Diocesan Schools of Urdaneta

ST. PHILOMENA’S ACADEMY

Pozorrubio, Pangasinan

FINAL EXAMINATION
EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE
STEM and HUMSS 11

Name: ___________________________________________ Strand: ______________ Score: ___________

I. Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the best answer on the space provided before each number.
_____1. Which of the following describes a habitable Earth?
A. has a weak magnetic field
B. right distance from the Sun
C. dominant presence of solid ice
D. presence of oxygen in the hydrosphere
_____2. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why the hydrosphere is important?
A. It sustains various life forms
B. It helps in regulating the atmosphere
C. It plays an important role in ecosystems
D. It plays a major role in the movement of tectonic plates
_____3. Which of the following is NOT a correct description of oxygen gas (O2)?
A. use by animals for respiration
B. taken in by plants for photosynthesis
C. converted to carbon dioxide during respiration
D. a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas essential to living organisms
_____4. Which of the following describes a Goldilocks Zone?
A. a zone composed mainly of frozen water
B. a region where life is impossible to exists
C. a zone composed only of rocks and other celestial debris
D. an area where the temperature is not too hot and not too cold
_____5. Which of the following is an important characteristic of earth in sustaining life?
A. Earths’ position beyond the Goldilocks Zone
B. The atmosphere that blocks the rays of the sun from reaching Earth
C. The abundant nitrogen in the atmosphere made life possible on Earth
D. The presence of liquid water which plays a vital role for cell’s metabolism
_____6. Which of the following is the reason for the importance of Earth’s subsystems?
A. The subsystem influence Earth’s encounter with space objects.
B. The subsystems solely determine the survival of different organisms
C. The subsystems contribute scarcely in flow of matter and energy
D. The subsystems influence the climate, geological processes, and life on Earth.
_____7. Why is the ozone layer important in sustaining life on earth?
A. It is where Earth satellites orbit and auroras show.
B. It influences hydro-meteorological phenomenon such as storms.
C. It shields the Earth the Sun's ultraviolet radiation and keeps the planet warm.
D. It is where celestial objects get burned and disintegrated upon entering Earth.
_____8. Which subsystem helps regulate the temperature of the Earth so we do not experience
too much hotness or coldness.
A. Biosphere B. Lithosphere C. Atmosphere D. Hydrosphere
_____9. Which subsystem do bodies of water surround the Earth a part of?
A. Hydrosphere B. Geosphere C. Biosphere D. Atmosphere
_____10. In which subsystem are gases such as oxygen gas, water vapor, and nitrogen gas
found?
A. Hydrosphere B. Geosphere C. Biosphere D. Atmosphere
_____11. Which of the following is the Earth’s outermost system?
A. Atmosphere B. Hydrosphere C. Biosphere D. Lithosphere
_____12. Photosynthesis is an example of an interaction between the biosphere and the __________?
A. Atmosphere B. Lithosphere C. Biosphere D. Hydrosphere
_____13. It refers to a part of the atmosphere that protects us from the direct hit of solar radiation.
A. Air B. Ozone Layer C. Gases D. Water
_____14. Which of the following example is the connection between HYDROsphere and LITHOsphere?
A. Boats transporting goods C. Water evaporating to make clouds
B. Fish swim in the water D. Waves eroding rocks on the beach
_____15. In which of the following example is the connection between ATMOsphere and LITHOsphere?
A. Water B. Nitrogen C. Volcanic Eruptions Release Gas D. Mountains

