Part I: Multiple-Choice (20 points)

1. A) Normal Fault – Causes the land to pull apart, creating cracks.

2. B) Inactive Fault – Has had little to no movement for the last 10,000 years.

3. A) Troposphere – The layer where air pressure decreases, making breathing difficult.

4. C) Carbon Dioxide – The primary greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.

5. B) Condensation – The process where water vapor turns into liquid droplets.

6. B) Movement of tectonic plates – The primary cause of earthquakes.

7. C) Strike-slip Fault – Characterized by horizontal displacement.

8. A) Troposphere – The layer where weather phenomena occur.

9. C) Runoff – The process of water returning to rivers and oceans.

10. C) Thermosphere – The layer where auroras occur.

11. A) Ground shaking weakened the slope – Earthquakes can trigger landslides.

12. C) Surface wave – Causes the most damage to buildings.

13. A) Troposphere – Where turbulence mainly occurs.

14. B) Tsunami – The sudden retreat of ocean water is a sign of an impending tsunami.

15. C) Nitrous Oxide – Stronger at trapping heat than carbon dioxide.

16. C) Transpiration – Plants release moisture into the air.

17. C) Love wave – Moves the ground side to side.

18. D) Exosphere – The outermost atmospheric layer observed by satellites.

19. D) Sublimation – The process where a solid turns into a gas without passing through the liquid phase.

20. C) Solar radiation from the sun – The primary energy source for Earth’s climate system.

Part II: Enumeration (10 points)

Answer Key:
21-23. Normal fault. Reverse fault, Strike-Slip Fault
24-25. Building collapse, landslides
26-27. Drop, Cover, and Hold; Emergency kit preparation
28-30. Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Water Vapor

Part III: Identification (10 points)

Answer Key:
31. Evaporation
32. Troposphere
33. Reverse Fault
34. S-wave
35. Earthquake Drill
36. Surface Wave
37. Transpiration
38. Mesosphere
39. Global Warming
40. Water Cycle

Part IV: True or False (10 points)

Answer Key:
41. F
42. T
43. F
44. T
45. F
46. T
47. T
48. T
49. T
50. F
 Mid-Term Exam
Earth and Space Science (Matatag Curriculum)

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Part I: Multiple-Choice

Directions: Read each question carefully and circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. A farmer notices cracks forming in his farmland. What type of fault likely caused this?
A) Normal Fault C) Strike-slip Fault
B) Reverse Fault D) Oblique Fault

2. What type of fault has little to no movement in the last 10,000 years?
A. Active Fault C. Strike-Slip Fault
B. Inactive Fault D. Transform Fault

3. A hiker experiences difficulty breathing while climbing a high mountain due to thinner air. In which
atmospheric layer is he?
A) Troposphere C) Mesosphere
B) Stratosphere D) Thermosphere

4. A city is experiencing an increase in temperature due to excessive greenhouse gases. What gas contributes
the most to this?
A) Oxygen C) Carbon Dioxide
B) Nitrogen D) Hydrogen

5. A homeowner observes water droplets forming on their window during winter. What stage of the water cycle
is this?
A) Evaporation C) Precipitation
B) Condensation D) Transpiration

6. A miner working underground detects a sudden shaking of the ground. What could be the primary cause?
A) Human activity C) Strong winds
B) Movement of tectonic plates D) Ocean currents

7. A geologist studying rock formations finds evidence of horizontal displacement. What type of fault caused
this?
A) Normal Fault C) Strike-slip Fault
B) Reverse Fault D) Oblique Fault

8. A weather forecaster warns about an approaching storm due to rising warm air. In which layer of the
atmosphere is this occurring?
A) Troposphere C) Mesosphere
B) Stratosphere D) Thermosphere

9. After a heavy rainfall, people observe water flowing back into rivers and oceans. Which process of the water
cycle is this?
A) Condensation C) Runoff
B) Precipitation D) Transpiration

