1.

The Polaris is widely used in navigation because of:

a. it does not change its position at any time of the night or year.
b. it does not change its color throughout the year.
c. it does not change its size at any time of the night.
d. it does not change its group throughout the year.
2. 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 the outer space.
d. Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorb heat from the Earth’s surface.
3. Which of the following characteristics of a volcano depends on its magma emission?
a. age b. location c. shape d. size
4. How greenhouse effect happens.
a. Greenhouse effect happens when there are green plants in the surroundings.
b. Greenhouse effect happens when the entire sea water becomes green.
c. Greenhouse effects happens when it prevent the heat to escape from the earth.
d. Greenhouse effect happens when the heat escape from the earth.
5. How would you classify a volcano?
I. A volcano is the vent in the Earth's crust through which lava, steam, and ashes are expelled.
II. A volcano has thick cloud of gas, molten rocks, ash forming a cauliflower shaped cloud comes out of its opening.
III. A volcano is cone-shaped.
IV. It has an opening at the top (or in some case, on the sides)
a. I, II, & III b. I, II, & IV only c. I, III, & IV only d. I, II, III, & IV
6. What volcanic eruptive style that the stream-driven eruption as the hot rocks come in contact with water.
a. Phreatic or hydrothermal b. Phreatomagmatic c. Strombolian d. Vulcanian
7. How is the viscosity of magma affects its temperature?
a. The more viscous the magma is the lower its temperature.
b. The less viscous the magma is, the lower its temperature.
c. The more viscous the magma is, the higher its temperature.
D. The more viscous the magma is, the higher its temperature.
8. Why do places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different climate?
a. Because the amount of heat varies c. Because the higher the altitudes have higher temperature
b. Because higher altitudes have lower temperature d. Because the amount of precipitation differs
9. Stars move in the sky because
a. The Earth is rotating on its axis c. The night sky is rotating
b. New galaxies are found d. The Universe is expanding
10. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you think make Baguio cold?
a. The altitude b. The distance from the ocean c. The latitude d. The topography
11. 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.
12. Which characteristic of magma mainly determines its explosiveness?
a. amount b. color c. silica content d. temperature
13. What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?
a. remains the same b. increases c. decreases d. varies
14. Stars can be found in large groups throughout the universe. What are these groups called?
a. Solar system b. Comets c. Constellations d. Asteroids
15. Which of the following shows the effect of climate change?
a. Coastal erosion in some places c. Rising of sea level
b. Deforestation of the forest d. Siltation of bodies of water
16. 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 same color. c. Algol and Aldebaran have the same size.
b. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness d. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness and color
17. Why are the coldest places on earth are 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.
18. How is a rain shadow formed?
a. Rain shadow is formed when the other side of the mountain does not experience precipitation.
b. Rain is formed when the both side of the mountain does not experience precipitation.
c. Rain is formed when the other side of the mountain does always experience precipitation.
d. Rain is formed when the both side of the mountain does always experience precipitation.
19. 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. acid rain b. heat c. light d. volcanic ash
For numbers 20 to 22, choose from the illustration below.

A B C
Which among the following volcanoes are formed from:
20. Cinders and ash?
21. Mostly lava?
22. Alternate solidification of lava and cinders?
23. Which of the following are active volcanoes?
I. Mayon in AlbayII. Taal in Batangas III. Vulcan in Camiguin IV. Kalaon 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
24. Why do stars have colors?
a. It is because of the presence of oxygen. c. It is because of the varied temperatures.
b. It is because of the presence of carbon dioxide d. It is because of the different locations .
25. How does windward side differ from leeward side of a high land?
a. The windward receives more precipitation than the leeward
b. The leeward side has more vegetation than the windward side.
c. The windward side receives more heat than leeward side.
d. The leeward side receives more precipitation than the windward side.
26. Why does cloud formation disappear as the air move slowly towards the leeward side of a mountain?
a. The air condenses as it moves to the leeward side c. The temperature becomes lower.
b. The amount of water vapor is not enough d. There is too much water vapor.
27. What type of volcanic eruption that excessively explosive in which gas and pyroclastics are expelled
a. Phreatic or hydrothermal b. Phreatomagmatic c. Plinian d. Strombolian
28. If you are located at the North Pole, where will you see the Polaris?
a. Around 45° from the horizon c. Overhead
b. Just above the horizon d. Polaris will not be seen in the North Pole
29. How can you lessen the harmful effects of climate change?
I. By reforestation II. Recycling of materials III. Using water wisely IV. Using car pool
a. 1, II, & III only b. I, III & IV only c. I, III & IV only d. I, II, III, & IV
30. It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time.
a. Climate b. Monsoon c. Weather d. Topography
31. What are some impacts of climate change to people and animals?
a. strong typhoons c. loss of lives, and destruction of agricultural crops.
b. extinction of some animals d. all of the above
32. Which of the following can cause global warming?
a. Volcanic eruption c. The rising of warm air into the atmosphere
b. The increase of the amount of rainfall d. Increase of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere
33. Based on apparent magnitude, which of the following stars is the brightest?
a. Alpha Centauri b. Betelguese c. Rigel d. Sirius
34. City is surrounded by bodies of water and has a moderate climate. It is located near the equator. What will most likely
affect/s the climate of the city?
a. Topography b. Latitude c. Altitude d. All of these
35. Which is the best practice to reduce the effect of climate change?
a. Burning fossil fuel b. Car manufacturing c. Livestock raising d. Organic farming
36. Which of the following is an active volcano in the Philippines?
a. Apo in Davao b. Bud Datu in Sulu c. Isarog in Camarines Sur d. Kanlaon in Negros Oriental
37. Which activity does not contribute to global warming?
a. Reforestation b. Illegal fishing c. Mining activities d. Incineration of garbage
38. Which of the following is an indication of global warming?
a. Rising of sea level c. Coastal erosion
b. Decrease of global temperature d. Land and water pollution
39. What is the difference between geothermal power plant and heat pump?
a. Geothermal power plants use heat from deep inside the earth while geothermal heat pump tap into heat close to the earth’s
surface to heat water or provide heat for buildings.
b. Geothermal power plants use fossil fuels to produce electricity while geothermal heat pump uses heat from deep
inside the ground to produce heat for buildings and houses.
c. Geothermal power plants use coal to produce electricity while geothermal heat pumps use petroleum to provide heat
for buildings and houses.
d. None of the above.
40. A thick layer of volcanic ash can be heavy enough to collapse the roots of building because ash _______.
a. is solid c. becomes heavier as it cools
b. cannot be blown by winds d. it consists of tiny of rocks that become heavy as they pile up.
41. 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.
42. 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
43. 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
44. Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
a. Leeward side b. Peak c. Rain shadow d. Windward side
45. Which condition happens during La Niña phenomenon?
a. Air pressure in the western Pacific increases. c. Upwelling of cold water is blocked
b. Air pressure in the eastern Pacific increases d. Trade wind becomes stronger.
For question 46 to 48, use the table below that presents information about stars A, B, C, and D.

Star Color
A Red
B Yellow
C White
D Blue
46. Which star is the hottest?
a. A b. B c. C d. D
47. Which star is very similar to the sun?
a. A b. B c. C d. D
48. Which is the coolest star?
a. A b. B c. C d. D
49. How do stars appear to move in the sky at night?
a. From East to West b. From North to South c. From East to West d. From South to North
50. Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during summer?
a. Hercules b. Orion c. Pegasus d. Virgo