_____16. It is the transformation of the rock’s minerology and physical characteristics.

 A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic D. Metamorphism
_____17. It refers to a naturally occurring solid mass or aggregate of minerals or mineraloid?
A. Water B. Air C. Rock D.
_____18. Minerals can be identified by all of the following properties, EXCEPT:
A. Color B. Shape C. Hardness D. Luster
_____19. A rock that likely contains a fossil is ____________.
A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic D. Felsic
_____20. Which of the following refers to the transformational processes that change rocks from one kind to another?
A. Water Cycle B. Nitrogen Cycle C. Rock Cycle D. Carbon Cycle
_____21. It comes from a Latin word “ignis” which means fire __________.
A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic D. Felsic
_____22. Which of the following texture has a smaller crystal due to the faster rate of cooling of the magma?
A. Aphanitic B. Phaneritic C. Extrusive D. Intrusive
_____23. It has a larger crystal due to the slower rate of cooling of the magma.
A. Aphanitic B. Phaneritic C. Extrusive D. Intrusive
_____24. It refers to composition of Igneous Rocks that are magmas associated with crystal spreading.
A. Aphanitic B. Phaneritic C. Mafic D. Felsic
_____25. It refers to a formed by the compaction and cementing together by broken pieces of rock-like gravel, sand, silt,
and clay.
A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic D. Felsic
_____26. . It is a vital natural resource which forms the basis of all life.
A. Air B. Wind C. Water D. Food
_____27. The type of renewable energy that comes from heat deep below the Earth’s surface is called?
A. Nuclear Energy B. Wind Energy
C. Geothermal Energy D. Solar Energy
_____28. Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resources?
A. Sunlight B. Coal C. Water D. Wind
_____29. Which of the following statements about water reservoirs is NOT correct?
A. A water reservoir is used as storage areas for water.
B. A dam is an example of a water reservoir.
C. Water reservoir stores water for energy production and irrigation.
D. Building dams and reservoirs do not affect the environment.
_____30. A type of renewable energy source that comes from plant materials is called____________?
A. Fossil fuels B. Petroleum C. Biomass D. Water
_____31. Which of the following statements best describes non-renewable energy sources?
A. These sources are natural resources that can be replaced at a faster rate than they are used.
B. These sources can be replaced within short periods.
C. These come from sources that will either run out or will not be replaced.
D. The most common examples are geothermal and hydroelectric energy.
_____32. Which of the following statements about biomass is NOT correct?
A. It is a renewable energy source that comes from plant materials.
B. It is a renewable energy source that comes from organic matter.
C. It is a non-renewable energy source that uses water and fossil fuels.
D. It accounts for approximately 3.5% of the energy use in the Philippines.
_____33. Energy resources that are formed from the remains of once-living things are called _________?
A. Minerals B. Gemstones C. Fossil fuels D. Metals
_____34. It is a natural resources that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resources were consumed.
A. Renewable Resources B. Non-renewable Resources
C. Fossil Fuels D. Metamorphism
_____35. It is used to heat homes, water, and generate electricity.
A. Nuclear Energy B. Wind Energy
C. Geothermal Energy D. Solar Energy
_____36. Coal is considered as a non-renewable energy source because _______________.
A. It is sustainable
B. It is expensive to mine
C. It takes millions of years to form
D. It can be regenerated or replaced
_____37. Which of the following contribute to the formation of fossil fuels?
A. Water and Air B. Heat and Pressure
C. Carbon and Oxygen D. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
_____38. Which of the following statement is CORRECT?
A. Natural gas is not a fossil fuel.
B. Coal, natural, and oil are fossil fuels
C. Fossil fuels are man-made energy source.
D. Coal is the most expensive energy source in the world.
_____39. Which of the following is an example of non-renewable energy?
A. Coal B. Solar C. Water D. Wind
_____40. Which energy resource is derived from natural organic materials?
A. Fossil fuels B. Geothermal C. Solar D. Water
_____41. Malampaya is one of the fossil fuel reservoirs of the Philippines situated at the island of Palawan. Which of the
following is the type of fossil fuel is harnessed in it?
A. Coal B. Coal and Oil C. Natural Gas D. Oil
_____42. Which of the following fossil fuels is the cleanest, odourless and colorless?
A. Coal B. Coal and Oil C. Natural Gas D. Oil
_____43. Geothermal energy and hydropower are examples of renewable resources because:
A. They are sourced from nature
B. They can be replenished within human life span.
C. They can sustain electricity to the community
D. They can never harm the environment.
_____44. The Philippines is one of the world’s top producers of geothermal power. This is because the country:
A. Is abundant in natural gas
B. Is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire
C. Has many rocky and high mountains
D. Has numerous streams and rivers
_____45. The following are uses of geothermal energy EXCEPT:
A. Bathing B. Heating C. Milling D. Power Generating
_____46. People have a long history of using the force of water flowing in streams and rivers to produce mechanical
energy
for:
A. Milling B. Cutting C. Sewing D. Molding
_____47. Both geothermal and hydropower plants require _________________.
A. Turbine B. Generator C. Transformer D. Electric fan
_____48. Which of the following types of hydropower relies more on the natural water flow rates, diverting just a portion
of river water through turbines, sometimes without the use of a dam or reservoirs?
A. Impoundment facilities
B. Pumped storage system
C. Run-of-river facilities
D. All of the above
_____49. It refers to a power plants that uses heat from deep inside the Earth to generate steam to make electricity.
A. Volcano B. Geothermal C. Dams D. Windmills
_____50. It is the most common technology which uses a dam to create a large reservoirs of water.
A. Turbine B. Generator C. Transformer D. Impoundment Facilities
II. Direction: True or False. Write TRUE in the space provided if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is
incorrect. (2 points each)
_________1. Energy resource is defined as anything that can be used as a source of energy.
_________2. The Philippine has a large reserve of many natural resources.
_________3. Renewable energy includes energy sources that can be recycled.
_________4. The sun is the ultimate source of energy.
_________5. Non-renewable energy include solar energy, hydroelectric power plant, and fossil fuels.
_________6. In the Philippines, there are more renewable resources than non-renewable resources.
_________7. Hydroelectricity is a type of energy resource that harnesses energy from water.
_________8. Percolation is the process of water changing from liquid to gas.
_________9. The Philippines is home to many nuclear power plants.
_________10. The largest body of water on Earth is the Pacific Ocean.
_________11. Ores are rocks that contain concentrations of variable minerals.
_________12. Energy resources is defined as anything that can be used as a source of energy.
_________13. The Philippines has a large reserve of many natural resources.
_________14. Renewable energy includes energy sources that can be recycled.
_________15. The sun is the ultimate source of energy. It derives all other processes that convert energy on
Earth.

Prepared by

MS. DANICA F. LORENZO

Subject Teacher