Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III-Central Luzon
Schools Division of Tarlac Province
PITOMBAYOG HIGH SCHOOL
Mayantoc, Tarlac

THIRD QUARTER TEST

SCIENCE 9

Name: ______________________________________ Score: __________

Grade & Section: _____________________________

I. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank provided before the
number.
___ 1. Which characteristic of magma mainly determines its explosiveness?
a. Color b. amount c. temperature d. silica content
___ 2. Which of the following characteristics of a volcano depends on its magma
emission?
a. Age b. size c. shape d. location
___ 3. Which of the following factors associated with huge volcanic eruptions may cause
the decrease in the Earth’s average temperature for a few years?
a. Heat b. light c. acid rain d. volcanic ash
___ 4. A thick layer of volcanic ash can be heavy enough to collapse the roofs of
buildings because ash _______.
a. Is solid
b. consists of tiny fragments of rocks that becomes heavy as they pile up
c. cannot be blown by winds
d. becomes heavier as it cools
____ 5. Which of the following is an inactive volcano in the Philippines?
a. Mt. Taal b. Mt. Kanlaon c. Mt. Bud Datu d. Mt. Arayat
___ 6. How does the windward side differ from the leeward side of a high land?
a. The windward receives more precipitation than the leeward
b. The leeward side has more vegetation than the windward side
c. The windward side receives more heat than the leeward side
d. The leeward side receives more precipitation than the windward side
___ 7. What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?
a. Remains the same b. increases c. decreases d. varies
___ 8. Which of the following BEST describes climate?
a. The weather that occurs in the atmosphere within a day
b. The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a long period of time
c. The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a short period o time
d. The disturbance in the atmosphere that happens in a long period of time
___ 9. Why are the coldest places on earth found at the poles?
a. Great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface
b. Great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas
c. Less amount o thermal radiation is received by these areas
d. Less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface
___ 10. What will happen when the rates of evaporation and condensation are equal?
a. Clouds form c. the dew point is reached
b. the humidity increases d. precipitation occurs
___ 11. Which of the following can cause global warming?
a. Volcanic eruptions c. the rising of warm air into the atmosphere
b. The amount of rainfall d. increase of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere
___ 12. When does greenhouse effect happen?
a. Greenhouse gases on the surface absorb heat from the atmosphere
b. Greenhouse gases on the surface absorb heat from the Earth’s interior
c. Greenhouse gases in the upper atmosphere absorb heat from outer space
d. Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorb heat from the Earth’s surface
___ 13. Which activity does not contribute to global warming?
a. Reforestation b. illegal fishing c. mining activities d. incineration of garbage
___ 14. City A is surrounded by bodies of water and has a moderate climate. It is located
near the equator. What will most likely affect the climate of the city?
a. Latitude b. altitude c. topography d. all of these
___ 15. Which of the following is an indication of global warming?
a. Rising of sea level c. coastal erosion
b. Decrease of global temperature d. strong waves in the ocean
___ 16. Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountain?
a. The temperature increases as the altitude increases
b. The temperature decreases as the altitude increases
c. The temperature remains the same as the altitude increases
d. The temperature decreases as the altitude decreases
___ 17. What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
a. greenhouse effect occurs c. water vapor condenses
b. temperature increases d. climate changes
___ 18. Why does cloud formation disappear as the air moves slowly towards the
leeward side of a mountain?
a. The air condenses as it moves to the leeward side
b. The amount of water vapor is not enough
c. The temperature becomes lower
d. There is too much water vapor
___ 19. Which condition happens during the La Niña phenomenon?
a. Air pressure in the western Pacific increases
b. Air pressure in the eastern Pacific decreases
c. Upwelling of cold water is blocked
d. Trade wind becomes stronger
___ 20. It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time
a. Climate b. monsoon c. weather d. topography
___ 21. Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
a. Leeward side c. rain shadow
b. Windward side d. peak
___ 22. Which is the best practice to reduce the effect of climate change?
a. Livestock raising c. organic farming
b. Burning fossil fuel d. car manufacturing
___ 23. Which of the following shows the effect of climate change?
a. Rising sea level c. coastal erosion in some places
b. Deforestation of the forest d. siltation of bodies of water
___ 24. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do
you think makes Baguio cold?
a. The distance from the ocean c. the altitude
b. The topography d. all of the above
___ 25. Why do places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different
climates?
a. The amount of heat received varies
b. The amount of precipitation differs
c. The higher altitudes have lower temperature
d. The higher altitudes have higher temperature
___ 26. How do stars appear to move in the night sky?
a. From East to West c. From West to East
b. From North to Sun d. From South to North
___ 27. Stars appear to move in the sky because
a. The Earth is rotating on its axis c. The night sky is rotating
b. The universe is expanding d. New galaxies are formed
___ 28. Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during summer?
a. Orion b. Pegasus c. Hercules d. Virgo
___ 29. Based on apparent magnitude, which of the following stars is the brightest?
a. Alpha Centauri b. Betelgeuse c. Rigel d. Sirius
___ 30. Why do stars have colors?
a. It is because of the presence of oxygen
b. It is because of the presence of carbon dioxide
c. It is because of varied temperatures
d. It is because of the different locations
___ 31. Stars can be found in large groups throughout the universe. What are these
groups called?
a. Solar system b. comets c. constellations d. asteroids
___ 32. Which constellation helps sailors to navigate at the sea?
a. Pisces b. Polaris c. Sagittarius d. Ursa Minor
___ 33. Which constellation indicates that the cold season is coming?
a. Andromeda b. Lynx c. Orion d. Ursa Major
___ 34. What local constellation signifies the start of rainy season in the Philippines?
a. Balara b. Buwaya c. Lepu d. Balatik
___ 35. Why can we see different parts of the sky at different times of the year?
a. Due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis
b. Due to the rotation of the Earth
c. Due to the revolution of the Earth
d. Due to the revolution of the moon
___ 36. A funnel-shaped opening at the top of a volcano
a. Summit b. base c. crater d. caldera
___ 37. Taal volcano has ____________ craters
a. 45 b. 46 c. 47 d. 48
___ 38. The property of the material’s resistance to flow
a. Elasticity b. Malleability c. Ductility d. Viscosity
___ 39. Energy coming from the heat of Earth’s interior
a. Solar energy b. Geothermal energy c. Biomass d. Wind
energy
___ 40. Imaginary groups of stars
a. Constellations b. Zodiac Sign c. Galaxy d. Universe

II. Enumeration:
1-3) External parts of a volcano
4-6) Three general volcanic types according to the shape of their cones
7-10) Types of volcanic eruptions

Prepared by:

MARY ANN S. NUNAG

Teacher III
Checked by:

MARCELO T. ESTEBAN, Ed. D.

Principal II