Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CALAMBA CITY

THIRD PERIODICAL TEST

SCIENCE 9

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following questions carefully. Write the letter of the BEST answer
on your answer sheet. Please use CAPITAL letters only.

1. Which of the following is characterized by narrow base and steep slope and with wide
crater?
A. cinder cone volcano C. shield volcano
B. composite cone volcano D. stratovolcano

2. Which of the following is formed when a part of the wall of the crater collapses following
an explosive eruption.
A. caldera B. crater C. summit D. vent

3. The following are considered active volcanoes in the Philippines, EXCEPT for __________
A. Kanlaon B. Mayon C. Taal D. Urot

4. Which of the following refers to molten material or semi-molten rock underneath a

volcano?
A. geyser B. lahar C. lava D. magma

5. Complete the statement: A volcano usually has a crater or an opening at the __________
A. base B. middle C. slope D. summit

6. Which of the following is described as large, nearly perfect sloped structure formed from
alternate solidification of both lava and pyroclastic deposits?
A. cinder cone volcano C. scoria cone volcano
B. composite cone volcano D. shield volcano

7. Hydrothermal, Phreatomagmatic, Strombolian and Plinian are types of _______.

A. Geothermal Power plant C. Volcanic Eruption
B. Magma’s composition D. Volcano in the Philippines

8. Which of the following is an excessively explosive type of eruption of gas and pyroclastics,
just like Mt. Pinatubo in Zambales.
A. Phreatic B. Plinian C. Strombolian D. Vulcanian

9. Which of the following is the type of eruption being shown by the

picture at the right?
A. Phreatomagmatic C. Strombolian
B. Plinian D. vulcanian

10.Which of the following is a violent eruption due to the contact

between water and magma?
A. Phreatic C. Strombolian
B. Phreatomagmatic D. Vulcanian

11.Which of the following shows the correct sequence of the processes happening inside the
volcano during eruption?
I. As it rises, gas bubbles are developed
II. As the magma continuously heated, it goes up
III. Pressure exceeds the strength of the overlying rocks, thus fracturing occurs
 IV. The resulting breaks lead to a further drop in confining pressure, causes more gas
bubbles to form which will lead for a volcano to erupt
V. Gas bubbles are trapped and expanded, causing the molten materials to swell,
resulting in a gradual increase in pressure within the volcano

A. I -> III -> II -> IV -> V C. III -> IV -> I -> V -> II
B. II -> I -> V -> III -> IV D. IV -> III -> II -> V -> I

12. Which serves as the driving force that causes magma to explode to the surface?
A. the gravity in the core C. the silica in the magma
B. the mass of the magma D. the dissolved gases trapped in the magma

13. During the eruption of volcano, different dissolved gases and dust particles were released
into the atmosphere. What might be the effect of these materials on the environment and
on the living things?
A. Global Warming C. Disruption of aircraft travel
B. Respiratory illness D. All of the choices

14.In magma formation, what should be the temperature and pressure requirements?
A. High temperature and high pressure
B. Low temperature and low pressure
C. High temperature and low pressure
D. High pressure and low temperature

15. If a volcano’s magma is high in silica, how will you describe its volcanic activity?
A. It will erupt quietly C. It will erupt explosively
B. It will remain dormant D. It will produce dark-colored lava

16. Viscosity is a measure of a material’s resistance to flow. Which affects the viscosity of
magma?
A. temperature of the magma
B. chemical composition of the magma
C. presence of dissolved gases in the magma
D. all of the choices
For question no. 17-18, refer to the table below:

17. Which type of magma has the lowest silica and gas content?
A. Andesitic C. Rhyolitic
B. Basaltic D. None of the choices

18. Which statement is NOT true based from the given data in the table?
I. Higher silica content allows magma to trap more gas.
II. Viscosity increases with increasing temperature of the magma.
III. Viscosity decreases with increasing SiO2 concentration in the magma.
IV. The more silica in the magma, the more viscous or resistant to flow it is.

A. I and II B. I and III C. III and IV D. II and III

19. Humans have been looking for alternative sources of renewable energy to reduce
dependence on fossil fuels. How is energy from volcanoes tapped for human use?
A. The lava can be used for cooking.
B. The energy from the magma can be used to heat water.
C. Geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity.
D. Geothermal energy delivers steam used for heating the shower.

20. Which of the following forms of energy is a renewable energy in the form of heat coming
from the Earth’s interior?
A. electrical energy C. hydroelectric energy
B. geothermal energy D. solar energy

21. What are the ways in generating geothermal energy?

A. through the use of fossil fuels
B. through Geothermal heat pumps
C. through Geothermal power plant
D. Both B and C

22. Arrange the following sequence of conversion of geothermal energy into electrical energy
in a geothermal power plant.

