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Date: November 23, 2020

Quiz #1 in Science
A. Multiple Choice. Write the correct word/s of your
answer.
1. Water is the liquid component of the Earth. How many
percent of water covered the Earth surface?
a. 100% c. 30%
b.70% d. 69%
2. Soil is the component of the Earth. How many percent
of soil covered the Earth surface?
a. 100% c. 30%
b.70% d. 69%
3. Earth is constantly changing due to;
a. the dynamic forces within
b. the different types of soil
c. the electrical charges
d. the soil and water in the environment
4. Water consists of three atoms, 2 atoms of hydrogen and
an oxygen atom. They are bonded due to;
a. the dynamic forces within
b. the different types of soil
c. the electrical charges
d. the soil and water in the environment

5. Soil has different layers, namely:

a. subsoil and top soil
b. subsoil, bedrock and loam soil
c. subsoil, topsoil, and bedrock
d. subsoil, clay soil, bedrock and loam soil
6. This layer of soil known as the parent rock.
a. subsoil c. bedrock
b. topsoil d. loam soil
7. This is the outermost layer of the soil.
a. subsoil c. bedrock
b. topsoil d. loam soil
8. This is the soil where most plants grow.
a. silty soil c. bedrock
b. topsoil d. loam soil
9. This layer of soil is made up of larger rocks, particles,
sand, and clay.
a. subsoil c. bedrock
b. topsoil d. loam soil
10. It is one of the most fertile soils.
a. silty soil c. chalky soil
b. peaty soil d. loam soil
11. This soil is extremely alkaline in nature and have
stones of varying sizes.
a. silty soil c. chalky soil
b. peaty soil d. clay soil
12. This type of soil has small particles with little space in
between, which makes it bad for growing things.
a. sandy soil c. chalky soil
b. peaty soil d. clay soil
13. It is usually made up of granules of mineral and rock
which has large spaces between its particles.
a. sandy soil c. chalky soil
b. peaty soil d. clay soil
14. This soil is high in organic matter with a large amount
of decaying plants.
a. sandy soil c. chalky soil
b. peaty soil d. clay soil
15. Grasses like cogon, yellow iris flowers, and bad
cypress grow in, what type of soil?
a. silty soil c. chalky soil
b. peaty soil d. clay soil
16. This activity considered as the biggest contributor in
soil pollution.
a. acid rain c. waste disposal
b. industrial activity d. agricultural activity
17. A certain amount of personal waste products such as
urine and feces produced by humans contribute a lot in
polluting the soil. It is known as;
a. pollution c. waste disposal
b. industrial activity d. agricultural activity

18. The excessive amount of the mixture results in an

unfavorable change in the condition of the environment,
the result is;
a. pollution c. waste disposal
b. industrial activity d. agricultural activity
19. What is the main reason of soil contamination?
a. Due to the presence of man-made waste.
b. Waste products from our homes.
c. Because of the agricultural activities.
d. Due to the calamities.
20. Soil is made up of distinct layers, called
a. humus c. layers
b. horizons d. hydrosphere

B. Concept Mapping. Complete the concept map by

writing word/s or phrase/s about the water cycle. (10
points)

Water Cycle

Evaporation Condensation Precipitation

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