Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
MIMAROPA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PUERTO PRINCESA CITY

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
Grade 11: HUMSS

Name:____________________________________ Grade and Block :__________________

Score: ___________

Directions: Read and answer the questions carefully. Shade the letter of the best answer
on your answer sheet.

1. Which among the set of planets are called terrestrial?

A. Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus C. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
B. Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter D. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth
2. What makes human and other living organisms capable to live on Earth?
A. Earth can provide food for the organism.
B. Earth can protect the organism from any possible threat.
C. Earth’s temperature is mostly hot compared to other planets.
D. Earth has the right amount of temperature, water, good atmosphere, and favorable
climate.
3. Earth contains all living organisms, including those on the land, in the water, and in the
air. Which subsystem best describes this statement?
A. Atmosphere B. Biosphere C. Geosphere D. Hydrosphere
4. All of the Earth's waters, including subsurface and atmospheric water, are part of a
particular geological subsystem. Which subsystem does this statement best describe?
A. Atmosphere B. Biosphere C. Geosphere D. Hydrosphere
5. During the 1800s, miners could identify real gold from pyrite by biting the surface of the
mineral. If a bite mark was exhibited, then the mineral was considered real gold. In this
scenario, which property of minerals is being applied for identification?
A. Cleavage B. Hardness C. Luster D. Streak Color
6. You are tasked with creating a guide for identifying common rock-forming minerals.
Which of the following elements or properties would you emphasize the most in your guide
to assist others in their mineral identification efforts?
A. Mineral color and crystal shape
B. Geological location and mineral origin
C. The Mohs hardness scale and cleavage
D. The mineral's economic value and use
7. Imagine you are designing an interactive app to help users identify rock-forming minerals.
What unique feature or tool could you create within the app that would allow users to
effectively differentiate between minerals based on their physical and chemical properties?
A. A trivia game about mineral history
B. A detailed map of global mineral occurrences
C. A virtual mineral "scratch test" using common objects
D. A social media sharing feature for mineral enthusiasts
8. You are examining a rock sample with a hand lens. By closely observing the rock's texture,
mineral composition, and the presence of vesicles or crystals, you can accurately determine
its classification. What kind of rock classification are you applying in this situation?
A. Igneous B. Metamorphic C. Sedimentary D. None of the above
9. In the context of understanding the Earth's internal heat, what is the primary source of
the heat responsible for driving geological processes such as plate movement and volcanic
activity?
A. Heat from the sun's nuclear fusion
B. Heat produced by the Earth's molten core
C. Heat generated by the Earth's magnetic field
D. Heat generated by the compression of rocks
10. Which of the following statements best describes the source of Earth's internal heat?
A. Earth's internal heat primarily comes from the Sun's radiation.
B. Earth's internal heat is generated by the combustion of fossil fuels.
C. Earth's internal heat is a result of geothermal energy harnessed by human
activities.
D. Earth's internal heat is produced through the decay of radioactive isotopes
within the planet.
11. Regional metamorphism occurs due to changes in pressure and temperature over a large
region of the crust. It may happen when rock is buried deep below the surface or where
pieces of the Earth's crust collide. Among the following rock types, which one is most likely
to undergo regional metamorphism?
A. Breccia B. Conglomerate C. Marble D. Sandstone
12. When rocks are subjected to compressional stress, which of the following statements
best describes their typical response?
A. Rocks break into smaller fragments.
B. Rocks fold and are pushed together.
C. Rocks tend to stretch and become thinner.
D. Rocks are forced to move horizontally along a fault.
13. In plate tectonics, when two plates are converging or moving toward each other, what
kind of stress is most likely to result in the formation of folds?
A. Compressional stress C. Shearing stress
B. Elastic stress D. Tensile stress
14. What type of plate boundary is typically associated with the formation of faults due to
horizontal shearing forces?
A. Convergent boundary C. Subduction boundary
B. Divergent boundary D. Transform boundary
15. When two tectonic plates collide, the continental crust usually rises up over the oceanic
crust. What is the primary reason for this phenomenon?
A. continental crust is denser than continental crust
B. continental crust is thicker than continental crust
C. continental crust is thinner than continental crust
D. continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust

For item nos.16-18, refer to the diagram of rock strata to answer the questions that follow.

