Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOILO
SARA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sara, Iloilo

SCIENCE 9
THIRD QUARTER WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
SY 2021-2022

NAME: _________________________________GRADE AND SECTION: ____________________SCORE: __________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
DIRECTIONS:
A. Read each item carefully.
B. Write the letter of the correct answer before the number.
WEEK 1-3
______1. What is a volcano?
a. The movement of the plate boundaries on the Earth’s crust.
b. A mountain created by the faulting and folding of the Earth’s crust.
c. An opening in the Earth’s crust through which lava, ash, and gases escape onto the surface.
d. A landform which has a summit but without a crater.
______2. What is a volcanic eruption?
a. It is a sudden violent shaking of the ground, causing great destruction.
b. It is an event that happens when hot lava, ash and gases are discharged from a volcanic vent.
c. It happens when the plate edges of the Earth’s crust move downward or sideways.
d. It is a region deep within the Earth’s mantle from which heat rises.
______3. Which type of volcanoes have broad bases and steep sides, usually have a large crater at the top and are
formed by alternating layers of magma and ash?
a. Cinder Cones b. Shield Volcanoes c. Composite Volcanoes d. Lava Domes
______4. Mt. Pinatubo is an example of a _____________ volcano because _________________________.
a. cinder cone, it is formed exclusively of pyroclastic materials.
b. composite, it has cluster of vents, with lava breaking through walls.
c. shield, it is constructed of solidified lava flows.
d. lava domes, are created by small masses of lava which are too viscous (thick) to flow very far.
______5. Which type of volcanic eruption is excessively explosive?
a. Plinian b. Phreatic c. Strombolian d. Phreatomagmatic
______6. Mount Pinatubo erupted last April 2, 1991. What kind of volcanic eruption was it?
a. Plinian b. Phreatic c. Strombolian d. Phreatomagmatic
______7. Taal Volcano in Batangas is an example of _______________.
a. Cinder Cone b. Composite Volcano c. Shield Volcano d. Lava Domes
______8. Which type of volcanic eruption is a violent eruption due to the contact between water and magma?
a. Plinian b. Phreatic c. Strombolian d. Phreatomagmatic
______9. Which type of volcanic eruption is a periodic weak to violent eruption characterized by fountain lava?
a. Plinian b. Phreatic c. Strombolian d. Phreatomagmatic
______10. Which of the following is a positive effect of volcanic eruption?
a. Destruction of properties b. Makes the soil fertile c. Loss of lives d. Change in global temperature
______11. How does the eruption of a volcano lower the atmospheric temperature? Sulfur dioxide and ash fall are
carried by wind during volcanic eruption.
a. As it circulates, it may block the sunlight causing a decrease in the Earth’s temperature.
b. As it circulates, it may block the moonlight causing a decrease in the Earth’s temperature.
 c. As it circulates, it may block the sunlight causing an increase in the Earth’s temperature.
d. As it circulates, it may block the moonlight causing an increase in the Earth’s temperature.
______12. Which of the following is a positive effect of volcanic eruption?
a. Destruction of properties c. Loss of lives
b. Makes the soil fertile d. Change in global temperature
______13. A thick layer of volcanic ash can be heavy enough to collapse the roofs of buildings because ash ______.
a. is solid.
b. cannot be blown by winds.
c. becomes heavier as it cools.
d. consists of tiny fragments of rocks that become heavy as they pile up
______14. Which type of volcanoes have broad bases and steep sides, usually have a large crater at the top and are
formed by alternating layers of magma and ash?
a. Cinder cones b. Shield volcanoes c. Composite volcanoes d. Calderas
_____15. Julie watched an old news video of the last explosive eruption of Mount Pinatubo. She lives in Tagaytay
and thought that Taal Volcano in the past did not erupt the way Mt. Pinatubo did because it’s located within a lake
while the other is directly situated on land. Thus, she inferred those volcanoes erupt differently because of their
composition and location. Which among the following is not a basic feature shared by all volcanoes if you were to
explain this to Julie?
a. The magma collects in magma chambers that can be 160 kilometers beneath the surface.
b. As the rock heats, it expands, which creates even more pressure causing the magma to seek a way out
pushing toward the surface.
c. Eruption of the magma on the surface is always violent and explosive due to the extreme heat and
pressure.
d. When magma reaches the surface, it comes out and is called an eruption

Week 4-5
_____1. What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?
a. Remains the same b. Increases c. Decreases d. Varies
_____2. 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
_____3. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you think makes Baguio cold?
a. The distance from the ocean b. The topography c. The altitude d. All of the above
_____4.Why do places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different climates?
a. The amount of heat received varies. c. The higher altitudes have lower temperature.
b. The amount of precipitation differs. d. The higher altitudes have higher temperatures.
_____5. 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
_____6. 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.
_____7. 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
____8. 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
____9. 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
____10. Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
a. Leeward side b. Windward side c. Rain shadow d. Peak