I. Steam is used to turn the turbine

II. Cool water is injected to the ground
III. Generator converts mechanical to electrical energy
IV. Hot water is pumped up and steam is produced

A. I, II, III, IV C. II, IV, I, III

B. II, III, I, IV D. IV, I, III, II

23. 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.
24. Which refers to the angular distance from the equator that greatly affects the climate and
weather of an area?
A. altitude B. elevation C. height D. latitude
25. How does higher altitude affect the climate of an area?
A. The closer you get to the equator, the hotter it gets.
B. The higher you go above sea level, the colder it gets.
C. The farther you get from the equator, the colder it gets.
D. The process by which heat from the sun is trapped near Earth's surface.

26. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you
think makes Baguio cold?
A. altitude C. latitude
B. distance from the ocean D. topography

27. 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.
28. The land heats and cools faster than the sea. Therefore, coastal areas have a lower
temperature range than those inland. Which factor affects the temperature of an area?
A. altitude C. distance from the sea
B. winds D. elevation from the sea
29. Complete the statement: Places that are near the oceans have __________ climate as the
body of water regulates the temperature which helps to circulate the movement of cold air
and warm air.
A. cold B. moderate C. temperate D. warm

30. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Warm air moves out from land to sea during day time
B. Colder air moves out from sea to land during night time
C. Air temperature above the sea is higher than above ground during day time
D. Air temperature above the sea is lower than above ground during night time

31.Which statement BEST describes topography?

A. It is the elevation of the place above sea level
B. It is the total distance of the place from a body of water
C. It is the curve of the earth and the distance from equator.
D. It is the physical attribute, surface shapes and features of an area.

32. Complete the analogy: Windward side: Orographic Effect :: Leeward side: ___________
A. Coriolis Effect C. Rain Shadow Effect
B. Greenhouse Effect D. Tyndall Effect

33. 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 windward side receives more heat than the leeward side.
C. The leeward side has more vegetation than the windward side.
D. The leeward side receives more precipitation than the windward side.

34. Which side of the mountain experiences low temperature?

A. leeward side C. windward side
B. rear side D. every side of the mountain

35. What is the direction of the flow of ocean current systems in the southern hemisphere?
A. clockwise B. counterclockwise C. east to west D. north to south

36.Which of the following pairs of ocean currents affect the Northeastern part and Southern
part of Japan?
A. Greenland current and Labrador current
B. Kamchatka current and Kuroshio current
C. Kuroshio current and Greenland current
D. Labrador current and Kamchatka current

37. What happens to the temperature of the coastal region when ocean currents that bring
cold water move towards it?
A. decreases C. remains the same
B. increases D. increases then decreases instantly

38. Which of the following greenhouse gases is the most abundant in the atmosphere?
A. carbon dioxide B. methane C. nitrous oxide D. water vapor

39.Which of the following is NOT true about greenhouse effect?

A. It is the natural warming process of the earth
B. It makes the earth habitable
C. It is the ultimate cause of climate change
D. It involves trapping of heat with the help of some gases in the atmosphere

40.What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
A. Greenhouse effect occurs
B. Temperature decreases
C. Temperature increases
D. Water vapor condenses
41. What are the impacts of climate change in our environment?
A. environment is becoming hotter
B. rising of the sea level
C. melting of ice caps in Polar Regions
D. all of the above

42. Which of the following can cause global warming?

A. volcanic eruptions
B. the amount of rainfall
C. the rising of warm air into the atmosphere
D. increase of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere

43.Which of the following human activities DOES NOT contribute to enhanced climate
change?
A. Always using cars when going even to short distance places.
B. Joining in tree planting activities whenever possible.
C. Watching movies the whole day everyday
D. Chopping down rainforests.

44. Which statement supports reduction of carbon footprint?

A. Drive a hybrid car. C. Hang blankets to dry.
B. Eat a plant-based diet. D. Turn off your lights if not needed.

45.Which statement is TRUE about the color of stars?

A. It indicates the surface temperature of stars.
B. It indicates the location of stars in the galaxy.
C. It indicates the amount of oxygen in each star.
D. It indicates the distance of stars from the Earth.

46. What is the closest star to Earth?

A. Antares B. Rigel C. Sirius D. Sun

47. Star colors ranges from red to blue. Which color of a star has the hottest temperature?
A. Blue B. White C. Yellow D. Red

48.Why do stars appear to move in the sky? Because ___________.

A. the new stars are born
B. the night sky is rotating
C. the Universe is expanding
D. the Earth is rotating on its axis

49. Why is Polaris considered a star in the northern circumpolar constellation? Because it
_____________
A. seems to rise and set
B. is visible at night all year round
C. is only visible in the polar regions
D. is part of the zodiac constellations

50. What locally recognized constellation indicates the start of rainy season for the
indigenous Filipino people?
A. Baha B. Balatik C. Buwaya D. Lepu