Date: March 21, 2019

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SCIENCE: EARTH AND SPACE GRADE 9 4th PERIODIC TEST

(Volcano, Power Plants, Electricity, Climate Change and Constellation)

Choose among the choices the best answer to the given question. Write the answer on the SPACE PROVIDED, if the answer does not
belong to the choices, write the CORRECT answer. Manage your time wisely.

Part I. Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following words describes a 8. It is the scientific study of the atmosphere
volcano that has not erupted recently but is that focuses on weather processes and
expected to do so again? forecasting.
a. active c. dormant a. Geophysics b. Climatology
b. inactive d. extinct c. Meteorology d. Weatherology

2. What energy resource is made possible by a 9. How will you describe an eruption of a
volcanic activity? cinder cone volcano?
a. nuclear energy a. explosive lava
b. geothermal energy b. gradual pour out of lava
c. wind energy c. slow and takes very long
d. solar energy d. emission of pyroclastic materials
e. masakit, ang sakit ipagpalit sa iba
3. On which day does Southern Hemisphere
receive the most hours of nightlight? For number 10, refer to the table below
a. winter solstice
b. vernal equinox
c. summer solstice
d. autumnal equinox
e. the day you said “goodbye”

4. Which of the following CANNOT be a reason

for the formation of volcanoes?
a. converging oceanic plates
b. diverging continental plates
c. accumulation of magma from hotspot
d. converging continental and oceanic plates

5. Which of the following can be a reason why
ridges were formed?
a. diverging oceanic plates
b. converging continental plates
c. accumulation of magma from hotspot
d. converging continental and oceanic plates
6. Which of the following are the reasons why
trenches were formed?
a. diverging oceanic plates
b. converging oceanic plates
c. diverging continental and oceanic plates
d. converging continental and oceanic plates
7. Aside from the 12 zodiacal constellations,
which of the following is “the forgotten
constellation” and sometimes called the “13th
of the zodiac” in which the sun passes in front
of it from November 29 to December 17?
a. Cassiopeia c. Orion
b. Andromeda d. Ophiuchus
10. Which of the following might be the
conclusion for the table above?
a. The temperature of the star is related to
its size.
b. The temperature of the star is related to
its brightness.
c. The temperature of the star makes it
brighter every night.
d. The temperature of the star is related to
its color.
11. Tropical countries in South America
experiences _______________ during La
Niña. During El Niño, tropical countries in
Southeast Asia such as the Philippines
experiences _______________.
a. longer dry season; longer dry season
b. longer wet season; longer dry season
c. longer wet season; longer wet season
d. longer dry season; longer wet season
e. longer days with you, sana all nag-stay
For numbers 12 to 13, refer to the figure below. 18. Analyze these statements:
X. Climate is the long-term average of a
A region’s weather and depends on
many factors.
Y. Stars are powered by nuclear fusion of
lighter elements into heavier elements.
B
Z. Power plants and power lines are
never 100% efficient.
Which of the statements above are always
true?
a. statement X only
b. statements X and W only
c. statements X and Y only
d. statements X, Y and Z

19. How do fishermen benefit from an

12. Which of the following cannot be present in upwelling?
areas near zone A?
a. there are drastic water changes
a. westerlies c. trade winds b. fish are more attracted to bait
b. easterlies d. deserts c. fish go to the surface to feed
d. no big harmful waves are formed
13. Which one below can be present in area B?
a. continental climate For numbers 20 to 21. Refer to the figure
b. El Niño
c. Ferrel cells
d. Tropic of Capricorn

14. What is the reason why shield volcanoes

erupt gently?
a. Its magma cools slowly
b. Its magma cools rapidly
c. Its magma has low viscosity
d. Its magma has high viscosity

