GAMUT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Gamut, Tago, Surigao del Sur

1 st QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT
EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE
S.Y. 2019-2020

TEST I. MUTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the letter of the option that corresponds to the best answer.
1. What is the source of energy for the Sun?
A. Hydrogen fusion B. Nuclear fission of metals C. Internal combustion D. Burning of solar gases
2. As part of the modern theory of the origins of the elements, it is hypothesized that before the formation of the stars, most of the
matter in the universe consisted of what atoms?
A. Hydrogen and Helium B. Nitrogen and carbon C. Silicon and lithium D. Uranium and radium
3. The theory that states that the universe is13.8 billion years ago and expanded from a tiny, dense and hot mass to its present size
and much cooler state. The theory also affirms that the Universe was created by a great explosion at the beginning of the time.
A. Steady State Theory B. Big Bang Theory C. Non-scientific theory D. Rigveda
4. An ordinary matter consisting of protons, electrons and neutrons that comprises atoms, planets, stars, galaxies and other bodies.
A. Dark Matter B. Dark Energy C. Baryonic Matter D. Stars
5. Oceanic crust is ________ and ________ dense than continental crust.
A. wider/less B. thinner/more C. thinner/less D. wider/more
6. Which of the following correctly arranged the layers of the atmosphere from the Earth moving upward?
A. troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
B. thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere
C. troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
D. mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
7. The layer closest to the earth, where all weather changes take place is called the
A. Stratosphere B. Troposphere C. Exosphere D. Ionosphere
8. Layer of the atmosphere that keeps most of the UV radiation from the sun from reaching the earth’s atmosphere.
A. stratosphere B. troposphere C. exosphere D. mesosphere
9. Which subsystem contains all living organisms of Earth, including those on the land, in the water and air?
A. Biosphere B. Hydrosphere C. Atmosphere D. Geosphere
10. Most pollution in the atmosphere comes from
A. pollen B. forest fires C. volcanic eruptions D. burning fossil fuels
11. Minerals are building block of ________.
A. Lava B. Rock C. Stones/Pebbles D. aggregate
12. Minerals are __________ resource, as they take of thousands to millions of years to form.
A. renewable B. replace C. non-renewable D. None
13. Mineral’s ability to resist scratching or abrasion.
A. Color B. Streak C. Hardness D. Cleavage
14. A rock that forms when magma hardens beneath Earth's surface is called an
A. Intrusive metamorphic rock. B. Extrusive sedimentary rock. C. Intrusive igneous rock. D. Extrusive igneous rock.
15. Which of the following is NOT an influencing factor that transforms pre-existing rocks into metamorphic rocks?
A. Heat B. Pressure C. Wind D. Chemical active fluids
16. Which of the following statements correctly describes lithification?
A. It is the process of rock formation through the cooling of magma.
B. It is the process by which sediments combine to form sedimentary rocks.
C. It is the process by which living organisms die and become crystallized into rock.
D. It is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller grains. .
17. Fossils are found only in
A. Intrusive igneous rocks. B. Extrusive igneous rocks. C. Sedimentary rocks. D. Metamorphic rocks.
18. Metamorphic rock forms as a result of
A. Heat and pressure B. The cooling of magma C. The melting of rock D. Compaction of sediments
19. Which of the following is true about rocks?
A. Rocks are composed of only one mineral. C. Coal is not considered a rock.
B. Rocks do not contain minerals. D. Most rocks are a mixture of minerals.
20. Which of the following represents the correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?
A. Erosion, weathering, compaction, cementation, deposition C. Deposition, cementation, compaction, erosion, weathering
B. Compaction, cementation, deposition, weathering, erosion D. Weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation
21. A series of processes on Earth's surface and interior that slowly changes rocks from one kind to another is called
A. Erosion B. Crystallization C. Rock cycle D. Evaporation
22. An exceptionally incident with a dense body of extreme powerful gravitational field that attracts anything near it, including light.
A. Big Black B. Black Hole C. Big Bang D. Black Bang
23. These rocks are formed from solidified lava at or near the surface of the earth.
A. Sedimentary B. Metamorphic C. Extrusive Igneous D. Intrusive Igneous
24. Rocks are broken up without any change in their chemical composition and be influenced through water, plants and animals.
