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THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION
GRADE 9 SCIENCE
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1. 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
2. A volcano that may erupt again at some time in the distant future is
a. active.
b. dormant.
c. explosive.
d. extinct.
3. Volcanoes that erupt frequently are known as
a.Active volcanoes
b.Dormant volcanoes
c. Extinct volcanoes
d.Instinct volcanoes
4. Once magma reaches the surface, it is called
a. silica. b. lava. c. rock. D. ash
5. Which of the following characteristics of magma mainly affect the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption?
a. color b. amount c. temperature d. silica content
6. Which of the following factors associated with huge volcanic eruptions may cause the decrease in the Earth’s average
temperature for a few years?
a. heat b. light c. acid rain d. volcanic ash
7. A thick layer of volcanic ash can be heavy enough to collapse the roofs of buildings because ash ________.
a. is solid.
b. cannot be blown by winds.
c. becomes heavier as it cools.
d. consists of tiny fragments of rocks that become heavy as they pile up.
8. How does the windward side differ from the leeward side of a high land?
a. The windward receives more precipitation than the leeward.
b. The leeward side has more vegetation than the windward side.
c. The windward side receives more heat than the leeward side.
d. The leeward side receives more precipitation than the windward side.
9. What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?
a. remains the same c. decreases b. increases d. varies
10. 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 a region over a long period of time.
c. The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a short period of time.
d. The disturbance in the atmosphere that happens in a long period of time.
11. Why are the coldest places on earth found at the poles?
a. great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface
b. 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
12. What will happen when the rates of evaporation and condensation are equal?
a. Clouds form. b.The humidity increases. c. The dew point is reached. d. Precipitation occurs.
13. . 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.topography c. altitude d. all of these
14. Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountain?
a. The temperature increases as the altitude increases.
b. The temperature decreases as the altitude increases.
c. The altitude increases as the temperature increases.
d. The altitude decreases as the temperature increases.
15. Why does cloud formation disappear as the air moves slowly towards the leeward side of a mountain?
a. The air condenses as it moves to the leeward side.
b. The amount of water vapor is not enough.
c. The temperature becomes lower.
d. There is too much water vapor.
16. Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
a. leeward side b. rain shadow c. windward side d. peak
17. What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
a. Greenhouse effect occurs. b. Water vapor condenses. c. Temperature increases. d. Climate changes.
18. Which condition happens during La Niña phenomenon?
a. Air pressure in the western Pacific increases
b. Air pressure in the eastern Pacific decreases
c. Upwelling of cold water is blocked
d. Trade wind becomes stronger
19. It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time.
a. climate b. weather c. monsoon d. topography
20. Which is the best practice to reduce the effect of climate change?
a. livestock raising c. organic farming b. burning fossil fuel d. car manufacturing
21. Which of the following shows the effect of climate change?
a. rising of sea level c. deforestation of the forest
b. coastal erosion in some places d. siltation of bodies of water
22. Which of the following can cause global warming?
a. volcanic eruptions c. the increase of the amount of rainfall
b. the rising of warm air into the atmosphere d. increase of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere
23.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 the outer space.
d. Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorb heat from the earth’s surface.
24. Which activity does not contribute to global warming?
a. reforestation b. mining activities c. illegal fishing d. incineration of garbage
25. Which of following is an indication of global warming?
a. rising of sea level c. coastal erosion b. decrease of global temperature d. land and water pollution
For numbers 26 to 28, use the table below that presents information about stars A, B, C, and D.
Star Color
A Red
B Yellow
C White
D Blue
26. Which star is the hottest?

A. A B. B C. C D. D
27. Which star is very similar to our Sun?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
28. Which is the coolest star?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
29. Based on apparent magnitude, which of the following stars is the brightest?
A. Alpha Centauri B. Betelgeuse C. Rigel D. Sirius
30. Stars can be found in large groups throughout the universe. What are these groups called?
A. solar system B. comets C. constellations D. asteroids
31. Why do stars have colors?
A. It is because of the presence of oxygen. C. It is because of the presence of carbon dioxide.
B. It is because of varied temperatures. D. It is because of the different locations
32. Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during summer?
A. Orion B. Pegasus C. Hercules D. Virgo
33. If you are located at the North Pole, where will you see the Polaris?
A. Overhead C. Just above the horizon
D. Around 45° from the horizon D. Polaris will not be seen in the North Pole
34. . Stars appear to move in the sky because
A. The Earth is rotating on its axis. C. The Universe is expanding
B. The night sky is rotating. D. New galaxies are formed.
35 .Which of the following constellations has more bright stars than any other constellation?
A. Big Dipper b. Cassiopeia c. Orion d. Scorpion
36. A line through the three stars in Orion's belt points toward which one of the following stars?
a. Mizor b. Polaris c. Sirius d.Rigel
37 The Big Dipper is part of which constellation?
a. Ursa Major b. Ursa Minor c. The Great Bear d. Both answers a) and c) above.
38. What celestial objects can be seen with the unaided eye during the daytime?
A .The Sun b. The Moon and Sun c. The Sun and Venus d. The Sun, Moon and Venus
39 Which constellation is prominent during winter?
a. Orion b. Leo c. Pisces d. Virgo
40. Which constellation is prominent during spring?
A. Orion B. Pegasus C. Hercules D. Virgo

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