Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
Schools Division of Surigao del Norte
Mainit District I

MAINIT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Mainit, Surigao del Norte
SCIENCE 9
Name: __________________________ Section:_______________ Score: ______
Instruction: Read each items carefully and choose the correct answer among the choices given. Write the letter of the correct answer before
the number.
____1. Volcanoes that have records of eruption within the last 600 years?
A. Active B. Cinder C. Composite D. Inactive
____2. Volcanoes that have not yet erupted for the last 10 years.
A. Active B. Cinder C. Composite D. Inactive
____3. Which of the following is Not a material ejected from a volcanic eruption?
A. Ash B. Fire C. Magma D. Rock
____4. The funnel shaped opening of a volcano.
A. Base B. Caldera C. Crater D.. summit
____5. Which of the following groups are the parts of the volcano?
A. Summit, slope, base B. Base, Caldera, crater C. Summit, base, Caldera D. Base, Summit only
____6. This the property of the materials that resist to the flow.
A. Temperature B. Viscosity C. Dissolved oxygen D. heat
____7. which of the following is NOT true regarding volcanoes?
A. Magma with high silica content are more viscous.
B. Viscosity of magma decreases with temperature
C. Less viscous magma travels a wide area
D. High viscosity of magma flows faster than less viscous.
____8. What does the acronym PHILVOCS means?
A. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology C.. Philippine Institute of virology and Seismology
B. Philippine Institution of volcanology and seismography D. all of the above
____9. Where did the caldera of the volcano is found?
A. Slope B. Crater C. Summit D. base
____10. Which characteristic of magma mainly determines its explosiveness?
A. Color B. amount C. temperature D. silica content
____11. which of the following characteristics of a volcano depends on its magma emission?
A. Age B. size C. Shape D. Location
____12. Which of the following factors associated with huge volcanic eruptions may cause the decrease in the Earth’s average for a few
years?
A. Heat B. light C. acid rain D. volcanic ash
____13. A thick layer of volcanic ash can be heavy enough to collapse the roofs of building because ash _______.
A. Is solid. B. cannot be blown by winds C. becomes heavier as it cools
D. Consist of tiny fragments of rocks that becomes heavy as they pile up.
____14. Which of the following is an active volcano in the Philippines?
A. Apo in Davao B. Bud Datu in Sulu C. Isarog in Camarines Sur D. Kanlaon in Negros Oriental
____15. The volcano that has a perfect cone formed from alternate solidification of lava and pyroclastic deposits.
A. Shield B. Composite C. Cinder D. Active
____16. the energy that is taken from the volcanic hotspot.
A. Hydrothermal energy B. Geothermal energy C. Electricity D. Powerplant
____17. Which of the following are Not an effect of volcanic eruptions?
A. Decrease in Earth’s temperature B. Kill humans C. Destroy properties D. Cools the water beneath
____18. The volcano that has the longest volcanic eruption in the Philippines.
A. Pinatubo B. Mayon C. Kanlaon D. Apo
____19. The style of volcanic eruptions is based on the following EXCEPT one.
A. Temperature B. chemical composition C. Age of volcano D. Viscosity of the magma
____20. What happens to the temperature of the air when altitude increases?
A. Remains the same B. increases C. Decreases D. Varies
____21. 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 the region over a long period of time
C. The pattern of weather that occurs in the region in the short period of time
D. The disturbance in the atmosphere that happens in long period of time
____22. 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
____23. Which activity does not contribute to global warming?
A. Reforestation B. illegal fishing C. mining activities D. incineration of garbage
____24. 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
____25. 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
____26. Which of the following is an indication of global warming?
A. Rising of sea level B. decrease of global temperature C. coastal erosion D. strong waves in the ocean
____27. Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountain?
A. The temperature increases as the altitude increases. C. the temperature remains the same as the altitude increases
B. The temperature decreases as the altitude increases D. the temperature decreases as the altitude decreases.
___28. What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
A. Greenhouse effect occurs B. Temperature increases C. Water Vapor condenses D. Climate changes
____29. Why does cloud formation disappear as the air moves slowly towards the leeward side of the mountain?
A. The air condenses as it move to the leeward side C. the temperature becomes lower
B. The amount of water vapor is not enough D. there is too much water vapor
____30. Which condition happens during the La Niña phenomenon?
A. Air pressure in the western Pacific increases C. Upwelling of cold water is blocked
B. Air pressure in the eastern Pacific decreases D. Trade wind become stronger
____31. It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time.
A. Climate B. monsoon C. weather D. topography
___32. Which of the side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
A. Leeward side B. windward side C. rain shadow D. peak
___33. Which is the best practice to reduce the effect of climate change?
A. raising B. burning fossil fuel C. organic farming D. car manufacturing
____34. Which of the following shows the effect of climate change?
A. Rising of sea level B. deforestation of the forest C. Coastal erosion D. siltation of bodies of water
____35. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What makes Baguio cold?
A. The distance from the ocean B. the topography C. the altitude D. all of the above
____36. Why do places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different climate?
A. The amount of heat received varies. C. the higher altitude have lower temperature
B. The amount of precipitation differs D. the higher altitudes have higher temperature.
____37. Which of the following can cause global warming?
C. Volcanic eruptions C. the rising of warm air into the atmosphere
D. the amount of rainfall D. increase of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere
For items 38-40 please refer to the Table below.
STAR COLOR
A Red
B Yellow
C White
D Blue

___38. Which star is the hottest?

A. A B. B C.C D.D
___39. Which star is very similar to the sun?
A. A B. B C.C D.D
____40. Which is the coolest star?
A. A B. B C.C D.D
____41. How do stars appear to move in the sky?
A. From East to West B. from North to South C. from West to East D. from South to North
____42. Stars appears 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
____43. If you are located in the North Pole, where you will see the Polaris?
A. Overhead B. Just above the Horizon C. around 45degree from the horizon D. Polaris is not seen in North Pole
____44. Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during summer?
A. Orion B. Pegasus C. Hercules D. Virgo
____45. Based on apparent magnitude, which of the following stars is the brightest?
A. Alpha Centauri B. Betelguese C. Rigel D. Sirius
____46. Why do stars have colors?
A. Because of the presence of oxygen C. because of varied temperature
B. Because of the presence of CO2 D. because of different locations
____47. Stars can be found in large groups throughout the Universe. What are these groups called?
 A. Solar system B. comets C. constellations D. Asteriods
____48. Which constellation indicates that the cold season is coming?
A. Andromeda B. Lynx C. Orion D. Ursa MAjor
____49. Which constellation helps sailors to navigate the sea?
A. Pisces B. Polaris C. Sagittarius D. Ursa Minor
____50. What local constellation signifies the start of rainy season in the Philippines?
A. Balara B. Buwaya C. Lepu D. Balatik
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