KABULANAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL

SCIENCE 9
Junior High School Department
Third Quarter Examination
GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Read each question carefully and choose the letter of the best answer.
Shade the letter of your answer on your answer sheets.
1. Which characteristic of magma mainly determines its explosiveness?
a. color b. amount c. temperature d. silica content
2. Which of the following characteristics of a volcano depends on its magma emission?
a. age b. size c. shape d. location
3. Which of the following factors associated with huge volcanic eruptions may cause the
decrease in the Earth’s average temperature for a few years?
a. heat b. light c. acid rain 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
b. cannot be blown by winds
c. becomes heavier as it cools
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
For numbers 6, 7, and 8, choose from the illustration.

6. cinders and ash?

7. mostly lava?

8. alternate solidification of lava and cinders?

9. Which of the following are active volcanoes?
I.Mayon in Albay III. Vulcan in Camiguin
II. Taal in Batangas 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
10. Which of the following characteristics of magma mainly affect the explosiveness of a
volcanic eruption?
a. color b. amount c. temperature d. silica content
11.How does the windward side differ from the leeward side of a high land?
a. The windward side receives more precipitation than the leeward side.
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.
12.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

13.What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?

a. remains the same b. increases c. decreases d. varies
14.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.
15.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.
16.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
17.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.
18.Which activity does not contribute to global warming?
a. reforestation c. mining activities
b. illegal fishing d. incineration of garbage
19. 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
20.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
21.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 temperature remains the same as the altitude increases.
d. The temperature decreases as the altitude decreases.
22.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.
23. 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.
24.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.
25.It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time.
a. climate b. monsoon c. weather d. topography
26.Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
a. leeward side b. windward side c. rain shadow d. peak
27.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
28.Which of the following shows the effect of climate change?
a. rising of sea level c. coastal erosion in some places
b. deforestation d. siltation of bodies of water
29.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
30.Why do places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different climates?
a. The amount of heat received varies.
b. The amount of precipitation differs.
c. The higher altitudes have lower temperature.
d. The higher altitudes have higher temperature.
For numbers 31, 32, and 33, use the table below that presents information about stars A, B, C, and
D.
STAR COLOR
A Red
B yellow
C white
D blue

31.Which star is the hottest?

a. A b. B c. C d. D
32.Which star is very similar to our sun?
a. A b. B c. C d. D
33.Which is the coolest star?
a. A b. B c. C d. D
34.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
35.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.
36.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.
37.Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during summer?
a. Orion b. Pegasus c. Hercules d. Virgo
38.Based on apparent magnitude, which of the following stars is the brightest?
a. Alpha Centauri b. Betelgeuse c. Hercules d. Virgo
39.It is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor (Little Dipper) and is commonly known
as the North Star.
a. Sun b. Sirius c. Polaris d. Alpha Centauri
40.Stars can be found in large groups throughout the universe. What are these groups called?
a. solar system b. comets c. constellations d. asteroids
41. 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.
b. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness.
c. Algol and Aldebaran have the same size.
d. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness and color.
42.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.
43. The constellation Pisces changes position during at night. 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

44.At which location can an observer not see Polaris in the night sky at any time during the year?
a. A and D b. B and C c. C and D d. D and B

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 CO2. d. It is because of the different locations.

46.Which constellation is prominent in the northern hemisphere during spring?

a. Andromeda b. Lynx c. Orion d. Ursa Major

47.Which constellation indicates that the cold season is coming?

a. Andromeda b. Lynx c. Orion d. Ursa Major

48.Which constellation helps sailors to navigate at the sea?

a. Pisces b. Polaris c. Sagittarius d. Ursa Minor

49.What local constellation signifies the start of rainy season in the Philippines?
a. Balara b. Buwaya c. Lepu d. Balatik

50.Why can we see different parts of the sky at different times of the year?
a. due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis c. due to the revolution of the Earth
b. due to the rotation of the Earth d. due to the revolution of the moon