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THIRD QUARTERLY TEST

GRADE 9 SCIENCE

1. What type of volcano is commonly found in the Pacific Ring of Fire?

A. Cinder volcano C. Shield volcano
B. Scoria cone D. Stratovolcano
2. The semi-molten rock underneath a volcano is called___________.
A. Geyser C. Lava
B. Lahar D. Magma
3. A volcano that is said to be dormant is classified as__________.
A. Active C. Inactive
B. Extinct D. Tectonic
4. What part of a typical volcano is described as the opening through which
volcanic materials are ejected?
A. Vent C. Crater
B. Flank D. Ash layer
5. Which of the following is NOT a type of volcano base on shape?
A. Composite C. Shield
B. Vulcanian D. Cinder
6. Which type of volcano has broad summit areas, which makes it resemble a
warrior's shield?
A. Composite C. Cinder cone
B. Shield D. Inactive
7. What type of volcano has a steep conical hill of volcanic debris deposited around
a volcanic vent?
A. Extinct C. Cinder cone
B. Composite D. Shield
8. Which of the following volcanoes is inactive or dormant?
A. Mt. Apo C. Mt. Urot
B. Mt. Iraya D. Mt. Hibok-hibok

9. Which of these is NOT a primary factor that affects volcanic eruptive style?
A. The viscosity of the magma C. Location of the volcano
B. The temperature of the magma D. Amount of gases dissolved

10. What do you call the semi-molten rock underneath a volcano?

A. Lahar C. Volcanic Ash
B. Lava D. Magma

11. How are volcanoes formed?

A. Hot molten rock pushes up to the ground
B. It is the result of the spinning of the Earth
C. Due to the shaking of the ground
D. It resulted from the movement of the ocean floor

12. Which of the following characteristics of magma affects the explosiveness of

volcanic eruption?
A. Color C. Viscosity
B. Amount of gases dissolved D. Hardness

13. Which of the following are signs of volcanic eruption?

A. The abrupt change in weather.
B. Change in the atmospheric temperature.
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C. A noticeable rise or fall of sea level.
D. Increase in the frequency of volcanic quakes with rumbling sound.

14. Why does a thick layer of volcanic ash, when heavy enough, cause roofs of building to
collapse?
A. It is solid and massive.
B. It cannot be blown by the winds
C. It becomes heavier as it cools.
D.It consists of tiny fragments of rocks that become heavy as they pile up.
15. What is geothermal energy?
A. It is renewable energy in the form of heat coming from the Earth's interior
B. It is renewable energy derived from the heat coming from power plants
C. It is a non-renewable energy source from the Earth's interior
D. It is non-renewable energy in the form of heat from the sun

16. What are the two ways of generating geothermal energy?

A. Through geothermal power plants and geothermal heat pumps
B. Through geothermal power and geothermal plants
C. By excavating the Earth's surface and the use of heat pumps
D. By digging the soil and piping the heat from the Earth's interior

17. Which of the following is associated with geothermal energy?

A. Wind
B. Magma
C. Rivers
D. Ocean tides and waves

18. Which is an advantage of geothermal energy?

A. Geothermal energy poses minimal environmental pollution
B. Geothermal energy can be harnessed anywhere on Earth
C. Geothermal energy cannot be depleted since it comes from the power of the sun
D. Geothermal energy is abundant and can be found everywhere.

19. Which of the following is the type of energy that can be utilized from volcanoes?
A. Solar energy
B. Geothermal energy
C. Heat energy
D. Steam energy

20. What are some good things that volcanoes can give us?
I. The dramatic scenery that they produce attracts tourists. This helps the economy.
II. The valuable minerals that it brings to the surface create mining opportunities.
III. The smoke it emitted causes respiratory ailments
IV. Volcanic ashes make good fertilizer for the soils
A. I, II, III B. II, III, IV C. I, III, IV D. I, II, IV

21. It is a type of renewable energy source derived from the heat deep in the Earth's crust.
A. Solar
B. Geothermal
C. Wind
D. Water

22. Naturally occurring large areas of hydrothermal resources are called ____________
A. Geothermal reservoirs.
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B. Water reservoirs
C. Steam reservoirs
D. Coal reservoirs

23. Most of the geothermal activity in the world occurs in an area that rims the Pacific Ocean.
Such area is called
A. Ring of Fire
B. Geothermal Reservoir
C. Earthquake Belt
D. Ring of Power

24. How can energy from volcanoes be tapped for human use?
A. People can harness geothermal energy through hydroelectric power plants.
B. People can harness geothermal energy through geothermal power plants.
C. People can harness geothermal energy through solar panels.
D. People can harness geothermal energy through plants.

