SACRED HEART ACADEMY OF NOVALICHES

1155 Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City

FIRST QUARTER – A.Y. 2024-2025

Table of Specification
Subject: Science No. of Items: 50 items
Grade: 10 Teacher: Ms. Maria Danica L. Marcos
NO. ITEM PLACEMENT
TOPICS LEARNING % OF NO. OF
OF ACQUISITION MAKE MEANING TRANSFER TOTAL
COMPETENCY ITEMS ITEMS
DAYS Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluation Creating
Distribution of
Earthquake Describe the distribution
Epicenters, of volcanoes, earthquake
Active epicenters, and major 3 19% 9 1,2,3,4 25,26,27,28,29 9
Volcanoes, and mountain belts.
Mountain
Ranges
Plate Describe the different 3 19% 9
5,6,7,8 30,31,32,33,34 9
Boundaries types of plate boundaries.
Processes and Explain the different
Landforms processes that occur 3 19% 10
9,10,11,12,13 35,36,37,38,39 10
along Plate along the plate
Boundaries boundaries.
Earth’s Internal Describe the internal 2 12% 6
14,15,16 40,41,42 6
Structure structure of the Earth.
Discuss the possible
Earth’s
causes of plate 3 19% 10 17,18,19,20,21 43,44,45,56,47 10
Mechanisms
movement.
Evidence of Enumerate the lines of
Plate evidence that support 2 12% 6 22,23,24 48,49,50 6
Movement plate movement.
16 100% 50
TOTAL 24 26 50
Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Ms. Maria Danica L. Marcos Ms. Marichu M. Pinat Mrs. Maria Paz F. Pupos LPT, MAEd.
Subject Teacher Subject Area Coordinator School Principal
 SACRED HEART ACADEMY OF NOVALICHES
1155 Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

A.Y. 2024 – 2025
SCIENCE 10

Name: ______________________________ Date: ______________ Score: /50_______

Teacher: ____________________________ Yr./Section: _________ Parent’s Signature: _____
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read and analyze the following statements/questions carefully. Then,
determine what is being asked in each item. Shade the letter of the correct answer on the
answer sheet.

1. Why is it important to be aware of places prone to earthquakes?

A. To locate where to stay best
B. To identify when to evacuate
C. To perform necessary precautions
D. To identify what crop must be stored

2. What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

A. Erosion C. Weather patterns
B. Volcanic eruptions D. Movement of tectonic plates

3. The Ring of Fire is known for its high levels of __________ .

A. Drought C. Flooding
B. Tornado activity D. Earthquake activity

4. What do we call the continuously moving part of the earth’s crust?

A. Plate C. Fault
B. Fissure D. Fracture

5. The force that causes the plates to move is __________.

A. radiation C. tectonic force
B. convection current D. gravitational force

6. The features found at divergent plate boundaries include ____________.

A. mid-ocean ridges C. deep-sea trenches
B. crumpled mountains D. island arc volcanoes

7. Which of the following is NOT a type of convergent boundary?

A. Oceanic-oceanic C. Oceanic-continental
B. Crust-lithosphere D. Continental-continental

8. The __________ is an example of a transform fault boundary.

A. Himalayas C. San Andreas Fault
B. Mid-Atlantic Ridge D. Appalachian Mountains

9. Which of the following landforms is commonly associated with convergent plate boundaries where an
oceanic plate is subducted beneath a continental plate?
A. Rift Valley C. Mountain Range
B. Mid-ocean Ridge D. Trench and Volcanic Arc

10. Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of mountain ranges at convergent plate
boundaries?
A. Erosion C. Sedimentation
B. Volcanic Eruption D. Plate Compression and Folding

11. What geological feature is typically formed by the collision of two continental plates?
A. Rift Valley C. Oceanic Trench
B. Mountain Range D. Volcanic Island Arc
12. Plates move apart at __________ boundaries.
A. continental-continental convergent C. divergent
B. transform D. convergent

