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WORK PLAN Discussion Opening Checking of Recitation Skill Pedosphere Activity Closing 5’s Motivation Prayer Attendance of PVM Bu...

WORK PLAN Discussion Opening Checking of Recitation Skill Pedosphere Activity Closing 5’s Motivation Prayer Attendance of PVM Building (Soil Time Prayer Resources)  PRAYER BEFORE THE CLASS Let us pray… In the name of the Father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Loving Father, We praise and honor you today. As we start our class, may we have a good mind and body so that we may study well. Help us understand and remember the things that we will learn. May the Holy spirit grant our teacher knowledge and wisdom. May we be happy as we learn new things. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for us. Let Jesus live in our hearts, forever. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. PHILOSOPHY The University Of Perpetual Help System DALTA believes and invokes Divine Guidance in the betterment of the quality of life through national development and transformation, which are predicated upon the quality of education of its people. Towards this end, the Institution is committed to the ideals of teaching, community service and research as its nurtures the value of “Helpers of God”, with “Character Building is Nation Building” as its guiding principle.  VISION The University Of Perpetual Help System DALTA shall emerge as a premier university in the Philippines. It shall provide a venue for the pursuit of excellence in academics, technology and research through local and international linkages. The University shall take the role of a catalyst for human development. It shall inculcate Christian Values - Catholic in Doctrine as a way of strengthening the moral fiber of the Filipino, a people who are “Helpers of God”, proud of their race and prepared for the exemplary global participation in the sciences, arts, humanities, sports and business. It foresees the Filipino people enjoying the quality of life in abundance, living in peace and building a nation that the next generation will nourish, cherish and value.  MISSION The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA is dedicated to the development of the Filipino as a leader. It aims to graduate dynamic students who are physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually committed to the achievement of the highest quality of life. As a system of service in health and in education, it is dedicated to the formation of Christ-centered, service-oriented and research-driven individuals with great social concern, and commitment to the delivery of quality education and health care. It shall produce PERPETUALITES as “Helpers of God” a vital ingredient to Nation Building. Review Class for Earth Science  Which hypothesis states that the solar system formed about 4.6 billion years ago from a large cloud of gas and dust? a) Encounter Hypothesis b) Protoplanet Hypothesis c) Nebular Hypothesis d) Tidal Hypothesis Answer: C – Nebular Hypothesis Which planet is NOT considered a gas giant? a) Saturn b) Neptune c) Venus d) Jupiter Answer: C – Venus Which of the following theories is not related to the formation of the solar system? a) Nebular Hypothesis b) Big Bang Theory c) Encounter Hypothesis d)Protoplanet Hypothesis Answer: B – Big bang theory Which of the following hypotheses explains the formation of planets through the accumulation and collision of smaller solid bodies within a rotating cloud of gas and dust? a) Nebular Hypothesis b) Big Bang Theory c) Encounter Hypothesis d)Protoplanet Hypothesis Answer: D - Protoplanet What is the central star of our solar system? a) The Sun b) Polaris c) The Moon d) Alpha Centauri Answer: A – Sun  Odd one out. a) Earth b) Venus c) Neptune d) Mars Answer: C – Neptune What makes Earth the only known planet to support life? a) Presence of solid ground b) Availability of liquid water c) Its size d) Its distance from the Moon Answer: B – Availabilty of water The “Goldilocks Zone” refers to what characteristic of Earth? a) The perfect gravitational pull b) The ideal magnetic field c) The right distance from the Sun for liquid water to exist d) The correct amount of volcanic activity Answer: C What is the primary source of heat for life on Earth? a) Volcanic activity b) The Sun c) Meteor impacts d) The Earth's core Answer: B  What type of heat is generated by the radioactive decay of materials in the Earth’s core and mantle? a) Radiogenic heat b) Solar heat c) Geothermal energy d) Tectonic energy Answer: A  What process relies on the Earth's atmosphere to convert sunlight into chemical energy for plants? a) Respiration b) Photosynthesis c) Combustion d) Erosion Answer: B Which subsystem encompasses all living organisms on Earth? a) Atmosphere b) Geosphere c) Biosphere d) Hydrosphere Answer: C What major role does Earth's atmosphere play in supporting life? a) It reflects sunlight b) It provides oxygen and other gases needed for life c) It attracts comets d) It prevents volcanic eruptions Answer: B What term describes the Earth's solid, rocky outer layer? a) Atmosphere b) Geosphere c) Biosphere d) Hydrosphere Answer: B The hydrosphere includes all of the following EXCEPT: a) Oceans b) Rivers c) Magma d) Ice Answer: C How does the biosphere interact with the hydrosphere? a) By providing nutrients for soil formation b) Through the water cycle, which supports plant and animal life c) By generating atmospheric gases d) By forming the Earth’s outer crust Answer: B What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is composed of nitrogen? a) 21% b) 78% c) 0.9% d) 100% Answer: B How does the biosphere influence the geosphere? a) By producing weather patterns b) Through the growth of plants that can break down rocks c) By forming clouds