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Third Grading Summative Test

SCIENCE 9
NAME:__________________________________________________ SECTION:____________________
TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of the best answer in the box.
1. What type of volcano that is tall and cone-shaped, with layers of lava alternating with layers of ash?
a. Fissure b. Shield c. Composite d. Cinder Cone
2. What type of volcano has broad, gently sloping sides, and a circular base?
a. Fissure b. Shield c. Composite d. Cinder Cone
3. Which of the following refers to a huge hole left by the collapsing volcanic mountain?
a. Caldera b. Cinder cone c. Lava plateau d. Shield volcano
4. What causes magma to move to surface of Earth?
a. Silica in magma c. Density of magma
b. Gravity in the lithosphere d. Dissolved gas trapped in the magma
5. Which of the following determines how easily magma flows?
a. Size of the crater c. Amount of silica in the magma
b. Diameter of a vent d. Number of vents in a volcano
6. What term used to describe a volcano that erupt again at some time in the future?
a. extinct b. active c. dormant d. explosive
7. It refers to a volcano that has erupted within the last 600 years and are documented by man or those that erupted 10,000
years ago based on analyses of datable materials.
a. Active volcano b. Inactive volcano c. both d. neither
8.It refers to a volcano that has no record of eruption.
a. Active volcano b. Inactive volcano c. both d. neither
9. Which of the following characteristics of magma mainly affect the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption?
a. color b. amount c. temperature d. silica content
10.Which of the following are active volcanoes?
I. Mayon in Albay II. Taal in Batangas III. Vulcan in Camiguin IV. Kanlaon in Negros Oriental
a. I and II only b. II and III only c. I, II, and III only d. I, II, and IV only

For number 11-14, refer to the following options:

a. Active b. Cinder c. Composite d. Shield
11. Which type of volcano is made up of layers of lava flows, volcanic ash, and cinder?
12. What type of volcano is formed by continuous lava flows?
13. What type of volcano is not found in the Philippines?
14. What type of volcano are Mt. Pinatubo and Mt. Mayon?
15.There are many small earthquakes in an area near a volcano. Which of the following inference about the volcano is correct?
a. It is extinct b. It is dormant c. It is about to erupt d. all of the above
16. Which of the following volcanic hazards is made up of rocky particles about the size of a grain of sand?
a. Lahar b. Volcanic ash c. Volcanic bombs d. Cinder
17. Which of the following should you refrain from doing if you were about to evacuate during a volcanic eruption?
a. Carrying of supply of medicine c. Bringing emergency kits
b. Leaving the main power switch of the house d. Wearing mask and goggles

18. If you were a volcanologist, what would you do if you want to determine the type of volcano based on the type of eruption
and materials it emits?
a. Study the rock and rock layers of the volcano c. Determine the age of the volcano
b. Interview people and experts about the volcano d. Wait for the volcano to erupt
19.A type of power plant that the water underground reservoirs has to be converted to steam and releases harmful gases in a
dry stem is called ______
a. flash steam power plant b. dry steam power plant c. binary d. none of these

20. A type of power plant with high-pressure liquid is flashed, or vaporized, into steam as t enters the separator, which eventually
cause the turbines to generate electricity is called ____
a. flash steam power plant b. dry steam power plant c. binary d. none of these
21. Which of the following is NOT an accurate indication that a volcano is about to erupt?
a. ground deformation of volcano c. presence of tremors
b. increased emission gases d. drying of soil and plants
22. Which of the following things can provide clues in studying Earth’s inner layers?
a. volcanic debris c. temperature of nearby body of water
b. intensity of tremors d. vegetation surrounding the volcano
23. If a volcanologist would like to measure the amount of gas by emission by a volcano, what instrument should she/he use?
a. spectrometer b. geodetic level c. GPS d. seismometer
24. Which of the following is caused by mantle plumes that rise toward the surface of Earth?
a. Island arc b. Hotspot c. Subducting plate d. Mid-Ocean ridge
25. What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?
a. remains the same b. increases c. decreases d. varies
26. What will happen when the rates of evaporation and condensation are equal?
a. Clouds form. c. The humidity increases.
b. The dew point is reached. d. Precipitation occurs.
 27. Which of the following can cause global warming?
a. volcanic eruptions c. the rising of warm air into the atmosphere
b. the amount of rainfall d. increase of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere
28. 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.
29. 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
30. 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. altitude c. topography d. all of these
31. 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.
32. 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 outer space.
d. Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorb heat from the earth’s surface.
33. Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
a. leeward side b. windward side c. rain shadow d. peak

34. It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time.
a. climate b. monsoon c. weather d. topography
35. 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
36. What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
a. Greenhouse effect occurs. c. Water vapor condenses.
b. Temperature increases. d. Climate changes.
37. 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.
38. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you think makes Baguio cold?
a. The latitude c. The altitude
b. The topography d. The distance from the ocean
For numbers 39 to 41, use the table below that presents information about stars A, B, C, and D.
Star Color
A Red B Yellow C White D Blue
39. Which star is the hottest? A. A B. B C. C D. D
40. Which star is very similar to our Sun? A. A B. B C. C D. D
41. Which is the coolest star? A. A B. B C. C D. D
42. 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
43. Stars appear to move in the sky because
A. The Earth is rotating on its axis. C. The night sky is rotating.
B. The Universe is expanding. D. New galaxies are formed.
44. Stars can be found in large groups throughout the universe. What are these groups called?
A. solar system B. comets C. constellations D. asteroids
45. Why do stars have colors?
A. It is because of the presence of oxygen. C. It is because of varied temperatures.
B. It is because of the presence of carbon dioxide. D. It is because of the different locations.
46. Which motion is mainly responsible for this change in position?
A. Revolution of Earth around the Sun C. Revolution of Pisces around the Sun
B. Rotation of Earth on its axis D. Rotation of Pisces on its axis
47. 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 same color. C. Algol and Aldebaran have the same in size.
B. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness. D. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness and color.
48. If you are located at the North Pole, where will you see the Polaris?
A. Overhead C. Around 45° from the horizon
B. Just above the horizon D. Polaris will not be seen in the North Pole.
49. Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during summer?
A. Orion B. Pegasus C. Hercules D. Virgo
50. Based on apparent magnitude, which of the following stars is the brightest?
A. Alpha Centauri B. Betelgeuse C. Rigel D. Sirius

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted:

MARY ANNE FAITH S. BALMACEDA SONIA J. MANUEL CLEVERJOY R. CASTILLO

Teacher I Head Teacher I MT-I/Teacher In-Charge