DIMATALING NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

3rd Quarter Examination

SCIENCE - 9
Name: ____________________________________________ Grade & Section: _________________Score:
30
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is NOT a type of volcano base on shape?
A. Composite B. Vulcanian C. Shield D. Cinder
2. Which type of volcano has broad summit areas, which makes it resemble a warrior's shield?
A. Composite B. Shield C. Cinder cone D. Inactive
3. What type of volcano has a steep conical hill of volcanic debris deposited around a volcanic vent?
A. Extinct B. Composite C. Cinder cone D. Shield
4. What type of volcanic eruption results from the fragmentation and explosion of a plug of lava in a volcanic conduit, or from the
rupture of a lava dome?
A. Plinian B. Strombolian C. Vulcanian D. Phreatomagmatic
5. What type of volcano is commonly found in the Pacific Ring of Fire?
A. Cinder volcano B. Scoria cone C. Shield volcano D. Stratovolcano
6. Which of these is NOT a primary factor that affects volcanic eruptive style?
A. The viscosity of the magma B. The temperature of the magma
C. Location of the volcano D. Amount of gases dissolved
7. Which of the following characteristics of magma affects the explosiveness of volcanic eruption?
A. ColorB. Amount of gases dissolved C. Viscosity D. Hardness
8. Which of the following factors associated with huge volcanic eruptions may cause the decrease in the Earth's average temperature
for few years?
A. Acid rain B. Volcanic Ash C. Lava Flow D. Magma formation
9. Which of these is NOT a positive effect of volcanic eruption?
A. Contributes to soil fertility B. Reduced visibility
C. Promotes tourism D. Increase mineral deposits
10. Which of the following statements is the best thing to do before a volcanic eruption?
A. Have a family escape plan and avoid escaping to low-lying areas.
B. Avoid inhaling volcanic dust by covering your face with a wet towel.
C. Wear protective gear – goggles, gas mask, long pants, and long sleeves.
D. Bring animals and livestock into closed shelters to protect them from breathing volcanic ash.
11. What is geothermal energy?
A. It is renewable energy in the form of heat coming from the Earth's interior
B. It is renewable energy derived from the heat coming from power plants
C. It is a non-renewable energy source from the Earth's interior
D. It is non-renewable energy in the form of heat from the sun
12. What are the two ways of generating geothermal energy?
A. Through geothermal power plants and geothermal heat pumps
B. Through geothermal power and geothermal plants
C. By excavating the Earth's surface and the use of heat pumps
D. By digging the soil and piping the heat from the Earth's interior
13. Humans have been looking for alternative sources of renewable energy to reduce
dependence on fossil fuels. How is energy from volcanoes tapped for human use?
A. The lava can be used for cooking.
B. The energy from the magma can be used to heat water.
C. Geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity.
D. Geothermal energy can be tapped to produce steam used for the heating shower.
14. What are some good things that volcanoes can give us?
I. The dramatic scenery that they produce attracts tourists. This helps the economy.
II. The valuable minerals that it brings to the surface create mining opportunities.
III. The smoke it emitted causes respiratory ailments
IV. Volcanic ashes make good fertilizer for the soils
A. I, II, III B. II, III, IV C. I, III, IV D. I, II, IV
15. Which of the following is the type of energy that can be utilized from volcanoes?
A. Solar energy B. Geothermal energy C. Heat energy D. Steam energy
16. Which of the following BEST describes climate?
A. The condition that occurs in the atmosphere within a day.
B. The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a long period.
C. The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a short period.
D. The disturbance in the atmosphere happens for an extended period.
17. What happens to the temperature of the air when latitude increases?
A. It remains the same B. Increases C. Decreases D. Varies
18. Maria's house is located up on a hill and has a colder climate. It is located near the equator. What will most likely affect the
climate of the place?
A. Latitude B. Altitude C. Topography D. All of these
19. How does latitude affect climate?
A. Temperature increases as latitude decreases, resulting in a warm climate.
 B. Temperature decreases as latitude increases, resulting in a cold climate.
C. Temperature increases as latitude increases, resulting in a warm climate.
D. Both A and B are correct.
20. Why are the coldest places on Earth found at the poles?
A. A great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface
B. A great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas
C. Less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas
D. Less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface
21. A city located near the center of a large continent has colder winters and warmer summers than a city at the same elevation and
latitude located on the continent's coast. Which statement best explains the difference between the climates?
A. Air masses originate only over land.
B. Land has a lower specific heat than water.
C. Wind speeds are greater over land than oceans.
D. Water changes temperature more rapidly than land.
22. City A is on the coast, while City B is inland. Which statement explains why the climate in City A is different from City B?
A. The specific heat of water causes City A to have a smaller temperature range.
B. The specific heat of water causes City B to have a smaller temperature range.
C. Because water has a low specific heat.
D. They have the same latitude.
23. If you live near the ocean, what kind of winters would you expect in a marine climate?
A. Extreme winters B. Mild winters
C. Really warm winters D. No winters at the beach
24. What effect does a large body of water usually have on a nearby landmass?
A. The water causes cooler summers and colder winters.
B. The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters.
C. The water causes hotter summers and warmer winters.
D. The water causes warmer summers and colder winters.
25. What causes ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere to curve to the right?
A. Earth's orbit around the Sun B. Earth's magnetic field
C. Earth's spinning on its axis D. Earth's force of gravity
26. The North Star or Polaris is located in what constellations?
A. Ursa Minor B. Ursa Major C. Crux D. Cygnus
27. The following are constellations best seen in summer except:
A. Orion B. Cetus C. Eridanus D. Scorpius
28. Which constellation is prominent in the Northern Hemisphere during spring?
A. Orion B. Cancer C. Lynx D. Andromeda
For item number 29. The constellation below represents the constellations Cygnus.

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29. Which statements best explain why Cygnus is visible to an observer in Manila in September but not visible in March?
A. Earth spins on its axis. B. Earth orbits the sun.
C. Cygnus spins on its axis. D. Cygnus orbits the Earth.

For item number 30. The constellation Pisces changes position during a night, as shown in the given diagram.

Science 9 Learner's Material. First Edition. Department of Education-Bureau of Learning Resources

30. Which motion is mainly responsible for this change in position?
A. Revolution of Earth around the Sun.
B. Rotation of Earth on its axis.
C. Revolution of Pisces around the Sun.
D. Rotation of Pisces on its axis.
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ANSWERS KEY – SCIENCE 9

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. C 11. C 21. C

2. B 12. B 22. B

3. D 13. D 23. D

4. A 14. A 24. A

5. C 15. C 25. C

6. B 16. B 26. B

7. D 17. D 27. D

8. A 18. A 28. A

9. A 19. B 29. C

10. A 20. B 30. C