13. There is no formation of volcanoes in the convergence between __________.

A. two oceanic plates C. two continental
B. oceanic and continental plates D. none of these

14. Which of the following is described as a semi-fluid layer of the mantle on which the lithospheric plates
float?
A. Inner core C. Lithosphere
B. Mesosphere D. Asthenosphere

15. It is described as a semi-fluid layer of the mantle on which the lithospheric plates float.
A. Crust C. Mantle
B. Outer core D. Inner core

16. What is the source of heat in a mantle convection current?

A. The sun C. The moon
B. The core D. The crust

17. The region in which one plate moves under another is _______________.
A. vent C. rift valley
B. magma chamber D. subduction zone

18. In a convection current, hot materials move __________.

A. upward C. downward
B. sideward D. any direction

19. What is the source of heat generated by the core to the mantle?
A. Gases C. Molten metals
B. Molten rocks D. Decayed radioactive elements

20. Which of the following is NOT a driving force of tectonic plates?

A. Slab pull C. Drag force
B. Ridge push D. Mantle convection

21. The motion of gas or liquid caused by differences in temperature is a __________.

A. plate boundary C. plate tectonic
B. convection current D. tectonic movement

22. What do you call the supercontinent landmass formed millio ns of years ago?
A. Asia C. Pangea
B. Eurasia D. Panthalassa

23. He was the one credited with the idea of the Continental Drift Theory?
A. Robert Dietz C. Charles Darwin
B. Alfred Lothar Wegener D. Harry Hammond Hess

24. It is possibly the most important fossil plant evidence that the continents are drifting.
A. Mesosaurus C. Cynognathus
B. Glossopteris D. Lystrosaurus

25. A geologist is studying the distribution of earthquake epicenters, active volcanoes, and mountain ranges
around the Pacific Ocean. They notice that these geological features are concentrated along certain areas
around the ocean. Based on this observation, which geological boundary type is most likely responsible
for the concentration of earthquake epicenters, active volcanoes, and mountain ranges around the Pacific
Ocean?
A. Passive Margin C. Divergent Boundary
B. Transform Boundary D. Convergent Boundary

26. A team of geologists is examining a region where frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
They notice that the region is characterized by deep ocean trenches and volcanic island arcs. What type
of plate boundary is most likely associated with this region?
A. Rift Valley C. Divergent Boundary
B. Transform Boundary D. Convergent Boundary
27. You are studying a seismically active region and notice that earthquakes are predominantly occurring
along a specific line that stretches across continents. This line also correlates with a major mountain
range. What is most likely causing this pattern of earthquakes?
A. The earthquakes are occurring along a major river system
B. The earthquakes are concentrated along a tectonic plate boundary
C. The earthquakes are randomly distributed due to local weather patterns
D. The earthquakes are caused by volcanic activity unrelated to tectonic plates

28. You observe that a major mountain range extends along the boundary between two tectonic plates where
one plate is being forced beneath the other. What geological process is most likely responsible for the
formation of this mountain range?
A. Sedimentary deposition in a large lake
B. Erosion caused by extensive glacial movement
C. Volcanic activity resulting from hot spot magma plumes
D. The collision and subsequent crumpling of tectonic plates

29. You are conducting a survey of volcanic activity and find that most active volcanoes are located in a
specific ring-like area around the edges of the Pacific Ocean. What is the BEST explanation for this
distribution?
A. The volcanoes are mainly found in tropical regions
B. The volcanoes are located near large urban centers
C. The volcanoes are situated along a major fault line known as the Ring of Fire
D. The volcanoes are randomly distributed due to local meteorological conditions

30. In a region where new oceanic crust is being formed, and the seafloor is spreading, you observe the
formation of mid-ocean ridges and volcanic activity. Which type of plate boundary is responsible for these
features?
A. Passive margin C. Divergent boundary
B. Transform boundary D. Convergent boundary

31. You are studying an area where a continental plate is colliding with an oceanic plate. You find deep ocean
trenches, volcanic arcs, and mountain ranges in this region. What type of plate boundary is causing these
features?
A. Hot spot C. Divergent boundary
B. Transform boundary D. Convergent boundary

