Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CABANATUAN CITY
MARCIANO DEL ROSARIO MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PAMALDAN, CABANATUAN CITY

3rd Periocical Test in Science 9

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to your 8 . What will happen to a magma with a high silica
answer. content?
A. very hot C. very viscous
1. Which characteristic of magma mainly
B. very explosive D. less viscous
determines its explosiveness?
a. color c. temperature
b. amount d. silica content 9. What will happen to a magma with a large
amount of dissolved gases?
2. Which of the following characteristics of A. very hot C. very viscous
a volcano depends on its magma emission? B. very explosive D. less viscous
a. age c. shape
b. size d. location 10. Which of the following does not affect the
viscosity of magma?
3. Which of the following factors associated with
A. style of eruption C. temperature
huge volcanic eruptions may cause the decrease in
B. silica content D. amount of dissolved gases
the earth’s average temperature for a few years.
a. heat c. acid rain 11. Which of the following helps to determine how
b. light d. volcanic easily magma flows?

4. Why thick layer of volcanic ash can be heavy A. silica in the magma
enough to collapse the roofs of buildings? B. the size of the crater
a. is solid C. dissolved gases trapped in the magma
b. cannot be blown by winds D. the number of vents on the volcano
c. becomes heavier as it cools
d. consists of tiny fragments of rocks that become 12. Which describes a tall cone-shaped mountains
heavy as they file up in which layers of lava alternates with layers of ash?
A. shield volcano C. composite volcano
5. Mt. Kilauea in Hawaii is a low and broad
B. cinder-cone volcano D. submarine volcano
volcano. What type of volcano is formed from loose
and fluid lava that flows over each other?
13. Which of the following is a benefit of volcanic
A. cinder volcano C. stratovolcano
eruptions?
B. shield volcano D. submarine volcano
A. volcanic ash released into the atmosphere
6. Which of the following is the effect of Mount
B. flooding from melting ice
Pinatubo eruption in 1991 in the Philippines?
C. warmer temperature
A. lowered global temperature
D. volcanic soil for farming
B. eruption of other volcanoes
C. increased earth’s surface temperature
14. Which of the following is an active volcano in
D. ozone losses
the Philippines?
a. Apo in Davao
7. What is the most violent type of volcanic
b.BudDatu in Sulu
eruption?
c.Isarog in Camarines Sur
A. Phreatic C. Strombolian
d.Kanlaon in Negros Oriental
B. Plinian D. vulcanian
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15. . Which of the following are active volcanoes? a.The weather that occurs in the atmosphere within
a day.
I. Mayon in Albay b.The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over
II.Taal in Batangas a long period of time.
III. Vulcan in Camiguin c.The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over
IV. Kanlaon in Negros Oriental a short period of time.
d.The disturbance in the atmosphere that happens in
a. I and II only b. II and III only a long period of time
c. I, II and III only d. I, II and IV only
22. Why are the coldest places on earth found at the
poles?
16. What will happen if the temperature of the
magma inside the volcano increases?
a.Great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from
the surface.
a. Viscosity decreases
b.Great amount of thermal radiation is received by
b. Viscosity increases
these areas.
c. Viscosity remains the same
c.Less amount of thermal radiation is received by
d,. Viscosity will not be affected
these areas
.d.Less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from
17. Viscosity is the property of material’s resistance
the surface
to flow. Which of the following possesses the
highest Viscosity?
23. Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets
a. Water c. Syrup
when they go up the mountain?
b. Wine d. Oil
a. the temperature increases as the altitude increases
b. the temperature decreases as the altitude
18. Of the following choices, which best describes
increases
or defines geothermal energy?
c. the altitude increases as the temperature increases
d. the altitude decreases as the temperature
A. heat energy volcanic eruptions
increases
B. heat energy from inside the earth
C. energy from hot springs 24. What happens to the temperature of air when
D. energy from rock surface altitude increases?
a. remains the same c. decreases
19. What is one use of geothermal energy? b. increases d. varies
A. electricity B. more hours of sunlight
C. new animal habitats D. solar –heated homes
25. Which side of the mountain often receives the
20 . Which of the ff. suits the statement most precipitation?
“Geothermal power plant gets energy by
___________________”? a. leeward side c. rain shadow
A. pumping heated water or steam b. windward side d. peak
B. circulating fluid underground
C. holding water in a dam 26. City A is surrounded by bodies of water and has
D. using methane a moderate climate. It is located near the equator.
What will most likely affect the climate of the city
21. Which of the following BEST describes a. latitude c. topography
climate? b. altitude d. all of these
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34. A coastal city has been experiencing increased

