Midterm Unit Test in Earth and Life Science 11

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Antique
DICLUM NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Diclum, Tobias Fornier, Antique

Midterm Examination in Earth and Life Science 11


SY 2019 - 2020

Name: _________________________________ Grade & Section: _____________ Score: ______


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I. Multiple Choice (5)
Direction: Carefully read and understand each sentence then encircle the letter that
corresponds to your answer.

1. How old is the universe?


A. 2015 years B. 2016 years C. 4.6 billion years D. 13.8 billion years

2. Which planet has thick atmosphere that trap energy from the sun, making the planet incredibly
warm at around 400 degrees Celsius?
A. Mars B. Jupiter C. Venus D. Mercury

3. Which of the following makes up most of the Earth?


A. core B. crust C. mantle D. water

4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals?


A. naturally occurring B. Solid C. organic D. crystalline structure

5. What does luster means?


A. the external expression of the internally ordered arrangement of atoms.
B. the ability of a mineral to resist abrasion or scratching on its surface
C. how light is reflected from the surface of a mineral
D. the color of a mineral’s powdered form left behind after it is scraped or rubbed across a
porcelain streak plate

II. Identification (10)


Directions: Select the best answer in the box on what is being described in the
following numbers. Write your answers on the spaces provided before each number.

System Closed System Biosphere


Atmosphere Cleavage Star
Hardness Luster Galaxy
Photosynthesis Specific Gravity Constellations
Lithosphere Mantle Moon
Solar System Inner Core Planet

__________________ 1. A set of interconnected components that are interacting to form a unified


whole.
__________________ 2. A system in which there is only an exchange of heat or energy and no
exchange of matter.
__________________ 3. A part of the Earth’s subsystem that covers all ecosystems – from the soil to
the rainforest, from mangroves to coral reefs, and from the plankton – rich
ocean surface to the deep sea.
__________________ 4. The building block of galaxies born out of clouds of gas and dust in
galaxies.
__________________ 5. A cluster of billions of stars and clusters of galaxies form superclusters.
__________________ 6. It is the quality and intensity of reflected light exhibited by the mineral.
__________________ 7. It is the property of some minerals to break along parallel repetitive planes
of weakness to form smooth, flat surfaces.
__________________ 8. It is a measure of the resistance of a mineral (not specifically surface) to
abrasion.
__________________ 9. The thin gaseous layer that envelopes the lithosphere.
_________________ 10. It is the ratio of the weight of a mineral to the weight of an equal volume of
water.

III. Enumeration (20)


List down or enumerate what are asked for each of the following.
Subsystems of the Earth Three Types of Rocks
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4.
Three Most Abundant Elements in the Different Properties of Minerals
Universe (in order)
1.
1. 2.
2. 3.
3. 4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Examples of Heavenly Bodies that Comprises the Solar System

1.
2.

IV. Drawing
Draw and explain briefly the following. (10)

1. The Water Cycle

Prepared by:

VEE JAY S. BLANCIA, LPT, ECT


Teacher II

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“Write your answers clearly”


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