10. A scientist studies auroras forming near the poles. In which atmospheric layer is this happening?
A) Troposphere C) Thermosphere
B) Mesosphere D) Exosphere
11. A landslide occurs in a mountainous area after an earthquake. What is the main reason behind this event?
A) Ground shaking weakened the slope C) Animals disturbed the rocks
B) Heavy winds triggered movement D) Underground rivers washed away the base

12. An engineer is designing earthquake-resistant buildings. What type of seismic wave should they consider
when assessing structural damage?
A) P-wave C) Surface wave
B) S-wave D) Love wave

13. A pilot notices turbulence while flying. In which atmospheric layer is this most likely occurring?
A) Troposphere C) Mesosphere
B) Stratosphere D) Thermosphere

14. A fisherman observes that the ocean level suddenly receded before a giant wave approached. What event
likely caused this?
A) Landslide C) Hurricane
B) Tsunami D) Tornado

15. A scientist is studying gases responsible for global warming. Which greenhouse gas is the strongest heat
trapper?
A) Carbon Dioxide C) Nitrous Oxide
B) Water Vapor D) Methane

16. Farmers notice that plants release moisture into the air, helping cool the surroundings. What process is
taking place?
A) Evaporation C) Transpiration
B) Condensation D) Precipitation

17. A construction worker notices that during an earthquake, some buildings shake side to side. Which seismic
wave is responsible?
A) P-wave C) Love wave
B) S-wave D) Rayleigh wave

18. A satellite captures images of Earth’s outermost atmospheric layer. Which layer is being observed?
A) Troposphere C) Thermosphere
B) Mesosphere D) Exosphere

19. Ice cubes in a glass disappear without forming liquid water. What process is responsible?
A) Evaporation C) Transpiration
B) Condensation D) Sublimation

20. What is the primary source of energy that drives Earth’s atmospheric and climate system?
A) Geothermal heat from the earth’s core C) Solar radiation from the sun
B) Nuclear reactions within the sun D) Gravitational force from the moon
Part II: Enumeration

Directions: List down the correct answers based on the given category. Each correct answer is worth 2 points.

21-23. List three types of faults.

24-25. List two effects of earthquakes on the community.
26-27. List two earthquake preparedness safety measures.
28-30. List three greenhouse gases.

Part III: Identification

Directions: Identify the term being described. Choose your answer inside the box and Write your answer on the
blank provided.

Evaporation Reverse fault

Troposphere S-wave
Earthquake Drill Surface Wave
Transpiration Mesosphere
Global warming Water cycle

31. The process by which water changes from liquid to gas. __________

32. The layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs. __________

33. The type of fault where rock layers are pushed together. __________

34. The seismic wave that can only travel through solids. __________

35. The disaster preparedness plan used during an earthquake. __________

36. The most destructive type of seismic wave. __________

37. The process where plants release water into the atmosphere. __________

38. The layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up. __________

39. The effect of too many greenhouse gases trapping heat. __________

40. The cycle that moves water through the environment. __________

Part IV: True or False

Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.

41. The S-wave is faster than the P-wave. (____)

42. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere. (____)

43. The mesosphere is the hottest layer of the atmosphere. (____)

44. A tsunami is caused by seismic activity underwater. (____)

45. The exosphere is the closest layer to Earth's surface. (____)

46. Earthquake drills help in disaster preparedness. (____)

47. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. (____)

48. The lithosphere is the outermost layer of the Earth. (____)

49. Surface waves cause the most damage during an earthquake. (____)
 50. The hydrologic cycle is another name for the rock cycle. (____)

End of Exam

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
(TOS)

Topic Knowledge Comprehension Application

Total Items
(Remembering) (Understanding) (Applying)
Types of Faults
4 3 2 9

Types of Seismic
Waves 4 3 2 9

Effects of
Earthquakes in the 3 3 3 9
Community
Earthquake
Preparedness 3 3 3 9

Layers of the
Atmosphere 3 2 1 6

Greenhouse Effect
3 2 1 6

Water Cycle 2 2 2 6

Total 22 18 14 50

Prepared by:

Mark Niňo O. Nautan

Pre-Service Teacher