Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic Schools

STEM Schools
Mid Term Exam
2015 – 2016

Subject: Earth Science Grade 11

Time: 60 minutes

Instructions
 Use Blue ink, ballpoint pen or pencil.
 Answer all questions.
 Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more
space than you need.

Information
 The total mark for this paper is 34
 The list of data, formulae and relationships printed at the end of this
booklet.
 You can use the BLANK PAGE at the end of the questions as draft
papers.
 Candidates may use a scientific calculator.

Advice
 Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
 Keep an eye on the time. Try to answer every question.
 If you do not know the answer to a question, go on to the next
question. You may come back to the skipped question later if you
have time.
 Check your answers if you have time at the end.
 1 LO. 2.01
In the following cycle, How many processes are there in the
water cycle ?

A- 2
B- 3
C- 4
D- 5
2 LO. 2.01
Groundwater moves from areas where the water table is
relatively ……
A- High to areas where it is relative low
B- Low to areas where it is relative high
C- Equal elevations
D- All of the above
3 LO. 2.01
which of the following is NOT a property of water ?
A water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms
A-
bonded to an oxygen atom.
A water molecule has a negative charge on one side and a
B-
positive charge on the other.
Water has a low boiling point as well as a low freezing
C-
point.
The heat capacity of water is far higher than any other
D-
common substance .

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 4 LO. 2.01
The water cycle, in the diagram below , what would happen to
the ocean level if the input of groundwater discharge and
surface runoff was greater than the evaporation from the
surface of the ocean?

A- the ocean level would rise

B- the ocean level would lower
C- the ocean level would be static
D- this scenario would not affect the ocean level
5 LO. 2.01
The groundwater speeds in aquifers are different where
the smaller the pore spaces between the grains, the faster
A-
the groundwater flows
the smaller the pore spaces between the grains, the slower
B-
the groundwater flows
the greater the pore spaces between the grains, the slower
C-
the groundwater flows
the greater the impermeable pore spaces between the
D-
grains, the faster the groundwater flows
6 LO. 2.01
The rate of movement of water from one reservoir to another
interprets ……..
A- Water table
B- Porosity
C- Permeability

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 D- Flux

7 LO. 2.01
Earth’s surface water is actually not exactly a closed system ……
Relatively large amounts of water are evaporated and
A-
condensate from the system
Relatively large amounts of water condensate to the
B-
system
Volcanoes release water vapor contained in the
C-
molten rock
D- Some water flow from rivers to the oceans and seas

8 LO. 2.01
The zone below the dashed line in the figure below represents

A- the unsaturated zone

B- the saturated zone
C- the non porous zone
D- the bottom of saturated zone

9 LO. 2.01
Percolate is a term used to describe ……….
The pores in the sediment and rock are mostly filled with
A-
air
B- The passing of water through a porous material
C- The unsaturated zone

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 D- All of the above
10 LO. 2.01

Why is frozen water less dense than liquid water ?

molecules in frozen water repel one another while in
A-
liquid water they are attracted to one another
the thermal vibrations of molecules in frozen water are
B-
stronger those of liquid water
C- frozen water is not less dense than liquid water
the molecules in frozen water from an open structure
D- that is more spacious than the more closely packed
molecules of liquid water
11 LO. 2.01

How does the movement of water vapor compare to the

movement of liquid and solid through the earth system ?
There is net movement of water vapor from the
A- continents to the oceans , and net movement of liquid and
solid water from the oceans to the continents.
There is net movement of water vapor from the oceans to
B- the continents , and net movement of liquid and solid
water from the continents to the ocean.
The water vapor does not move over the continents and
C-
liquid and solid water don't move to the oceans.
The water vapor in the Earth system is not significant and
D- cannot be compared to the much greater volumes of
liquid and solid water.

12 LO. 2.02
The layers of fine mud and clay are represents the best ………
A- Aquifers
B- Artificial reservoirs
C- Source rocks
D- Aquicludes

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 13 LO. 2.02
Pumping of groundwater from a well, the water table takes on ..
A- concave shape
B- dome shape
C- conical shape
D- no shape

14 LO. 2.02
Pumping water from a well tends to ……..
A- Lower the water table around the well .
B- Raise the water table around the well .
C- Decrease the quality of ground water .
D- Increase the quality of ground water .

15 LO. 2.02
The volume of water that flows past a point on the river per unit
of time interpret ………………
A- Stream recharge .
B- Stream discharge .
C- Aquiclude .
D- Permeability .

16 LO. 2.02
Some aquifers are isolated from the surface, this means the
presence of …………..
A- Aqueducts.
B- Impermeable layer .
C- Unconfined aquifer .
D- Permeable layer .

