GROUP QUIZ – STEM

1. Of all the processes involve in the water cycle, which of the following processes can be applied
to desalination? Evaporation
2. What are the two divisions of soil sciences? Edaphology and Pedology
3. What is the first step in the soil formation? Rock disintegration
4. This occurs when bodies of water receive amounts of nutrients particularly Phosphorus and
Nitrogen. Eutrophication
5. Classify the following wastes, write either SOLID, LIQUID, GASEOUS, SPECIAL and
HAZARDOUS waste.
a) Blood – Special Waste
b) Hydrochloric acid – Hazardous
c) Test tube – Special waste
d) Bottles – Solid
e) Carbon Monoxide – Gas
6. One of the soil orders that is permanently frozen. Gelisols
7. Type of soil orders that are usually found in coastal areas and used in planting nipa palm and
mangroves. Histosol
8. The method in removing salt from saltwater. Desalination
9. Republic Act 9275 or also known as ________________________ designates water bodies like rivers
as water quality management areas (WQMA) for the protection of the water quality rivers.
Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
10. This soil layer composed of mineral matter mixed with up to 30% humus. A horizon (topsoil)
11. Give at least 1 (one) factor affecting soil formation.
✓ Parent material
✓ Time
✓ Climate
✓ Organisms (Plant and Animals)
✓ Topography
✓ Weathering