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CLAVERIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

Direction: Read the following questions carefully. UNDERLINE the letter of your chosen answer.

1.According to this theory, the universe was once very small and very hot and it expanded over time until it reached its
peak to explode. What theory is being described?
a. Big Bang Theory c. Cosmic Inflation Theory
b. Continental Drift Theory d. Steady State Theory
2. This theory describe that the early universe was a rapidly expanding bubble of pure vacuum energy.
a. Big Bang Theory c. Cosmic Inflation Theory
b. Continental Drift Theory d. Steady State Theory
3. In the 18th century, this hypothesis was developed by Kant and Laplace which serves as the model in explaining the
formation and evolution of the solar system, what theory is being described?
a. Cosmic Inflation Theory c. Nebular Hypothesis
b. Continental Drift Theory d. Steady State Theory
4. The Planetisimal and Tidal Theories were developed b y Chamberlin and Moulton, which of the following DOES NOT
belong to the four outer planets?
a. Earth b. Jupiter c. Neptune d. Saturn
5. Earth’s shape is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid. What could be the reason why earth got its present shape?
a. Because of its gravity and rotation. c. Because of the existence of humans
b. Because of the presence of gas d. Because of plate tectonics.
6. Water has been associated with the existence of life. What part of the earth’s subsystem describes the water?
a. atmosphere b. biosphere c. hydrosphere d. geosphere
7. The boundary that separates the crust from the mantle is called ____.
a. the crust mantle boundary. c.the Moho.
b. the lithosphere. d.all of these
8. It is considered to be the hottest layer of the atmosphere because of its absorption of highly energetic solar heat. What
layer was being described?
a. Mesosphere b. Stratosphere c. Thermosphere d. Troposphere
9. The sphere that consists of all living things is the ____.
a. atmosphere b. biosphere c. hydrosphere d. lithosphere
10. The air in this layer has strong, steady horizontal winds which is advantageous to long distance flights. What layer of
the atmosphere was being described?
a. Mesosphere b. Stratosphere c. Thermosphere d. Troposphere
11. Water is vital in our existence. Of the following, which is NOT a property of water?
a. Water is a universal solvent. c. Water has a neutral pH.
b. Water is not a good conductor of heat and energy. d. Water has high specific heat.
12. He was a Danish seismologist who asserted that earth’s core is not just a single molten sphere but it comes with a solid
inner core.
a. Alexander Oparin c. Beno Gutenberg
b. Andrija Mohorovicic d. Inge Lehman
13. Earth has naturally occurring materials of which many are necessary for existence. What do you call the naturally
occurring inorganic solids that have crystalline structure?
a. lava b. minerals c. magma d. rocks
14. Hardness refers to the measure of the minerals resistance to scratching. Based on the Moh’s Scale, which is considered
to be the softest and hardest mineral?
a. apatite, fluorite b. calcite, talc c. talc, diamond d. gypsum, diamond
15. A physical property of mineral which describes the level of resistance or reaction to stress such as crushing, bending,
breaking or tearing. It can tell if a mineral is brittle, malleable or elastic.
a. color b. diaphaneity c. luster d. tenacity
16. If a rock were formed from molten magma, what type of rock is it?
a. igneous rock b. metamorphic rock c. sedimentary rock d. all of the above
17. A rock is a/an ___.
a. a naturally occurring, hard, solid substance. c. an aggregate of minerals
b. any hard, solid substance on earth d. only produced by cooling of magma
18. They are rocks that were exposed to high pressure, high temperature , or a combination of both, deep below the
surface of the earth.
a. igneous rock b. metamorphic rock c. sedimentary rock d. all of the above
19. There are categories involved in geologic processes on earth, the exogenous and endogenous processes. Exogenous
process occur on or near earth surface while endogeneous takes place in ____.
a. above the sea level c. below the atmosphere
b. at the mantle only d. within or interior of the earth
20. On your way going to Laoag City, you noticed an eroded area near Patapat Bridge. What geologic process could best
describes the situation?
a. chemical weathering b. erosion c. mudflow d. sedimentation
21. ____ refers to the movement of large masses of materials (e.g. rocks, debris, soil, mud) down a slope or a steep-sided
hill or mountain due to the pull of gravity.
a. erosion b. Mass Wasting c. weathering d. sedimentation
22. Alfred Wegener called the Supercontinent _____.
a. all lands b. Eurasia c. Pangea d. Wegenerland
23. Which of the following was not used by Wegener as evidence of Continental Drift?
a. Fossils that were found on different continents. c. The fit of the continents.
b. Magnetic reversal on the seafloor. d. Presence of coal seams in polar regions.
24. How does the Mesosaurus fossil evidence support the Continental Drift Theory?
a. because it’s unlikely that the Mesosaurus existed on both continents
