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The process by which water evaporates from plants is called as:

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a. Transpiration

b. Advection

c. Vapor release

d. Exhalatioin

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If the North Pole is tilted towards the sun, what is the season at the north of the equator?

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a. Fall

b. Summer

c. Spring

d. Winter

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The formation of fog generally occurs after the ground has lost heat by which of the following
mechanisms?

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a. Evaporation

b. Transpiration

c. Radiation

d. Convection

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Among the following, which one has the greatest gravitational force?

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a. Sun

b. Earth

c. Saturn

d. Jupiter

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Where are fossils mostly found?

Select one:

a. Sedimentary rocks

b. Plutonic rocks

c. Metamorphic rocks

d. Igneous rocks

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When a violent storm occurs over the Pacific region, it is termed as:

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a. Typhoon

b. Tornado

c. Monsoon

d. Cyclone

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This is the lowest portion of the atmosphere:

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a. Stratosphere

b. Ionosphere
c. Troposphere

d. Exosphere

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The following are effects of deforestation, except:

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a. Landslides

b. Global warming

c. Flash floods

d. Pollution

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In evaporation, liquid water molecules becomes:

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a. Molecules of water vapor

b. Separate atoms of water

c. Tiny drops of water

d. Atoms of the hydrogen and oxygen

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Tropical disturbance are classified as tropical depression, tropical storm or typhoon. The classification is
based on the ________________.

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a. Origin of formation

b. Strength of the accompanying winds

c. Amount of rainfall and strength of accompanying winds

d. Amount of rainfall

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Which layer of the atmosphere returns radio and TV broadcasts back to Earth?

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a. Troposphere

b. Exosphere

c. Ionosphere

d. Stratosphere

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Why is the invention of the telescope so significant?

Select one:

a. Because it brightens the light coming from the stars

b. Because it determines the age of the stars

c. Because it allows for the observation of objects that are distant

d. Because it analyes the composition of the planet

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The increasing amount of which of the following in the atmosphere contributes to global warming?

Select one:

a. Nitrogen

b. Carbon dioxide

c. Mercury

d. Argon

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This is a rigid shell of the earth which is made up of plates containing the continents and oceans:

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a. Lithosphere

b. Atmosphere

c. Hydrosphere

d. Stratosphere

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The sun is mostly made of which gas?

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a. Oxygen

b. Hydrogen

c. Nitrogen

d. Helium

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Lunar eclipse does not occur each month because:

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a. The moon rarely comes close enough to the earth

b. The earth is usually between the moon and the sun

c. The dark side of the moon rarely faces the earth

d. The moon's orbit is at an angle to the earth's orbit around the sun

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When does solar eclipse occur?

Select one:

a. When the is between the Earth and the moon

b. When the Earth is behind the sun

c. When the moon is between the Earth and the sun

d. When the Earth is between the moon and the sun

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These are rocks formed at the bottom of the sea:

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a. Sedimentary

b. Metamorphic

c. Magma

d. Igneous

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Which of the following region of the atmosphere absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation?

Select one:

a. Ozone layer

b. Heterosphere

c. Ionosphere

d. Thermosphere

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Which of the following may be observed when the moon cannot be seen at all because it passes directly
between the earth and the sun?

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a. New Moon

b. First quarter

c. Full Moon

d. Last quarter

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It is the movement of the huge solid rock plates of the Earth:

Select one:

a. All of the above

b. Weathering

c. Diastrophism

d. Erosion

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Complete the statement: All the planets in the solar system ______________.

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a. Are exactly of the same size

b. Revolve around the sun

c. Have the same temperature

d. Can all maintain life

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Which of the following determines the development of soil in a particular place?

Select one:

a. The type of bedrock

b. All of the above

c. Presence of plant and animal life

d. Climate

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The factors listed below contributes to the greenhouse effect, except:

Select one:

a. Forest fires

b. Excessive use of detergents

c. Uncontrollable burning of wastes

d. Extensive deforestation

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Which of the following exemplifies a solar eclipse?

Select one:

a. The Earth is between the moon and the sun

b. The moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and its shadow falls on the Earth

c. The sun is between the Earth and the moon and its shadow obscures the latter

d. The shadow of the Earth blocks the moon

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In a community near a volcano, which rock type is most likely to be found?

Select one:

a. Metamorphic

b. Lava

c. Igneous

d. Sedimentary

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According to this theory, the earth initially has one single continent and broke off to several pieces which
became the continents of today:

Select one:

a. Sea floor Spreading Theory

b. Continental Drift Theory

c. Pangaea

d. Plate Tectonics Theory

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According to this theory the earth’s surface consists of plates whose constant motion explains
continental drift, mountain building and occurrence of earthquakes.

