SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION IN SC6

Part I. Identification
1. ________________ is the physical wearing a way of rocks.
2. ________________ involves a change in the composition of rocks that allows them to break down
into pieces.
3. _________ is the breaking of rocks into smaller pieces.
4. Chemical weathering is also called __________.
5. The continuous change of ___________ causes rocks to break.
6. Physical weathering is also called ______________.
7. _________ is a valuable material where most terrestrial plants grow.
8. The common mixture combines with other element compounds in the chemical weathering process is
called ________.
9. The __________ is formed by the mixture of carbon dioxide and water.
10. _________ is a strong acid that easily melts rocks and their minerals.

Part II. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What factor of soil erosion is responsible for the transfer of sand from one
place to another?
a. wind c. animals
b. water d. humans
2. Which of the following shows that animals cause soil erosion?
a. Construction workers are building a housing project.
b. A hen is digging the soil.
c. The root of plants is growing.
d. Sandstorm
3. All of these are causes of soil erosion except one.
a. water c. sun
b. humans d. wind
4. What human activity contributes to soil erosion that involves removing minerals and metals from soil
and rocks?
a. mining c. deforestation
b. quarrying d. kaingin
5. What do you call the process of cutting down trees and burning them to clear land for cultivation,
exposing the land to air and water, and making the soil prone to erosion?
a. deforestation c. kaingin
b. gardening d. bad farming
6. How can trees prevent soil erosion?
a. The roots hold the soil firmly together.
b. The trees block the way of running water.
c. The roots absorb the water at once.
d. The roots secrete acid, attacking the rocks.
7. The following are some of the processes of preventing soil erosion, except one.
a. Crop rotation c. Strip Cropping
b. Riprapping d. Gardening
8. In a slope land, which of the following can be used to prevent soil erosion?
a. Building dikes of stones or logs
b. Crop Rotation
c. Terracing
d. Wind Break
9. Which of the following can be used to prevent soil erosion in flatlands?
a. Contour Plowing c. Wind Break
b. Riprapping d. Strip Cropping
10. What is the process of using chunks of stones or rocks arranged on the edge of the slope that serves
as the foundation and a ridge to control soil erosion?
a. Riprapping c. Terracing
b. Building Dikes d. Strip Cropping
11. It refers to the disruption of the stable condition of the atmosphere.
A. Flash floods
B. Landslides
C. Storm surge
D. Weather disturbance
12. A convection current is the ____ of the warm air and the sinking of the cold air.
A. decreasing
B. increasing
C. rising
D. sinking
13. What can we observe during a typhoon?
A. Heavy rains and strong winds.
B. The sun becomes visible, and the sky becomes clearer.
C. The air is dry and cold since most of the warm air rises already.
D. All of the above.
14. It is an intense tropical cyclone with a maximum speed exceeding 118 kph.
A. Tropical depression
B. Tropical disturbance
C. Tropical storm
D. Typhoon
15. Why do pilots and captains need to know the weather? It will help them decide ______________.
A. How much fare to ask.
B. What color code to use.
C. Whether to travel or not.
D. How many passengers to carry.
16. The government agency that warns the people of an approaching typhoon.
A. DENR
B. DEPED
C. PAGASA
D. PHIVOLCS
17. Typhoon signals are raised according to ________?
A. strength of the wind
B. strength and speed of the wind
C. speed of the wind
D. none of the above
18. Why do PAGASA issue weather bulletin and warnings?
A. To give people time to prepare.
B. To give people to go and watch a movie.
C. To give people time for swimming.
D. To give people time to party.
19. The strength of the tropical cyclone depends on the _________.
A. minimum speed of winds near the center
B. maximum speed of wind near the center
C. the cloudiness near the center
D. none of the above
20. Which of the following things is NOT necessary to keep before the typhoon
season?
A. flashlight and extra batteries
B. first aid kits and essential medicines
C. chocolates and candies
D. potable water and canned goods
21. Which of the following statements show what to do before volcanic eruptions?
A. Check and repair any damages.
B. Prepare masks or cloth to cover your nose or mouth.
C. Always stay indoors until authorities say it is safe to go outside.
D. Use mask to cover your mouth or nose to avoid breathing in ashes.
22. Which precautionary measures should be done after a volcanic eruption?
A. Always stay indoors.
B. Do not drive in heavy ash fall.
C. Cover your nose and mouth with a clean wet cloth.
D. Make sure that your house is still safe for all of you.
23. In case you are inside your house, what will you do during a volcanic eruption?
A. Do not use masks.
B. Prepare an emergency plan.
C. Leave your doors and windows open.
D. Wear a mask and close all windows and doors.
24. Which of the following activities should you NOT do before volcanic eruption?
A. Have an emergency plan.
B. Prepare necessary things like first aid kit and foods.
C. Stay in the evacuation center until further instructions.
D. Prepare masks or anything to cover your nose and mouth.
25. Which is NOT a safety precaution during volcanic eruption?
A. Do not drive in heavy ash falls.
B. Open your doors and windows.
C. Use masks while cleaning ash and other volcanic materials.
D. Always stay indoors until authorities say it is safe to go outside.
26. The rain starts to fall frequently. Farmers begin to plant their crops. People prefer to wear thick
clothes and eat warm foods. What season do these events indicate?
A. spring season
B. winter season
C. dry season
D. wet season
27. Which season is characterized by frequent rainfall?
A. dry season
B. wet season
C. fall season
D. winter season
28. Which is characterized by infrequent rainfall and warm temperature?
A. wet season
B. fall season
C. dry season
D. winter season
29. Which are the causes of seasons being experienced by people on certain parts of the Earth?
A. the Earth’s rotation and shape
B. the Earth’s revolution and tilt on its axis
C. the Earth’s rotation and gravity
D. the continents and water bodies surrounding the place
30. This prevailing wind is warm and moist. It blows from the southwest portion of the country and
brings moderate to heavy rains along the western section of the Philippines. What is it?
A. Trade winds
B. Hanging Amihan
C. Hanging Habagat
D. Northeast Monsoon
31. Which season takes place in the Philippines from December to May?
A. dry season
B. wet season
C. cold season
D. summer season
32. Which is also known as Hanging Amihan?
A. Eastwest Monsoon
B. Northeast Monsoon
C. Southwest Monsoon
D. Northsouth Monsoon
33. Which season in the Philippines is the best time for farmers to dry their crops?
A. dry season
B. wet season
C. spring season
D. autumn season
34. Which is influenced by the Northeast Monsoon?
A. wet season
B. dry season
C. winter season
D. summer season
35. Which can be experienced during wet season?
A. warm temperature
B. hot cloudless days
C. shortage of water supply
D. heavy rainfall and frequent typhoons

NEIL E. DUGAY
Instructor