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SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE-CITY OF SAN FERNANDO (LU)

La Union National High School
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Catbangen, City of San Fernando, La Union
Telephone Number: (072) 682-9626 / E-mail: lunhs@gmail.com

Second Quarter Examination

EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE
1ST Semester, SY 2019-2020
Name: _____________________________________ Date: _ Score: _________
Grade and Section: _______________________ Parent’s Signature:

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE.
INSTRUCTION. Write the letter that corresponds to your correct answer on the space provided
before each number. CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY. No erasures.
_____1. Which of the following requirements are needed for PAGASA to drop the local name of a
tropical cyclone from its official list?
A. When a tropical cyclone has already recorded 20 death cases and has a ₱1 Million
worth
damage of agriculture and infrastructure.
B. When a tropical cyclone reached the super typhoon category and recorded ₱50 Million
damage of infrastructure and agriculture.
C. When a tropical cyclone recorded at least 300 deaths and ₱1 Billion worth of damage to

agriculture and infrastructure.

D. both b and c
_____2. It is a storm system which is usually characterized by rapid spiraling storms, low-pressure
center, and intensely strong winds.
A. Tropical Storms B. Tropical Cyclones C. Tornado D. Super Typhoon
_____3. You heard in the news that a Super Typhoon named Aljohn will be affecting your place.
Hours later, it was then announced that your place is under tropical cyclone wind signal number
5. Based from the tropical cyclone wind signals which was revisited by PAGASA, what could be
the possible wind strength that Super Typhoon Aljohn may bring in your locality?
A. Winds of 61 to 120 km/h expected in at least 24 hours
B. Winds of 120 to 171 km/h expected in at least 12 hours
C. Winds of 220 km/h and above is expected in at least 15 hours
D. Winds of 220 km/h and above is expected in at least 12 hours
_____4. Based from the scenario in Number 3, what could be the severity of the effects of Super
Typhoon Aljohn if it weakens and your locality will only be under tropical cyclone wind signal
number 3?
A. Wooden, old electric posts will be tilted or downed and poorly constructed signs or
billboards will be damaged.
B. Almost all banana plants are downed, some big trees may be broken or uprooted.
C. All signs and billboards might be blown down and coconut plantations can be
extensively
damaged
D. All signs and billboards blown are down, electricity and communication services will be
severely disrupted
_____5. Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) is usually characterized by hot and humid atmosphere
with frequent or heavy rainfall. In the Philippines in which particular time of the year do we
usually experience the effects of this seasonal wind?
A. Habagat usually begins in April and ends in June
B. Habagat usually begins in early September and ends in May or June
C. Habagat usually begins in June and ends in October or November
D. Habagat usually ends in June and ends in August or September
_____6. It is the government agency that provides information on meteorological, astronomical
and climatological activities in the Philippine territory.
A. PHIVOLCS B. PAGASA C. CENRO D. NASA
_____7. You noticed that as soon as the month of September started, the famous song of Jose
Mari Chan was already airing in some of your local radio stations. You also noticed that there
were only isolated cases of heavy rainfall and flooding in your community. And as you stay
outside at night you observed that the wind was now gusty and a little bit cold. What do you
think is the reason behind these observations?
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 A. The southwest monsoon has already weakened, and Christmas Season is fast
approaching.
B. The southwest monsoon is now being replaced by trade winds causing change in global
temperature.
C. The southwest monsoon has already weakened and now being replaced by northeast
monsoon.
D. Both a and b
_____8. It is characterized by the rise in sea level that occurs during tropical cyclones or intense
storms.
A. Storm Surge B. Tsunami C. Tornado D. Thunderstorm
_____9. Which of the following statements will pertain to the possible effects of Tropical Cyclone
Wind Signal Number 1?
A. A possible wave height of 1.25 to 4 meters
B. Some banana plants may be tilted, and twigs of small trees may be broken
C. Storm surge may occur in coastal areas
D. both a and b
_____10. This pertains to events that occur as a part of the natural cycles of Earth and usually
cause damage to a certain locality or community.
A. Tropical Cyclone B. Natural Hazard C. Vulnerability D. Disaster

_____11. Which of the following pictures shows that hanging wall moves downward resulting to a
longer rock body?

A B C D

Strike-slip fault Normal fault Reverse fault Oblique-slip

fault

_____12. Which of the following movements of faults that has a left lateral/right lateral
movement?

A C
B D
.

Strike-slip fault Normal fault Reverse fault Oblique-slip

fault
_____13. The following statements describe the characteristics of P waves EXCEPT.
A. P waves can move through solid rocks and fluids.
B. P waves push and pull rocks.
C. P waves is the slowest seismic waves.
D. P waves can be heard by some animals.
_____14. The seismologist wanted to measure the magnitude of an earthquake. How can the
seismologist measures the total amount of energy that is released by an earthquake?
A. Richter Magnitude Scale C. Richter Intensity Scale

B. PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale D. PHIVOLCS Earthquake Magnitude

Scale
_____15. Which of the following animals is related to Ichthyology?
A. Whale B. Shark C. Dolphin D. Penguin
_____16. 2. It is the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
A. Histology B. Cytology C. Entomology D. Ornithology
_____17. Roy found a six legged organism with a pair of antennae on top of its head and two pair
of wings on its back. He went into the library to pick a book in order to study the said organism.
It turns out that the title of books are branches of Biology. What book must he choose in order to
know more about the organism?
A. Cytology B. Ornithology C. Entomology D. Microbiology
_____18. The following are tips/reminders that can be done before a typhoon EXCEPT:
A. Make communication plans. C. Don’t forget some basic toiletries.
B. Prepare supplies and disaster gear. D. If you are in a boat, go out to sea.
_____19. Which of the following is NOT a characteristics of life?
A. Breaking down of food into energy C. Sense of wonder
B. Sense of locomotion D. Response to stimuli
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_____20. . Which of the following is NOT an effect of Tsunami?

