Summative Test in SCIENCE 9

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Instructions: Read each question carefully and write the best answer on a separate sheet of
paper or in the answer sheet provided to you. Do not write anything on this test
questionnaire.
1. How would you classify volcanoes that have records of eruptions?
A. Active C. Inactive
B. Cinder D. Shield
2. Shield volcanoes are formed by the accumulation of non-viscous lava that oozes out
from it. How would you describe this type of volcano?
A. Narrow domed structure C. Broad, slightly domed
B. Large and has a narrow crater structure
D. Steep slope and has a wide
crater
For numbers 3-5, refer to figure 1 below.

I II III

Figure 1. Types of Volcanoes

(Source: Adapted from Science 9 Learner’s Module)

3. Which among the volcanoes were made from cinders and ash?
A. I
B. II
C. III
4. Which among the volcanoes were mostly lava?
A. I
B. II
C. III
5. Which among the volcanoes were alternate solidification of lava and cinders?
A. I
B. II
C. III
6. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about how temperature affects the
viscosity of the magma?
A. As lava flows, it cools and C. The viscosity of magma
begins to harden. decreases with temperature.
B. The viscosity of magma D. The lower the temperature the
increases with temperature. ability of magma to flow also
decreases.
7. Jade performs an activity to relate how liquids flow with how lava flows. He uses
water and cooking oil and observed that water has less travel time than cooking oil.
Which of the following conclusions is correct?
A. Water is less viscous than C. Water and cooking oil have the
cooking oil. same viscosity.
B. Water is more viscous than D. Viscosity of liquids does not
cooking oil affect its travel time.
8. Magma and lava are two materials related to volcanoes, what is the difference
between these two?
A. Magma and lava are hot D. Magma is the combination of
molten rocks found in the liquid rock, crystals, and gas
Earth’s crust. below the surface. Lava is the
B. Magma is a molten rock that same thing as magma but is
reaches the Earth’s surface on top of the surface.
while lava is stored in Earth’s
crust.
C. Magma is a liquid rock that
has cooled and hardened while
lava is a liquidrock.

9. Different liquids have different viscosities. What conclusion can you draw about the
characteristics of magma based on this statement?
A. The magma’s rate of flow does C. The amount of gas and silicone
not depend on several factors. content does not affect the
B. The higher the magma’s magma’s
chemical content the lesser its Viscosity.
viscosity. D. If the liquid represents magma,
then its rate of flow depends
on several factors.
10. Arrange the following statements to complete the process of how a
phreatomagmatic volcano erupts.
I. Base surges are observed.
II. There’s a contact between water and magma.
III. Large columns of fine ash and pyroclastic are emitted.

A. I, II, III C. I, III, II

B. II, III, I D. III, II, I
11. What do you call a steam-driven eruption when hot rocks mix with water and are
characterized by ash columns which may cause an onset of a larger eruption?
A. Phreatic C. Strombolian
B. Plinian D. Vulcanian

12. The most abundant type of volcanoes that are built from ejected lava fragments, have
steep slopes and wide craters are known as_____________.
A. Lava domes C. Composite cones
B. Cinder cones D. Shield volcanoes
13. Which type of volcano often erupts with a mixture of steam, ash, rock, and dust,
causing a pyroclastic flow?
 A. Lava dome C. Shield volcano
B. Cinder cone D. Composite cone
14. Which of the following characteristics of magma mainly affects the explosiveness of a
volcanic eruption?
A. Color C. Temperature
B. Amount D. Silica content
15. The following statements are true about volcanic eruption EXCEPT:
A. Volcanic eruption cannot cause floods, landslides, and
any climate change. mudslides.
B. Volcanic eruption emits D. When volcanoes erupt, they
volcanic gases that promote spew hot, dangerous gases,
global warming. ash, lava, and rocks that
can cause disastrous loss of life
and property.
C. Volcanic eruption can cause
secondary events such as

16. You are living in an area near an active volcano. What practice would you do best to
prepare yourself if a volcanic eruption possibly occurs?
A. Follow evacuation or shelter C. Consult a doctor if you have
orders. existing respiratory illnesses.
B. Prepare an emergency kit with D. During a volcanic eruption,
needed essentials. listen for emergency
information and alerts.
17. Saddam told his grandson, Stephen, to vacate immediately after hearing the news of a
possible volcanic eruption in their area. Why do you think he told his grandson to do
so?
A. Because volcanic eruption can C. Because volcanic eruption can
cause lives in danger. destruct houses and
B. Because volcanic eruption is a properties.
sight we should witness. D. Both A and C are correct.
18. What evidence suggests that a thick layer of volcanic ash can be heavy enough to
collapse the roofs of buildings?
A. Volcanic ash is solid. C. Volcanic ash becomes heavier
B. Volcanic ash cannot be blown as it cools.
by winds. D. Volcanic ash are tiny fragments
of rocks that become heavy as
they pile up.

