alternating layers of lava flows, volcanic ash, cinders, blocks

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A. cinder cones

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B. composite volcanoes
C. lava domes
D. shield volcanoes

REVIEWER 9. What is the basis of classifying volcanoes as active or

inactive?
I. DIFFERENT KINDS/ TYPES A. size of the base
B. shape of the cone
OF VOLCANOES C. age of the volcano
1. Which statement is INCORRECT? D. records of eruption
A. Volcanoes give information about inner Earth. 10. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
B. Volcanoes can be found on land and ocean floor. A. Active volcanoes do not have magma supply while inactive
C. Volcanoes show precursory signs before eruption. volcanoes have magma supply.
D. Volcanoes that do not produce lava is not dangerous. B. Active volcanoes exhibit volcanic activity within the last 10
2. Which of the following CORRECTLY describes the main 000 years while inactive volcanoes have no record of eruption.
vent of the volcano? C. Inactive volcanoes are those that erupted recently and showing
A. It is the part where magma is stored. regular activity while active volcanoes exhibit no sign of volcanic
B. It is the central tube-like structure of the volcano. activity.
C. It is the smaller outlet through which magma is ejected. D. Inactive volcanoes exhibit sign of emissions of molten
D. It is the channel through which magma travels to the surface of materials and gases while active volcanoes show no sign of
the emission
Earth.
11. Which are considered active volcanoes in the Philippines?

I. Mayon Albay III. Kanlaon in Negros Island

II. Calayan in Cagayan IV. Hibok-hibok in Camiguin

A. I and II only
B. I, II, and III only
C. I, II, and IV only
D. I, III, and IV only
12. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines on
June 15, 1991, was the second largest of the 20th century. Its
eruption was characterized as an excessively explosive type of
eruption of gas and pyroclastic. Which type of the eruption is
this?
3. Which of these is CORRECTLY matched? A. Phreatic
A. 1: magma flow B. Phreatomagmatic
B. 2: magma chamber C. Plinian
C. 3: slope D. Strombolian
D. 4: lava 13.Which of these is TRUE for a Phreatomagmatic eruption?
4. What part of the volcano serves as the region under the A. It is a silent eruption due to oozing lava
surface of the Earth where B. Its eruption is characterized by fountain lava.
hot molten magma is collected? C. Its eruption has resulted to sideway emission of pyroclastic.
A. lava flow D. It is a short-lived eruption and maybe an onset of a major
B. main vent eruption.
C. secondary vent 14. What is the most important sign of an impending volcanic
D. magma chamber eruption which is also referred as seismic activity?
5. What is the term used to represent the opening of the A. crater glow
volcano where magma B. ground swell
comes out? C. volcanic tremor
A. chamber D. dried vegetation
B. crater 15. Which of these is NOT a sign of a forthcoming volcanic
C. summit eruption?
D. vent A. crater glow
6. What type of volcanoes are formed from viscous or sticky B. volcanic tremors
lava that does not flow C. drying up of vegetation
easily? D. increased amount of rainfall
A. cinder cones
B. composite volcanoes
C. lava domes