A. Mechanical Disintegration B. Thermal Weathering C. Biotic Weathering D. Mass Wasting
25. Weathering resulting in a change of chemical composition, release of soluble materials and formation of new minerals.
A. Mechanical Disintegration B. Thermal Weathering C. Biotic Weathering D. Mass Wasting
26. Uniform removal of soil in thin layers by the forces of raindrops and overland flow.
A. Sheet Erosion B. Rill Erosion C. Gull Erosion D. Wind Erosion
27. The downslope movement of rock, regolith, and soil as a mass under the direct influence of gravity.
A. Mechanical Disintegration B. Thermal Weathering C. Biotic Weathering D. Mass Wasting
28. The downward sliding of a mass of rock or unconsolidated material moving as a unit along a curved surface.
A. Slump B. Debris C. Rockslide D. Earthflow
29. Disintegration resulting from the variation of temperature (daytime and nightime temperature). Warming and cooling is an effective
agent in rock disintegration.
A. Mechanical Disintegration B. Thermal Weathering C. Biotic Weathering D. Mass Wasting
30. Combined action of all physical and chemical processes that disintegrate and decompose rocks near Earth’s surface through the
elements of weather.
A. Mass Wasting B. Weathering C. Debris Flow D. Lahar
31. A day on Saturn takes about 10 Earth hours, Which fact would best explain this short day?
A. Saturn is less dense than Earth. C. Saturn rotates more rapidly than Earth.
B. Saturn is much farther from the Earth. D. Saturn’s orbit has greater eccentricity than Earth’s.
32. The primitive atmosphere of Earth was deficient in free oxygen. What process was primarily responsible for the development of the
present percentage of free oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A. Outgassing B. Photosynthesis C. Volcanic Eruptions D. Oxidation of Iron
32. Lava that cools so quickly that crystals do not have time to form will lead to igneous rocks with a
A. Porphyritic texture. B. Coarse-grained texture. C. Glassy texture. D. Fine-grained texture.
34. When geologists say that a mineral always contains certain elements in the definite proportions, they mean that the mineral
__________
A. is a rock-forming mineral C. has a definite chemical composition.
B. has no crystal structure. D. is a solid
35. A rock that contains fossil seashells was most likely formed as a result of
A. Volcanic Activity B. Heat and Pressure C. Sedimentation D. Magma Cooling
36. In geology, what is the best definition of metamorphism?
A. The transformation of rocks into new rocks by exposure to heat and/or pressure
B. The transformation of rocks into new rocks by exposure to heat
C. The transformation of rocks into new rocks by exposure to both heat and pressure
D. The transformation of rocks into new rocks by exposure to pressure.
37. Which of the following statements best describes how the planets of the solar system formed?
A. They are condensed rings of matter thrown off the young Sun.
B. They are the remains of an exploded star once paired with the Sun.
C. The Sun captured them from smaller, older nearby star.
D. They are formed from a nebular cloud of dust and gas.
38. Which of the following is not an agent of weathering?
A. Erosion B. Hydration C. Frost Action D. Human Beings
39. From Earth’s atmosphere, carbon dioxide is used by plants, algae, and cyanobacteria during the process of
A. photosynthesis. B. respiration. C. decomposition. D. nitrogen fixation
40. Why is sedimentary rock the only type of rock that can contain fossils?
A. Because the formation of sedimentary rocks involves the collection of sediments over a long period of time.
B. Because it takes much less time to form sedimentary rocks than it does to form igneous or metamorphic rocks
C. Because the chemical reaction involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks freezes the fossil in place.
D. Because the formation of sedimentary rocks provides hot enough temperatures to burn the fossil into the rock.
41. In our atmosphere, temperature and pressure changes with ___________ height.
A. Constant B. Increasing C. Decreasing D. Above sea level
42. Most slopes appear to be stable and unchanging, they are not static (not in physical motion) because the force of the gravity
causes material to move ________.
A. downslope B. upward C. stable D. none
43. A glow in the night sky produced in the atmosphere by ionized particles.
A. Northern Hemisphere B. Northern Light C. Ionization D. Solar Flares
44. About 20% of the atmosphere is composed of _______ gas.
A. Hydrogen B. Nitrogen C. Oxygen D. Argon
45. How soil is being eroded?
A. Detach, Transport, Settle C. Transport, Deposit, Detach
B. Detach, Transport, Deposit D. Transport, Deposit, Settle

TEST II.IDENTIFICATION. Identify the following If it is a mineral or not.