Week 6-7
_____1. Which of the following can cause global warming?
a. Volcanic eruptions c. The rising of warm air into the atmosphere
b. The increase of the amount of rainfall d. Increase in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere
____2. 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 the outer space.
d.Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorb heat from the Earth’s surface.
____3. Which activity does not contribute to global warming?
a. Reforestation b. Illegal fishing c. Mining activities d. Incineration of garbage
____4. Which of the following is an indication of global warming?
a. Rising of sea level c. Coastal erosion
b. Decrease of global temperature d. Land and water pollution
____5. What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
a. Greenhouse effect occurs. c. The temperature becomes lower.
b. Temperature increases. d. There is too much water vapor.
____6. Which condition happens during La Niña 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 wind becomes stronger.
____7. How do you distinguish a La Niña episode from an El Niño episode?
a. La Niña is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, compared to El
Niño which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific.
b. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of what is known as the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
cycle.
c. El Niño and La Niña episodes typically last nine to 12 months, but some prolonged events may last for
years.
d. El Niño events are associated with a cooling of the central and eastern tropical Pacific, while La Niña
events are the reverse, with a sustained warming of these same areas.
____8. 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
____9. Which of the following shows the effect of climate change?
a. Rising of sea level c. Coastal erosion in some places
b. Deforestation of the forest d. Siltation of bodies of water
____10. The following are some impacts of climate change to people and animals EXCEPT:
a. Strong typhoons c. Overpopulation
b. Extinction of some animals’ d. Destruction of agricultural crops.

Week 8-9

For numbers 1 to 3, use the table below that presents information about stars.

Star Color
A Red
B Yellow
C White
D Blue

_____1. Which star is the hottest?

_____2. Which star is very similar to our Sun?
_____3. Which is the coolest star?
 _____4. 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

_____5. 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.
_____6. 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
_____7. Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during summer?
a. Orion b. Pegasus c. Hercules d. Virgo
_____8. 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
_____9. Stars can be found in large groups throughout the universe. What are these groups called?
a. Solar system b. Comets c. Constellations d. Asteroids
_____10. The term Zodiac refers to _______________.
a. the light from Saturn’s rings
b. a method for making astrological predictions
c. a group of constellations lying near the ecliptic
d. the head of the Celestial Empire.
______11. Based on apparent magnitude, which of the following stars is the brightest?
a. Alpha Centauri b. Betelgeuse c. Rigel d. Sirius
_____12. Why can we see different parts of the sky at different times of the year?
a. Due to the rotation of the Earth
b. Due to the tilt of the earth’s axis
c. Due to the revolution of the earth
d. Due to the revolution of the moon
_____13. The star Algol is estimated to be as bright as the star Aldebaron and have approximately the same temperature
as same temperature as star Rigel. Which of the following statement is correct?
a. Algol and Rigel have the same color c. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness’
b. Algol and Aldebaran have the same size d. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness and color
_____14. The calendar year is divided into the 12 zodiac signs. Each day is therefore assigned to the zodiac
constellation ______.
a. is in the Sun’s background in the sky
b. at the zenith of the night sky at midnight
c. that first appears in the Eastern horizon at midnight
d. that is in the Moon’s background
_____15. Which observation provides the BEST evidence that Earth revolves around the sun?
a. Stars are seen from earth appear to circle Polaris
b. Earth’s planetary winds are deflected by Corioli’s effect
c. The change from high ocean tide to low ocean tide is a repeating pattern
d. Different star constellations are seen from earth at different times of the year
 PERFORMANCE TASK IN SCIENCE 9

DIRECTIONS:

A. WRITE YOUR ANSWERS IN A SHORT-SIZED BONDPAPER.

1. Create Me!

Materials Needed: bond paper, crayons, color pens, pencil

Procedure:
1. Draw a model of a volcano on long bond paper.
2. Put colors using crayons or color pens.
3. Label each part correctly.
4. Answer the guide question.
5. Refer to the rubric for your guidance in the making of your output.

QUESTION:

What are the things that you should do before, during and after volcanic eruptions? Make at least 3 sentences each on
before, during and after volcanic eruptions.

RUBRICS (30 POINTS)

Criteria Very Good - 10 Good - 7 Not Good - 5
Volcano Information/ Complete and accurate Mostly complete and Incomplete and not
Label information was given. accurate. Learning is accurate. Learning needs
Learning is evident. somewhat evident reinforcement.

Craftmanship and Work is organized and well-
Creativity planned; neat and
attractive. Output has
many creative details.
Explanation Answer is organized and
details are explained.
Work is organized, neat, and
planned. Few creative
details are added to the
basics.
Answer is not organized, and
details are unclear.
Work is not neat and seems
haphazardly done.
Necessary creative details
are displayed.
Answer does not make sense
and shows no details.

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