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D. shield volcanoes
7. Which of the following is TRUE about cinder cone?
A. It is built from particles and blobs of solidified lava ejected
from a single vent.
B. Lava coming out from this volcano is not accompanied by
pyroclastic materials.
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C. Lava blown out from this volcano breaks into small fragments
solidify and fell as cinder around the vent.
D. It is formed from viscous magma being erupted effusively
REVIEWER
onto the surface and then piling up around the vent. II. VOLCANIC ERUPTION
8. Which type of volcanoes have broad bases and steep slopes
and are formed by 1. Which are needed in the formation of magma?
A. composition, pressure, temperature
B. composition, pressure, density I. Higher silica content allows magma to trap more gas.
C. pressure, temperature, distance from the surface II. Viscosity increases with increasing temperature of the
D. pressure, temperature, volume magma.
2. If a volcano’s magma is high in silica, how will you III. Viscosity decreases with increasing SiO2 concentration
describe to its volcanic activity? inmthe magma.
A. It will erupt quietly IV. The more silica in the magma, the more viscous or
B. It will remain dormant resistant to flow it is.
C. It will erupt explosively
D. It will produce dark-colored lava A. I and II
3. Viscosity is a measure of a material’s resistance to flow. B. I and III
Which DOES NOT affect the viscosity of magma? C. III and IV
A. location of magma D. II and III
B. temperature of the magma 11. Which correctly shows the types of magma in an
C. chemical composition of the magma increasing order of silica and gas content?
D. presence of dissolved gases in the magma A. Andesitic, Basaltic, Rhyolitic
4. Which is TRUE about the composition of magma? B. Andesitic, Rhyolitic, Basaltic
A. It contains ash, dust, and lava C. Basaltic, Andesitic, Rhyolitic
B. It contains dissolved gases only. D. Rhyolitic, Andesitic, Basaltic
C. It contains fragmented rocks only. 12. What provides the force that causes magma to erupt to
D. It contains both dissolved gases and fragmented materials. the surface?
5. Several kilometers from a volcano, a geologist observes A. the gravity in the lithosphere
an old lava flow made up of dark- colored basalt rock. The B. the density of the magma
geologist infers that the lava must have had____________. C. the silica in the magma
A. low viscosity D. the dissolved gases trapped in the magma
B. high viscosity 13.What can be inferred about the silica content and
C. medium viscosity temperature of magma if it has a low viscosity?
D. high silica content A. a high silica content and high temperature
6. Which type of lava will offer the least resistance to flow? B. a high silica content and low temperature
A. Andesitic C. a low silica content and high temperature
B. Basaltic D. a low silica content and low temperature
C. Rhyolitic 14. When compared to andesitic lavas, what characteristics
D. Basaltic and Rhyolitic of basaltic lavas will be shown?
7. The magma in the chamber of a volcano has a very high A. lower in viscosity and it retains dissolved gases.
amount of silica. If the volcano would erupt, which might B. higher in viscosity and it retains dissolved gases.
happen? C. lower in viscosity and it easily releases dissolved gases.
A. The lava would flow very slowly D. higher in viscosity but it easily releases dissolved gases.
B. The volcano would erupt violently 15.Water vapor is one of the dissolved gases released by
C. The volcano would erupt non-explosively erupting volcano. It is present in large amounts, and is
D. There would be a build-up of pressure below the crater considered harmless. When will it become harmful to the
8. Which is NOT a common gas in magma? living things and environment?
A. methane gas A. when it is in the lower atmosphere
B. carbon dioxide B. when it is in the middle atmosphere
C. sulfur dioxide C. when it is in the upper atmosphere
D. water vapor D. when it combines with other dissolved gases

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REVIEWER
III. Geothermal Energy
1. Heat from the volcano can be utilized as energy source.
Which energy comes from
the volcano?
A. Biomass
B. Dendrothermal
9. Which type of magma has the lowest chemical and gas C. Geothermal
content? D. Hydroelectric
A. Andesitic 2. Which locations can be good sources of geothermal
B. Basaltic energy?
C. Rhyolitic A. Ocean, river, sea
D. None of the choices B. Geyser, ocean, river
10. Which statement is NOT true based from the given C. Geyser, hot spring, ocean
data in the table? D. Geyser, hot spring, steam vents
3. Where is the first geothermal power plant located in our IV.It is available everywhere on Earth
country?
A. Albay A. I and II
B. Batangas B. I and III
C. Leyte C. III only
D. Negros D. IV only
4. Which statement is TRUE about geothermal energy?
A. Its supply is limited 13. Arrange the following sequence of conversion of
B. It causes global warming geothermal energy into electrical energy in a geothermal
C. It generates greenhouse gases power plant.
D. It is a sustainable energy source
5. Which shows the correct sequence of the flow of energy I. Steam is used to turn the turbine
in a Geothermal Power II. Cool water is injected to the ground
Plant? III. Generator converts mechanical to electrical energy==y
A. electricity steam generator turbine hot water IV. Hot water is pumped up and steam is produced
B. hot water generator turbine steam electricity
C. generator turbine steam hot water electricity A. I, II, III, IV
D. hot water steam turbine generator electricity B. II, III, I, IV
6. Heat energy can be trapped and used for our daily C. II, IV, I, III
activities. What are the two ways in doing this? D. IV, I, III, II
A. through the use of fossil fuels
B. through Geothermal heat pumps 14. Which volcano is located on the northwest slopes of
C. through Geothermal power plant North Cotabato and Davao Provinces?
D. Both B and C A. Mt. Bulusan
7. How is geothermal energy harnessed as source of B. Mt. Apo
electricity? C. Mt. Olilia
A. Wells are drilled on Earth’s surface to pump steam or hot D. Mt. Taal
water
B. The steam from hot water spins the turbine to produce 15. Why is the Philippines the best place to build
electricity geothermal power plants?
C. The turbines are connected to generators that generates A. Because Philippines is a rich country.
electricity B. Because the temperature in the Philippines is too hot.
D. All of the above C. Because the Philippines is in the of Pacific Ring of Fire.
8. What is the positive effect of building a geothermal D. Because there is lesser chance that an earthquake might
powerplant? happen.
A. Lesser cost
B. Lesser Pollution
C. Nuclear Fallout
D. Global Warming
9. Which problem may occur as a result of building a
geothermal energy facility?
A. The burning of fossil fuel.
B. Water pollution from the chemicals.
C. Toxic gases can be released when drilling.
D. All the above

10. Geothermal Power Plants is susceptible to trigger this

natural calamity?
A. Earthquakes
B. Forest Fire
C. Hurricanes
D. All the above
11. Which of these are considered as the disadvantages of
using geothermal energy?