46. Pearl 49. Quarts
47. Diamond 50. Granite
48. Ruby

“CHEATING IS AN INSULT TO YOUR INTELLIGENCE”

---------- GOD BLESS ----------
Ma’am Shekaina 
 GAMUT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Gamut, Tago, Surigao del Sur

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Earth and Life Science

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

NO. OF
COMPETENCY/TOPIC Average Difficult
ITEMS Easy (70%)
(20%) (10%)

Formation of the Universe and the Solar

8 1,2,3,4 31,32,39 41
System

The Subsystems (geosphere, hydrosphere,

5,6,7,8
atmosphere, and biosphere) that make up the 9 33,34 42
9,10
Earth

Common Rock-forming minerals using their 11,12,13,46,

10 36 43
physical and chemical properties 47,48,49,50

14,15,16,17
Classification of rocks into Igneous rocks,
14 18,19,20,21 35,37,38 44
Sedimentary rocks and Metamorphic rocks
22,23

Geologic processes that occur on the surface

of the Earth such as weathering, erosion, 24,25,26,27
mass wasting, and sedimentation (include the 9 40 45
28,29,30
role of ocean basins in the formation of
sedimentary rocks)

TOTAL 50 35 10 5

Prepared by:

SHEKAINA FAITH C. LOZADA

SHS Teacher

Corrected by:

EMELDA G. CROMBIE
SHS Assistant School
Head
 GAMUT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Gamut, Tago, Surigao del Sur