27. How does the windward side differ from the flooding due to rising sea levels attributed to
leeward side of a high land? climate change. Local authorities are considering
a.The windward receives more precipitation than various options to mitigate the impacts. Which of
the leeward. the following actions would be most effective in
b.The leeward side has more vegetation than the addressing the immediate threat of flooding while
windward side. also contributing to long-term climate resilience?
c.The windward side receives more heat than the a. Building higher seawalls and levees to protect
leeward side. against flooding.
d.The leeward side receives more precipitation than b. Implementing green infrastructure such as
the windward side wetlands restoration and rain gardens to absorb
excess water.
28. Which refers to the atmospheric condition of a c. Constructing a desalination plant to provide a
place over a long period of time. more reliable freshwater supply.
a. climate c. weather d. Enforcing stricter building codes to require
b. monsoon d. topography elevated foundations for new construction in flood-
prone areas.
29. Which primary factor is the reason why Baguio
35. Which activity does not contribute to global
City possess a very cold climate ?
warming?
.a.Position in the Globe
a. reforestation c. mining activities
b.Surrounding bodies of water
b. illegal fishing d. incineration of garbage
c. Topography
d. Elevation from the ground
36. Which of the following is an indication of
30. Which correct word suits the statement, “During global warming?
daytime, air move from _________ to a. rising of sea level
________________.”? b. decrease of global temperature
a. Land, Land c. Land, Sea c. coastal erosion
b.Sea, Sea d. Sea, Land d. land and water pollution
31. Which of the following places possesses the
37 . A farming community in a region experiencing
lowest temperature due to its altitude from the
prolonged droughts is grappling with the impact of
ground?
climate change on their livelihoods. Crop yields
a. Laoag c. Tacloban
have been decreasing, and water scarcity is
b.Manila d. Tagaytay
becoming a significant challenge. In response, the
community leaders are considering various
32. Which side of the mountain that receives most
adaptation measures. Which of the following
of the precipitation due to the presence of moist air?
options would be the most effective adaptation
a. Leeward c. Both A and B
strategy for the community?
b. Windward d. Oceanward
a. Implementing drip irrigation systems and water-
efficient farming techniques to conserve water
33. Which of the following can cause global
usage.
warming?
b. Introducing genetically modified crops
a. volcanic eruption
engineered to withstand drought conditions.
b. the increase in the amount of rainfall
c. Encouraging farmers to expand their land use into
c. the rising of warm air into the atmosphere
nearby forested areas to increase agricultural
d. increase of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere
production.
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d. Building large reservoirs and dams to store water 45. Which of the following shows the correct
during periods of high rainfall for use during arrangement of star color in terms of increasing
droughts. temperature?
a. Blue, Yellow, Red c. Red, Yellow, Blue
38. Which condition happens during La Nina b. Yellow , Blue , Red d. White, Blue, Yellow
phenomenon?
46.How did early Filipinos used the constellations?
a. air pressure in the western Pacific increases
a. For festivals c. For rituals
b. air pressure in the eastern Pacific decreases
b. For navigation d. For agricultural purposes
c. upwelling of cold water is blocked
d. trade wind becomes stronger 47. It is responsible for the fact that we can see
different parts of the sky at different parts of the
39. As a student, which is the best way to do in year.
going to school if you are Pro Environmentalist? a. Rotation c. Coriolis
a.Use a car c. Use the bicycle b. Revolution d. Both A and B
b.Ride the school bus d. Drive the motorcycle
48. Cancer, Virgo and Leo are examples of what?
40. The following are purposes of constellation, a. Birthstones c. Galaxies
EXCEPT: b. Stars d. Zodiac Signs
a. Remind farmers to plant and harvest crops
b. Help farmers navigate through deserts and across
oceans. 49. Which star below blows up to a supernova
c.Used to represent heroes and mythical creatures explosion?
that have been the subjects of folk tales down a. low mass star b. medium mass star
through the generations. c. massive star d. giant star
d. Detect the disasters that might happen to a
specific area. 50. The lifespan of a star will depend mainly on its
_______.
41.Which of the following star color possesses the
lowest temperature? a. temperature. b.brightness.
a. White c. Red c. mass. d. magnitude
b.Blue d. Orange
42. This causes the apparent nightly movement of
the stars across the sky. Prepared by: John Ritchel R. Carino
a.Rotation c. Coriolis Kharol Jane L. Rodriguez
b.Revolution d. Both A and B Marissa C. Dela Pena
Subject Teachers
43. What is the only star that stand motionless
which is located near the axis of the earth?
a. Io c. Vega
b. Sun d. Polaris
44. Which signifies the presence of the constellation
Baha (Taurus)?
a. Start of rainy season c. Planting of rice
b.Cleaning of the forest d. Setting of traps