A. Death B. Disease C. Psychological effects D. Famine
_____21. In 1668, Francesco Redi, an Italian scientist, designed a scientific experiment to test the
spontaneous creation of maggots by placing fresh meat in each of two different jars. What
conclusion was he able to make after conducting this experiment?
A. Presence of maggots in putrefying meat does not result from spontaneous generation
but
from eggs laid on the meat by flies.
B. Presence of maggots in putrefying meat results from spontaneous generation and has
nothing to do with eggs laid on the meat by flies.
C. Presence of maggots in putrefying meat has nothing to do with spontaneous
generation
and eggs laid on the meat by flies.
D. Both b and c
_____22. Trying to prove spontaneous generation theory, what flaw can be observed with the
experiment of John Needham?
A. The flask was left open as it cooled, and was exposed to the air
B. The flask was brittle and more prone to breakage
C. Boiling time was not sufficient to kill all microbes.
D. Both a and c
_____23. Which among the characteristics of life is exhibited when a sunflower responds to light
by facing the sun?
A. Metabolism B. Irritability C. Reproduction D. Cellular Organization
_____24. Which of the following statements correctly describes abiogenesis?
A. Abiogenesis is a theory on the origin of life, describing that life originated from
inorganic or
inanimate substances
B. Abiogenesis states that the life on earth is originated from pre-existing life forms.
C. Abiogenesis is a theory on the origin of life, describing that life originated pre-existing
matter.
D. none of the above
_____25. Which of the following persons classified living things as to air, land, or water dwellers?
A. Aristotle B. Socrates C. Galen D. Vesalius
_____26. Which of the following statements best describes biogenesis?
A. Biogenesis is a theory on the origin of life, describing that life originated from inorganic
or
inanimate substances
B. Biogenesis states that the life on earth is originated from pre-existing life forms.
C. Biogenesis a theory on the origin of life, describing that life originated nothing.
D. none of the above
_____27. Which among the seven characteristics of life is exhibited when a parent cell splits into
two identical daughter cells of the same size.
A. Irritability B. Metabolism C. Reproduction D. Locomotion
_____28. Carl Sagan is a young scientist who wants to study the interaction between sunlight and
plants. Which branch of biology shall he consider?
A. Ecology B. Physiology C. Microbiology D. Parasitology
_____29. Which of the following scientists created the swan neck experiment in which the flask
has a long bending neck that traps dust particles and other contaminants before they reach the
body of the flask.
A. Lois Pasteur B. Alexander Fleming C. Francesco Redi D. John Needham
_____30. Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of a multicellular organism?
A. Made of more than one cell
B. Made of specialized cells performing different life functions
C. Offspring are identical to each other and to the parents
D. Has membrane bound organelles

I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: Read each statement carefully. WRITE the CAPITAL LETER of
your answer.
Write:
A-if statement A is TRUE and statement B is FALSE
B if statement A is FALSE and statement B is TRUE
C if statement A and B is BOTH TRUE
D if statement A and B is BOTH FALSE
__________1. Statement A: Volcano is a vent through which molten rocks escape to the Earth’s
surface.
Statement B: A mountain can be a volcano
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__________ 2. Statement A: Volcanoes are formed because of transform boundaries.

Statement B: Volcanoes are formed because of ridge push.

__________ 3. Statement A: The continental crust is subducted causing the formation of volcanoes
Statement B: The oceanic crust is subducted causing the formation of volcanoes

__________ 4. Statement A: Lava is a molten rock found beneath the earth’s crust.
Statement B: Magma is a molten rock found beneath the earth’s crust.

__________ 5. Statement A: A conduit is a passageway through which magma travels to reach the
Earth’s crust.
Statement B: The crack or elongated fracture on the volcano is called fissure.

__________ 6. Statement A: Mayon volcano is Philippine’s most active volcano.

Statement B: Mauna Loa is the earth’s largest volcano in terms of volume and area.

__________ 7. Statement A: Volcanoes can become a mountain.

Statement B: Shield volcanoes are the most dangerous classification of volcanoes.

__________ 8. Statement A: A dormant volcano can become an active volcano as long as it will
erupt in the span of 10, 000 years.
Statement B: A dormant volcano is already an extinct volcano.

__________ 9. Statement A: When plate boundaries move toward each other it forms a volcano.
Statement B: When plate boundaries move past each other in opposite direction it
causes earthquake.

__________ 10. Statement A: Convection current causes the plates to move.

Statement B: Conduction current causes the plates to move.
III. PICTURE ANALYSIS: Answer the question by examining the picture below. Write your
answers briefly but substantially.
1. You have seen the evident effects of hydrometeorological hazards in your locality. Based
from the picture below, how are you going to connect/relate the presence of climate
change to the existing effects of these hydrometeorological in your locality?

Prepared by:
THEA G. BALANON
ELNA J. CASILLA
MARIE JOYCE B. HIDALGO
NESTCEL RIA E. LIWANAG
ROMEL CHRISTIAN Z. MIANO

Checked by:

EMELIZA P. ABULENCIA
Assistant Principal II

Approved by:

MIRIAM O. AURELIO
Principal II, LUNHS
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