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Scholastica’s College – Westgrove CN:

Ayala Westgrove Heights Silang, Cavite ______
Senior High School Department
SY 2022 – 2023

SECOND QUARTERLY TEST

SCIENCE 9 – EARTH SCIENCE

Name: _____________________________________ Score: ________

Grade 9 -St. Frideswida

I. Multiple Choices: Choose the letter that corresponds with the correct answer. Shade:
A if X is correct and Y is incorrect; B if X is incorrect and Y is correct; C if both X and Y
are correct; or D if both X and Y are incorrect, on the answer sheet provided.
1. Which of the following is NOT an example of a stratovolcano?
X. Mayon Volcano Y. Mt. Vesuvius
2. Which volcano is also known as “scoria cone”?
X. Cinder cone Y. Shield volcano
3. Which of the following groups is/are considered as hazards posed by volcanoes?
X. flooding, acid rain, landslide
Y. blast, earthquakes, tsunami
4. Which of the following are the characteristics of an extinct volcano?
X. exhibiting volcanic activity within the last 10000 years
Y. has high potential to erupt and cause destruction to nearby areas
5. Which among the following groups of volcanoes are dormant volcanoes?
X. Bulusan, Iriga, and Hibok-hibok
Y. Biliran, Iraya, and Kanlaon
6. Which of the following is correct active volcanic eruptions?
X. Volcanic eruptions are life threatening.
Y. Volcanoes may exhibit signs of activity before and after the eruptions.
7. Which of the following should be done DURING a volcanic eruption?
X. Listen to a battery-operated radio or TV for the latest emergency information.
Y. Follow the evacuation order issued by authorities.
8. Things to that are necessary to prepare BEFORE a volcanic eruption:
X. communication devices, evacuation plans, emergency supply kits
Y. school supplies, skin care products, house furniture
9. What should you do DURING volcanic eruption if you are caught indoors?
X. Close all windows, doors, and dampers.
Y. Secure enough food, and other emergency supplies.
10. How is magma created?
X. Collision between tectonic plates triggers increase in temperature caused rocks melt.
Y. The upwarping of land mass results to swelling of the earth’s surface forming an elevated
land mass.
11. What is the effect of lesser amount of dissolve gasses to a volcanic eruption?
X. there will be a huge build-up of thick magma
Y. it will lead to a more explosive eruption
12. Which among the government agencies is task to issue daily weather results?
X. PNRI Y. DOST
13. PAGASA is under the supervision of ___________.
X. DENR Y. DOTR
14. Which of the following factors will help you explain the daily changes of weather?
X. amount and type of precipitation Y. types of clouds
15. Which among the following are the two noticeable factors that describe climate.
 X. wind movement and location Y. elevation and altitude
16. What are the latitudinal sections in the Northern Hemisphere?
X. Tropic of Cancer and Antarctic Circle
Y. Tropic of Capricorn and Arctic Circle
17. What type of climate is experienced by countries along the equator?
X. They experience the coldest and have 4 varieties of seasons.
Y. They experience the warmest and have wet and dry seasons.
18. At what angle does the Earth’s axis is tilted?
X. 20 degrees Y. 30 degrees
19. Which of the following statements is/are correct about climate?
X. As the latitude and altitude increases, the temperature decreases.
Y. Climatic zones are determined by the distance of an area from the equator.
20. How does Earth’s climate is affected by industrialization?
X. The development of large infrastructure contributed to increased air and water pollution.
Y. The amount of greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere had increased through time.
21. Greenhouse gases are …
X. gaseous substances that absorb infrared radiation from the sun.
Y. gaseous substances that trap the heat in the atmosphere.
22. Three main gases in that present in the atmosphere:
X. CFCs, methane, and carbon Y. N, O, and Ar
23. Greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere:
X. CO2, CH3, and O3 Y. O, N, and C
24. What will happen if greenhouse gases are not present in the Earth’s atmosphere?
X. Life will be impossible on earth’s surface.
Y. Temperature on earth’s surface is very low.
25. What is true about global warming?
X. it is an overview of the warming of the entire planet.
Y. The result of climate change is global warming.
26. How deforestation contributes to global warming?
X. Deforestation decreased the number of trees that absorbs carbon dioxide.
Y. Deforestation results to erosion and landslide because there will be no trees to absorb
water.
27. Who are vulnerable to heatstroke?
X. people over 50 years old X. young athletes training under the sun
28. What food that a dengue patient should avoid?
X. sweet and sugary food Y. highly acidic food
29. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the colors of the stars?
X. The colors of the stars depend on their surface temperature.
Y. The surface temperature of the stars increases as you go down the color spectrum.
30. How does brightness of the star determine?
X. Brightness of star is described in terms of it magnitude and luminosity.
Y. The true brightness of stars is expressed using absolute magnitude.

II. TRUE or FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, or FALSE if the statement is
incorrect.

________ 31. The brightest star is Sirius, with an absolute magnitude of 1.4.
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________ 32. More than half of the world’s active volcanoes are located along the rim of
_ Pacific Ocean.
________ 33. The tectonic plates that comprise the mantle are in constant but slow motion.
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________ 34. The magma from shield volcanoes has high levels of dissolve gases and silica.
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________ 35. Shield volcano does not have a violent eruption.
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________ 36. Ashes and other volcanic material can be carried by the wind and can reach as
_ far as nearby country.
________ 37. Hawaiian is the most violent and explosive type of volcanic eruption.
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________ 38. Explosive eruption of lava and other volcanic materials are caused by high
_ levels of dissolved gases and thick magma.
________ 39. Area located at the windward of the islands are usually cool and moist.
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________ 40. The earth revolves around its axis at an angle of 23.5 degrees.
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________ 41. Weather slowly changes overtime, allowing life to adjust to new conditions.
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________ 42. The climate in the Philippines is either dry or wet.
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________ 43. Countries that are close to the equator varies in different seasons, such as
_ winter, spring, summer, or fall.
________ 44. Wind that blows over the bodies of water are warmer and dry.
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________ 45. Temperature increases with elevation.
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III. Essay: Answer the following questions concisely.

46-49. Volcanoes of different morphologies posed various dangers to life and properties.
Knowing these different hazards that a volcano may possessed, what are the
advantages that it may contribute to earth as well as to the community surrounding it?
Give 2 positive impacts of volcanoes and explain each.
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50-53. As a Scholastican, how will you advocate emergency preparedness in your community?
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54-56. How does weather and climate affect our daily life?
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57-61. Cite at least 5 human activities that contributes to Global Warming? Explain how these
human activities contribute to global warming.
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62-65. Analyze the editorial cartoon below. What does it imply? How will you mitigate this kind
of impact posed by climate change in our country?

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