Select one:

a. Wegenerian Theory

b. Diastrophism

c. Plate Tectonics

d. Volcanism

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Who among the following scientists paved the way for modern exploration by advancing the theory that
planets revolve aound the sun?

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a. Ptolemy

b. Copernicus

c. Aristotle

d. Harvey

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Farmers are advised by agriculturists to plant which of the following crops during El Nino?

Select one:

a. Corn crops

b. Upland rice crops

c. Green leafy vegetables

d. Root crops

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This property can identify a substance:

Select one:

a. Components

b. Impact

c. Density

d. Color

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Which of the following climate types in the country makes November to April relatively drier than other
parts of the year?

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a. No dry season
b. Rainfall distributed throughout the year

c. Two pronounced seasons

d. Wet and dry season

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Seasons occur because of which of the following?

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a. Earth's axis is tilted

b. Earth may be near or far from the sun

c. The earth revolves around the sun, it also rotates on its axis

d. Solar radiation did not reach the surface of the earth

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It is the natural transfer of soil and other materials from one place to another:

Select one:

a. Fragmentation

b. Migration

c. Erosion

d. Pollination
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Which among the following protects living things on Earth from the harmful radiation of the sun?

Select one:

a. Atmosphere

b. Clouds

c. Carbon monoxide

d. Ozone Layer

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Which of the following may not help control floods?

Select one:

a. Reforestation

b. Crop rotation

c. Deforestation

d. Construction of flood ways

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The movement of a wind is always from:

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a. East to west region

b. Low pressure region to high pressure region

c. High pressure region to low pressure region

d. North to south region

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The troposphere is considered warmest near the Earth's surface. Which of the following statements best
explains this phenomenon?

Select one:

a. The earth's surface reradiates solar energy which heats the lower troposphere

b. Lightning strikes the surface which in turn heats the layer above

c. Radioactive elements in the earth's crust heat atmosphere above the ground

d. The air is most compressed there by the weight of the atmosphere

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These are huge waves that accompany volcanic eruptions and earthquakes under the sea:
Select one:

a. Steambursts

b. Tsunamis

c. Tidal waves

d. Volcanic bombs

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It is the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth:

Select one:

a. Atmosphere

b. Hydrosphere

c. Aeropsphere

d. Lithosphere

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According to this theory, the universe was once in an extremely hot and dense state which expanded
rapidly:

Select one:

a. Plasma Expansion Theory

b. Nebular Theory
c. Big Bang Model

d. Heliocentric Model

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Which of the following is the correct sequence of the eras of the earth's history from the oldest to the
most recent?

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a. Precambrian, Mesozoic, Cenozoic, Paleozoic

b. Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic

c. Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Precambrian, Mesozoic

d. Paleozoic, Cenozoic, Precambrian, Mesozoic

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The Philippines lies in the region where many volcanoes are active. This region is termed as:

Select one:

a. Ring of Fire

b. Volcanic Rim

c. Archipelagic fault line

d. Wheel of Fire

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When molten rock materials are expelled outside the earth’s surface they are termed as:

Select one:

a. Dunes

b. Steam

c. Lava

d. Magma

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Factories need permits from the DENR before they can operate. This will ensure which of the following?

Select one:

a. Environmental friendliness

b. Pollution prevention

c. Environmental clearance

d. Viability of the factory

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Which of the following is an opening of the Earth’s crust?

Select one:

a. Hill

b. Crater

c. Valley

d. Volcano

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Which of the following is true regarding monsoons?

Select one:

a. The Northeast Monsoon blows from May to October causing rainy weather

b. It causes rainy weather not attributed to tropical cyclones

c. The Northeast monsoon blows from November to April causing dry cold weather

d. These are seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation due to asymmetric heating of
mountains and plains

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Which of the following describes the air during humid days?

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a. Warm and moist

b. Cold and moist

c. Cold and dry

d. Warm and dry

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Which of the following is not true regarding the greenhouse effect?

Select one:

a. The heat is absorbed in each layer of the atmosphere through the greenhouse gases.

b. Increasing the concentration of the greenhouse gases helps cool the earth’s surface

c. About 50% of the sun’s energy is absorbed at the Earth’s surface and the rest is reflected by clouds

d. The absorbed energy warms the earth’s surface. The surface of the Earth, warmed to a temperature
around 255 K, radiates infrared heat.

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Which of the following elements is most common in the earth's crust?

Select one:

a. Calcium

b. Silicon

c. Aluminum
d. Iron