I.Low carbon footprints energy source

II.Reservoirs are not permanent
III.Harmful gases maybe released into the atmosphere
IV.High cost of constructing the system

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. II, III and IV
12. What is/are the advantages of using geothermal
energy?
I.The production cost is cheaper
II.The main source of energy is the sun
III.Safe and friendly to the environment
 rd A. The closer you get to the equator, the hotter it gets.
SCIENCE 9 3 B. The higher you go above sea level, the colder it gets.
C. The farther you get from the equator, the colder it
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D. The process by which heat from the sun is trapped

REVIEWER near Earth's surface.

10. What region receives the least amount of solar
IV. FACTORS AFFECTING radiation?
A. equatorial
CLIMATE B. polar
1. Which statement BEST describes topography? C. temperate
A. It is the total distance above sea level. D. tropical
B. It is the side of the mountain that experiences floods. 11. Land heats and cools faster than the sea.
C. It is the curve of the earth and the distance from Therefore, coastal areas have a lower temperature
equator. range than those inland. Which factor affects the
D. It is the physical attribute, surface shapes and features temperature of an area?
of an area. A. winds
2. Which part of the mountain has more vegetation? B. altitude
A. top C. distance from the sea
B. leeward D. elevation from the sea
C. sideward 12. There are areas that are drier and warmer than
D. windward surrounding flatlands, because of mountains and
3. Which BEST describes the leeward side of a valleys. What factor affects the climate?
mountain? A. elevation
A. The side of the mountain that experiences floods. B. latitude
B. The side of the mountain that receives less precipitate. C. topography
C. The side of the mountain that receives more D. vegetation
precipitate. 13. Why does latitude cause differences in
D. The side of the mountain that experiences more temperature?
vegetation. A. It is due to climate change.
4. How do oceans affect the climate of an area? B. It is due to the distances of mountain ranges.
A. The solar radiation is absorbed by ocean. C. It is due to the distance from the earth to the
B. Ocean currents act much like a conveyor belt. mountains.
C. The ocean helps to distribute heat around the globe. D. It is due to the curve of the earth and distance from
D. All of the above. equator.
5. In a theory, Earth’s surface was covered by vast 14. Which statement is TRUE about high altitude?
sheets of ice. What do you call these vast sheets of A. The high-up places such as mountaintops often get
ice? snow for most of the year.
A. glaciers B. Altitude affects climate in that the higher up you get,
B. haze the more the temperature drops.
C. ice C. Altitude affects climate in that the higher up you get,
D. snow the more the temperature increases.
6. Which refers to the angular distance from the D. Both A and B
equator that greatly affects the climate and weather 15. Which statement supports the idea of leeward and
of an area? windward sides of the mountain?
A. altitude A. Air pressure in leeward is higher than the windward
B. elevation side.
C. height B. The two sides of the same mountain have different
D. latitude climates because of the water and air movement.
7. Why do mountainous areas have generally colder C. The leeward side of the mountain experiences floods
climate than the surrounding land? Because of ... while the windward side experiences less precipitate.
A. higher altitude D. Both A and B
B. higher elevation
C. far from the ocean
D. far from the lowland
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8. What happens to the temperature as you go to the
top of a mountain? QUARTER
A. does not change
B. temperature increases
C. temperature decreases
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D. temperature goes up and down V. Climatic Phenomena Occuring
9. How does higher altitude affect the climate of an on a Global Level
area?
1. Which of the following is the best practice to reduce the D. All of the above
effect of climate change? 10. Which of the following is classified as natural factor
that caused global warming?
A. organic farming A. Burning of fuels
B. livestock raising B. Melting of ice caps
C. burning fossil fuel C. Typhoon and heavy rains
D. car manufacturing D. Methane release from arctic wetlands
11. El Niño: _____________ La Niña: _____________
2. Which is TRUE about greenhouse effect?
A. unnatural warming, natural cooling
A. Greenhouse gases on the surface absorb heat from the B. natural warming, unusual cooling
atmosphere. C. unusual warming, unusual cooling
B. Greenhouse gases on the surface absorb heat from the D. unusual warming, unnatural cooling
earth’s
interior. 12 - 15. Write:
C. Greenhouse gases in the upper atmosphere absorb heat
from the A. If the first statement is correct and the second statement
outer space. is incorrect.
D. Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorb heat B. If the first statement is incorrect and the second
from the statement is correct.
earth’s surface. C. If both statements are correct.
D. If both statements are incorrect.
3. Which of the following is NOT likely result of global
warming? 12. B
I. Methane has a lesser warming effect than CO2.
A. Rising sea level II. Carbon dioxide is responsible for over 60% of the enhanced
B. Worsening health effects greenhouse effect.
C. Increased storm frequency and intensity
D. Increased agricultural productivity worldwide 13.C
4. Which condition happens during La Niña phenomenon? I. Burning of fossil fuels is releasing carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere at a faster rate than it can be absorbed.
A. Trade wind becomes stronger. II. The current atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide are rising
B. Upwelling of cold water is blocked. by over 10% every 20 years.
C. Air pressure in the western Pacific increases.
D. Air pressure in the eastern Pacific decreases. 14.D
5. Which of the following gases is NOT a greenhouse gas? I. El Niño phenomenon is the unusual cold ocean temperatures
in
A. Methane the Equatorial Pacific.
B. Nitrogen II. La Niña phenomenon is the unusual warm ocean
C. Water vapor temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific.
D. Carbon dioxide
15.C
6. Which of the following phenomena are included in I. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the
climate change? atmosphere and the main cause of global warming.
II. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous
A. Decomposition and germination oxide and water vapour, trap heat and prevent it from going
B. Weather changes and precipitation into space.
C. Volcanic eruptions and earthquake
D. Global warming and extreme change in weather patterns

