Republic of the Philippines

Negros Island Region

Department of Education
Division of Negros Occidental
THIRD QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT
S.Y. 2019-2020
GRADE 9- SCIENCE
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Learning No. Of Days No. Of Items Item Placement
Competencies Taught
Describe the different 8 10 1,2,3,4,5,6,
types of Volcanoes 31,32,33,36

Differentiate between 2 2 23,24

active and inactive
volcanoes
Explain what happens 3 4 25, 26, 37, 38
when volcanoes erupt

Illustrate how energy 4 5 7,8,9,10,11

from volcanoes may
be tapped for human
use
Explain how different 4 5 12,13,14,15,16,
factors affect the
climate of an area
Describe certain 4 5 17,22,27,34,35,
climatic phenomena
that occur on a global
level
Infer the 4 5 18, 19,20, 21, 29
characteristics of
stars based on the
characteristics of the
sun
Infer the 3 4 30,39,28,40
arrangement of stars
in a group
(constellation) does
not change
TOTAL 32 40
 Republic of the Philippines
Negros Island Region
Department of Education
Division of Negros Occidental
THIRD QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT
S.Y. 2019-2020
GRADE 9- SCIENCE

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of your answer.

1. Which volcano in the Philippines is recorded to be the most active in terms of the number of
eruptions?

A. Paricutin B. Mayon C. Taal D. Bulusan

2. Various types of volcanoes around the world have various eruptive styles. The following are factors
affecting the volcano’s eruptive style, EXCEPT:

A. Silica content of the magma C. Color of magma

B. Temperature of magma D. Amount of dissolved gases in the magma
3. Magma with higher silica content tends to:

A. be more viscous.
B. be less viscous.
C. increase in temperature as it moves up the conduit.
D. decrease in temperature as it moves up the conduit.
4. Which of the following types of volcanic cones formed by the accumulation of lava that oozes out
from the volcano.

A. Stratovolcanoes
B. Composite cones
C. Shield volcanoes
D. Cinder cones
5. The following are parts of a volcano, EXCEPT.

A. Caldera
B. Slope
C. Base
D. Summit
6. A funnel-shaped opening at the top of a volcano.

A. slope
B. crater
C. caldera
D. summit
For numbers 7 – 11, arrange the processes on how electricity is generated in a geothermal power
plant. Write the letter only.

A. Cooling tower cools the steam which it condenses back to water.

B. When the water reaches the surface, the drop in pressure causes the water to turn into steam.
C. Wells are drilled deep into the earth to pump steam or hot water to the surface.
D. The steam spins a turbine, which is connected to a generator that produces electricity.
E. The cooled water is pumped back into the earth to begin the process.

12. 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 altitude increases as the temperature increases.
D. The altitude decreases as the temperature increases.

13. It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time.
A. climate C. weather
B. monsoon D. Topograhy

14. Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
A. leeward side C. rain shadow
B. windward side D. peak

15. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you think makes
Baguio cold?
A. The latitude C. The altitude
B. The topography D. all of the above

16. Which of the following shows the effect of climate change?

A. rising of sea level C. coastal erosion in some places

B. deforestation of the forest D. siltation of bodies of water

17. 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

18. It is commonly known as the North Star and the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor.
A. Polaris C. Sirius
B. Vega D. Proxima Centuari

19. 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.

20. Sun is considered also as a star. Which of the following characteristics they differ?
A. Brightness C. Temperature
B. Color D. All of the above
II. IDENTIFICATION: Choose the correct answer on the box provided below. Write the letter only.

21. The imaginary groups of stars.

22. Is the overall atmospheric condition of a place for a long period of time.
23. A property of the material’s resistance to flow.
24. Volcanoes that have a record of eruption within the last 600 years.
25. A volcanoes that are formed by the accumulation of lava that oozes out from the volcanoe.
26. Volcanoes that are built from ejected lava fragments.
27. A phenomenon happens when the temperature in eastern Pacific rises above normal.
28. Occurs when temperature in eastern Pacific decreases below normal.
29. The star’s brightness as seen from earth is called ____________.
30. It is a type of photograph that utilizes long-exposure times to capture the apparent motion of stars in
the night sky due to the rotation of the earth.

A. Star trail E. Constellations I. Absolute brightness

B. El Niño F. Viscosity J. Active Volcanoes
C. La Niña G. Apparent brightness K. Cinder cone Volcanoes
D. Climate H. Shield Volcanoes

III. MATCHING TYPE. Read and understand the questions in column A and choose the correct answer
from column B. Write the letter only.

Column A Column B
31. A violent eruption due to the contact between water A. Climate
and magma. B. Weather
32. Is a natural opening in the surface of the Earth where molten rocks, C. Strombolian
hot gases, smoke, and ash are ejected D. Gibbang
33. A stream-driven eruption as the hot rocks come in contact with E. Buwaya
water.
34. Brings drastic effects to some people and animals. F. Phreatomagmatic
35. Is a condition of the atmosphere at a specific place and time. G. Climate change
36. Explosive type of volcanic eruption of gas and pyroclastics. H. Volcano
37. A periodic weak to violent eruptions characterized by fountain lava. I. Plinian
38. A sudden increase of the earth’s temperature due to the certain J. Global warming
gases (such as carbon dioxide) in the atmosphere.
39. A local constellation signifies the start of rainy season in the K. Phreatic/Hydrothermal
Philippines.
40. A constellation signifies the end of planting season.
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SCIENCE 9

ANSWER KEY

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. D
10. A
11. E
12. B
13. A
14. B
15. D
16. A
17. C
18. A
19. C
20. D
21. E
22. D
23. F
24. J
25. H
26. K
27. B
28. C
29. G
30. A
31. F
32. H
33. K
34. G
35. B
36. I
37.C
38. J
39. E
40. D