ES - Q1 - Summative Test 1

FIRST WRITTEN TEST IN EARTH SCIENCE
QUARTER 1, SY 2021-2022
Instruction: Read each question carefully and write the correct answer in a
separate sheet of paper, or in the answer sheet provided to you. Do not write
anything on this test questionnaire.
1. Which of the following Earth's properties are able to support life?

I. Presence of water
II. Ozone in the atmosphere.
III. Appropriate levels of oxygen.
IV. Favorable climatic condition.
A. I & II only
B. II & III only
C. I, II, & III only
D. I, II, III, & IV
2. Venus has long been considered Earth's twin sister because they are very similar
in some respects and share many physical and orbital characteristics. Which of
the following does NOT support the aforementioned statement?
A. Earth and Venus rotate in the same direction.
B. Earth and Venus travel around the Sun at similar speeds
C. Earth and Venus are of the right size to hold a sufficient atmosphere.
D. Earth and Venus have the same atmosphere in terms of weather patterns.
3. Earth is the planet we live on, and the only place in the universe known to
support life. Which of the following statements accurately describes this
characteristic?
A. It has soil where trees grow.
B. It has trees that provide oxygen.
C. It has liquid water in the surface.
D. It is a home to a variety of complex organisms.
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4. Which of the following factors are required for an organism to survive on Earth?
I. Earth has an atmosphere and ozone layer.

II. Earth has both water cycle and nitrogen cycle.
III. Earth has natural activities to circulate nutrients.
IV. Earth can protect the organism from any possible threat.
A. I & II only
B. I & III only
C. I, II, III only
D. I, II, III, & IV
5. Planet Earth is considered uniquely different from any other planets in the Solar
system. Which among the given choices CORRECTLY answers the statement?
A. Earth is the only planet that changes structure.

B. Earth is the only planet that turns around in space.
C. Earth is the only planet that is mostly made from rocks.
D. Earth is the only planet that is mostly covered with liquid water.
6. What makes human and other living organisms capable to live on Earth?
A. Earth can provide food for the organism.
B. Earth can protect the organism from any possible threat.
C. Earth’s temperature is mostly hot compared to other planets.
D. Earth has the right amount of temperature, water, good atmosphere, and
favorable climate.
7. The moon’s surface has many more craters than the Earth. Which BEST explains
the difference in the number of craters on the surface of the Moon and the Earth?
A. The moon rarely gets impacted by meteorites.

B. The Earth’s atmosphere protects it from impacts.
C. The Moon’s gravity attracts more meteorites than Earth.
D. The Earth rotates on its own axis more quickly than the moon.
8. You observed an Earth-sized like planet in a distant galaxy. Based on the data,
the planet is at the same distance from its star, like Earth to its star-the sun. It
is also covered with a thick atmosphere which is composed of carbon dioxide and
shows no volcanic activity. What can you infer from these data?
A. The Earth-like planet is hot and nutrient cycling occurs.
B. The Earth-like planet is cold and nutrient cycling occurs.
C. The Earth-like planet is hot and no nutrient cycling occurs.
D. The Earth-like planet is cold and no nutrient cycling occurs.

9. Assuming that Uranus has the same environment as Earth. What factor/s do
you think could prohibit you from living on the planet?
I. Its distance from the sun may not offer the right temperature to support
life.
II. Uranus’ environment is not conducive to life because it is mostly swirling
fluids.
III. Because Uranus is made of water, methane, and ammonia fluids above a
small rocky center.
IV. The temperatures, pressures, and materials that characterize this planet
are most likely too extreme and volatile for organisms to adapt to.
A. I & II only
B. I & III only
C. I, II, and IV only
D. I, III, and IV only
10. Among the subsystems, which is composed of a mixture of gases that

surrounds the Earth?
A. Atmosphere
B. Biosphere
C. Geosphere
D. Hydrosphere
11. What subsystems are interacting when carbon dioxide dissolves from the air into
the ocean?
A. Atmosphere and biosphere
B. Atmosphere and lithosphere
C. Atmosphere and hydrosphere
D. Atmosphere and lithosphere
12. From the given choices, which is an example of a connection between biosphere
connecting to atmosphere?
A. Animals eat plants.
B. Animals lie in caves.
C. Animals drink water.
D. Plants produce oxygen.
13. Nitrogen is returned to the soil when dead plants decompose. What subsystems
are involved in this interaction?
A. Biosphere and geosphere
B. Biosphere and atmosphere
C. Geosphere and atmosphere
D. Atmosphere and geosphere

14. Biosphere is the region of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth
occupied by living organisms. Which of the following given choices does NOT
accurately supports its description?
A. the deepest ocean deep
B. the tallest mountain tops
C. the inner core of the earth
D. the blue sky with birds flying high
15. Human actions greatly affect the Earth itself. Which human activities you will
campaign to your barangay to help environmental conservation?
I. Coastal clean-up
II. Greening program
III. Water conservation
IV. Slash-and-Burn
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, II and IV
D. II, III and IV
16. 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 contribute scarcely in flow of matter and energy
C. The subsystems barely influence the survival of different organisms
D. The subsystems influence the climate, geological processes, and life on
Earth.
17. Among the choices, which clearly gives an example of connection between
hydrosphere and geosphere?
A. fish swimming in water
B. boats transporting goods
C. waves eroding rocks on beach
D. water evaporating to make clouds
18. Taal Volcano spews gases and ashes into air. How does this scenario affect the
atmosphere?
A. It decreases the air pressure in the area.
B. It lessens the atmospheric temperature in the area.
C. It increases the humidity in the area near the volcano.
D. It affects the amount of gases in the atmosphere through its emitted gases.