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7. Which of the following is NOT expected to increase with
enhanced climate change?

A. Flood
B. Drought QUARTER
C. Less typhoons
D. Sea level rising
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8. Which activity contributes the MOST to carbon VI. Constellations
emissions? 1.Which of the following statement is TRUE about
constellations?
A. Forestry A. The patterns of asteroids viewed from earth that resembled
B. Transport different images.
C. Agriculture B.The earth-based interpretation of two-dimensional star
D. Energy supply patterns on the sky.
C.The patterns on the sky made up of stars with different
9. Which can cause global warming? brightness and distances from earth.
A. Deforestation D.Both B and C.
B. Industrial and agricultural activities 2. Are all the constellations visible from anywhere on Earth
C. Air pollutants due to extraction of natural gas in the entire year?
A. No, because as the Earth revolves around the sun. D. Because the zodiac constellations have its own path.
B. No, because there are times that stars do not give off light. 13. Why is Polaris considered a circumpolar constellation?
C. Yes, because all constellations can be found in a one place. A. Because Polaris seems to rise and set.
D. Yes, because all the constellations do not change its B. Because Polaris is visible at night all year round.
position. C. Because Polaris is only visible in the polar regions.
3. How do ancient Greeks name stars within the D. Because Polaris is part of the zodiac constellations.
constellation? 14-15 Write:
A. according to figure
B. according to distance A. If the first statement is correct and the second statement
C. according to brightness is
D. according to their position in the constellation incorrect.
4. How are constellation being used? B. If the first statement is incorrect and the second
A. in navigation statement is
B. in keeping track of the calendar correct.
C. in assessing when to plant crops C. If both statements are correct.
D. all of the above D. If both statements are incorrect.
5. Why are most of the constellations visible at night?
A. Because stars travel at night. 14. D
B. Because the sun is too bright. I. Constellations are group of high energy stars in the sky.
C. Because they only appear at night. II. Constellations are collection of stars, dusts, and rocks in the
D. Because of the motion of earth in its orbit around the sun. sky.
6. Can you see the same stars every night? 15.B
A. Yes, stars do not change position. I. The name of constellations came from the groups of
B. Yes, we are seeing the same stars every night. brightest stars.
C. No, the stars travel from one place to another. II. The name of constellations came from the geometric
D. No, as the earth rotates the part of the sky you can see coordinates
changes. resembled.
7. Why are some constellations not seen in certain months?
A. Because the earth revolves around the sun.
B. Because the brightness of the sun outshines their visibility.
C. Because of the gravity that affects the rotation and
revolution of the
earth.
D. Because of the tidal waves attracting each other, creating a
huge
tsunami that washed out the constellation.
8. Is the sun the biggest factor why there are less visible
constellations during
daytime?
A. No, because the sun has nothing to do with it.
B. Yes, because it is closer, and brighter as seen on earth.
C. Yes, because it helps transform them into other celestial
bodies.
D. No, because the sun is the one responsible to give light to
the moon.
9. Which of the following statements BEST describes why
Polaris is used widely in navigation?
A. It can be seen easily.
B. It changes its position every night.
C. It is often situated in a good position in the sky.
D. It does not change its position at any time of the night.
10. Knowing the altitude of Polaris will determine your
latitude. If you are at the north pole, how many degrees is
the north star above the horizon?
A. 45
B. 90
C. 180
D. 360
11. Which determines a good view of constellation from
earth?
A. The position of the earth in its orbit
B. The location of the person
C. The movement of the earth
D. None of the above
12. Why do we get to see particular zodiac constellation at
specific times of the year?
A. Because the earth rotates.
B. Because the sun seems to rise and set.
C. Because the earth revolves around the sun.