Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Bohol
Tagbilaran City

Third Quarter Examination

Science 9
S.Y. 2019-2020

1. Mt. Kilauea in Hawaii is a low and broad volcano. It is formed from the loose and fluid
lava that flows over each other. What type of volcano is it?
A. Shield volcano C. cinder cone volcano
B. Strato Volcano D. composite volcano
2. PHIVOLCS has adapted a system of classifying the Philippine volcanoes as active or
inactive. When can we classify a volcano as active?
A. if it has no record of eruption
B. if it has a record of eruption within the last 600 years or those that erupted 10,
000 years
C. if it has not erupted for the last 10, 000 years
D. if it has erupted for the last 20, 000 years ago
3. Volcanic eruption is often associated with negative effects. However, volcanoes also
affect people positively. Which of the following is considered a positive effect of
volcanic eruption?
A. Heat from the earth’s interior is released.
B. It changes the topography and terrain of a certain region.
C. It created many fossils from the dead plants and animals which died from eruption.
D. It causes measurable cooling of the earth’s surface for a certain period.
4. Since our country is a home to more than a hundred volcanoes, geothermal energy has
been tapped from them to produce electricity through the geothermal power plants.
Why is it considered a sustainable and reliable source of energy?
A. Many volcanoes found in our country are active.
B. It is easy to generate steam from the volcano to be utilized in the power plants.
C. It is cheaper than the electricity production using the natural gas, coal and
hydropower plants.
D. All of the above
5. Aside from generating electricity, what is another use of geothermal energy?
A. Geothermal heat pumps C. communication
B. Transportation D. data transmission
6. Why are the coldest places of the 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 gaseous particles trap heat from the surface.
D. Less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas.
7. Why 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 lower atmosphere absorb heat from the outer space.
D. Greenhouse gases in the upper atmosphere absorb heat from the earth’s surface.
8. Which refers to an opening on the earth’s surface where molten rock, gases and other
pyroclastic materials are ejected through the crust?
A. Mountain B. volcano c. hill d. volcanism
9. Which of the following are active volcanoes?
I.Mayon in Albay III. Vulcan in Camiguin
II. Taal in Batangas IV. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental

A. I and II only C. I, II, and III only

B.II and III only D. I, II, and IV only

10. 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
11. One way of classifying volcanoes is by their cones. Volcanologists identified three
volcanic cones: cinder cone, shield cone, and composite cone volcano. Which of the
following affects the formation of volcanic cone?
A. height of the volcano C. amount of material ejected
B. shape of the volcano D. viscosity of material and direction it is ejected
12. The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991 made a huge damage and devastation not just in
Zambales where the volcano is located but also in some other places in Luzon. The
eruption was caused by the build-up of viscous magma and dissolved gases. Which of
the following would best describe the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo?
A. Phreatic B. Plinian C. Strombolian D.
Vulcanian
13. PHIVOLCS is the government agency tasked to monitor volcanoes and seismic
activities in the country. What is meant by PHIVOLCS?
A. Philippine Institute of Volcanologist and Seismologist
B. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
C. Philippine Information of Volcanologist and Seismologist
D. Philippine Information of Volcanology and Seismology
14. One of the factors that affect the viscosity of magma is temperature. As lava flows, it
cools and begins to harden, its ability to flow decreases and eventually stops. Which of
the following correctly describes the effects of temperature to viscosity of magma?
A. The higher the temperature of magma, the higher its viscosity.
B. The higher the temperature of magma, the lower its viscosity.
C. The lower the temperature of magma, the lower its viscosity.
D. The viscosity of magma varies as its temperature fluctuates.

