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FIRST GRADING EXAM
GRADE 11 – EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE
Name: ___________________________________Grade & Section: ____________________ Teacher: Mr. Reyniel S. Cereza
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Instruction: Read each questions carefully. Choose the best answer and encircle the letter that corresponds to
the correct answer.
1. What is the approximate age of the universe?
A. 150 million years B. 4.56 billion years C. 13. 7 billion years D. 30 million years
2. Which of the following theories behind the origin of the universe states that the universe is said to be contained in a cosmic egg
which will eventually collapse again over time?
A. Greek Mythology B. Hindu C. Big Bang Theory D. Steady State Theory
3. Which of the following facts support the Big Bang theory’s explanation of the creation of the universe?
A. The universe does not expand nor contract. B. The universe seldom expands.
C. The universe will have background radiation. D. The universe has no beginning and end.
4. The red-shift in the spectral lines of light, reaching us from other galaxies implies that these galaxies are?
A. Are moving closer to one another B. Are moving farther apart from one another
C. Are in rapid rotation D. Redshift doesn´t exist
5. He discovered that distant galaxies are speeding away from Earth as evidence by the red shifting in their light spectrum.
A. Albert Einstein B. Fred Hoyle C. Edwin Hubble D. Nicolaus Copernicus
6. Our solar system was all clouds of ___ and ___ before.
A. Stars and gas B. Light and Dust C. Stars and light D. Dust and Gas
7. Which of the following is NOT one of the models on how the solar system as formed?
A. Matrix Theory B. Solar Nebula Theory C. Condensation Theory D. Tidal Theory
8. Which one of the following criteria disqualifies Pluto as a major planet?
A. sufficient mass for a round shape B. in orbit about the Sun C. orbit clear of other objects D. None of the preceding
9. What do you call the catastrophic explosion of a star causing it to eject most of its mass into space?
A. Supernova B. Planetesimals C. Big Bang D. Black hole
10. Which of the following is NOT true of asteroids?
A. They are believed to be initial solar system material that never collected into a single planet.
B. They are located mainly in orbits around the Sun between the Earth and Mars.
C. They range in size from hundreds of kilometers down to the size of sand grains.
D. They are generally irregular in shape.
II. IDENTIFICATION. Identify what is asked on the following question. Write your answer on the blank space and choose your answer
from the box below.
Atmosphere Hydrosphere Thermosphere Mesosphere Outer Core
Community Continents Stratosphere Asthenosphere Biosphere
__________________ 11. This is the dynamic mass of water that continually cycles and covers 70.8% of the Earth’s surface.
______________________12. It holds 90% of the ozone (03), responsible for shielding the Earth from the ultraviolet radiation.
______________________13. Layer of the atmosphere that absorb radiation from the sun in increasing temperature as high 2,000 0C
______________________14. This is where different populations make up the same area and interact with one another.
______________________15. This is the Earth’s protection from the harmful ultraviolet radiation by a life-giving gaseous envelope.
______________________16. The life zone of the Earth and includes all living organisms, and all organic matter that has not yet
decomposed.
______________________17. This is one of the regions of lithosphere that is thick and light that composed of sialic crust or sial, which
are made up of aluminum, potassium and sodium.
______________________18. Liquid layer of the core that allows materials to flow such that the circulation of metallic iron generates
the Earth’s magnetic field.
______________________19. The upper layer of the earth's mantle, below the lithosphere, in which there is relatively low resistance
to plastic flow and convection is thought to occur.
______________________20. Coldest layer of atmosphere where meteors burn and forms streak of lights called shooting stars.
III. COMPLETION. Complete each statement by writing the correct words in the space provided.
A mineral is a (21)____________________, naturally (22) ______________, solid (23)________________ substance with a definable
(24)___________ ______________, and an internal (25)_____________ whose atoms, (26)______, or (27)______________ are
orderly arranged in a (28) ____________. Minerals are the (29) _____________ (30) ____________ of rocks.
IV. MATCHING TYPE. Match Column A with that of Column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the line provided before
each number.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
__________31. They are the building blocks of rocks a. Streak
__________32. It refers to the manner by which minerals scatter light b. Hardness
__________33. It is the color of the mineral in powdered form c. Fracture
__________34. It is the scale used to measure the hardness of the minerals d. Mohs scale of hardness
__________35. It is the softest material in Mohs scale f. Density
_________36. Specific gravity measures this property of minerals g. Diaphaneity
_________37. It is the precipitation of minerals directly from gas h. Biomineralization
_________38. It is the migration of atoms, minerals or ions in a solid material to form new i. Minerals
minerals.
_________39. It is the formation or accumulation by organism of minerals on or in j. Color
their bodies.
_________40. A break in the mineral that does not occur along planes of weakness in k. Talc
atomic structure.
_________41. It is the measure of the relative ability of a mineral to resist scratching l. Precipitation from a solution
_________42. The freezing of a liquid substance into solid that reveals a crystalline structure m. Solid-state diffusion
_________43. Atoms, molecules, or ions dissolved in water bond together and separate n. Fumarolic mineralization
out of water.
_________44. Minerals absorb certain wavelength of light. As a consequence, minerals o. Luster
reflect a particular range of colors.
_________45. This refers to the minerals ability to transmit light p. Solidification of a melt
V. IDENTIFICATION. Identify each of the following examples if it is either rocks, minerals or both rocks and minerals. Write “PIK” if it is
mineral, “PAK” if it is rocks, and “BOOM” if it does not belong to either rock and minerals on the space provided.
____________46. Opal ______________51. Amethyst ______________56. Shale
____________47. Granite ______________52. Sand ______________57. Coal
____________48. Basalt ______________53. Pearl ______________58. Steel
____________49. Gol ______________ 54. Topaz _____________ 59. Soil
____________50. Marble ______________ 55. Copper ______________60. Azurite
VI. ESSAY. For each of the question below, please answer at least 5-10 sentences. (5 pts. each)
61-65. Recent reports by the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) have indicated challenges of mitigating impacts
associated with mineral extraction. All human activities necessarily impact the environment and mining is no exception. As a Grade
11Student, in your simple way, how can you advocate the protection of environment and natural resources of mining activities in the
Philippines?
66-70. In your opinion, does mining give a positive impact on the society and our environment? Or a negative impact? Explain your
answer.
71-75. Your teacher gives you 2 clear minerals. She tells you that one is diamond and one is quartz. If you can identify diamond, you
can keep it. How can you determine which one is diamond and which one is quartz? Which mineral is more valuable? Why?
76-80. Explain why more than one property is often used to identify an unknown mineral.
