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ACTIVITY 2 - Grade 9
ACTIVITY 2 - Grade 9
Label the parts of a volcano using the words inside the box and fill out the given table
with their correct descriptions. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
STATEMENTS:
1. Inactive volcanoes are those volcanoes that has had at least one eruption during the past
10,000 years.
2. Mount Mayon is an example of a shield volcano.
3. Magma is a molten rock which give off onto the surface of the Earth when a volcano erupts.
4. The term volcano refers to a mountain or hill.
5. Cinder cone volcanoes are a large, typically steep sided volcano.
6. Slope is the highest point of the apex of the volcano.
7. Plinian eruption is a periodic, weak to violent eruption characterized by fountain lava.
8. Cinder cone volcanoes are the simplest type of volcanoes.
9. Base is the lower part of volcano.
10. Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano.
ACTIVITY 3
Write the word/s that correctly complete the statement. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. __________ is a natural opening in the surface of the Earth where molten rocks,
hot gases, smoke, and ash are ejected
2. Major parts of volcanoes are: __________, the highest point; __________ the side;
and __________ the lower part of the volcano.
3. Volcanoes are classified as _________ or __________ based on their records of
eruption.
4. According to structure of volcanoes are classified as __________, __________,
and __________.
5. __________ are those volcanoes that has had at least one eruption during the
last 10,000 years and _____________ are volcanoes that have not erupted for
the last 10,000 years and is not expected to erupt again in a comparable time
scale of the future.
6. Volcanoes that are large, broad and look like shield from the above are called __________,
those with steep slope and wide are called ________ and those typically steep-sided and
symmetrical cones of large dimension are called__________.
7. Mayon Volcano, Taal Volcano, Mount Kanlaon, Bulusan Volcano and Mount
Pinatubo are examples of _______ volcanoes because they erupted just recently and more
frequently than others.
8. Examples of inactive volcanoes in the Philippine are __________ and ______.
9. The following are the types of volcanic eruption: __________, __________,
__________, __________, and __________.
10. There are observable signs of impending volcanic eruption.
______________________, _______________________ and ______________________ are examples of these
signs.
ACTIVITY:
I. Identify the word that correctly completes each statement. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. A short-term variation in atmospheric phenomena which interact and affect the environment
and living things on Earth are called __________.
2. __________is the long-term average of variations in weather for a particular area.
3. The equator and tropical areas get more ___________ than areas in the north or south.
4. The more direct sunlight received the __________the climate, which is why the poles are colder
than the equator.
5. The higher the elevation of a region, the ___________ it is.
6. The driving force for surface ocean currents to move is the __________.
7. __________ is a water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapor, within a solid, or
condensed on a surface.
8. ___________ cause differences in density of ocean water.
9. The air compresses and warms when it ___________.
10. __________ a process that occurs when gasses in Earth’s atmosphere trap the Sun’s heat.
11. The type of climate of an area primarily depends on its__________, precipitation, and wind
system.
12. __________ can affect the climate of nearby lands. In some areas, mountains block rain, so
that one side of a mountain range may be rainy and the other side may be a desert.
II. Answer the following questions related to the Philippine Climate. Write your answer in
a separate sheet of paper.
1. Why does one need to choose warm clothing, sweatshirts, and jackets when planning for a
vacation to Baguio City?
___________________________________________________________________________
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2. Why do rainfall distributions throughout the Philippines vary from one region to another?
___________________________________________________________________________
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III. Use the given illustration to answer the questions below. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
Questions:
1. Today is sunny. What
must I wear?
2. It is raining outside.
What must I wear?
3. It is raining outside.
What footwear must I
wear?
Assessment
I. Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Heat from the volcano can be utilized as energy source. Which energy comes from the volcano?
A. Biomass C. Geothermal
B. Dendrothermal D. Hydroelectric
2. Which locations can be good sources of geothermal energy?
A. Ocean, river, sea C. Geyser, hot spring, ocean
B. Geyser, ocean, river D. Geyser, hot spring, steam vents
3. Where is the first geothermal power plant located in our country?
A. Albay C. Leyte
B. Batangas D. Negros
4. Which statement is TRUE about geothermal energy?
A. Its supply is limited C. It generates greenhouse gases
B. It causes global warming D. It is a sustainable energy source
5. Which shows the correct sequence of the flow of energy in a Geothermal Power Plant?
A. electricity steam generator turbine hot water C. generator turbine steam hot water electricity
B. hot water generator turbine steam electricity D. hot water steam turbine generator electricity
6. Heat energy can be trapped and used for our daily activities. What are the two ways in doing this?
A. through the use of fossil fuels C. through Geothermal power plant
B. through Geothermal heat pumps D. Both B and C
7. How is geothermal energy harnessed as source of electricity?
A. Wells are drilled on Earth’s surface to pump steam or hot water
B. The steam from hot water spins the turbine to produce electricity
C. The turbines are connected to generators that generates electricity
D. All of the above
8. What is the positive effect of building a geothermal powerplant?
A. Lesser cost C. Nuclear Fallout
B. Lesser Pollution D. Global Warming
9. Which problem may occur as a result of building a geothermal energy facility?
A. The burning of fossil fuel. C. Toxic gases can be released when drilling.
B. Water pollution from the chemicals. D. All the above
10. Geothermal Power Plants is susceptible to trigger this natural calamity?
A. Earthquakes C. Hurricanes
B. Forest Fire D. All the above
11. Which of these are considered as the disadvantages of using geothermal energy?
I. Low carbon footprints energy source
II.Reservoirs are not permanent.
III.Harmful gases maybe released into the atmosphere
IV.High cost of constructing the system
II. Identify the volcano and choose the answer on the table. Use a separate sheet
of paper for your answers.
Mayon Volcano Mount Pinatubo Canlaon Volcano
Malinao Volcano Taal Volcano Mount Kratakoa
_____________1. One of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines which located in Albay, Camarines Sur
_____________2. An active stratovolcano situated in Central Negros Island
_____________3. An active stratovolcano that can be found in the Zambales mountains
_____________4. One of the most active and complex volcano located in Batangas
_____________5. A potentially active volcano also known as Buhi or Takit situated between Albay and
Camarines Sur.
III. Identify the word that correctly completes each statement. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
IV. Arrange the step-by-step process of converting geothermal energy to electrical energy. Choose
your answers below and write the corresponding letter to the numbered boxes, write your answer on
a separate sheet.
A. The steam cools off in a cooling tower and condenses back to water.
B. When the water reaches the surface, the pressure is dropped, which causes the water to turn into
steam.
C. The cooled water is pumped back into the Earth to begin the process again.
D. Hot water is pumped from deep underground through a well high pressure.
E. The steam spins the turbine, which is connected to the generator that produces electricity.
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