15. 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.
16. What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?
A. remains the same B. increase C. decreases D. varies
17. 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.
18. Which activity does not contribute to global warming?
A. Reforestation C. Mining activities
B. Illegal fishing D. Incineration of garbage
19. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you
think makes Baguio cold?
A. latitude B. altitude C. topography D. all of these
20. Which part of the Earth receives most of the sun’s rays?
A. Equatorial region B. North Pole C. South Pole D. all
parts
21. How does latitude affect the amount of heat received by the region?
A. As latitude decreases, the amount of heat received decreases.
B. As latitude increases, the amount of heat received decreases.
C. As latitude increases, the amount of heat also increases.
D. The amount of heat received is equal to all regions.
22. Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountains?
A. The temperature increases as the altitude increases.
B. The temperature decreases as the altitude increases.
C. The temperature remains the same as the altitude increases.
D. The temperature decreases as the altitude decreases.
23. Which refers to the science that deals with the atmosphere and with weather?
A. Climatology B. Meteorology C. Paleontology D. Geology
24. What will happen if there are too much greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
A. Temperature increases C. Global warming occurs
B. Greenhouse effect occurs D. All of these
25. Which of the following can cause global warming?
A. volcanic eruption C. rising of warm air into the atmosphere
B. the amount of rainfall D. increase of the amount of CO2 in the
atmosphere
26. 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
27. Which of the following greenhouse gases is considered as a natural greenhouse gas?
A. Carbon dioxide B. methane C. water vapor d. CFC

28. Which condition happens during the La Nina 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 winds become stronger.
29. What is the correct sequence the following climatic phenomenon?
A. Global warming – greenhouse effect – climate change
B. Greenhouse effect – global warming – climate change
C. Climate change – greenhouse effect – global warming
D. Global warming – climate change – greenhouse effect
30. The following are deadly effects of climate change EXCEPT:
A. Loss of biodiversity C. extreme weather disturbances
B.Fires and forest fires D. decrease temperature over ocean

For numbers 30-32, use the table below that presents information about stars A, B, C, and
D.

Star Color
A Red
B Yellow
C White
D Blue

31. Which star is the hottest?

A. A B. B C. C D. D
32. Which star is very similar to our sun?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
33. Which is the coolest star?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
34. Stars can be found in large groups throughout the universe. What are these groups called?
A. solar system B. comets C. constellations D. asteroids
35. How do stars appear to move in the night sky?
A. From east to west C. from west to east
B. From north to south D. from south to north
36. Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during summer?
A. Orion B. Pegasus C. Hercules D. Virgo
37. Why do stars appear to move in the sky?
A. The earth is rotating on its axis C. The night sky is rotating.
B. The universe is expanding. D. New galaxies are formed.
38. If you are located at the North Pole, where will you see the Polaris?
A. Overhead C. Around 450 from the horizon
B. Just above the horizon D. Polaris will not be seen in the North Pole.

39. Why do stars have colors?

A. It is because of the presence of oxygen.
B. It is because of the presence of carbon dioxide.
C. It is because of varied temperatures.
D. It is because of the different locations.
 40. The star Algol is estimated to be as bright as the star Aldebaran and have approximately
the same temperature as the star Rigel. Which of the following statement is correct?
A. Algol and Rigel have the same color.
B. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness.
C. Algol and Aldebaran have the same size.
D. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness and color.
41. Which statement best explains why Cygnus is visible to an observer in Manila in
September but not visible in March?
A. Earth spins on its axis. C. Cygnus spins on its axis.
B. Earth orbits the Sun. D. Cygnus orbits the Earth.
42. The constellation Pisces changes position during a night. Which motion is mainly
responsible for this change on 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
43. Which constellation indicates that a cold season is coming?
A. Andromeda B. Lynx C. Orion D. Ursa Major
44. Which constellation helps sailors navigate at the sea?
A. Pisces B. Polaris C. Sagittarius D. Ursa Minor
45. What location constellation signifies the start of the rainy season?
A. Balara B. Buwaya C. Lepu D. Balatik
46. Why can we see different parts of the sky at different times of the year?
A. Due to the tilt of the earth’s axis C. Due to the revolution of the earth
B. Due to the rotation of the earth D. Due to the revolution of the moon
47. Another use of constellations is navigation. Why is Polaris widely used in navigation?
A. It does not change its position at any time of the night or year.
B. It changes its position at any time of the night or year.
C. It oftentimes change its position depending on the seasons.
D. It sometimes change its position whenever weather disturbances are present.
48. The star’s brightness as seen from Earth is its apparent brightness. What are the two
factors affecting the star’s apparent brightness?
A. Distance and actual/absolute brightness of the star
B. Distance and color of the star
C. Color and temperature of the star
D. Distance and temperature of the star

PDCABS

Araceli I. Gaas
Miel De Amor T. Batausa
Gladys S. Guivencan
Teofila T. Fuerzas
Lorna I. Sabandal
Nena A. Balatero