory of continental drift explain? a\. the layers of the Earth c. how volcanoes formed b\. why continents move d. how oceans formed 2\. Why does convection current happen? a\. because of plate movements b\. because of Continental Drift Theory c\. because of seafloor spreading d\. because of the heat from core 3\. Which principle or law states that \"When layers of sediments are deposited, they settle in flat, horizontal layers due to gravity"? a\. Uniformitarianism c. Lateral Continuity b\. Original Horizontality d. Superposition 4\. The law of superposition helps scientists to determine what? a\. The age of fossils b\. The absolute age of rock layers c\. The relative age of rock layers d\. The origin of the universe 5\. What is Relative Age Dating? a. The dating of rocks in how they compare to the rocks that are around them. b. The use of fossils to help find the age of a rock. c. The use of radioactive elements in rock to find a highly accurate estimate of the age of the rock. d. Dating of a rock layer based on how far it is from Earth\'s core. 6\. What is Absolute Age Dating? a. The dating of rocks in how they compare to the rocks that are around them. b. The use of fossils to help find the age of a rock. c. The use of radioactive elements in rock to find a highly accurate estimate of the age of the rock. d. Dating of a rock layer based on how far it is from Earth\'s core. III\. ENUMERATION **Direction:** Enumerate four evidences of Continental Drift Theory -- -- III\. PROBLEM SOLVING **Direction:** Solve and show the given, unknown, solution, and final answer of the following problem (5 points each): 4. Radon-222 has a half-life of 3.8 days. If you start with 400 grams of Radon-222, how many grams will remain after 15.2 days? 5. If a radioactive sample contains 980 grams of Uranium-238, how many grams will remain after it undergoes 3 half-lives? 6. Carbon-14 has a half-life of 5730 years. How many half-lives have passed after 22,920 years? Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Gr.& Sec: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I. MATCHING TYPE Direction: Identify the term being described. Choose your answer from the word pool. +-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+ | Abrasion | Exfoliati | Physical | Climate | Root | Internal | | | on | Weatherin | | Wedging | Heat | | Biologica | | g | Conductio | | | | l | Frost | | n | Thermal | Magmatism | | weatherin | wedging | Primodial | | Stress | | | g | | Heat | Dissoluti | | Metamorph | | | Hydrolysi | | on | Topograph | ism | | Chemical | s | Radiation | | y | | | Weatherin | | | | | Oxidation | | g | | Radiogeni | | | | | | | c | | | | | | | Heat | | | | +-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+ 1. Which is when the outer layers of rock break away from the rest of the rock. 2. Wearing away of rocks by constant collision of loose particles. 3. The transfer of heat that do not involved particles. 4. Rocks and minerals are melted due to an increase in temperature. 5. Repeated heating and cooling of materials cause rigid substances to crack and separate. 6. Reaction between minerals and oxygen dissolved in water 7. Processes that originate from beneath the surface of the Earth is fueled by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 8. It is the disintegration of rocks caused by living organisms. 9. Internal heat generated by radioactive decay. 10. Heat that accumulated during Earth's formation. 11. Happens when soluble minerals found in rocks are dissolved by water. 12. Factor of weathering where areas with high temperature and rainfall are most likely to experience chemical weathering than cold and dry areas. 13. Change in the composition of minerals when they react with water. 14. Breaking down of rocks caused by chemicals, which is usually carried by water. 15. An organism's root puts pressure on the rock and widening the cracks as they grow. II\. MULTIPLE CHOICE Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. **USE CAPITAL LETTERS. ERASURES ARE WRONG.** 1\. What does the theory of continental drift explain? a\. the layers of the Earth c. how volcanoes formed b\. why continents move d. how oceans formed 2\. Why does convection current happen? a\. because of plate movements b\. because of Continental Drift Theory c\. because of seafloor spreading d\. because of the heat from core 3\. Which principle or law states that \"When layers of sediments are deposited, they settle in flat, horizontal layers due to gravity"? a\. Uniformitarianism c. Lateral Continuity b\. Original Horizontality d. Superposition 4\. The law of superposition helps scientists to determine what? a\. The age of fossils b\. The absolute age of rock layers c\. The relative age of rock layers d\. The origin of the universe 5\. What is Relative Age Dating? a. The dating of rocks in how they compare to the rocks that are around them. b. The use of fossils to help find the age of a rock. c. The use of radioactive elements in rock to find a highly accurate estimate of the age of the rock. d. Dating of a rock layer based on how far it is from Earth\'s core. 6\. What is Absolute Age Dating? a. The dating of rocks in how they compare to the rocks that are around them. b. The use of fossils to help find the age of a rock. c. The use of radioactive elements in rock to find a highly accurate estimate of the age of the rock. d. Dating of a rock layer based on how far it is from Earth\'s core. III\. ENUMERATION **Direction:** Enumerate four evidences of Continental Drift Theory -- -- III\. PROBLEM SOLVING **Direction:** Solve and show the given, unknown, solution, and final answer of the following problem (5 points each): 1. Radon-222 has a half-life of 3.8 days. If you start with 500 grams of Radon-222, how many grams will remain after 15.2 days? 2. If a radioactive sample contains 380 grams of Uranium-238, how many grams will remain after it undergoes 3 half-lives? 3. Carbon-14 has a half-life of 5730 years. How many half-lives have passed after 22,920 years?