Republic of the Philippines GRADE 7- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Department of Education Second Quarter Week 1-3

Region VI – Western Visayas 1 & 2ND SUMMATIVE ASSESMENT
ST

Schools Division of Iloilo

Air Pollution
MINA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Air Pollution: Effects On Living And Non-Living Environment
Bangac - Talibong Grande, Mina, Iloilo Habitat Destruction

Name: _______________________________________ Date: ________________

Grade & Section: _______________________________Score: __________________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write your answer before the number. DO NOT
GUESS.
1. Which of the following pollutants comes mostly from the burning of coal or oil in power plants?
A. Carbon Monoxide B. Ozone C. Particulates D. Sulfur Oxides
2. Which of the following is NOT the effect of short term exposure in carbon monoxide?
A. Bronchitis B. decreased energy C. Dizziness D. headache
3. Which of the following is an indicator of polluted city?
A. The atmosphere is foggy. C. Fishes are present in water canals.
B. The air is clean and fresh. D. The vegetables and plants are healthy.
4. Ling developed a lung disease because of unclean drinking water. Which of the following pollutants
contributes a lot for him to acquire such disease?
A. Carbon monoxide B. Lead C. Ozone D. Sulfur Oxide
5. What is/are the largest contributor of air pollution in big cities?
A. Dumpsites C. Volcanic eruption
B. Natural dust and salt D. Exhaust from engine combustion
6. These are the odorless, colorless gas, which forms when the carbon in fuels doesn’t completely burn.
A. Carbon Dioxide B. Lead C. Ozone D. Sulfur Oxide
7. How can we reduce air pollution?
A. Carpool C. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
B. Don’t burn your garbage D. All of the above
8. It is the presence of foreign chemicals or substances in high concentrations that degrades the air quality and
harm organisms, ecosystems or alter climates.
A. Air Pollution B. Light Pollution C. Noise Pollution D. Water pollution
9. Lancelot have been exposed to Sulfur Oxide for a long period of time. What will likely be its effect in his
body?
A. Bronchitis B. Dizziness C. Eye of throat irritation D. Headache
10. The following are the common effects of air pollutants. Which is NOT?
A. Loss of vegetation C. Foggy and unhealthy atmosphere
B. Widespread of diseases D. People are physically fit and healthy

II. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE.

Direction. Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If it wrong, change the underlined word to make the
statement correct. Write your answer before the number.
_________1. Light pollution interferes with the study of the sky.
_________2. The primary effect of habitat destruction is the increase in biodiversity.
_________3. Acid rain is caused by chemical reactions catalyzed by chlorine from the Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
_________4. Extinction refers to the drop in the number, genetic variability, variety of species, and the biological
communities in a given area.
_________5. The single biggest cause of extinction today is habitat loss.
_________6. Habitat destruction is the process by which a normal habitat is incapable to support its native species.
_________7. Breed programs helps animal population decrease.
_________8. Acid rains are caused by greenhouse gases which result to extinction of polar bears in Arctic and
Antarctic region.
_________9. The Philippine Eagle is also known as the Monkey-Eating Eagle, is among the largest, most powerful
birds in the world.
_________10. Killing a Philippine Eagle is not punishable under the Philippine law.

III. Direction: Use the H.I.P.P.O matrix to review each “threat to biodiversity” category and determine which
category the following real-life scenarios belong to. Choose the letter of your answer inside the box.

A. Habitat Loss B. Invasive Species C. Population

D. Population Growth E. Overconsumption of natural Resources
____1. Farmlands were converted into subdivisions.
____2. Thousands of crocodiles in Philippines are killed every year for their skin that use in making luxury bags.
____3. Rice fields in Mina are affected by the golden apple snails “kuol” which became one the major agricultural
problems.
____4. The Diwata mountain a refuge for Philippine Eagle that are high risk of extinction in under threat because
of illegal human activities such as illegal logging and mining.
____5. During this pandemic there are Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) returned to their provinces because of
food source and make a living in natural scenery.
____6. The demand of mahogany and teak woods destroys many hectares of rain forest each year.
____7. Rabbit meats are considered as an alternative source of protein coming from pig meat as its price arises
affected by African Swine Flu.
____8. The deer population in many states in the United States is larger now than in any other period of recorded
history because of their natural predators have been destroyed by people who hunt or fear these larger
predator.
____9. Tamaraw or Mindoro dwarf buffalo was once found on the larger island of Luzon due to massive
deforestation and illegal hunting, it can only be found in Mindoro.
____10. Asian swamp eels have caused irreparably damaged rice fields in many parts of the Philippines.

IV. Essay. Answer the following questions concisely in not less than 3 sentences. Write your answer on the
space provided.
This pandemic has given us the chance to reflect about human actions and its effects in our society and
the whole world.
1. As a student, how can you help in preserving and protecting our biodiversity for the future generation?
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2. If you become a public servant like senator, make your own law with regards to preserving and
protecting the biodiversity. What will its implementing rules and regulations?
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RUBRICS
CONTENT- the presence of ideas was developed through facts, details, reasons, or explanations.
1 3 5
Minimal content with Sufficiently developed content Substantial and illustrative content
inadequate elaboration or with adequate elaboration or demonstrating sophisticated ideas.
explanation. No apparent explanation .Apparent point Distinct point made about a single
evidence of specific topic. made about a singled topic topic with evident awareness of task.
with sufficient awareness of
the task.