FGNMHS Q3

SCIENCE MIND CHALLENGE

GRADE 9
S TA R T
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1. Which among the three main kinds of

volcanoes have the steepest slopes?

A cinder cone B lava dome

C shield D stratovolcano
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D stratovolcano
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2.Which volcanic eruption tend to be the most

powerful and dangerous?

A hydrothermal B plinian

C strombolian D vulcanian
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B plinian
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3. What is the process of producing energy by utilizing

the heat trapped inside the earth surface?

A Solar energy B Wave energy

Geothermal Hydrothemal
C D
energy energy
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C Geothermal energy
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4. What
is the main disadvantage to
building geothermal energy plants?

Global
A cost B
warming

Type of soil in
C pollution D the area
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A Cost
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5. Which refers to the atmospheric condition of a place

over a long period of time?

A climate B monsoon

C weather D topography
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A climate
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6. Which side of the mountain often receives the most

precipitation?

A peak

B leeward

C rain shadow

D windward
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D windward
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7. What makes Zambales colder than Pampanga?

A The place is near the equator.

B The place has a higher altitude.

C The place is on the leeward side.

D The place is near a body of water.

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The place is near a

D body of water.
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8. Which of the following can cause global warming?

A volcanic eruption

B too much rainfall

C the rising of warm air into the atmosphere

increase in the amount of CO2 in the

D
atmosphere
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increase in the amount of CO2 in the

D atmosphere
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9. What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the

atmosphere?

A climate changes

B temperature increases

C water vapor condenses

D greenhouse effect occurs

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B temperature increases
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10. Which star is nearest to the Earth?

A Alpha Centauri

B Betelgeuse

C Rigel

D Sun
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D Sun
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11. What information about a star does its color reveal?

A brightness

B distance

C size

D temperature
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D temperature
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12. What is the color of the hottest stars?

A blue

B red

C white

D yellow
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A blue
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13. Which of the following is a constellation?

A Betelgeuse

B Orion

C Polaris

D Sirius
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B Orion
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14. Which of the following correctly ranks astronomical objects

by size, starting with the smallest?

A Earth, Sun, Solar System, Galaxy, Universe

B Earth, Galaxy, Sun, Solar System, Universe

C Sun, Solar System, Earth, Universe, Galaxy

D Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Earth, Sun

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A Earth, Sun, Solar System, Galaxy, Universe

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15. Which of the following factors associated with huge volcanic

eruptions may cause the decrease in Earth’s average temperature for
a few years?

A acid rain

B heat

C light

D volcanic ash
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D Volcanic ash
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16. Why is it important to PHIVOLCS to monitor volcanoes?

A to identify possible tourist spots

B to warn people of impending eruption

C to encourage people to plant more trees

D to know the total number of volcanoes

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B to warn people of impending eruption

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17. What is hot molten rocks from volcanoes called?

A lava

B magma

C basalt rocks

D igneous rocks
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A lava
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18. What does it mean when we say that geothermal energy is

'sustainable'?

A that there is a limited supply

B that it can be used again and again

C that it generates greenhouse gases

D that it can be used anywhere on Earth

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B that it can be used again and again

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19. What natural disaster could be potentially caused by geothermal

power plants?

A earthquakes

B forest fires

C tsunami

D typhoon
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A earthquakes
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20. How much is the tilt of the Earth’s axis?

A 0o

B 22.5o

C 23.5o

D 90o
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C 23.5o
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21. What do you call an abnormal and lengthy warming in the eastern
part of the Pacific Ocean?

A El Nino

B Coriolis Effect

C La Nina

D Ocean Current
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A El Nino
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22. Why do we see stars, such as Betelgeuse, in different locations

depending on the time of night?

A because the Earth rotates

B because the Earth revolves

C because the Earth wobbles

D because the Earth is standing still

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A because the Earth rotates

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23. Which are the 2 most violent and destructive volcanic

eruptions?

A Phreatic and Phreatomagmatic

B Strombolian and Vulcanian

C Strombolian and Plinian

D Vulcanian and Plinian

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D Vulcanian and Plinian

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24. Why are constellations important in Philippine culture?

A They were used as a sign of good harvest.

B They served as map during the early years.

C They were used to tell stories about heroes and monsters.

They were used to tell which part of the ocean has more
D fish.
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They were used as a sign of good

A harvest.
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25. Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

A Oxygen and Nitrogen

B Nitrogen and Methane

C Oxygen and Carbon dioxide

D Carbon dioxide and Methane

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D Carbon dioxide and Methane

Score Recap and Announcement
of the 3rd, 2nd , and 1st Place