19. If you are going to evaluate the situation below, which of it is an interaction
between geosphere and atmosphere?
A. Water evaporating from the soil.
B. Bacteria converting nitrogen to ammonium.
C. Plants undergoing the process of transpiration.
D. Rocks undergoing the process of weathering due to flood.
20. How are you going to describe the hydrosphere and geosphere involved in the
given scenario below? “Flooding moves soil and rock to new places.”
A. Flood, soil, and rock are components of hydrosphere.
B. Soil is part of geosphere while rock is a part of hydrosphere.
C. Flood is a part of geosphere while soil is a component of biosphere.
D. Flood is a component of hydrosphere while soil and rock are components
of geosphere.
21. The Earth is made up of several subsystems or "spheres" that interact to form a
complex and continuously changing whole called the Earth system. How will you
find a way to tell that one sphere ends and the next one begins?
A. You find the exact point where they meet.
B. You calculate which sphere is more involved.
C. You can find the physical boundary between spheres.
D. You cannot tell since there is no rule to follow and often spheres overlap
22. Which of the following does NOT tell the description of a mineral?
A. Inorganic element
B. Naturally produced
C. Varying atomic arrangement
D. Definite chemical composition
23. During the 1800’s, miners can identify real gold from pyrite through biting the
surface of the mineral. If a bite mark is exhibited, then the said mineral is
considered real gold. What property is tested in this scenario?
A. Cleavage
B. Luster
C. Hardness
D. Streak color

24. The data table below shows the density of four different mineral samples.
Table 1
Density of Minerals
Mineral Density (g/cm3)
corundum 4.0
galena 7.6
hematite 5.3
quartz 2.7
A researcher conducting a laboratory experiment accurately measured the mass of a

sample of one of the four minerals to be 294.4 grams and its volume to be 73.6 cm 3.
Which mineral sample did the student measure?
A. Corundum
B. Galena
C. Hematite
D. Quartz
25. A student created the table below by classifying six minerals into two groups, A
and B, based on a single property.
Table 2
Classification of Minerals
Group A Group B
olivine pyrite
garnet galena
calcite graphite
Which property was used to classify these minerals?

A. Color
B. Luster
C. Hardness
D. Chemical composition

26. Why are rock-forming minerals important?
I. They are most abundant mineral in Earth’s crust.
II. They are important in determining the rock’s identity.
III. They are the minerals present at the time of rock’s formation.
IV. They help us to develop new technologies and are used in our everyday
lives.
A. I, & II only
B. II, III, IV only
C. II, III, & IV only
D. I, II, III, & IV
27. The diagram below shows the crystal shapes of two minerals.
Figure 1. Shape of Mineral Samples

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Which best supports the concept that Quartz and Halite have different crystals
shapes?
A. light reflects from crystal surfaces

B. energy released during crystallization
C. the internal arrangement of the atoms
D. impurities that produce surface variations

28. Two mineral samples have different physical properties, but each contains
silicate tetrahedrons as its basic structural unit. Which statement about the two
mineral samples must be TRUE?
A. They contain silicon and oxygen.

B. They have the same density.
C. They are similar in appearance.
D. They are the same mineral
29. The diagram below shows how a sample of the mineral Mica breaks when hit with
a rock hammer.
Figure 2. Mineral Sample

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Which property explains why mineral breaks in smooth and flat surfaces?
A. It is very hard
B. It is very dense
C. It contains large amounts of iron
D. It has a regular arrangement of atoms
30. Talc is an extremely soft mineral and has anti-cracking characteristics.

Supposedly you are a business enthusiast and you want to sell talc-containing
products, which of the following would most likely be?
I. Ceramics
II. Clothes
III. Cosmetics
IV. Paints
A. I, II, & III only

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


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FIRST WRITTEN TEST IN EARTH SCIENCE

1. Which of the following Earth's properties are able to support life?

Test Developer: Carmensita E. Forcadilla DepEd-Caraga

I. Earth has an atmosphere and ozone layer.

A. Earth is the only planet that changes structure.

A. The moon rarely gets impacted by meteorites.

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10. Among the subsystems, which is composed of a mixture of gases that

Test Developer: Carmensita E. Forcadilla DepEd-Caraga

Test Developer: Carmensita E. Forcadilla DepEd-Caraga

Test Developer: Carmensita E. Forcadilla DepEd-Caraga

A researcher conducting a laboratory experiment accurately measured the mass of a

Which property was used to classify these minerals?

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Figure 1. Shape of Mineral Samples

A. light reflects from crystal surfaces

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A. They contain silicon and oxygen.

Figure 2. Mineral Sample

30. Talc is an extremely soft mineral and has anti-cracking characteristics.

A. I, II, & III only

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