15. Which phrase best describes a star?

20. Several Greek mythologies concerning
a. a large cloud of gas and dust Zeus transforming himself into a swan in
b. very large and bright objects in the sky
order to seduce passing maiden abound.
c. a change in the frequency of a wave
d. a ball of gas that gives off energy in the Which constellation shown in the figure
form of heat and light above depicts a swan?
a. Aquila c. Big Dipper
16. During the rain shadow phenomena, which of
b. Cygnus d. Scorpius
the following properties describe the wind that
is blowing on the leeward side of the
21. According to astronomy, what is the
mountain?
reason why some zodiacal constellations
a. warm and dry have shorter days than others?
b. warm and wet
a. it is smaller than others
c. cool and wet
b. it is nearer than others
d. cool and dry
c. only a small part of it was blocked by
the sun
17. Which of the following is the reason why red
d. all of the above
supergiant stars are massive?
a. there will be no thermal energy soon 22. Which is NOT TRUE about composite
b. its gravitational energy and thermal energy volcano?
are equal
a. It has steep structure
c. its gravitational energy is less than its
b. It always erupts violently
thermal energy
c. It is a cone-shaped volcano
d. its gravitational energy is greater than its
d. Its magma has low silica content
thermal energy
23. Which of the following statements explain the
presence of deserts on Earth?
a. There is low pressure in the atmosphere
when trade winds and westerlies converge.
b. There is high pressure in the atmosphere
when trade winds and westerlies converge.
c. There is low pressure in the atmosphere
when trade winds and westerlies diverge.
d. There is high pressure in the atmosphere
when trade winds and westerlies diverge.
24. The bigger the explosion of a supergiant star,
the more it will (most likely) become _______.
a. a neutron star c. a white dwarf
b. a black hole d. a supernova
For numbers 25 to 26, refer to the figure below.
25. This constellation portrays a man who once
said that he can hunt and kill every creature in
the world. This constellation is known as
Orion. Which zodiac constellation is the
nearest from its belt?
a. Taurus c. Eradinus
b. Gemini d. Monocerous
26. The color of Betelgeuse is orange while the
color of Rigel is blue. Which of the following is
true about the two stars?
a. Betelgeuse is hotter than Rigel
b. Rigel is older than Betelgeuse
c. Betelgeuse is brighter than Rigel
d. none of the above
27. Which is not true about global winds?
a. Westerlies blow towards the east
b. Trade winds blow towards the west
c. Polar easterlies blow towards the east
d. Earth’s Circulatory Cell and its rotation
affect the direction of global winds
28. Which type/s of constellation can only be
seen during their respective seasons?
a. seasonal only
b. seasonal and zodiacal
c. circumpolar and zodiacal
d. circumpolar, seasonal and zodiacal
28. “Because of the small tilt of the Earth over
a long period of time; the zodiac sign that
you think you have, may not be your true
zodiac sign at all.” This statement is from
_______________.
a. an astrologer
b. an astronomer
c. a meteorologist
d. a volcanologist
29. Why do stars get bigger as time goes by?
a. its masses were converted into thermal
energy due to nuclear fusion
b. the pull of gravity around it becomes
weaker
c. the thermal energy it emits gets higher
d. it becomes lighter making it easier for
the gravity to push it outward
30. The figure above shows the process of
geothermal power plants. Which of the
following is represented by the label C?
a. Generator
c. Heat Exchanger
b. Furnace
d. Turbine
31. During April 19 of every year, constellation
Aries is aligned with the Sun. Which of the
following constellation is the most visible in
the night sky in this time of year?
a. Virgo (Sept 16 – 30)
b. Pisces (Mar 11 – Apr 18)
c. Cancer (July 20 – Aug 10)
d. Sagittarius (Dec 17 – Jan 20)
Part II. 4 Pics 1 Word. Part III. Word Analogy

36. Greenhouse Gases: Global Warming

Trade Winds: ___________________

37. Cancer: Summer Solstice

Libra: ________________

38. Renewable Energy: ______________

Non-Renewable Energy: Solar Panel

32. __ __ __ __ __ A __ __ __ __ __ __ N
39. Earth’s Interior: Magma
Earth’s Exterior: __________

40. Dry Climate: High Pressure Area

Polar Climate: ________________

41. Super Nova: Massive Stars

_______________: Average Stars

42. NaPoCor: Generating Electricity

33. __ __ __ I __ __ PaLeCo: __________________

Part IV. Odd One Out

43. Keyword: Type & Property of Volcano

A. Low Viscosity
B. Gentle Eruption
C. Low Silica Content
D. Steep Slope
34. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ T __
44. Keyword: Type of Constellation

A. Hercules
B. Pegasus
C. Sagittarius
D. Perseus

45. Keyword: Stellar Evolution Stages

A. Nebulae
B. Black Hole
C. White Dwarf
35. __ __ __ E __ __ __ __ __ D. Neutron Star
Part V. True or False. Write T if the statement is
true and F if the statement is false. Part VII. Word Scramble.

46. The rain shadow phenomena is affected by minor

59. ___________ is the ability of the snow to
factors namely proximity to the sea, altitude and reflect ultraviolet rays from the sun
topography. causing extremely cold climates in Polar

47. Shield volcanoes erupt gently most of the time.

48. Protostars are the stage of stars where it only

O U L
emits a very small amount of thermal energy
from nuclear fusion making it shine a little. I E I
49. Season is the state of the atmosphere at a B A D
certain time and place with regard to heat,
Regions.
dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
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50. La Niña happens when trade winds become

60. The climate condition wherein there are
stronger than the usual.

51. Geothermal energy is captured through heat

exchangers that spin the turbines which are
P D A R
connected to a generator, causing it to generate
electricity for our daily consumption.
E C O T
52. Regions with temperate climates are exposed to Y M L I
Low Pressure Areas (LPA).
three seasons, namely cold and dry (Jan-
Mar), hot and dry (Mar-May), and cold and
wet (Jun-Nov).
Part VIII. Short Response. Read and analyze each
question. Answer them substantially in no more than
three sentences. 61. P S O
53-54. Why do some volcanoes erupt violently while
some volcanoes erupt gently?
L A C
____________________________________
____________________________________ R Y T
____________________________________
___________ is a volcanic fragment that was
____________________________________
hurled into the air by a volcanic eruption. It
____________________________________
also means “fire-broken”.
55-56. What is the reason why there are deserts
particularly in the Horse Latitude?
U R P G
62.
____________________________________
____________________________________ N O E Y
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________ T H O D
During El Niño, countries in Southeast
57-58. Why do stars die? Asia experiences _________.
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

God bless you on your journey champions. I had a GREAT TIME teaching you. You are
unique and special. Till we meet again.
-Sir Elcid