DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

DIVISION OF MANILA
MANUEL A. ROXAS HIGH SCHOOL
3rd QUARTER REVIEWER IN SCIENCE 9
S.Y. 2023-2024
Direction: Carefully read the questions. From the available options, select the best response. In
your answer sheet, write the corresponding letter of your answer.

1.Mayon Volcano is an active volcano situated in what region of the Philippines?

A. CARAGA B. CALABARZON C. MIMAROPA D. BICOL
2.The type of volcano commonly found in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
A. Cinder Volcano C. Shield volcano
B. Scoria cone D. Stratovolcano
3.What causes a shield volcano to be shaped like a broad dome?
A. It is formed from lava emission, its fluid flows easily and travels far resulting in a wide base with shallow slope
B. Repeated eruption of lava, materials pile up in alternate layer
C. From when materials erupt from the central vents and pile up around it
D. Both A and B
4.How does the eruption of a volcano lower the atmospheric temperature?
A. Sulfur dioxide and ash are carried away by win during volcanic eruption
B. As the wind circulates, it may block the sunlight causing a decrease in the Earth’s temperature
C. Molten rocks, smoke, gases, and ashes are erupted
D. Both A and B
5.When magma is thick with more dissolved gas, we can expect the volcanic eruptions to be a/an:
A. Oozing ash and lava C. Spewing water like a geyser
B. Lava frothing over the crater D. Violent ejection of ash and lava
6.Excessively explosive type of eruption of gas and pyroclastic, just like our Mt. Pinatubo in Zambales.
A. Phreatic/hydrothermal B. Vulcanian C. Plinian D. Strombolian
7..What will happen if the temperature of the magma inside the volcano increases?
A. Viscosity decreases. C. Viscosity remains the same.
B. Viscosity increases. D. Viscosity will not be affected.
8.What is common among nuclear power plants, geothermal power plants, and oil-based power plants?
A. They are renewable sources of energy C. They are easy to operate and maintain
B. They use steam to turn turbines D. They emit the same kind of pollutants.
9.How is energy from volcanoes tapped as a source of electricity?
1. Heat causes the water to turn into steam
2. Steam causes the turbines to turn.
3. The generator changes the mechanical energy to electrical energy.
4. All of the above.
A. 1 only B. 1, 2, and 3 C. 1, 2, 3, and 4 D. 1 and 2
10.A volcano that has erupted within the last 600 years.
A. active B. dormant C. inactive D. extinct
11. Why do places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different climates?
A. Higher altitudes have lower temperatures
B. High altitudes have higher temperatures
C. Amount of heat received varies.
D. Amount of precipitation differs.
12. The constellation below represents the constellation Cygnus.

A. C.

B. D.

13. Which statement best explains why Cygnus is visible to an observer in Manila in September but
not visible in March?
A. Earth orbits the sun C. Earth revolves around the moon
B. Earth revolves around the sun D. All of these

14. Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during the summer?
A. Virgo B. Hercules C. Pegasus D. Orion
15. The star Algol is estimated to be bright as the star Aldebaran and has approximately
the same temperature as the star Rigel. Which of the following statements 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
16. How do stars appear to move in the night sky?
A. Starts seems to move from North to South
B. Starts seems to move from West to East
C. Starts seems to move from East to West
D. All of these
17. Why are some stars visible in March but not in September?
A. This is due to the Earth’s rotation C. This is due to Climate change
B. This is due to the Earth’s revolution D. This is due to the greenhouse effect
18. The Big Dipper is an asterism of
A. Cassiopeia B. Centaurus C. Pegasus D. Ursa Major
19. Which of the following stars is most helpful to travelers?
A. Albireo B. Betelgeuse C. Merak D. Polaris
20. The North Star or Polaris is located in the ___________ constellation
A. Crux B. Cygnus C. Ursa Major D. Ursa Minor
21.Why do mountain climbers need warm clothing and oxygen masks at high altitudes?
A. Air is cooler and thinner C. Air pollution is higher
B. Air is cooler and denser D. Wind is stronger and cooler
22. Which condition happens during the El Niño phenomenon?
A. It is brought about by the current of the ocean bringing warm air to a landmass in the
pacific region
B. Temperature in the Eastern Pacific decreases below normal
C. Temperature in the eastern Pacific increases
D. All of these

23. Which condition happens during the La Niña phenomenon?

A. Trade winds become stronger C. Air pressure in the eastern Pacific decreases
B. Upwelling of cold water is blocked D. Air pressure in the western Pacific increases
24. Study the photos below. The arrows represent the rays of the sun. Explain why it is warmer in April than in December.

A. It is warmer in April because of the direct rays of the sun. It is cooler in December
because the sun’s rays hit the ground obliquely.
B. It is warmer in April because of the indirect rays of the sun
C. In April, rays of the sun strike anywhere
D. None of these
25. Why are the coldest places on Earth found at the poles?
A. Less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface
B. Less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas
C. Great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface
D. A great amount of thermal radiation is perceived by these areas
26. Why do places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different climates?
A. Higher altitudes have lower temperatures
B. High altitudes have higher temperatures
C. Amount of heat received varies.
D. Amount of precipitation differs.
27. Factors that define climate are:
A. Temperature and Humidity C. Temperature and Precipitation
B. Atmosphere and Lithosphere D. Carbon footprints and greenhouse gases

28. 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. Topography B. Altitude C. Latitude D. All of these
29. The main factor that drives the weather is
A. Wind B. Rain C. Energy from the sun D. Air temperature
30. Why does the greenhouse effect result in warmer temperatures near the surface of the earth?
A. Clouds trap infrared radiation C. Carbon dioxide traps infrared radiation
B. Ozone traps ultraviolet radiation D. Soil absorbs incoming radiation.