SUMMATIVE TEST IN EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE
Name: _______________________________________Score:_________
Direction: Read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of the
correct answer.
1. How does the universe behave according to the observations of
Edwin Hubble?
a. Galaxies move toward each other at constant speed.
b. Galaxies move toward each other at increasing speed.
c. Galaxies move away from each other at constant
speed.
d. Galaxies move away from each other at increasing
speed.
2. The big bang theory predicted that the universe was once hot
enough for hydrogen to undergo nuclear fusion and form helium.
What phenomenon was discovered that helped solve the problem
of the origin of this cosmic helium?
a. Redshift c. Nucleosynthesis
b. Comological Primordial Atom d. Cosmic Microwave
Background Radiation
3. What makes the solar nebula theory of Solar System formation
different from the claims of Nebular Hypothesis?
a. Presence of gas c. Presence of rings
b. Presence of dust d. Presence of energy
4. This zone in the Solar System is characterized by its distance
from the sun where there is just right amount of ebergy received
to make the temperature of a planet neither too hot nor too cold.
a. Cinderella zone c. Pocahontas zone
b. Goldilocks zone d. Three Bears zone
5. Which of the following correctly corresponds to the characteristics
of the following planets?
a. Earth: Liquid Water; Venus: Thick Atmosphere
b. Earth: Liquid Water; Mercury: Fast Rotation
c. Venus: Thin Atmosphere; Mercury: Slow Rotation
d. Venus: Thick Atmosphere; Mercury: Slow Rotation
6. What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s atmosphere?
a. argon b. carbon dioxide c. nitrogen d. oxygen
7. Why is the presence of ozone layer in the stratosphere important for
survival of living things on Earth?
a. It warms Earth’s surface c. it helps in cloud formation
b. it makes jet flying more comfortable d. offer protection from sun’s
harmful UV rays
8. In which of the following layers of atmosphere does temperature
decrease as altitude increases?
a. mesosphere and stratosphere c. troposphere and stratosphere
b. troposphere and mesosphere d. thermosphere and stratosphere
9. The solid outer section of Earth is referred to as the ___________.
10 .Which of the following is not part of the layer of the Earth
a. crust b. asthenosphere c. troposphere d. core
11. Which of the choices comprises the largest fraction in the composition
of the atmosphere?
a. oxygen & argon c. Nitrogen & Argon
b. Nitrogen & oxygen d. oxygen & trace gases
12. If water exists in venus and mercury, it would exist in what form?
a. in solid b. in gaseous c. liquid form d. condensate form
TRUE 0R FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and if false, write
FALSE and change the underlined word.
1. Stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where all other
phenomena occur.
2. Thermosphere has the least amount of atmospheric molecules but
receives most of the high-energy radation.
3. Crust is the outermost layer of the solid part of the Earth.
4. Geosphere is composed mainly of the crust and the solid portion of
the upper mantle.
5. Ozone layer is a part of the atmosphere that protects us from UV
radiation from the sun.
Short Essay: Write at least 3-4 sentences for each item.
1. Why was Pluto demoted from being a planet to a dwarf planet?
2. Would Earth be able to sustain life if one of the major spheres is not
present? Why or why not?
SUMMATIVE TEST IN EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE
Name: _______________________________________Score:_________
Direction: Read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of the
correct answer.
7. How does the universe behave according to the observations of
Edwin Hubble?
a. Galaxies move toward each other at constant speed.
b. Galaxies move toward each other at increasing speed.
c. Galaxies move away from each other at constant
speed.
d. Galaxies move away from each other at increasing
speed.
8. The big bang theory predicted that the universe was once hot
enough for hydrogen to undergo nuclear fusion and form helium.
What phenomenon was discovered that helped solve the problem
of the origin of this cosmic helium?
a. Redshift c. Nucleosynthesis
b. Comological Primordial Atom d. Cosmic Microwave
Background Radiation
9. What makes the solar nebula theory of Solar System formation
different from the claims of Nebular Hypothesis?
a. Presence of gas c. Presence of rings
b. Presence of dust d. Presence of energy
10. This zone in the Solar System is characterized by its distance
from the sun where there is just right amount of ebergy received
to make the temperature of a planet neither too hot nor too cold.
a. Cinderella zone c. Pocahontas zone
b. Goldilocks zone d. Three Bears zone
11. Which of the following correctly corresponds to the characteristics
of the following planets?
a. Earth: Liquid Water; Venus: Thick Atmosphere
b. Earth: Liquid Water; Mercury: Fast Rotation
c. Venus: Thin Atmosphere; Mercury: Slow Rotation
d. Venus: Thick Atmosphere; Mercury: Slow Rotation
12. What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s atmosphere?
a. argon b. carbon dioxide c. nitrogen d. oxygen
7. Why is the presence of ozone layer in the stratosphere important for
survival of living things on Earth?
a. It warms Earth’s surface c. it helps in cloud formation
b. it makes jet flying more comfortable d. offer protection from sun’s
harmful UV rays
8. In which of the following layers of atmosphere does temperature
decrease as altitude increases?
a. mesosphere and stratosphere c. troposphere and stratosphere
b. troposphere and mesosphere d. thermosphere and stratosphere
9. The solid outer section of Earth is referred to as the ___________.
10 .Which of the following is not part of the layer of the Earth
a. crust b. asthenosphere c. troposphere d. core
11. Which of the choices comprises the largest fraction in the composition
of the atmosphere?
a. oxygen & argon c. Nitrogen & Argon
b. Nitrogen & oxygen d. oxygen & trace gases
12. If water exists in venus and mercury, it would exist in what form?
a. in solid b. in gaseous c. liquid form d. condensate form
TRUE 0R FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and if false, write
FALSE and change the underlined word.
6. Stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where all other
phenomena occur.
7. Thermosphere has the least amount of atmospheric molecules but
receives most of the high-energy radation.
8. Crust is the outermost layer of the solid part of the Earth.
9. Geosphere is composed mainly of the crust and the solid portion of
the upper mantle.
10. Ozone layer is a part of the atmosphere that protects us from UV
radiation from the sun.
Short Essay: Write at least 3-4 sentences for each item.
1. Why was Pluto demoted from being a planet to a dwarf planet?
2. Would Earth be able to sustain life if one of the major spheres is not
present? Why or why not?