1. Which of the following is made up of the smallest particles of rock that contain decayed

matter of plants and animals?

A. ash C. mineral

B. land D. soil


2. Which type of soil is composed of particles that are packed together tightly, with

finest texture and sticky when wet?

A. clay C. mud

B. loam D. sand


3. Which type of soil should Charity used in planting her roses which contains large

amount of decaying matter?

A. clay C. mud

B. loam D. sand


4. The following are factors that affect plant growth EXCEPT:

A. fertilizer C. temperature

B. light D. water


5. What factor affects the growth of plants in relation to photosynthesis?

A. air C. light

B. fertilizer D. temperature6. Anthony wanted to make a flowerpot for his mother as his birthday gift. Based on the

the table below, what type of soil should he use in making pots?A. clay C. sand

B. loam D. all of the above


7. What source of water is found beneath the earth’s surface?

A. freshwater C. groundwater

B. glaciers D. seawater

8. What source of water can be found in open but small bodies of water like rivers,

lakes, creeks, and ponds?

A. freshwater C. groundwater

B. glaciers D. seawater

9. What source of water is also called SURFACE WATER?

A. distilled water C. purified water

B. freshwater D. seawater

For item 10 - 12, Refer to the table below for the different sources of water which fit for

human consumption.


10. Which of the following sources of water serves as routes of transportation for boats

like ferries in Pasig River?

A. I C. III

B. II D. IV


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