16. What principle of stratigraphy is depicted in the picture?

A. Principle of Unconformities
B. Principle of Uniformitarianism
C. Principle of Original Horizontality
D. Principle of Cross-cutting relationship
17. Which layer of rock is the youngest?
A. Layer A B. Layer E C. Layer F D. Layer G

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18. What is the correct sequence in the relative age of rock from youngest to
oldest?
A. Layer A, B, C, D, E, F, G C. Layer G, E, F, D, C, B, A
B. Layer A, B, G, C, D, E, F D. Layer G, F, E, D, C, B, A
19. "Using the principles of relative dating, determine the relationship between igneous rock
A and sedimentary rock B based on the information that igneous rock A cross-cuts
sedimentary rock B."
A. Igneous rock A cross-cuts sedimentary rock B, indicating that it is younger than
sedimentary rock B.
B. Igneous rock A will be on top of rock B, but that doesn't necessarily indicate its
age.
C. Igneous rock A is older than sedimentary rock B, which is not accurate based on
the information given.
D. Igneous rock A is at the same age as sedimentary rock B, which is not accurate
based on the information given.
20. What will be the position of the youngest beds in an undisturbed sedimentary deposits?
A. They stay at the bottom.
B. They are found on the top rock layer.
C. Youngest beds are separated from sedimentary deposits.
D. Neither b or c
21. Which of the following makes use of the position of rocks to determine its age?
A. Absolute Dating C. Radiometric Dating
B. Radioactive Dating D. Relative Dating
22. What is the most effective method for determining the absolute age of an igneous rock?
A. examining the environment in which the rock is found
B. examining the rock’s relative position in a rock outcrop
C. comparing the amount of decayed and undecayed radioactive isotopes
D. comparing the size of crystals in the upper and lower parts of the rock
23. Why is there a need for the correlation of rock layers?
A. To determine the absolute age of rocks.
B. To calculate the thickness of sedimentary rocks.
C. To identify the types of fossils found in each layer.
D. To establish the relative ages and relationships between different rock layers.
24. What division in the geologic time represents approximately 88% of Earth's history?
A.Cenozoic B.Mesozoic C.Paleozoic D.Precambrian
25. Which division in the geologic time scale is often referred to as the "Age of the Reptiles"?
A. Cenozoic B. Mesozoic C. Paleozoic D. Precambrian
26. What is the correct sequence of divisions in the geologic time scale, when arranged from
the shortest to the longest duration?
A. Epoch, era, period C. Era, period, epoch
B. Epoch, period, era D. Period, epoch, era
27. Which division in the geologic time scale did the continents converge to form the
supercontinent called Pangaea?
A. Cenozoic Era C. Paleozoic Era
B. Jurassic Era D. Triassic Period
28. What do you call the remains or evidence used as markers when building up the geologic
time scale?
A. fossil B. minerals C. piles of rock D. sandstone

