Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
DIVISION OF LEYTE
Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)
Palompon National High School
Oval East, Central II
Palompon, Leyte

FIRST QUARTERLY EXAM in EARTH SCIENCE/ EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

Multiple Choice

Instructions: Read the questions and statements carefully, and choose the BEST ANSWER for each
number. Write the letter of your choice in CAPITAL LETTER on a separate sheet of paper.

1. This is the widely accepted theory about the origin of the universe.
A. Steady – State Theory
B. Nebular Hypothesis Theory
C. Big Bang Theory
D. Tidal Theory

2. This theory explained that the expansion of the universe will eventually come to a halt
then it collapses up to the time that the universe will return to its original form and
another Big Bang will occur. This happen will happen as a cycle.
A. Escalating Theory
B. Cycle Theory
C. Oscillating Universe Theory
D. Collapsing Theory

3. According to the BIG BANG THEORY, when did the universe started to form?
A. 13.7 billion years ago
B. 14.7 billion years ago
C. 15.7 billion years ago
D. 15.8 billion years ago

4. Arrange the following events according to the BIG BANG THEORY.

I. Formation of galaxies, stars and elements.

II. Formation of the two elements (hydrogen and helium).
III. Formation of sun and planetary system.
IV. Formation of huge clouds.

A. IV, I, II, III

B. II, IV, I, III
C. I, III, IV, II
D. III, I, II, IV

5. According to the BIG BANG theory, what caused the expansion of the subatomic particle?
A. The intense gravity surrounding it.
B. The intense coldness of its temperature.
C. The intense heat of its temperature.
D. The radiation surrounding it.
 6. This theory states that GOD, the Supreme Being created the whole universe out of nothing.
A. Creative Theory
B. Creationist Theory
C. In the Beginning Theory
D. Steady-State Theory

7. What is the nebular hypothesis?

A. A theory about the formation of galaxies
B. A theory about the formation of stars
C. A theory about the formation of planets and the solar system
D. A theory about the formation of comets

8. Who is credited with proposing the nebular hypothesis?

A. Johannes Kepler
B. Isaac Newton
C. Galileo Galilei
D. Immanuel Kant and Pierre-Simon Laplace

9. According to the nebular hypothesis, how did our solar system form?
A. The Earth was captured by the Sun's gravity.
B. It formed from the collision of two massive stars.
C. A rotating cloud of gas and dust collapsed under gravity to form the Sun and its planets.
D. The Sun and planets were always in their current positions.

10. What process is responsible for the formation of planets and other celestial bodies in the
context of the nebular hypothesis?
A. Nuclear fusion B. Accretion C. Solar wind D. Stellar nucleosynthesis

11. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance?
A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Mars D. Uranus

12. Which planet is the largest in our solar system and is predominantly composed of
hydrogen and helium?
A. Earth B. Neptune C. Jupiter D. Venus

13. Which planet has the most prominent and visible set of rings in our solar system?
A. Saturn B. Uranus C. Jupiter D. Neptune

14. Which planet is often referred to as Earth's "sister planet" due to its similar size and
composition, but with a scorching hot surface?
A. Venus B. Mars C. Mercury D. Saturn

15. Which planet experiences extreme temperature variations, with scorching hot days and
freezing cold nights due to its thin atmosphere?
A. Mercury B. Venus C. Mars D. Jupiter

16. Which planet has a unique feature known as the Great Red Spot, a massive storm that has
been raging for centuries?
A. Mars B. Venus C. Jupiter D. Saturn

17. Which planet is often called the "Evening Star" when it is visible shortly after sunset and
the "Morning Star" when it is visible shortly before sunrise?
A. Mars B. Venus C. Mercury D. Jupiter
 18. Jovian planets are often located farther from the Sun compared to terrestrial planets, and
they have much larger sizes. What is the main reason for their large size?
A. They formed closer to the Sun and then migrated outward.
B. They captured a significant amount of gas from the solar nebula.
C. They have more moons than terrestrial planets.
D. They are older than terrestrial planets.

19. Terrestrial planets are primarily composed of which types of materials?

a. Gases and liquids
b. Rock and metal
c. Ice and dust
d. Organic compounds

20. Jovian planets are primarily composed of:

A. Rock and metal
B. Hydrogen and helium gases
C. Water and ice
D. Organic compounds

21. Which of the following characteristics of Earth plays a crucial role in maintaining a stable
temperature conducive to life?
A. Thick ozone layer
B. Polar ice caps
C. Volcanic activity
D. Plate tectonics

22. Earth's abundant liquid water is essential for life. Approximately what percentage of
Earth's surface is covered by water?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 97%

23. The Earth's magnetic field is generated by which part of the planet's interior and serves to
protect the planet from harmful solar radiation?
A. The core
B. The mantle
C. The crust
D. The lithosphere

24. Earth's distance from the Sun is just right to place it in the "Goldilocks zone." What is
another term for this zone?
A. The Hubble Belt
B. The Habitable Zone
C. The Kuiper Belt
D. The Oort Cloud