19. What idea justifies that huge volcanic eruptions may cause the decrease of the Earth’s
average temperature for a few years?
A. Heat is associated with a C. Acid rain is associated with a
volcanic eruption. volcanic eruption.
B. Light is associated with a D. Volcanic ash is associated with
volcanic eruption. a volcanic eruption
20. We are aware of the negative impacts brought about by volcanic eruptions. As a
student, what would you do to minimize accidents that could possibly happen during a
volcanic eruption?
A. Don’t panic. C. Tie up phone lines with non-
B. Stay out of the restricted zones emergency calls.
D. Both A and B
21. An energy that comes from the heat of Earth’s interior is called?
A. Solar Energy C. Geothermal Energy
B. Biomass Energy D. Hydroelectric Energy
22. What do you call an underground reservoir of magma?
A. Crater C. Magma Vent
B. Conduit D. Magma chamber
23. The following statements are true about geothermal power plants EXCEPT one.
Which one is it?
A. Geothermal power plants are a C. In Geothermal power plants,
renewable source of generating the heat from deep inside the
energy. Earth is used to produce
B. Geothermal power plants are steam to generate electricity.
one way of generating D. In Geothermal power plants,
geothermal energy. the heat coming from the
Earth’s surface is used to heat
water or provide heat for
buildings.

24. The following areas are where power plants should be built EXCEPT:
A. In an area near volcanic C. Anywhere where there are
activity. plenty of people.
B. Near a group of geysers or hot D. In an area particularly hot just
springs. below the surface.
25. The heat flowing from inside the Earth generated by geothermal heat pumps and power
plants are primarily the source of__________.
A. Electricity C. Water
B. Gasoline D. Minerals
26. Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps on how electricity is
generated in geothermal power plants?
I. Wells are drilled deep into the earth to pump steam or hot water to the
surface.
II. Cooling tower cools the steam which condenses back to water and is pumped
back into the earth.
III. The steam spins a turbine, which is connected to a generator that produces
electricity
IV. When the water reaches the surface, the drop in pressure causes the water to
turn into steam.

A. I, IV, III, II C. III, IV, II, I

B. I, III, IV, II D. II, I, III, IV
For numbers 27 – 30, refer to figure 1 below.

Figure 1. Geothermal Power Plant

(Source: Adapted from Science 9 Learner’s Module)

27. From the figure above, the generator plays an important role in the overall
process of converting geothermal energy to electricity. What do you think will happen
if the generator fails its function?
A. The engine won’t startup. C. Water won’t proceed to the
B. Electricity will still be cooling tower.
generated. D. There will be a leakage of fluids
and gases.
28. Geothermal power plants use the natural heat of the earth to create geothermal
resources. From the figure shown, infer what will happen after the water is heated?
A. The superheated fluid will C. The generator converts
vaporize. geothermal energy to
B. Geothermal superheated fluid electricity.
turns into steam. D. Remaining geothermal fluids
are injected back into the
reservoir

29. Which of the following statement suggests how a generator and turbine turn
geothermal energy into electricity?
A. Generator directly creates C. The heated fluids from
electrical energy. geothermal resources are
B. The generator uses fuel from converted by the generator
geothermal resources to from chemical energy to
convert mechanical energy to electricity.
electricity. D. In a turbine generator,
combustion gases push a
series of blades causing the
generator shaft to spin. The
generator then converts this
mechanical energy to
electricity.
30. The following are the factors that affects the climate, EXCEPT?
A. Slope of Sun rays
 B. Changes of temperature C. Latitude
between land and water D. Longitude
Part II. Identification. The following are different volcanoes found in the Philippines, write
AV if it is classified as Active Volcano, and InV if inactive.

___________31. Mt. Kanlaon

___________32. Mt. Pinatubo
___________33. Mt. Cocoro
___________34. Mt. Cabaluyan
___________35. Mt. Iraya
___________36. Mt. Tamburok
___________37. Mt. Hibok-Hibok
___________38. Mt. Mayon
___________39. Mt. Taal
___________40. Mt. Smith

Part III. Short Answer. Explain briefly and provide illustration.

41-50. Among the 5 factors that affects climate, how does ALTITUDE and LATITUDE affects
the climate.