Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region XI
PIPISAN MAUG NATION HIGH SCHOOL

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN SCIENCE 10

1ST QUARTER

GENERAL INSTRUCTION. SHADE THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER ON THE

SEPARATE ANSWER SHEET PROVIDED. AVOID ERASURES OF ANSWERS USING
BALLBEN.

1. Which theory suggests that all pieces of land are continuously moving and interact in various ways,
thus, producing volcanoes, mountains and mountain ranges?
A. Continental Drift B. Plate Tectonics C. Seafloor Spreading D. Convection Current

2. What do we call the pieces of land that slowly and constantly moving?
A. Faults B. Plates C. Cracks D. Breaks

3. Which is a type of crustal plate that is thicker but less dense than the other crustal plate?
A. Oceanic plate B. Continental plate C. Major plate D. Minor plate

4. A landmass that projects well above its surroundings is a mountain. What do you call a chain of
mountains?
A. mountain arc B. mountain chain C. mountain range D. mountainous

5. What do you think is the importance of determining the epicenter of an earthquake?

A. It plays a vital role in understanding plate tectonics.
B. To prepare possible occurrence of earthquakes.
C. To identify areas that are prone to earthquakes.
D. All of the above.

6. What do earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges have in common?

A. They occur suddenly. C. They result from plate motion.
B. They cause major disasters. D. They are measured by seismographs.

7. In Figure 1, where are most active

volcanoes located?
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Asia
C. Antarctic
D. Pacific Ring of Fire
7. In Figure 1, where are most active volcanoes
located?
A. Atlantic Ocean C. Antarctic
B. Asia D. Pacific Ring of Fire

8. What do we call the series of connected mountains on the surface of Earth?

A. mountains B. volcanoes C. mountain ranges D. volcanic range
8. What do we call the series of connected mountains on the surface of Earth?
A. mountains C. mountain ranges
B. volcanoes D. volcanic range

9. In Figure 2, which ocean has surrounded with many

volcanoes?
A. Philippine Ocean C. Pacific Ocean
B. Japan Ocean D. Atlantic Ocean

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 10. In Figure 3, how are earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain
ranges located around the world?
A. They are uniformly distributed along the boundaries.
B. They are located near each other.
C. They are randomly distributed around the world
D. Both A and B are correct.

(red,green and blue dots represent earthquake epicenters)

11. What should you do while an earthquake is taking place?

A. Duck, Cover and Hold C. Run immediately outside
B. Get down and roll on the floor D. Shout for help and continue panic

12. There are regions in the Philippines that are at high-risk for earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions
and tsunamis, why do think so?
A. Because they are located along the Ring of Fire
B. Because they are located at edge of the continent
C. Because they are located in the oceans
D. Because they are located in the mid-continents

13. When earthquake strikes underwater, where should you evacuate if your place is closer to the shore?
A. To the nearest barangay center on the same ground
B. To a higher ground or place
C. To climb to tall trees
D. To the rescue team on the same ground

14. Where is the safest place in your house to go when earthquake happens?
A. In a bedroom B. In a doorway C. Under a hardy furniture D. In a toilet room

15. In this type of plate boundary, two tectonic plates are moving toward each other.
A. Convergent B. Divergent C. Transform-Fault D. Convection

16. What geologic feature is formed on the surface of Earth when two oceanic plates collide?
A. Mountain B. Volcano C. Melted Magma D. Hot plume

17. What geologic event is most likely to happen when two plates slide past each other?
A. Earthquake B. Mountain formation C. Rift valley formation D. Volcanic eruption

18. In Figure 4 above, what type of plate boundary is formed

between Block C and Block D?
A. Convergent B. Divergent C. Transform-Fault D. Convection

19. What geologic event may occur between Block C and Block
D?A. Earthquake B. Island arc C. Oceanic ridge D. Sea trench

20. What geologic event is most likely to happen when two

plates slide past each other?
A. Earthquake C. Rift valley formation
B. Mountain formation D. Volcanic eruption

21. What is the main piece of evidence for plate movement?

a) Fossil records

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b) Volcanic activity
c) Earthquake patterns
d) Magnetic striping on the ocean floor

22. Which phenomenon is explained by plate tectonics?

a) Weather patterns
b) Formation of mountain ranges
c) Evolution of species
d) Lunar phases

23. How do earthquakes provide evidence for plate movement?

a) Earthquakes occur randomly and have no relation to plate boundaries
b) Earthquakes only occur at the center of tectonic plates
c) Earthquakes occur along plate boundaries due to the movement and collision of plates
d) Earthquakes are caused by volcanic eruptions

24. How do fossil records support plate movement?

a) Fossils help determine the age of rock layers
b) Fossils found in different continents show past connections between landmasses
c) Fossils are not related to plate movement
d) Fossils provide evidence for the formation of earthquakes

25. What is the significance of volcanic activity in plate movement?

a) Volcanic activity is independent of plate boundaries
b) Volcanoes form randomly across the globe
c) Volcanoes indicate the presence of hotspots but not plate movement
d) Volcanoes occur along plate boundaries and provide evidence for plate movement

END OF THE TEST

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Answer key

21 d
22 b
23 c
24 b
25 d

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