SUMMATIVE TEST IN EARTH SCIENCE – QUARTER 1 SY 2021-2022
1. What are the two gases and one compound found on Earth that can support life? (3 points)
What is the process that involves those elements and compound? (1 point). Define it. (2 points)
How does each of them function in that process? (3 points)
2. In the water cycle, what specific phenomenon shows that there is transfer of matter
and energy from:
a. atmosphere to biosphere (1 point)
b. hydrosphere to atmosphere (1 point)
3. Give one physical property and one chemical property of rocks. (2 points)
Why are they important? (2 points)
4. What factors help transform pre-existing rocks into metamorphic rocks? (2 points)
5. Ore is a deposit in Earth’s crust of one or more valuable minerals. One example is gold ore. For it to
become economically important, it must be mined. Accidentally, you have discovered a gold ore in a
riverbank that belongs to your family’s property. After confirming the presence of gold deposits in the
area, will you go for mining or not? (1 point) Why? Why not? (2 points)
6. Of the three main fuels available are coal, natural gas, and oil, which would you choose if you want
a healthier environment for your children? (1 point), Why? (2 points)
7. Give two energy sources and two water sources available in Dingle. (4 points)
8. Propose one plan (each for water and soil) (2 points) to minimize or stop activities that destroys the
good quality of water and one soil in Dingle. Who should be involved in the plans to make them work?
(3 points)
9. Is conserving the soil the same as protecting it? (1 point) Why? Why not? (2 points)
Total Number of Points = 35
Prepared by:
LALLY L. SALES
Subject Teacher
