Second Quarter Examination in Science 8

(First Semester 2018-2019)

Name: ____________________ Date: ____________
Grade & Section: ___________ Score: ___________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct
answer.
1. It is a break in the Earth’s crust where significant movement occurred.
a. intensity b. focus c. magnitude d. fault
2. Which of the following can be triggered by an earthquake?
a. tsunami b. intense ground shaking c. a landslide d. all of these
3. Which of the following can trigger a tsunami?
a. undersea earthquakes c. the eruption of an oceanic volcano
b. undersea landslides d. all of these
4. Intensity is expressed in ____________.
a. Roman Numerals c. both a and b
b. Hindu-Arabic numerals d. In any way you like it
5. As you go away from the focus, the intensity __________.
a. increases b. decreases c. go higher d. remain constant
6. Which movement, along a fault line, would most likely produce a tsunami?
a. sideward b. horizontal c. vertical d. none of the above
7. What intensity is capable of destroying all man-made structures?
a. I b. IX c. X d. VII
8. It is the system of PHIVOLCS in determining the intensity of an earthquake
a. PEIS b. PIES c. PSIE d. PIIS
9. A vibration due to the rapid release of energy is known as _________.
a. earthquake b. typhoon c. hurricane d. tornado
10. Juan was sitting peacefully in front of the television when he suddenly felt an earthquake which
vibration is like on passing of a heavy truck, what intensity did Juan felt?
a. I b. VII c. IV d. V
11. Earthquake are common in the Philippines because it is located in an area called _______?
a. Southeast Asia b. Earthquake Prone Area c. Pacific Ocean d. Pacific Ring Fire
12. It is an instrument used to measure the amount of energy released by an earthquake
a. seisnograph b. microscope c. stenograph d. seismograph
13. Why is the Philippines prone to typhoons?
a. Because Philippines is reached in minerals.
b. Because Philippines is located near the Pacific Ocean.
c. Because Philippines is located in the Southern hemisphere of the Earth.
d. None of the above
14. Depending on the strength, location, speed, and direction, what are the different types of
tropical cyclones?
a. Tropical depression c. Super typhoon
b. Tropical storm d. all of the above
15. Where do tropical cyclones form?
a. In a river or stream c. At plate boundaries
b. Over the ocean d. Under the Earth
16. Bagyong Yolanda was considered as the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded and
categorized by PAGASA as super typhoon. What do you think is the reason why bagyong Yolanda
was categorized as super typhoon?
a. because the wind speed is greater than 200 kph
b. because it is the decision of PAGASA
c. because the wind speed is less than 200 kph
d. All of the above
17. In what categories does a tropical cyclone is, if the tropical cyclone has a wind speed of 118 kph?
a. Super Typhoon c. Typhoon
b. Tropical Depression d. Tropical Storm
18. In what direction do tropical cyclones generally move?
a. North-West c. South-East
b. Westward d. North-East
19. Is a system of thunderstorms that are moving around a center. As the winds intensify or
weaken, the category is upgraded or downgraded accordingly.
a. lightning c. thunder
b. tropical cyclone d. water vapor
20. What are the three parts of a comet?
a. The head, body, and tail c. The nucleus, body, and plasma
b. The nucleus, coma, and tail d. The nucleus, protons, and electrons
21. You’re hiking in the mountainous area of Baguio and find a piece of rock. After testing it, you
discover that it’s from Mars! What’s the most likely explanation for how this rock got there?
a. The rock broke off from Mars a while ago and came to Earth as a meteor.
b. A meteoroid came to Earth on a comet
c. Aliens brought the rock on Earth.
d. All of the above
22. How do we know if a meteor has made contact with Earth’s atmosphere?
a. A species like the dinosaurs die out c. Humans on earth die
b. It burns up and becomes a “shooting star” d. We find space rock on the ground
23. One theory about how dinosaurs went extinct is _________.
a. They caught the flu.
b. That a meteor came and hit our Earth causing their extinction.
c. They ate each other until they all went extinct.
d. As asteroid hit the Earth.
24. When a meteor hits Earth, what is it called?
a. meteorite c. meteoroid
b. meteor d. comet
25. Asteroids “hang out” in our solar system in a place called?
a. The Kuiper Belt c. The Oort Cloud
b. The Planetary rings d. The Asteroid Belt
26. They are sometimes called minor planets.
a. comet c. asteroid
b. stony d. meteor shower
27. Because falling debris is probably the biggest danger indoors during earthquake, it is advisable
to run outside as quickly as possible.
a. True b. False
28. Which of the following should you do if you are indoors during an earthquake?
I. Get under a table or desk.
II. Use your arms to protect your head and neck.
III. If you are under a desk, hold on to it throughout the shaking.
IV. If you cannot get under a desk, duck and cover along an interior wall
V. Face the windows so you can see what is going on.

a. I and II only c. I, II, III, and V only

b. I, II, and V only d. I, II, III, and IV only
29. How can we protect ourselves from earthquake?
a. We can do nothing.
b. We can build broader streets.
c. We can build well designed and constructed houses.
d. Run outside during the shaking.
30. If the PAGASA issued public storm warning signal no. 4 in your locality, what is/are the things
you should do?
a. Evacuate to safer shelter. c. Ride on a motorbike
b. Go outdoor activities with your family. d. Travel outdoors
31. You have watched a weather forecast on the television that a tropical cyclone has entered the
Philippine Area of Responsibility. What does it mean?
a. You have to be prepare for its landfall if ever.
b. Feel like nothing.
 c. Set outdoor plans with your friends.
d. Watch television whole day.
32. You are riding with your motorbike then suddenly an earthquake happen. What you should do?
a. Stop in a place where no buildings and trees.
b. Continue as nothing happen.
c. Ride your motorbike faster.
d. Do some tricks while riding.
33. A tropical cyclone has landed in your locality. You have observed that many trees were
uprooted, buildings are severely damaged and the electrical source was disrupted. What Public
Storm Warning Signal it would be?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
34. You were in the beach when a sudden earthquake happen. What is the first thing you should
do?
a. Go get your surfing board and surf. c. Watch the big waves coming.
b. Evacuate immediately to high lands. d. None of the above.
35. What are the important things you have to prepare before the typhoon came in your locality?
a. First aid kit c. Clothes, batteries and radio
b. Food and drinking water d. All of the above mentioned

II. True or False: Write True if the statement is true and give the correct answer of the underlined
word/phrase if the statement is False.
______ 36. Intensity I is described as Scarcely Perceptible and is felt only by people under
favorable conditions.
______ 37. An active fault has move in the past and is not capable of producing more
earthquake in the future.
______ 38. When an earthquake happens, the effects are greater in the areas away from the
focus.
______ 39. Shaking is a phenomenon where loose soil or sand behave like water during an
earthquake.
______ 40. PAGASA is the government agency tasked in monitoring earthquakes and volcanics
activities.

III. Fill in the comparison table below.

Characteristic Comet Asteroid

Origin 41. 42.
Shape Varied/Irregular Varied/Irregular
Size range of diameter (km) 43. 1 – 100 ++
Orbit 44. More Rounded
Orbital period (years) 75 to 100, 000 ++ 45.

46-47. How would you compare comets and asteroids?

48-50. How are meteor, meteoroid, and meteorite related?

Prepared by:
VIMSON B. ALASTRA
Subject Teacher

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Checked by:
DIOSDADA E. BORINAGA
Master Teacher I