UPCAT General Science (Extended) — Universe, Solar System & EarthConcept Map
UPCAT candidates who build concept maps early in review tend to retain Universe, Solar System & Earth better through the long stretch to exam day. The Universe, Solar System & Earth concept map on this page shows the sub-topics University of the Philippines includes most often in UPCAT General Science (Extended), and how they branch off the central idea.
Exam context
The University of the Philippines College Admission Test is conducted by University of the Philippines and is scheduled for Mid-2026 (announced by UP Admissions). The General Science (Extended) subtest is marked as "Extended coverage for UP Science programs" in the official pattern, and Universe, Solar System & Earth appears in position 3rd of 6 in the UPCAT General Science (Extended) review rotation. Passing mark: UPG ≤ 2.2 typical. Recent UPCAT 2026 papers have drawn roughly 20 questions from this subject.
Universe, Solar System & Earth - Concept map
Central Concept
Universe, Solar System & Earth
Related Concepts
Concept
Universe Formation
Sub Concepts
- Big Bang Theory
- Radiation Era
- Matter Era
- Cosmic Timeline
- Universe Structure
Relationship To Central
Origin and evolution of the cosmic system containing our solar system
Concept
Solar System Formation
Sub Concepts
- Solar Nebula Theory
- Planetary Accretion
- Inner vs Outer Planets
- Asteroid Belt
- Kuiper Belt
Relationship To Central
Formation of our local planetary system within the universe
Concept
Earth Formation
Sub Concepts
- Planetary Differentiation
- Earth's Layers
- Moon Formation
- Early Atmosphere
- Water Origin
Relationship To Central
Formation and structure of our planet within the solar system
Concept
Earth's Systems
Sub Concepts
- Lithosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Atmosphere
- Biosphere
- System Interactions
Relationship To Central
Interacting components that make Earth habitable
Concept
Plate Tectonics
Sub Concepts
- Continental Drift
- Seafloor Spreading
- Plate Boundaries
- Earthquakes
- Volcanoes
Relationship To Central
Dynamic processes shaping Earth's surface
Concept
Rock Cycle
Sub Concepts
- Igneous Rocks
- Sedimentary Rocks
- Metamorphic Rocks
- Weathering and Erosion
- Rock Processes
Relationship To Central
Continuous transformation of Earth's materials
Concept
Earth's Habitability
Sub Concepts
- Goldilocks Zone
- Liquid Water
- Stable Sun
- Magnetic Field
- Ozone Layer
Relationship To Central
Factors that make Earth suitable for life
Concept Connections
To
Solar System Formation
From
Big Bang Theory
Strength
strong
Relationship
Universe formation provided the matter and energy that eventually formed our solar system
To
Earth Formation
From
Solar System Formation
Strength
strong
Relationship
Earth formed as part of the solar system through planetary accretion processes
To
Plate Tectonics
From
Earth's Structure
Strength
strong
Relationship
Earth's layered structure enables plate tectonic movement and geological activity
To
Rock Cycle
From
Plate Tectonics
Strength
strong
Relationship
Tectonic processes drive rock formation, transformation, and recycling
To
Earth's Habitability
From
Earth's Systems
Strength
strong
Relationship
The interaction of Earth's four spheres creates conditions suitable for life
To
Seafloor Spreading
From
Continental Drift
Strength
strong
Relationship
Seafloor spreading provides the mechanism that explains continental drift
To
Sedimentary Rock Formation
From
Weathering and Erosion
Strength
strong
Relationship
Weathering creates sediments that form sedimentary rocks through deposition
To
Plate Boundaries
From
Earthquakes
Strength
strong
Relationship
Most earthquakes occur at plate boundaries due to tectonic stress
To
Igneous Rock Formation
From
Volcanoes
Strength
strong
Relationship
Volcanic activity creates igneous rocks through magma cooling and crystallization
To
Greenhouse Effect
From
Atmosphere
Strength
moderate
Relationship
Atmospheric gases trap heat creating the greenhouse effect that warms Earth
To
Water Cycle
From
Hydrosphere
Strength
strong
Relationship
The hydrosphere encompasses all water involved in the global water cycle
To
Earth's Core
From
Magnetic Field
Strength
strong
Relationship
Earth's magnetic field is generated by convection currents in the liquid outer core
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