1 st QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT
EARTH SCIENCE
S.Y. 2019-2020
TEST I. MUTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the letter of the option that corresponds to the best answer.
1. What is the source of energy for the Sun?
A. Hydrogen fusion B. Nuclear fission of metals C. Internal combustion D. Burning of solar gases
2. As part of the modern theory of the origins of the elements, it is hypothesized that before the formation of the stars, most of the
matter in the universe consisted of what atoms?
A. Hydrogen and Helium B. Nitrogen and carbon C. Silicon and lithium D. Uranium and radium
3. The theory that states that the universe is13.8 billion years ago and expanded from a tiny, dense and hot mass to its present size
and much cooler state. The theory also affirms that the Universe was created by a great explosion at the beginning of the time.
A. Steady State Theory B. Big Bang Theory C. Non-scientific theory D. Rigveda
4. An ordinary matter consisting of protons, electrons and neutrons that comprises atoms, planets, stars, galaxies and other bodies.
A. Dark Matter B. Dark Energy C. Baryonic Matter D. Stars
5. Oceanic crust is ________ and ________ dense than continental crust.
A. wider/less B. thinner/more C. thinner/less D. wider/more
6. Which of the following correctly arranged the layers of the atmosphere from the Earth moving upward?
A. troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
B. thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere
C. troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
D. mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
7. The layer closest to the earth, where all weather changes take place is called the
A. Stratosphere B. Troposphere C. Exosphere D. Ionosphere
8. Layer of the atmosphere that keeps most of the UV radiation from the sun from reaching the earth’s atmosphere.
A. stratosphere B. troposphere C. exosphere D. mesosphere
9. Which subsystem contains all living organisms of Earth, including those on the land, in the water and air?
A. Biosphere B. Hydrosphere C. Atmosphere D. Geosphere
10. Most pollution in the atmosphere comes from
A. pollen B. forest fires C. volcanic eruptions D. burning fossil fuels
11. Minerals are building block of ________.
A. Lava B. Rock C. Stones/Pebbles D. aggregate
12. Minerals are __________ resource, as they take of thousands to millions of years to form.
A. renewable B. replace C. non-renewable D. None
13. Mineral’s ability to resist scratching or abrasion.
A. Color B. Streak C. Hardness D. Cleavage
14. A rock that forms when magma hardens beneath Earth's surface is called an
A. Intrusive metamorphic rock. B. Extrusive sedimentary rock. C. Intrusive igneous rock. D. Extrusive igneous rock.
15. Which of the following is NOT an influencing factor that transforms pre-existing rocks into metamorphic rocks?
A. Heat B. Pressure C. Wind D. Chemical active fluids
16. Which of the following statements correctly describes lithification?
A. It is the process of rock formation through the cooling of magma.
B. It is the process by which sediments combine to form sedimentary rocks.
C. It is the process by which living organisms die and become crystallized into rock.
D. It is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller grains. .
17. Fossils are found only in
A. Intrusive igneous rocks. B. Extrusive igneous rocks. C. Sedimentary rocks. D. Metamorphic rocks.
18. Metamorphic rock forms as a result of
A. Heat and pressure B. The cooling of magma C. The melting of rock D. Compaction of sediments
19. Which of the following is true about rocks?
A. Rocks are composed of only one mineral. C. Coal is not considered a rock.
B. Rocks do not contain minerals. D. Most rocks are a mixture of minerals.
20. Which of the following represents the correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?
A. Erosion, weathering, compaction, cementation, deposition
B. Compaction, cementation, deposition, weathering, erosion
C. Deposition, cementation, compaction, erosion, weathering
D. Weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation
21. A series of processes on Earth's surface and interior that slowly changes rocks from one kind to another is called
A. Erosion B. Crystallization C. Rock cycle D. Evaporation
22. What makes magma different from lava?
A. The temperature B. The composition C. The color D. The location
23. These rocks are formed from solidified lava at or near the surface of the earth.
A. Sedimentary B. Metamorphic C. Extrusive Igneous D. Intrusive Igneous
24. Energy generated from natural resources—such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides and geothermal heat—which are renewable
A. Renewable B. Non-renewable C. Replace D. Extinct
25. Combustible rock composed mainly of carbon along with variable quantities of chiefly hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen.
A. Coal B. Natural Gas C. Petroleum D. Minerals
26. As rock becomes broken down through a variety of processes, such as weathering and erosion, the particles become ground
smaller and smaller
A. Soil B. Water C. Rocks D. Energy
27. A large, inland body of standing water that occupies the depression in the land surface.
A. Glacier B. Wetlands C. Lake D. Groundwater
28. The following are non-renewable resources except on one.
A. Sun B. Wind C. Gas D. Biomass
29. Extraction of valuable minerals or other geologic materials from the earth.
A. Exfoliation B. Mining C. Erosion D. Weathering
30. The following are environmental impact of irresponsible mining except one.