25. It involves the piping of steam from under the surface of the Earth directly to a generator.
A. Geothermal heat pumps
B. Binary cycle plants
C. Wet steam power plants
D. Geyser steam plants

26. It pumps hot water to the surface at high pressure from below the Earth.
A. Geothermal heat pumps
B. Binary cycle plants
C. Wet steam power plants
D. Geyser steam plants

27.Which of the following BEST describes climate?

a. The condition that occurs in the atmosphere within a day.
b. The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a long period.
c. The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a short period.
d. The disturbance in the atmosphere happens for an extended period.

28. What happens to the temperature of the air when latitude increases?
a. It remains the same b. Increases c. Decreases d. Varies

29.Maria's house is located up on a hill and has a colder climate. It is located near the equator.
What will most likely affect the climate of the place?
a. Latitude b. Altitude c Topography d. All of these

30. Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
a.Leeward side b. Windward side. c. Rain shadow d. Peak

31. How does the windward side differ from the leeward side of a highland?
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.

32. 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.
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b. The amount of water vapor is not enough.
c. The temperature becomes lower.
d. There is too much water vapor.

33. City A is on the coast, while City B is inland. Which statement explains why the climate
in City A is different from City B?
A. The specific heat of water causes City A to have a smaller temperature range.
B. The specific heat of water causes City B to have a smaller temperature range.
C. Because water has a low specific heat.
D. They have the same latitude.

34. If you live near the ocean, what kind of winters would you expect in a marine climate?
A. Extreme winters C. Really warm winters
B. Mild winters D. No winters at the beach

35. Large bodies of water affect climate because _______________.

A. water and land cool at the same time.
B. water and land heat at the same rate.
C. water heats up and cools faster than land.
D. water heats up and cools more slowly than land.

36. A city located near the center of a large continent has colder winters and warmer summers
than a city at the same elevation and latitude located on the continent's coast.
Which statement best explains the difference between the climates?
A. Air masses originate only over land.
B. Land has a lower specific heat than water.
C. Wind speeds are greater over land than oceans.
D. Water changes temperature more rapidly than land.

37. What effect does a large body of water usually have on a nearby landmass?
A. The water causes cooler summers and colder winters.
B. The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters.
C. The water causes hotter summers and warmer winters.
D. The water causes warmer summers and colder winters.

38. What causes ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere to curve to the right?
A. Earth's orbit around the Sun C. Earth's spinning on its axis
B. Earth's magnetic field D. Earth's force of gravity

39. Which best describes climate change?

A. Experiencing too much warm temperature in the surrounding
B. Regular production of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
C. Consuming products with less content of chlorofluorocarbons
D. Less rainfall on ordinary days

40. Which of the observations below does not directly indicate climate change?
A. heavier rainfalls resulting floods
B. drying of land like El Nino
C. less number of people in a place
D. more consumption of food supplies and body products with CFCs

41. Which is a major effect of climate change?

A. rising of sea level due to melting of ice caps and glaciers
B. deforestation of the forest
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C. soil damage in some places
D. pollution of bodies of water

42. Which human activity contributes to climate change?

A. water pollution
B. too much consumption of CFCs products
C. smoke-belching vehicles
D. all of the above

43. Which human activity reduced the impact of climate change?

A. planting of trees
B. cutting down trees
C. smoking cigarettes
D. burning of trashes

44. How does the greenhouse effect happen?

A. When greenhouse gases are contained in the atmosphere
B. When greenhouse gases trap heat from Earth and preventing it from
escaping
C. When greenhouse gases are released after human consumption
D. When greenhouse gases become excessive in the atmosphere

46. The International Astronomical Union currently recognizes constellations.

A. 44 C. 500
B. 88 D. 1,000

46. It refers to the angle between the star's position and the horizon.
A. Direction C. Zenith
B. Altitude D. Meridian

47. The Big Dipper is an asterism of what constellation?

A. Cassiopeia C. Pegasus
B. Centaurus D. Ursa major

48. The North Star or Polaris is located in the constellation.

A. Crux C. Ursa Major
B. Cygnus D. Ursa Minor

49. The following are constellations best seen in summer except:

A. Orion C. Eridanus
B. Cetus D. Scorpius

50. Which motion is mainly responsible for this change in position?

A. Revolution of Earth around the Sun.
B. Rotation of Earth on its axis.
C. Revolution of Pisces around the Sun.
D. Rotation of Pisces on its axis.

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