Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Cebu City
BUHISAN NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
SITIO ESKWELAHAN, BUHISAN, CEBU CITY

SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 9

S.Y. 2023-2024

1. Which of the following is an active volcano in the Philippines? 10. What is the term used to represent the opening of the volcano
A. Apo in Davao where magma comes out?
C. Isarog in Camarines Sur A. chamber B. crater
B. Bagacay in Camarines Norte C. summit D. vent
D. Taal Volcano in Batangas 11. What type of volcanoes are formed from viscous or sticky
2. Which are considered active volcanoes in the Philippines? lava that does not flow
I. Mayon Albay III. Kanlaon in Negros Island easily?
II. Calayan in Cagayan IV. Hibok-hibok in Camiguin A. cinder cones
C. lava domes
A. I and II only B. composite volcanoes
C. I, II, and IV only D. shield volcanoes
B. I, II, and III only
D. I, III, and IV only 12. What is the basis of classifying volcanoes as active or
inactive?
3.Why does a thick layer of volcanic ash can be heavy enough to A. size of the base
collapse the roofs of buildings? It is because ash ________. C. age of the volcano
A. is solid B. shape of the cone
C. becomes heavier as it cools. D. records of eruption
B. cannot be blown by winds
D. consists of tiny fragments of rocks that becomes heavy 13.Several kilometers from a volcano, a geologist observes an
as they pile up. old lava flow made up of dark- colored basalt rock. The geologist
infers that the lava must have had____________.
4. What type of volcanoes are formed from wide thin layers of lava? A. low viscosity B. high viscosity
A. lava domes B. cinder cones C. medium viscosity D. high silica content
C. shield volcanoes D. composite volcanoes
14.Heat from the volcano can be utilized as energy source.
5. What type of volcano is Mayon Volcano which is formed from Which energy comes from the volcano?
alternating layers of lava flow, undissolved stone and ash? A. Biomass B. Geothermal
A. lava domes B. cinder cones C. Dendrothermal D. Hydroelectric
C. shield volcanoes D. composite volcanoes 15. Which locations can be good sources of geothermal energy?
A. Ocean, river, sea
6. Which is NOT a common gas in magma? C. Geyser, hot spring, ocean
A. methane gas B. carbon dioxide B. Geyser, ocean, river
C. sulfur dioxide D. water vapor D. Geyser, hot spring, steam vents

For numbers 7 & 8. A lava flows out from the crater and has less 16. What natural disaster could be potential results of
silica content. establishing geothermal power plants?
A. earthquakes B. tornadoes
7. What is the viscosity of the lava? C. forest fires D. typhoons
17. Geothermal energy is a good source of energy because it is
A. high viscosity C. no viscosity _____________
B. average viscosity D. low viscosity A. atomic B. free
C. clean D. renewable
8. What if the lava that flows out from the crater has high silica
content, what would be the viscosity of the lava?
A. high viscosity B. no viscosity 18. Which of the following refers to the height above sea level?
C. average viscosity D. low viscosity A. altitude B. latitude
C. topography D. ocean currents

9. What part of the volcano serves as the region under the surface of 19. Which of the following refers to the atmospheric condition of a
the Earth where hot molten magma is collected? place over a long period of time?
A. lava flow B. main vent A. climate B. monsoon
C. secondary vent D. magma chamber C. topography D. weather
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Division of Cebu City
BUHISAN NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
SITIO ESKWELAHAN, BUHISAN, CEBU CITY

SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 9

S.Y. 2023-2024

20. Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation? 26. Keep all windows closed while driving and be aware of usual
A. leeward B. peak hazards in the road.
C. windward D. rain shadow 27. Wait for further announcement before transporting your family
back to your house.
21. What happens to the temperature as you go to the top of a 28. Prepare other life-saving devices such as cell phones, flashlights,
mountain? whistles, and gas masks as volcanic eruptions are accompanied by
A. does not change ash falls and other pyroclastic materials.
C. temperature decreases 29. Stay inside your house unless authorities tell you to evacuate.
B. temperature increases 30. Post a live feed on social media while the volcano is erupting.
D. temperature goes up and down

22. Which of the following is an imaginary line that is parallel to the

equator?
A. altitude B. latitude
C. longitude D. topography

23. What can you do to help decrease global warming?

A. Eat more ice cream.
C. Keep your air conditioner on high.
B. Keep your freezer door open.
D. Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.