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29. How does radiometric dating contribute to interpreting Earth's history from the geologic
time scale?
A. It measures the erosion rate of rocks over time.
B. It provides absolute dates for rock layers and events.
C. It helps determine the order of rock layers in a sequence.
D. It identifies the different types of fossils present in rocks.
30. How did the scientists organize the fossils they collected?
A. They organized the fossils based on their chronological age.
B. They organized the fossils based on their chemical composition.
C. They organized the fossils based on their structural characteristics.
D. They organized the fossils based on their geographical location of discovery.
31.What do you call the hazard where giant waves move at speeds of up to 500 miles an
hour and reach heights of hundreds of feet?
A. ground shaking B. landslides C. liquefaction D. tsunami
32. What is the process during earthquake shaking where sand and silt grains in wet soil
are rearranged and the groundwater in the spaces between the grains is squeezed?
A. ground shaking B. landslides C. liquefaction D. tsunami
33. Which statement accurately describes a landslide?
A. A landslide is associated with a volcanic eruption.
B. A landslide is a mass movement of rock fragments, soil, and debris downslope.
C. If debris from a landslide mixes with water, it will break apart and stop flowing.
D. All of the answers are true.
34. What type of hazard is climate and weather related?
A. anthropogenic B.biological C.ergonomic D.natural
35. What is the primary purpose of using hazard maps when dealing with natural disasters
like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides?
A. To predict exact times of occurrence
B. To identify areas prone to these hazards
C. To prevent natural disasters from happening
D. To control the intensity of natural disasters
36. In the context of hazard maps, what is meant by areas "prone to hazards"?
A. Areas where hazards never occur
B. Areas where hazards always occur
C. Areas where hazards are more likely to occur
D. Areas where hazards are impossible to predict
37. If you want to determine the potential impact of a volcanic eruption on a nearby town
using hazard maps, what type of information should you look for in the maps?
A. Distance to the nearest river C.Lava flow hazard zones
B. Locations of historic buildings D. Tourist attractions in the area
38. Which of the following is an example of an anthropogenic factor that can lead to
landslides?
A. Deforestation B. Earthquakes C. Rainfall D.Volcanic Eruptions
39. How can mining activities contribute to landslides?
A. By stabilizing the soil
B. By reducing air pollution
C. By increasing groundwater recharge
D. By removing vegetation and disturbing the earth

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40. Which human activity is most likely to speed up landslides in hilly areas?
A. Establishing wildlife reserves
C. Dumping garbage responsibly
C. Building roads and highways
D. Conducting educational workshops
41. Which of the following human activities is most likely to speed up or trigger landslides?
A. Planting trees on a hillside
B. Constructing a small garden shed
C. Excavating for a new housing development
D. Installing a new drainage system in a residential area
42. What refers to the use of explosives underground?
A. excavation B. land pollution C. mining D. quarrying
43. What makes railway and building construction a possible cause of a landslide?
A. slope excavation C. poor sanitation among workers
B. use of heavy equipment D. lack of personal safety gears
44.How does a deforestation speed up landslide?
A. catching of wild animals C. due to the cutting of trees
B. due to the planting trees D. increasing the human population
45. What action should be taken as an immediate response when encountering a landslide?
A. call the emergency hotline C. scream loudly
B. move away from the slope D. take a picture and post in internet
46. Why is Pampanga considered the province most susceptible to flooding among the given
factors?
A.facing towards the sea C. low lying area
B.composed of mountains D. highly populated
47. What are the primary mechanisms through which coastal processes result in coastal
erosion?
A. Wave action and tidal currents
B. Reduced sea levels and rainfall
C. Expansion of coastal urban areas
D. Increased vegetation and sediment deposition
48. Explain the mechanisms through which saltwater intrusion manifests as a result of
coastal processes and assess its environmental impact.
A.By enhancing the filtration capacity of coastal soils, thereby preventing saltwater
intrusion
B.By promoting the growth of freshwater-dependent plant species, mitigating
saltwater intrusion
C.By reducing groundwater levels and allowing seawater to infiltrate coastal aquifers
D.By increasing freshwater discharge into coastal aquifers, preventing saltwater
intrusion
49. Which of the following correctly describes how coastal processes lead to coastal erosion,
submersion, and saltwater intrusion?
A. Coastal erosion is primarily caused by reduced wave action, while submersion is
due to increased vegetation along coastlines, leading to saltwater intrusion.
B. Coastal erosion is a consequence of sediment deposition, submersion is driven by
increased groundwater levels, and saltwater intrusion is caused by excessive rainfall.
C. Coastal erosion is the result of wave and tidal forces wearing down coastlines,
submersion occurs due to rising sea levels, and saltwater intrusion is primarily
caused by reduced freshwater discharge.

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 D. Coastal erosion is linked to the accumulation of sediment, submersion is a result
of reduced coastal vegetation, and saltwater intrusion is a consequence of enhanced
agricultural practices.
50. As a student, what is the best action can you take to contribute to the adaptation and
mitigation of coastal hazards?
A. Organizing community clean-up events along the coastline
B. Conducting research on coastal hazard management strategies
C. Participating in awareness campaigns about coastal hazard risks
D. Volunteering for local government initiatives related to coastal protection