EARTH SCIENCE

Choose the correct letter of your choice.

1. The outer layer of the Earth.

a. lithosphere b. magnetosphere c. centrosphere d. atmosphere

2. The populated zone and all living biota are collectively known as the:
a. hydrosphere b. biosphere c. magnetosphere d. thermosphere

3. The interior of the earth is sometimes referred to as the:

a. centrosphere b. lithosphere c. atmosphere d. magnetosphere

4. The layer of atmosphere where shooting stars burned up.

a. stratosphere b. thermosphere c. mesosphere d. troposphere

5. The layer of atmosphere where the ozone layer is present.

a. troposphere b. stratosphere c. mesosphere d. exosphere

6. The most abundant gas on Earth.

a. oxygen b. hydrogen c. nitrogen d. Carbon dioxide

7. The mixture of gases are known as:

a. air b. water vapor c. Carbon dioxide d. wind

8. From the Latin word "stratus" meaning:

a. “spreading out” b. “to change” c. “to break” d. “to burn”

9. The lowest layer of the atmosphere is:

a. troposphere b. stratosphere c. mesosphere d. ionosphere

10. The average temperature of the atmosphere at the surface of Earth is:
a. 37oC b. 25oC c. 15 °C d. 2 oC

11. The earth is tilted on its axis at an angle of ______ degrees with the North Pole pointing to the same
direction. a. 18 b. 23 ½ c. 80 d. 95½

12. When the earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun, the light from the sun strikes the northern
hemisphere of the earth directly. The days become warmer and longer. This season is called in the
northern hemisphere.
a. spring b. summer c. winter d. autumn
13. It is a set of all extant phenomena in a given atmosphere at a given time.
a. climate b. season b. weather d. forecasting

14. It is the application of science and technology to predict the state of the atmosphere at a future
time.
a. forecasting b. modification c. phenomena d. climate changing

15. Almost all familiar weather phenomena occur in the:

a. troposphere b. stratosphere c. mesosphere d. ionosphere

16. It is a seasonal prevailing wind which lasts for several months.

a. storm b. monsoon c. blizzard d. tropical cyclone

17. The following are other names of tropical depression, EXCEPT.

a. hurricane b. tropical cyclone c. typhoon d. cold front

18. It is defined as the leading edge of a cooler and drier mass of air.
a. warm front b. cold front c. storm d. blizzard

19. A type of storm that precipitates chunks of ice.

a. snowstorm b. hailstorm c. icestorm d. thunder storm

20. The English name monsoon, was derived from the Arabic word “mausim” meaning:
a. warm core b. ridge c. ebb d. season

21. It is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply.
a. heat wave b. drought c. blizzard d. tropical cyclone

22-23. The term tsunami comes from the Japanese meaning literally “tsu” means ____(22)_____ and
“nami” means_____(23)______. a. “harbor” 22 b. “flowing water” c. “wave” 23
d. “ ebb”

24. It is a severe winter storm condition characterized by low temperatures, strong winds, and heavy
blowing snow. a. blizzard b. tsunami c. cyclone d. hail

25. Hail is produced by______ and is composed of transparent ice or alternating layers of transparent
and translucent ice.
a. thunder clouds b. low temperature c. high humidity d. low atmospheric
pressure

26. A heat wave is a day or days of very hot weather, most often over ____ degrees.
 a. 80 b. 100 c. 110 d. 120

27. It is an area of low atmospheric pressure characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate counter
clockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere of the Earth.
a. hail b. cyclone c. heat wave d. blizzard

28. It is a threat of an event that will have a negative effect on people or the environment.
a. natural disaster b. natural calamity c. natural hazard d. natural phenomenon

29. It is the consequence of a natural hazard such as volcanic eruption, earthquake, or landslide which
affects human activities.
a. natural disaster b. natural calamity c. natural hazard d. natural phenomenon

30. It is a violent, destructive wind storm occurring on land. Usually its appearance is that of a dark,
funnel-shaped cyclone. a. tornado b. hailstorm c. blizzard d. monsoon