25. Earth's diverse ecosystems and climates are primarily influenced by which factors?
A. Solar radiation and atmospheric pressure
B. Magnetic fields and seismic activity
C. Plate tectonics and lunar phases
D. Galactic cosmic rays and meteor impact
26. Which natural phenomenon associated with Earth's rotation creates day and night cycles?
A. Precession
B. Equinox
C. Axial tilt
D. Rotation on its axis

27. The ozone layer in Earth's atmosphere plays a crucial role in protecting life from:
A. Cosmic rays
B. Solar flares
C. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
D. Meteor impacts

28. Which of the following characteristics of Earth plays a critical role in sustaining life as we
know it?
A. Abundant methane atmosphere
B. Liquid water on the surface
C. Extreme temperatures
D. Lack of atmosphere

29. What important process, driven by the Sun, allows plants to convert carbon dioxide and
water into glucose and oxygen, sustaining life on Earth?
A. Respiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Erosion
D. Volcanism

30. Earth's unique feature that provides a wide range of ecosystems and habitats for life is:
A. Its molten core
B. Its lack of seasonal variation
C. Its elliptical orbit
D. Its biodiversity

31. What is the geosphere?

A. The layer of the atmosphere containing ozone
B. The outermost layer of Earth's surface
C. The solid, rocky part of Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core
D. The layer of the Earth responsible for weather and climate

32. Which layer of the geosphere comprises the Earth's outer shell and includes the continents
and ocean floors?
A. Crust B. Mantle C. Outer core D. Inner core

33. The Earth's geosphere is divided into several tectonic plates. These plates:
A. Are stationary and do not move
B. Drift randomly across the surface of the Earth
C. Move slowly due to convection currents in the mantle
D. Exist only beneath the oceans

34. What does the hydrosphere primarily consist of?

A. Rocks and minerals
B. Water, including oceans, lakes, and rivers
C. Volcanic activity
D. Organic matter
 35. Which of the following is a major role of the hydrosphere in Earth's climate system?
A. It moderates temperature extremes through ocean currents
B. It controls the length of day and night
C. It creates weather patterns
D. It stabilizes the magnetic field

36. What is the Earth's atmosphere primarily composed of?

A. Nitrogen and oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide and water vapor
C. Hydrogen and helium
D. Methane and sulfur dioxide

37. Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface and contains the weather
we experience?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere

38. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the Earth's atmosphere?
A. Providing oxygen for respiration
B. Protecting against harmful radiation
C. Facilitating communication by carrying sound waves
D. Moderating temperature extremes

39. What does the biosphere refer to?

A. The atmosphere surrounding the Earth
B. The solid part of the Earth's surface
C. The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and air
D. The outermost layer of the Earth's crust

40. What role do producers, such as plants, play in the biosphere?

A. They consume other organisms for energy.
B. They are responsible for decomposing dead organisms.
C. They capture energy from the sun and convert it into food energy.
D. They regulate climate and weather patterns.

41. What is renewable energy?

A. Energy derived from fossil fuels
B. Energy sources that are limited in supply
C. Energy sources that can be naturally replenished
D. Energy produced by nuclear fission

42. What type of energy is harnessed from the Earth's internal heat, often used for space
heating and electricity generation?
A. Solar energy
B. Geothermal energy
C. Biomass energy
D. Hydroelectric energy
 43. Wind turbines generate electricity from the kinetic energy of moving air. This is an
example of:
A. Geothermal energy
B. Biomass energy
C. Wind energy
D. Tidal energy

44. Biomass energy is derived from:

A. Natural gas and oil deposits
B. Organic materials such as wood, crop residues, and waste
C. Tidal movements in the oceans
D. Underground geothermal heat

45. Hydropower, or hydroelectric power, generates electricity by harnessing the energy of:
a. Ocean tides
b. Geothermal heat
c. Rivers and waterfalls
d. Solar radiation

46. What is the primary advantage of using renewable energy sources over fossil fuels?
A. Lower energy efficiency
B. Lower cost
C. Reduced environmental impact and carbon emissions
D. Increased energy independence

47. What is the primary driver of current global climate change, and how does it impact the
climate system?
A. The Sun's variability, leading to cooling trends
B. Natural climate cycles, causing periodic warming and cooling
C. Increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, trapping heat and causing global
warming
D. Volcanic eruptions, releasing cooling particles into the atmosphere

48. Critics argue that renewable energy sources like wind and solar are unreliable due to their
intermittent nature. How can this concern be addressed?
A. By emphasizing the use of coal and natural gas for stable energy supply
B. By integrating energy storage technologies to store excess energy for later use
C. By increasing nuclear power generation
D. By relying on traditional fossil fuels for consistent power generation

49. What role does public awareness and education play in ecosystem preservation?
A. Public awareness has no impact on preservation efforts
B. Informed and engaged citizens can advocate for policies and actions that support ecosystem
preservation
C. Public education is solely the responsibility of conservation organizations
D. Public awareness primarily leads to increased tourism in protected areas, which can be
detrimental to ecosystems.
50. Which of the following is a key strategy for preserving ecosystems and biodiversity?
A. Clearing land for agricultural expansion
B. Introducing invasive species to enhance diversity
C. Implementing conservation measures, such as establishing protected areas and reserves
D. Promoting habitat destruction for urban development

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in
yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are
possible for those who believe.”
― Gail Devers, American Olympic champion in track and field