17 LO. 2.02
Which of the following is NOT an approach that communities
can use to increase their water supply ?
Withdrawing more water from rivers only when water
A-
flow decreases.

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 Withdrawing more water from groundwater aquifers or
B-
nearby rivers and lakes.
C- Building dams to create reservoirs to store water.
Transporting water from distant areas by means of
D-
aqueducts.
18 LO. 2.02
The major disadvantage to using desalination to produce fresh
water is that
A- desalination is an expensive process.
desalination does not remove enough salt to protect
B-
human health.
C- desalination plants pollute the environment.
D- not enough cities are located near the ocean.

19 LO. 2.03
The nonconsumptive water is water that is returned to .....
A- the atmosphere after evaporation.
B- the hydrosphere after condensation.
C- the lithosphere after condensation.
D- the natural environment after human use.

20 LO. 2.03
Using plants that are naturally adapted to the climate of the
area interpret………………
A- conserve water.
B- waste water.
C- nonconsumptive water use.
D- both A and C.

21 LO. 2.03
Traditional methods of irrigation are not efficient because
A- farmers plow the ground too deeply.
B- farmers plant crops too far apart.
C- too much water lands on the leaves of crops.
D- water evaporates or soaks into the soil between crops.

22 LO. 2.03

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Which of the following is an example of over consumption of
water ?
A- Xeriscaping
B- low-flush toilet
C- faucets with motion sensors
D- landscaping with grasses in hot dry climates

23 LO. 2.03
The two largest uses of fresh water in Egypt are
A- livestock and mining.
B- power plants and manufacturing industries.
C- public supply and irrigation.
D- homeowners and mining.

24 LO. 2.03
Which of the following is an example of a consumptive use of
water ?
A- water used for toilet flushing
B- water used for bathing
C- water from a lawn sprinkler that evaporates
D- water used for washing cars

25 LO. 2.03
The portion of water used on lawns and gardens that evaporates
before soaking into the ground is consider
A- nonconsumptive water.
B- consumptive water.
C- waste water.
D- water conservation.

26 LO. 2.03
In arid region communities where new water sources are
limited. It is very important to ……………..
A- build dams and reservoirs.
B- xeriscaping.
C- use faucets with motion sensors.
D- all of the above.

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 27 LO. 2.04
Which of the following shows the correct sequence of steps in
wastewater treatment?
A- disinfection, flocculation, screening, filtration, and settling.
B- screening, flocculation, settling, filtration, and disinfection.
C- screening, filtration, flocculation, disinfection, and settling.
D- filtration, disinfection, screening, flocculation, and settling.

28 LO. 2.04
Which of the following is NOT an example of how power plants
affect water resources or aquatic ecosystems?
Power plants add warm carbon dioxide and dissolved
A-
oxygen to streams.
The warm water released by power plants holds less
B-
dissolved oxygen.
Certain species of organisms that favor warm water
C-
displace species that favor cooler water.
The sudden increase in the temperature of water can kill
D-
organisms.
29 LO. 2.04
Cholera and typhoid are common disease that are caused by
contaminated water by .....
A- soluble phosphate.
B- soluble nitrates.
C- coliform bacteria.
D- discharged sewage.

30 LO. 2.04
Why does the use of fertilizers have a negative impact on the
quality of surface water?
A- Fertilizers produce brown foam scum on surface waters.
B- Fertilizers promote the growth of algae in surface water.
C- Fertilizers kill most aquatic plants.
Fertilizers raise the oxygen levels in surface waters,
D-
killing many fish.

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 31 LO. 2.04
Secondary treatment of polluted water involves:
A- chlorination.
B- settling.
C- filtering and oxidation.
D- flocculation and disinfecting.

32 LO. 2.04
The human-made chemical fertilizers that contain soluble
nitrates and phosphates cause :
decreasing the amount of oxygen carried by red blood
A-
cells.
increasing the amount of oxygen carried by red blood
B-
cells.
growth of algae in natural surface waters decreasing
C-
soluble oxygen.
growth of algae in natural surface waters increasing
D-
soluble oxygen.
33 LO. 2.04
The hardness of water increases with increasing the
concentration of ......
A- potassium and sodium salts
B- calcium and magnesium salts
C- iron and manganese salts
D- sodium and iron salts

34 LO. 2.04
What purpose does chlorine serve in the wastewater treatment
process ?
A- It increases dissolved oxygen gas in water.
B- It reduces cloudiness of water.
C- It kills dangerous micro-organisms.
D- It softens water, which prevents damage to plumbing.

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