b. because the Mesosaurus lived millions of years ago, when scientists believe the continents began to
c. because it’s unlikely that the Mesosaurus could swim between continents
d. the Mesosaurus fossil evidence does not support the Continental drift theory. It proves it wrong.
25. ___ boundary is where plates move away from each other because of magma that is pushed upward in boundaries.
a. convergent b.divergent c. transform fault d. none of the above
26. It provides actual dates for the start and finish of time divisions.
a. absolute dating b. carbon dating c. fossil dating d. relative dating
27. Natural disasters generally involve which of the following?
a. events with a single clear-cut cause
b. events that involve overlapping natural cause
c. events wholly caused by the activities of man
d. events that are unaffected by the activities of man
28. Philippines is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire. What does it mean?
a. It was blessed with many oceans. c. Volcanic activities are frequent.
b. Does not experience floods or landslides. d. all of the above
29. A very high, large waves or seismic waves caused by the sudden movement of the ocean floor due to earthquakes,
volcanic eruptions, man-made explosions and on some occasions, and landslides.
a. ground shaking b. surface faulting c. tidal wave d. tsunamis
30. Among the secondary effects of large earthquakes are ___.
a. fires b. landslides c. tsunamis d. all of these
31.Which of the following mad-made activities could trigger erosion?
a. deforestation b. excavation c. mining d. all of these
32. Volcanoes form along ___.
a. the coast of Antartica c. North American mountain ranges
b. the boundaries of Earth’s plate d. islands in the Pacific Ocean.
33. You are working in your office at the Town Hall when you noticed a sudden movement in your chair. You shout your
companion “earthquake” and all are worried. What will you do to overcome the hazard at the moment?
a. Stay calm and duck under a study table.
b. Stay away from the glass that might break and from heavy furniture.
c. Do the drop, cover and hold positions.
d. all of these
34. You heard news that the volcano near you may erupt anytime. What will you NOT do?
a. Prepare an emergency kit.
b. Follow the instructions of the local authorities if they require you to evacuate immediately.
c. Ignore the news and have a selfie just beside the volcano.
d. Know what preparations the government has done for the community so that you know exactly what
to do when eruption occur.
35. In order to mitigate problem on landslide, what measure can you do?
a. do the kaingin farming c. illegal logging
b. plant more trees d. all of these
36. When classes are suspended because of a typhoon, how do you usually feel?
a. I feel happy because I could sleep the whole day.
b. I feel very happy because I could post on FB page the whole day.
c. I will be angry because I don’t have money for that day.
d. I feel sad because of the effects that might leave by the typhoon.
37. What does ITCZ stands for?
a. International Terrestrial Company Zenith c. Intertropical Convergence Zone
b. International Typhoon Control Zone d. International Telephone Company Zoo
38. A typhoon is an intense cyclone that occurs over the ____.
a. Atlantic Ocean b. Bahama Island c. Indian Continent d. Pacific Ocean
39. Meteorology is the science of ___.
a. earthquakes b. metals c. meteors d. weather
40. ____ is characterized by hot and humid atmosphere with frequent heavy rainfall. It begins in June and ends in August
or September.
a. amihan b. ipo-ipo c. habagat d. hurricane
41. Which of the following is NOT an immediate hazards of tornadoes?
a. fire b. flying debris and dust c. tidal wave d. strong whirlwinds
42. Which of the following activity triggered flood?
a. improper waste disposal c. deforestation
b. illegal logging d. all of the above
43. Where do tropical cyclones developed?
a. mountain b. developed countries c. ocean d. dessert
44. What sector of the Philippine government observes typhoons via radio satellite?
a. Joint Typhoon Warning Center c. Philippine Weather Administration
b. PAGASA d. none of the above
45. Typhoon Lawin intensifies a strength of 250km/hr when it hits over the land of Cagayan. What category doe it fall?
a. storm b. tropical depression c. typhoon d. supertyphoon
46. Which of the following is the effect of a typhoon?
a. displacement of affected families c. health problems like leptospirosis
b. damaged of properties d. all of these
47. Of the following, which is NOT a common coastal hazards?
a. coastal erosion b. submersion c. siltation d. storm surges
48. What is the Japanese word that means “harbor wave’?
a. hurricane b. typhoon c. tsunami d. volcano
49.As soon as they issue a warning for any hydrometeorological hazards, what will you do?
a. Make plans for evacuation to higher or safern grounds especially if you live in a coastal area.
b. Participate in clean-up activities to clear pathways of rainwaters to avoid flooding.
c. transfer valuables and other furnitures to higher grounds.
d. all of these
50.An Emergency Kit is a tool used during disasters. Which of the following is NOT necessary in the kit?
a. battery bank b. medicines c. water d. photo album

Prepared by: Noted:

SALVE G. AGUIRRE MARIBELL G. ALCAYDE,PhD