d) Through volcanic eruptions Answer: B Which of the following best describes a rock? a) A naturally occurring, coherent aggregate of minerals b) A man-made material found in buildings c) A liquid found in Earth's core d) A synthetic substance formed in labs Answer: A Which of the following is NOT a type of sedimentary rock? a) Clastic b) Chemical c) Organic d) Foliated Answer: D Which process is responsible for turning limestone into marble? a) Melting b) Erosion c) Heat and pressure d) Deposition Answer: C  What term describes rocks that have been transformed by heat and pressure but do not show banding? a) Foliated Metamorphic b) Non-Foliated Metamorphic c) Intrusive Igneous d) Clastic Sedimentary Answer: B  If the parent rock is sandstone, which of the following metamorphic rocks is likely to form as a result of metamorphism? a) Marble b) Quartzite c) Schist d) Gneiss Answer: B  What is the definition of an ore? a) Naturally occurring material that can be profitably mined b) A type of synthetic mineral c) A fossil fuel found in the Earth's crust d) A man-made resource Answer: A What is the general term for the extraction of minerals and ores from the Earth, encompassing both surface and underground methods? a) Refining b) Mining c) Milling d) Smelting Answer: B Which of the following is NOT a step in the mining process? a) Milling b) Reclamation c) Drilling d) Combustion Answer: D What is the purpose of the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 (RA 7942)? a) To prevent any form of mining in the Philippines b) To govern the exploration and utilization of mineral resources c) To promote coal mining only d) To ensure minerals are used exclusively for export Answer: B  Which of the following refers to the residual materials left over after the valuable minerals have been extracted from ore during the milling process? a) Slurry b) Tailings c) Concentrate d) Ore Answer: B Which characteristic is NOT true of minerals? a) Naturally occurring b) Organic c) Solid d) Definite chemical composition Answer: B What physical property of minerals describes their tendency to break along flat planes? a) Luster b) Hardness c) Cleavage d) Streak Answer: C What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale of hardness? a) Quartz b) Talc c) Diamond d) Feldspar Answer: C Which mineral commonly colorless or variable and exhibits cleavage in 4 directions? a) Muscovite b) Feldspar c) Fluorite d) Pyrite Answer: C Which mineral is commonly known for its use in pencils? a) Pyrite b) Halite c) Graphite d) Galena Answer: C What term describes how a mineral breaks when it does not cleave? a) Streak b) Fracture c) Hardness d) Crystal form Answer: B It is a fossil fuel that derived from large quantities of microscopic aquatic organisms such as algae and planktons. a) Coal b) Petroleum c) Carbon d) kerogen Answer: B Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil fuel? a) Coal b) Natural gas c) Uranium d) Oil Answer: C Which process is responsible for the formation of fossil fuels? a) Photosynthesis b) Decomposition of organic matter over millions of years c) Combustion of coal d) Sedimentation of rocks Answer: B Geothermal energy is considered renewable because: a) It produces no pollution b) The Earth continuously produces heat from its core c) It requires no fuel to operate d) It uses wind power in conjunction with heat Answer: B What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water? a) 50% b) 71% c) 60% d) 85% Answer: B Which of the following is the largest source of freshwater on Earth? a) Rivers b) Lakes c) Glaciers and ice caps d) Groundwater Answer: C Which sector uses the largest amount of freshwater globally? a) Domestic b) Industrial c) Agricultural d) Recreational Answer: C In domestic water usage, which activity tends to consume the most water? a) Cooking b) Drinking c) Washing clothes d) Flushing toilets Answer: D Which of the following is the most effective way to conserve water at home? a) Taking long showers b) Fixing leaks in faucets and toilets c) Watering the lawn every day d) Using a dishwasher only for half-loads Answer: B How does industrial waste typically affect water quality? a) It reduces the temperature of water bodies b) It increases nutrient levels beneficial for aquatic life c) It can introduce harmful chemicals and toxins into water sources d) It has no effect on water quality Answer: C  What is pedosphere? a) The layer of water surrounding the Earth b) The layer of living organisms in the biosphere c) The outermost layer of the Earth’s crust composed of soil d) The layer of gases surrounding the Earth Answer: C Which of the following is a primary component of soil? a) Air b) Water c) Minerals d) All of the above Answer: D Which type of soil has the highest water retention capacity? a) Sandy soil b) Clay soil c) Loamy soil d) Silty soil Answer: B Which horizon in soil is often referred to as the topsoil? a) O horizon b) A horizon c) B horizon d) C horizon Answer: B  Which construction activity involves stripping vegetation and topsoil, leading to soil erosion and habitat loss? a) Urbanization b) Deforestation c) Recycling d) Conservation Answer: A What type of waste is produced from activities like washing dishes, laundry, and industrial cooling processes? a) Solid Waste b) Gaseous Waste c) Liquid Waste d) Hazardous Waste Answer: C  PRAYER AFTER THE CLASS Let us pray… In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. We give you thanks Almighty Father for the wisdom and knowledge we have received. We pray that we may apply all the learnings in our daily life for your greater glory. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for us. Let Jesus live in our hearts, forever. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. GOD BLESS! I hope you learned something new today!