31. It is often called the most destructive of storms.

a. blizzard b. tornado c. monsoon d. tropical cyclone

32. It is the one of the most dangerous forms of winter weather.

a. icestorm b. blizzard c. tropical cyclone d. monsoon

33. It is caused by industrial emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere,
adversely effects freshwater lakes, vegetation, and structures.
a. acid rain b. fog d. cloud seeding d. winter precipitation

34. It is the average and variations of weather in a region over long periods of time.
a. climate b. season b. weather d. forecasting

35. If the leaf canopy is destroyed or thinned for any reason, the ground beneath is soon colonized by a
dense tangled growth of vines, shrubs and small trees called:
a. forest b. jungle c. grassland d. savanna

36. It is known as the "world's largest pharmacy".

a. tropical monsoon b. tropical rain forest c. tropical savanna d. humid
subtropical

37. It is usually refers only to the areas where the subsoil is permafrost, or permanently frozen soil.
a. desert b. savanna c. tundra d. monsoon

38. It describes in tropical grasslands with scattered trees.

 a. desert b. savanna c. rain forest d. monsoon

39. It is also called marine west coast climate and maritime climate, is typically found along the west
coasts at the middle latitudes of all the world's continents, and in southeastern Australia.
a. Mediterranean climates c. Humid continental climate
b. Oceanic climate d. Humid subtropical climate

40. The effects of global climate, EXCEPT:

a. air pollution b. soil contamination c. water pollution d. health benefits

41. Water is an ubiquitous chemical substance that is composed of hydrogen and ______ and is
essential for all known forms of life. a. nitrogen b. oxygen c. carbon d.
argon

42. The major chemical and physical properties of water are, EXCEPT:
a. odorless b. tasteless c. transparent d. colorful

43. It refers to the tendency of water to move up a narrow tube against the force of gravity.
a. adhesion b. cohesion c. capillary action d. buoyancy

44. Water changing from solid to liquid is said to be:

a. condensation b. melting c. sublimation d. freezing

45. Water changing from gas to liquid is called:

a. condensation b. melting c. sublimation d. freezing
46. When water changes directly from solid to gas the process is called:
a. condensation b. melting c. sublimation d. freezing

47. Water is attracted to other water, is called:

a. adhesion b. cohesion c. capillary action d. surface tension

48. Water can also be attracted to other materials, is called:

a. adhesion b. cohesion c. capillary action d. surface tension

49. The world’s five oceans are, EXCEPT.

a. Pacific Ocean b. Indian Ocean c. Arctic Ocean d. Northern Ocean

50. The largest ocean.

a. Arctic Ocean b. Indian Ocean c. Pacific Ocean d. Atlantic Ocean

51. Other term for seabed, EXCEPT.

a. ocean floor b. sea floor c. seafloor d. oceanology
52. It is generally characterized by having low concentrations of dissolved salts and other total dissolved
solids.
a. fresh water b. salt water c. ocean water d. sea water

53. The weather includes interactions with the:

a. centrosphere b. magnetosphere c. hydrosphere d. lithosphere

54. The most successful attempts at influencing weather:

a. cloud seeding b. acid rain c. flooding d. weathering

55. It can be defined using parameters such as temperature and rainfall.

a. climate zone b. climate model c. Paleoclimatology d. global cooling

56. The air layer of the Earth.

a. lithosphere b. atmosphere c. hydrosphere d. magnetosphere

57. Known as the “water-loving “ substances.

a. hydrophobic b. hydrophilic c. both a and b d. neither a and b

58. On average, seawater in the world's oceans has a salinity of about _____.
a. 10g/L b. 35 g/L c. 40g/L d. 55g/L

59. Salt water is naturally occurring water on the Earth's surface in:
a. sea b. river c. glacier d. lakes

60. It may be marked by strong wind, thunder and lightning, heavy precipitation.
a. storm b. blizzard c. monsoon d. cyclone