32. A fault line has been identified where two tectonic plates are sliding past each other horizontally, and the
region is experiencing frequent earthquakes but no volcanic activity. What type of plate boundary is this
fault line indicative of?
A. Hot spot C. Divergent boundary
B. Transform boundary D. Convergent boundary

33. In a region where an oceanic plate is being forced beneath a continental plate, you observe a deep trench
offshore and a volcanic mountain range on the continental landmass. What type of plate boundary and
associated feature is this?
A. Divergent boundary with rift valley
B. Transform boundary with fault lines
C. Divergent boundary with mid-ocean ridge
D. Convergent boundary with subduction zone

34. The San Andreas Fault in California is known for its seismic activity but lacks significant volcanic features.
This fault represents a specific type of plate boundary characterized by horizontal motion between plates.
What type of boundary does the San Andreas Fault represent?
A. Subduction zone C. Divergent boundary
B. Transform boundary D. Convergent boundary

35. In a region where an oceanic plate is being subducted beneath a continental plate, you find a deep ocean
trench and a volcanic mountain range on the continent. What does this process reveal about the
interaction between the plates and the resulting geological features?
A. The continental plate is being stretched apart, creating rift valleys
B. The oceanic plate is being forced up, causing erosion and mountain formation
C. The plates are sliding past each other, causing earthquakes but no volcanic activity
D. The oceanic plate is being forced down, causing melting of the plate and volcanic activity
36. In a region where two continental plates are colliding, resulting in a complex system of folded and uplifted
mountains, what does this tell you about the plate boundary and the associated geological processes?
A. A transform boundary with horizontal sliding and faulting
B. A hot spot with uplift of crust but no plate boundary interaction
C. A divergent boundary with stretching and rifting creating a valley
D. A convergent boundary with compression and folding causing mountain building

37. You observe a large rift valley forming in a continental area where the crust is stretching and thinning.
What does the presence of a rift valley indicate about the type of plate boundary and the geological
processes involved?
A. A hot spot where mantle plumes are causing surface uplift
B. A convergent boundary where plates are colliding, forming a trench
C. A divergent boundary where plates are pulling apart, creating a depression
D. A transform boundary where plates are sliding past each other, creating fault lines

38. During a field study near a volcanic island chain, researchers found a deep trench offshore and a series of
active volcanoes on the land. The island arc is located along the edge of a continent. What tectonic
process is responsible for this volcanic activity, and what type of plate boundary is present?
A. Hot spot with isolated volcanic activity
B. Transform boundary with lateral movement of plates
C. Divergent boundary with rifting and new crust formation
D. Convergent boundary with subduction of an oceanic plate beneath a continental plate

39. Researchers are studying a series of large faults that run parallel to each other, with significant lateral
displacement and no volcanic activity. The region experiences frequent but shallow earthquakes. What
type of plate boundary is responsible for this, and what is the primary geological feature?
A. Hot spot with isolated volcanic features
B. Divergent boundary with rifting and new crust
C. Transform boundary with lateral fault movement
D. Convergent boundary with collision and subduction

40. During a geological survey, scientists drill through the Earth’s crust and encounter a layer characterized by
high temperatures and pressure, composed primarily of silicate minerals rich in iron and magnesium. This
layer is located below the crust and above a more molten layer. What is this layer called, and what is its
primary composition?
A. The inner core, composed of solid iron and nickel
B. The outer core, composed of molten iron and nickel
C. The lithosphere, composed of rigid crust and uppermost mantle
D. The mantle, composed of silicate minerals rich in iron and magnesium

41. During an investigation of the Earth's upper layers, scientists found a rigid, outermost layer of the Earth
that includes both the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. Below this layer, they identify a more
fluid and less rigid layer that allows for the movement of tectonic plates. What are these two layers called?
A. The inner core and outer core
B. The upper mantle and the lithosphere
C. The outer core and the inner core
D. The lithosphere and the asthenosphere

42. Geophysicists are studying the Earth’s core and find evidence suggesting it is composed of a solid iron-
nickel alloy, with extremely high temperatures and pressures. This core is found to be surrounded by a
liquid layer that influences the Earth’s magnetic field. How do you call this part of the Earth?
A. The mantle C. The inner core
B. The outer core D. The lithosphere