A. Flooding B. Water and air pollution C. Global Warming D. Wildlife Disturbance
31. A day on Saturn takes about 10 Earth hours, Which fact would best explain this short day?
A. Saturn is less dense than Earth. C. Saturn rotates more rapidly than Earth.
B. Saturn is much farther from the Earth. D. Saturn’s orbit has greater eccentricity than Earth’s.
32. The data table below shows the average distance of four planets from the Sun and the approximate time it takes those
Approximate Time It Takes the Planet to Orbit the
Planet Average Distance fromthe Sun
Sun
(millions of kilometers)
(Earth days)
Mercury 57.9 88
Venus 108.2 225
Earth 149.6 365
Mars 227.9 687
Which statement is best supported by the data in the table?
A. Venus takes less time to orbit the Sun than Mercury does. C. Mars takes more time to orbit the Sun than Earth does.
B. Mars takes less time to orbit the Sun than Earth does. D. Venus takes more time to orbit the Sun than Mars does.
33. The primitive atmosphere of Earth was deficient in free oxygen. What process was primarily responsible for the development of the
present percentage of free oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A. Outgassing B. Photosynthesis C. Volcanic Eruptions D. Oxidation of Iron
34. Earth’s atmosphere is divided into layers that are based upon their
A. Water content B. Relative humidity C. Gas content D. Temperature gradient
35. Lava that cools so quickly that crystals do not have time to form will lead to igneous rocks with a
A. Porphyritic texture. B. Coarse-grained texture. C. Glassy texture. D. Fine-grained texture.
36. When geologists say that a mineral always contains certain elements in the definite proportions, they mean that the mineral _____.
A. is a rock-forming mineral C. has a definite chemical composition.
B. has no crystal structure. D. is a solid
37. A rock that contains fossil seashells was most likely formed as a result of
A. Volcanic Activity B. Heat and Pressure C. Sedimentation D. Magma Cooling
38. In geology, what is the best definition of metamorphism?
A. The transformation of rocks into new rocks by exposure to heat and/or pressure
B. The transformation of rocks into new rocks by exposure to heat
C. The transformation of rocks into new rocks by exposure to both heat and pressure
D. The transformation of rocks into new rocks by exposure to pressure.
39. Which of the following statements best describes how the planets of the solar system formed?
A. They are condensed rings of matter thrown off the young Sun.
B. They are the remains of an exploded star once paired with the Sun.
C. The Sun captured them from smaller, older nearby star.
D. They are formed from a nebular cloud of dust and gas.
40. Geothermal Energy is possible where there is
A. Wind B. Oil C. Coal D. Magma
41. A day on Saturn takes about 10 Earth hours. Which fact would best explain this short day?
A. Saturn is less dense than Earth. C. Saturn is much farther from the Sun than Earth.
B. Saturn rotates more rapidly than Earth. D. Saturn’s orbit has greater eccentricity than Earth’s.
42. From Earth’s atmosphere, carbon dioxide is used by plants, algae, and cyanobacteria during the process of
A. photosynthesis. B. respiration. C. decomposition. D. nitrogen fixation
43. Minerals are ___________ resource, as they take thousands to millions of years to form.
A. renewable B. replace C. non-renewable D. None
44. Why is sedimentary rock the only type of rock that can contain fossils?
A. Because the formation of sedimentary rocks involves the collection of sediments over a long period of time.
B. Because it takes much less time to form sedimentary rocks than it does to form igneous or metamorphic rocks
C. Because the chemical reaction involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks freezes the fossil in place.
D. Because the formation of sedimentary rocks provides hot enough temperatures to burn the fossil into the rock.
45. How is heat from inside the earth tapped as a source of energy for human use?
A. Thermal energy, contained in the earth, can be used directly to supply heat or can be converted to mechanical or electrical energy.
B. Heat resources must be replenished to use a reservoir in a sustainable manner.
C. Heat sources within the Earth’s crust, mainly radioactivity and residual heat.
D. Energy from outside the reservoir (solar heat) for very low-temperature applications using heat pumps
TEST II.IDENTIFICATION. Identify the following If it is a mineral or not.
46. Wood 49. Quarts
47. Fossil 50. Granite
48. Talc
“CHEATING IS AN INSULT TO YOUR INTELLIGENCE”
---------- GOD BLESS ----------
Ma’am Shekaina 
 GAMUT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Gamut, Tago, Surigao del Sur

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Earth Science
Grade 11 – STEM

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

NO. OF
COMPETENCY/TOPIC Average Difficult
ITEMS Easy (70%)
(20%) (10%)

Formation of the Universe and the Solar

8 1,2,3,4 31,32,39 41
System

The Subsystems (geosphere, hydrosphere,

5,6,7,8
atmosphere, and biosphere) that make up the 9 33,34 42
9,10
Earth

Common Rock-forming minerals using their 11,12,13,46,

9 43
physical and chemical properties 47,48,49,50

Mining and its impact to the environment 3 29,30 36

14,15,16,17
Classification of rocks into Igneous rocks,
14 18,19,20,21 35,37,38 44
Sedimentary rocks and Metamorphic rocks
22,23

The various sources of energy (fossil fuels, 24,25,26,27

7 40 45
geothermal, hydroelectric) 28

TOTAL 50 35 10 5

Prepared by:

SHEKAINA FAITH C. LOZADA

SHS Teacher

Corrected by:

EMELDA G. CROMBIE
SHS Assistant School
Head