24.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

25. Which activity DOES NOT contribute to global warming?

A. reforestation B. mining activities
C. illegal fishing D. incineration of garbage

1. What type of volcanoes are formed from wide thin layers of lava?
A. lava domes B. cinder cones
C. shield volcanoes D. composite volcanoes
26. For nos. 26 – 30,
Identify each sentence if it is done prior, during, and after volcanic 2. What type of volcano is Mayon Volcano which is formed from
eruptions. Choose A if the statement is done before volcanic eruption, alternating layers of lava flow, undissolved stone and ash?
B if the statement is done during volcanic eruption, C if the statement A. lava domes B. cinder cones
is done after volcanic eruption, and D if the statement is not applicable C. shield volcanoes D. composite volcanoes
whether it is done prior, during, and after volcanic eruptions.
A = done before volcanic eruption
C = done after volcanic eruption 3. Which of the following is an active volcano in the Philippines?
B = done during volcanic eruption A. Apo in Davao
D = not applicable C. Isarog in Camarines Sur
B. Bagacay in Camarines Norte
D. Taal Volcano in Batangas
4. Which are considered active volcanoes in the Philippines?
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Division of Cebu City
BUHISAN NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
SITIO ESKWELAHAN, BUHISAN, CEBU CITY

SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 9

S.Y. 2023-2024

I. Mayon Albay III. Kanlaon in Negros Island 13. What type of volcanoes are formed from viscous or sticky lava
II. Calayan in Cagayan IV. Hibok-hibok in Camiguin that does not flow
easily?
A. I and II only A. cinder cones
C. I, II, and IV only C. lava domes
B. I, II, and III only B. composite volcanoes
D. I, III, and IV only D. shield volcanoes

5.Why does a thick layer of volcanic ash can be heavy enough to 14.Which of the following can cause global warming?
collapse the roofs of buildings? It is because ash ________. A. volcanic eruptions
A. is solid C. the rising of warm air into the atmosphere
C. becomes heavier as it cools. B. the amount of rainfall
B. cannot be blown by winds D. increase of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere
D. consists of tiny fragments of rocks that becomes heavy
as they pile up. 15. Which activity DOES NOT contribute to global warming?
A. reforestation B. mining activities
6. Which is NOT a common gas in magma? C. illegal fishing D. incineration of garbage
A. methane gas B. carbon dioxide
C. sulfur dioxide D. water vapor
16. Which locations can be good sources of geothermal energy?
For numbers 7 & 8. A lava flows out from the crater and has less A. Ocean, river, sea
silica content. C. Geyser, hot spring, ocean
B. Geyser, ocean, river
7. What is the viscosity of the lava? D. Geyser, hot spring, steam vents

A. high viscosity C. no viscosity 17. What natural disaster could be potential results of establishing
B. average viscosity D. low viscosity geothermal power plants?
A. earthquakes B. tornadoes
8. What if the lava that flows out from the crater has high silica C. forest fires D. typhoons
content, what would be the viscosity of the lava?
A. high viscosity B. no viscosity 18. Geothermal energy is a good source of energy because it is
C. average viscosity D. low viscosity _____________
9. What part of the volcano serves as the region under the surface of A. atomic B. free
the Earth where hot molten magma is collected? C. clean D. renewable
A. lava flow B. main vent
C. secondary vent D. magma chamber 19. Which of the following refers to the height above sea level?
A. altitude B. latitude
10. Which of the following is an imaginary line that is parallel to the C. topography D. ocean currents
equator?
A. altitude B. latitude 20. What is the basis of classifying volcanoes as active or inactive?
C. longitude D. topography A. size of the base
C. age of the volcano
11. What can you do to help decrease global warming? B. shape of the cone
A. Eat more ice cream. D. records of eruption
C. Keep your air conditioner on high.
B. Keep your freezer door open. 21.Several kilometers from a volcano, a geologist observes an old
D. Turn off your lights when you’re not using them. lava flow made up of dark- colored basalt rock. The geologist infers
that the lava must have had____________.
12. What is the term used to represent the opening of the volcano A. low viscosity B. high viscosity
where magma comes out? C. medium viscosity D. high silica content
A. chamber B. crater
C. summit D. vent 22.Heat from the volcano can be utilized as energy source. Which
energy comes from the volcano?
A. Biomass B. Geothermal
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Division of Cebu City
BUHISAN NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
SITIO ESKWELAHAN, BUHISAN, CEBU CITY

SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 9

S.Y. 2023-2024

C. Dendrothermal D. Hydroelectric

23. Which of the following refers to the atmospheric condition of a

place over a long period of time?
A. climate B. monsoon
C. topography D. weather

24. Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
A. leeward B. peak
C. windward D. rain shadow

25. What happens to the temperature as you go to the top of a

mountain?
A. does not change
C. temperature decreases
B. temperature increases
D. temperature goes up and down

26. For nos. 26 – 30,

Identify each sentence if it is done prior, during, and after volcanic
eruptions. Choose A if the statement is done before volcanic eruption,
B if the statement is done during volcanic eruption, C if the statement
is done after volcanic eruption, and D if the statement is not applicable
whether it is done prior, during, and after volcanic eruptions.
A = done before volcanic eruption
C = done after volcanic eruption
B = done during volcanic eruption
D = not applicable

26. Keep all windows closed while driving and be aware of usual
hazards in the road.
27. Wait for further announcement before transporting your family
back to your house.
28. Prepare other life-saving devices such as cell phones, flashlights,
whistles, and gas masks as volcanic eruptions are accompanied by
ash falls and other pyroclastic materials.
29. Stay inside your house unless authorities tell you to evacuate.
30. Post a live feed on social media while the volcano is erupting.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Division of Cebu City
BUHISAN NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
SITIO ESKWELAHAN, BUHISAN, CEBU CITY

SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 9

S.Y. 2023-2024