SUMMATIVE TEST IN SCIENCE 6

Name: ____________________________________ Date: _____________ Score: _________

I. Multiple Choice: Read and understand the questions carefully. Write your answer on the
space before the number. Answer in CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY.

_______ 1. The lithosphere, or the solid portion of the earth contains the crust and the upper portion
of the __________.
A. inner core C. mantle
B. outer core D. tectonic plate

_______ 2. What are the individual sections that divide the solid portion of the earth?
A. Lithosphere C. Tectonic plates
B. Biosphere D. Crust

_______ 3. Scientists explain that the very hot core heats up the mantle. This results in the expansion
and rising of materials in the lower portion of the mantle, and the subsequently cooling
and sinking as they reach the upper mantle. This movement is also known as
__________.
A. convention C. radiation
B. conduction D. insulation

_______ 4. Which among the following can cause an earthquake to occur?.

A. Movement of molten materials or gas inside a volcano
B. Sliding of two tectonic plates
C. Emission of carbon dioxide from factories.
D. Both A and B

_______ 5. Who study earthquakes?

A. Seismographer C. Geologist
B. Earthqualogist D. Seismologist

_______ 6. What is the point in the ground surface that is directly above the origin of the earthquake?
A. Epicenter C. Hypocenter
B. Focus D. Crest

_______ 7. The Richter Scale is being used to measure the __________.

A. magnitude of the volcanic eruption.
B. magnitude of the earthquake.
C. intensity of the volcanic eruption.
D. intensity of the earthquake.

_______ 8. Where can the subduction zones be found?

A. Along boundaries where the oceanic crust goes underneath the continental crust.
B. Along boundaries where the continental crust goes underneath an oceanic crust.
C. Along boundaries where the continental crust converge with another continental
crust.
D. Along boundaries where the continental and oceanic crusts diverge.

_______ 9. What geologic formation is found with in boundary of subduction zones?

A. Mountain C. Fault
B. Volcano D. Trench

_______ 10. What do you call the boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other?
A. Transform boundary C. Convergent boundary
B. Divergent boundary D. Subduction zone

_______ 11. Because of movement of tectonic plates, rocks are sometimes compressed and
stretched. This sometimes causes fractures within rocks called as ___________.
A. earthquake C. fault
B. mountain range D. dents
_______ 12. All of the following are effects of an earthquake EXCEPT:
A. tidal wave C. seiche
B. tsunami D. landslide

_______ 13. Strong earthquakes can sometimes cause the ground to become soft and behave like a
liquid. This can cause buildings and houses to sink to the ground. What do you call this
phenomenon?
A. Tsunami C. Quick sand effect
B. Seiche D. Liquefaction
_______ 14. Which of the following is a right safety measure to do DURING an earthquake?
A. Prepare an emergency bag or bagpack
B. Seek information about the members of your family
C. Get under a table.
D. Fasten cabinets and other appliances to the wall.

_______ 15. Which of the following best describes a volcano?

A. A large storm with very high speed winds.
B. A violent shaking of the Earth that occurs when two tectonic plates collide into each
other.
C. An opening in the Earth’s crust where magma erupts to the surface.
D. A large cloud that generates rain, hail, and lightning.

_______ 16. When is a volcano considered active?

A. When it has not erupted in a long time but may still do in the future
B. When it has erupted in recent history, and may still continue to do so.
C. When it has no record of eruption in history.
D. When it has ceased erupting.

_______ 17. Volcanoes can also be classified according to its form and shape. A volcano, like Mount
Mayon, has a tall and steep slope. What type of volcano is it?
A. Shield volcano
B. Cinder cone volcano
C. Stratovolcano
D. Plinian volcano

_______ 18. What are the mixture of volcanic materials traveling down like an avalance, on the slope
of a volcano?
A. Lava flow C. Snow
B. Lahar D. Pyroclastic flow

_______ 19. Volcanic eruptions can bring many effects. Which among the following is NOT a
negative effect of a volcano?
A. Hot spring C. Gases
B. Lahar D. Pyroclastic flow

_______ 20. Which among the following is a sign that a volcano is soon to erupt?
A. Bulging of the volcano.
B. Increase in temperature of the ground or lake in the crater.
C. Increase in amount of gases coming out of the crater.
D. All of the above.
II. ESSAY. Read and understand the following questions. Write your answer the on the space
provided.
1. After an event of a volcanic eruption, some farmers observed better growth of their plants
around the volcano. Why do you think are volcanoes good for the fertility of the soil? Explain.
(2 POINTS)

2. Scientists say that the earth, hundreds of millions years ago, only had one single giant
continent called Pangaea. Years later, this divided into the seven continents we know now.
How do you think this happened? Explain. (2 POINTS)

3. How will you help your family if PHIVOLCS announces that a volcano will soon erupt in your
area? (1 POINT)

BONUS:
1. What does PHIVOLCS stand for?

2. What is the biggest volcano in the solar system?

3. Where is the deepest place in the ocean found?