43. Researchers studying the Earth's mantle observe large-scale convection currents that are driving the
movement of tectonic plates. What is the primary source of heat causing these mantle convection
currents?
A. External meteorite impacts
B. Gravitational forces from the Moon
C. Radioactive decay in the Earth’s core
D. Solar radiation heating the Earth’s surface

44. You are studying a tectonic plate boundary where new oceanic crust is forming, and there is evidence of
rising magma. What is a likely cause of the plate movement in this region?
A. Slab pull from a nearby subduction zone is driving the plates apart
B. Ridge push from an adjacent mid-ocean ridge is pushing the plates together
 C. The area is experiencing increased atmospheric pressure, affecting plate movement
D. Mantle convection currents are causing magma to rise and create new oceanic crust at the divergent
boundary

45. In a region with a deep ocean trench, one tectonic plate is being pulled down into the mantle.
What mechanism is likely responsible for this plate movement?
A. Hotspot activity is causing the plate to be pulled downward
B. Mantle convection currents are pushing the plate sideways along the boundary
C. Ridge push from a mid-ocean ridge is causing the plate to sink into the mantle
D. Slab pull from the subducting plate, which creates a downward force as the dense, cold plate sinks
into the mantle

46. Over millions of years, continents have moved significantly, leading to the formation of new ocean basins.
What forces have contributed to the drift of continents across the globe?
A. The gravitational pull of the moon affecting continental movement
B. Changes in atmospheric conditions causing continents to drift apart
C. Increased volcanic activity pushing the continents away from each other
D. Mantle convection currents that drive the movement of tectonic plates carrying continents

47. A mid-ocean ridge is forming a new oceanic crust, and you observe that tectonic plates on either side of
the ridge are being pushed away from the ridge. What force is likely driving the movement of the plates
away from the mid-ocean ridge?
A. Mantle convection currents that move the plates horizontally
B. Slab pull, which pulls the plates towards the mid-ocean ridge
C. Plate interactions at transform faults that create horizontal stress
D. Ridge push, where the elevated position of the mid-ocean ridge causes gravity to push the plates away
from the ridge

48. You discover identical fossil species on widely separated continents, such as South America and Africa.
What does this fossil evidence suggest about the historical movement of tectonic plates?
A. The fossil evidence is unrelated to plate tectonics and is simply a coincidence
B. The continents have always been separated and the fossils were transported by ocean currents
C. The continents were once connected as part of a supercontinent, allowing species to spread across
D. These fossils were created in different continents independently due to similar environmental
conditions

49. You notice that the coastlines of South America and Africa fit together like puzzle pieces . What does this
observation suggest about the historical movement of these continents?
A. The coastlines align due to similar erosional processes on each continent
B. The fit of the coastlines is purely coincidental and unrelated to plate tectonics
C. It supports that South America and Africa were once connected and later drifted apart
D. The continents have always been in their current positions, and the fit is a result of recent geological
activity

50. Geologists find rocks of the same age in two different continents, with identical magnetic orientations.
What does this evidence suggest about the past positions of these continents?
A. The continents are moving towards each other
B. They were once connected and have since drifted apart
C. The rocks' magnetic orientations are unrelated to their current positions
D. They were never connected and have always been in their current positions
 SACRED HEART ACADEMY OF NOVALICHES
1155 Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City

FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

A.Y. 2024– 2025
SCIENCE 10

KEY TO CORRECTION
1. C 26. B
2. D 27. D
3. D 28. C
4. A 29. C
5. B 30. B
6. A 31. D
7. B 32. B
8. C 33. D
9. D 34. B
10. D 35. D
11. B 36. D
12. C 37. C
13. C 38. D
14. D 39. C
15. B 40. D
16. B 41. D
17. D 42. B
18. A 43. C
19. D 44. D
20. C 45. D
21. B 46. D
22. C 47. D
23. B 48. C
24. B 49. C
25. D 50. B

Prepared by:

Maria Danica L. Marcos

Subject Teacher