3rd Summative Test in Earth Science 11

Name: ______________________________ Year & Section:_____________Date:_______

I.Multiple Choice: NO ERASURES ON ALL TEST TYPES ! Encircle only the letter of the correct
answer.

1.The process by which an originally homogeneous Earth developed a dense core, a mantle and a light
crust is called:
a.metamorphism b.differentiation c.accreation d.compression
2. The heat that caused melting on Earth’s early history and has been Earth’s source of internal heat was
supplied from which of the following events or causes?
a.volcanic activity & radioactivity b.solar heating & volcanic activity
c.accretion & radioactivity d. accretion & solar heating
3. Which of the following is an isotope that is present in the core of the earth which contributes to immense
heat in its interior?
a. Uranium-325 b.Uranium-253 c. Uranium-523 d. Uranium-235
4. Which of the following statements most accurately describes oceanic crust?
a. high density mostly silicon and aluminum b. low density silicon and magnesium
c. high density mostly silicon and magnesium d. low in density silicon and aluminum
5. Which of the following term association is FALSE.
a. asthenosphere- dense mantle but fluid-like behavior b. lithosphere-rigid,solid mantle
c.outer core- liquid , NiFe d.inner core- rigid,solid NiFe

II. Analyze the given set of statements. Choose what best describes the statements from the given
choices. Write the letter of the correct answer before the number.
A. The given statements convey correct information.
B. The first statement is correct while the second is incorrect.
C. The first statement is incorrect while the second is correct.
D. Both statements convey incorrect information.
1. The Earth’s interior has tremendous amount of heat. The amount of heat increases from the crust of the
earth down to its core.
2. Accretion is the process wherein gasses and dust cloud were attracted by gravitational energy. Some of
the gasses from the earliest formation of the earth remains which contributes to the heat on earth.
3. All isotopes of naturally occurring elements are present inside the core of the earth. Radioactive decay of
isotopes release of energy in a form of heat which contributes to internal heat.
4.The continental crust is made up of silica and magnesium. On the other hand, silica and alumina is what
made-up the oceanic crust.
5.Radioactive heat is the heat generated by long-term radioactive decay.Its main sources are Potassium-
40, Thorium-232.Uranium-235 and 238.
III. Identification: Write the answer on the space provided.
___________________1. It refers to the process of the separation of heavy and light elements that are
arranged according to density.
___________________2.It refers to the rigid,less dense ,solid part of the crust and uppermantle.
___________________3.A region in the mantle which is partially molten and where tectonic plates floats.
___________________4.Earth’s internal heat source generated from the collision of the Earth during the
early stages of formation.
___________________5. Earth’s internal heat source generated by long-term radioactive decay isotopes
in the Earth’s interior.