Prelim Exam

Earth Science

Name:_______________________________________________Strand:_________Section:_______ Date: _____________Score:________

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“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” (James 1:5 NIV)

Test I. Classification: Classify each of the following concepts as being associated with Steady State theory, Big Bang Theory or Both
1. ________________________a view that the universe is always expanding but maintaining a constant average density.
2. ________________________galaxies appear to be moving away from us at speeds proportional to their distance.
3. ________________________assume a homogeneous, isotropic Universe.
4. ________________________universe has no beginning or end in time
5. ________________________our universe sprang into existence as "singularity" around 13.7 billion years ago

Test II. Identification: Write the term that corresponds to each of the following descriptions. A Word Bank is provided below.
1. ________________________"ordinary" matter consisting of protons, electrons, and neutrons that comprises atoms, planets, stars,
galaxies, and other bodies
2. ________________________the distance light can travel in a year; a unit of length used to measure astronomical distance
3. ________________________an early stage in the formation of a star resulting from the gravitational collapse of gases.
4. ________________________matter that has gravity but does not emit light.
5. __________________________a source of anti-gravity; a force that counteracts gravity and causes the universe to expand.
6. ________________________is the mostly solid, rocky part of Earth.
7. ________________________is the thin, outermost layer of Earth
8. ________________________is the solid layer of mantle that can flow & move like putty.
9. ________________________The outer rigid layer of the earth that contains all of the crust & a bit of the mantle.
10. ________________________is the part of Earth where life is found
WORD BANK
Light Years Geosphere Dark Matter Atmosphere Dark Energy
Asthenosphere Baryonic Matter Biosphere Crust Thermonuclear Reaction
Hydrosphere Red Shift Protostar Main Sequence Stars Lithosphere

Test III. True or False: Write True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false.
1. ______________All planets revolve around Sun counterclockwise and in the same plane
2. ______________All planets rotate on axis counterclockwise
3. ______________The terrestrial planets are small and rocky, and are made mostly of hydrogen, helium, & hydrogen compounds
4. ______________The right galaxy must be a gas and dust-filled elliptical galaxy to create planets that can support life.
5. ______________The right location in the galaxy to support life must be near, but not in, a spiral arm.
6. ______________Hydrosphere is the mixture of gases that surrounds Earth
7. ______________Warm air moves from the poles to the equator.
8. ______________The sun is the main source of energy for convection in the ocean.
9. ______________The outer core consists of solid iron & nickel, while the inner core consists of liquid iron.
10. ______________Cold, dense water rises, Warmer, less-dense water sinks.

Test IV. Matching Type: Match Column A to Column B, then write the letter of the ans. on the left side corner of Column A.
ANS COLUMN A COLUMN B
Match the processes on how minerals form with its description
1. Evaporation A. Surface water and ground water carry dissolved minerals into lakes or seas. The minerals can crystallize on
the bottom of the lake or sea.
2. Reaction B. Water underground can be heated by hot rock. The hot water can dissolve some minerals and deposit
other minerals in their place.
3. Deposition C. When a body of salt water dries up, minerals are left behind. As the water vanishes, the minerals
crystallize.
4. Cooling D. High temperatures and pressures deep below the ground can cause the minerals in rock to change into
different minerals.
5. Metamorphism E. Melted rock can cool slowly under Earth’s surface. As the melted rock cools, minerals form.
Match the physical characteristics of a mineral with its definition
6. Luster F. Describes how a mineral breaks into flat smooth surfaces.
7. Streak G. The way a surface reflects light
8. Cleavage H. _________ Test is a method used to determine the color of a mineral in powdered form.
9. Fracture I. Is the characteristic mark left when a mineral chips or breaks
10. Density J. Is a measure of how much matter is in a given amount of space.
Match the basic rock types with its description
1. Igneous A. Rock that result from intense heat & pressure.
2. Sedimentary B. Rocks that formed by the cooling and hardening of molten material called magma.
3. Metamorphic C. Rocks that form at or near the earth's surface from the weathered remains of pre-existing rocks or
organic debris.
11. Contact K. rocks form within Earth's crust; the molten material rises, filling any available crevices, into the crust, and
metamorphic eventually hardens.
12. Intrusive Igneous L. Rocks form when the magma or molten rock pours out onto the earth's surface.
M. Rocks that is formed mainly by pressure, as opposed to heat.
N. Rocks that is formed not only by considerable pressure but, more importantly, by intense heat.
Test IV. Definition: Define the following Water cycle terms: Provide your answers at the back of this paper

(1) Precipitation (2) Transpiration (3) Interception (4) Percolation (5) Runoff

Test V. Essay:

 Choose One (1) worth 2 points question, (1) worth 3 points question and the question number 7 as the bonus question.

1. Differentiate evolutionary theories from catastrophic theories of the solar system.(2pts)

2. Why are the planets closer to the sun smaller than the giant planets farther away from the sun? (3pts)
3. What are the qualities that make life on earth possible? (2pts)
4. How our oceans filled with water?(3pts)
5. What is the role of cyanobacteria, which was preserved in mound-like layers of deposited calcium carbonate known as stromatolites?(3pts)
6. How the moon was formed & why it did not have enough iron & nickel compared to the earth? (2 pts)
7. Discuss how the Earth’s subsystem interacts. Bonus (5 pts)

 Answer all the ff essay questions:

8. Identify at least 1 similarity: (a) Earth and Mars, (b) Earth and Venus, (c) Venus and Mars? (2 pts/item)
9. What makes Earth a habitable place in terms of (a) temperature, (b) atmosphere, (c) energy, and (d) nutrients? (4 pts)

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