AMPARO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Amparo, Butuan City

THIRD PERIODICAL EXAM
GRADE 9 – SCIENCE
QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME:_________________________________________ SECTION: _____________________ DATE: _____________

REMINDERS: Read the questions carefully and answer it honestly. Choose the correct answer.
I. INSTRUCTIONS: Multiple Choices. Encircle the correct answer.

1. Which characteristics of magma mainly determines its explosiveness?

a. Color c. temperature
b. Amount d. silica content
2. Which of the following characteristics of a volcano depends on its magma emission?
a. Age c. shape
b. Size d. location
3. Which of the following factors associated with huge volcanic eruption may cause the decrease in the Earth’s average
temperature for a few years?
a. Heat c. acid rain
b. Light d. volcanic ash
4. A thick layer of volcanic ash can be heavy enough to collapse the roofs of buildings because ash _________________.
a. Is solid c. becomes heavier as it cools
b. Cannot be blown by winds d. consists of tiny fragments of rocks that becomes heavy as they pile up.
5. Which of the following is an active volcano in the Philippines?
a. Apo in Davao c. Isarog in Camarines Sur
b. Bud Datu in Sulu d. Kanlaon in Negros Oriental
6. 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.
7. What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?
a. Remains the same c. decreases
b. Increases d. varies
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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
12. 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.
13. Which activity does not contribute to global warming?
a. Reforestation c. mining activities
b. Illegal fishing d. incineration of garbage
14. 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 c. topography
b. Altitude d. all of these
15. Which of the following is an indication of global warming?
a. Rising of sea level c. coastal erosion
b. Decrease of global temperature d. strong waves in the ocean
16. Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountain?
a. The temperature increases as the latitude 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.
17. What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
a. Greenhouse effect occurs. c. water vapor condenses
b. Temperature increase. d. climate changes
18. Why does cloud formation disappear as the air moves slowly towards the leeward side of a mountain?
a. The air condenses as it moves to the leeward side.
b. The amount of water vapor is not enough.
c. The temperature becomes lower.
d. There is too much water vapor.
19. Which condition happens during the 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.
20. It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long time period of time.
a. Climate c. weather
b. Monsoon d. topography
21. Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
a. Leeward side c. rain shadow
b. Windward side d. peak
22. 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
23. Which of the following shows the effect of climate change?
a. Rising sea level c. coastal erosion in some places
b. Deforestation of the forest d. siltation of bodies of water
24. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you think makes Baguio cold?
a. The distance from the ocean c. the altitude
b. The topography d. all of the above
25. 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 temperature.
26. Which star is the hottest?
a. Red Star c. White Star
b. Yellow star d. Blue Star
27. Which star is very similar to our sun?
a. Red Star c. White Star
b. Yellow Star d. Blue Star
28. Which star is the coolest star?
a. Red Star c. White Star
b. Yellow Star d. Blue Star
29. 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
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during summer?
a. Orion c. Hercules
b. Pegasus d. Virgo
33. Based on apparent magnitude, which of the following stars is the brightest?
a. Alpha Centauri c. Rigel
b. Betelgeuse d. Sirius
34. 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 CO2. d. It is because of the different locations.
35. Stars can be found in large groups throughout the universe. What are these groups?
a. Solar system c. constellations
b. Comets d. asteroids
36. 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. c. Algol and Aldebaran have the same size.
b. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness. d. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness and color.
37. The constellation below represents the constellation Cygnus.

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.
38. The constellation Pisces changes position during a night, as shown in the diagram.
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.

II. Choose the correct answer in the box.

GEMINI PEGASUS CANCER

CYGNUS SCORPIUS

What constellations are prominent during these different season?

WINTER AUTUMN/FALL SUMMER SPRING

39. 40. 41. 43.
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II. 44-50. Essay

1. Differentiate active and inactive volcanoes. (2pts)

2. Describe the different types of volcanoes according to shapes. (3pts)
3. Explain what happens when volcanoes erupt. (2pts)

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Prepared by:

JENIVIEVE C. MORDENO
SST –I

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