Dumalinao National High School

Summative Test
QUARTER 3
GRADE 9 – SCIENCE

NAME: _______________________________________SECTION: __________________________

Instructions. There are forty (40) questions in this paper and each is followed by four possible
answers. Choose the one that best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the
letter on the space provided.

_____1. What type of volcano is commonly found in the Pacific Ring of Fire?
A. Cinder volcano B. Scoria cone C. Shield volcano D. Stratovolcano
_____2. The semi-molten rock underneath a volcano is called___________.
A. Geyser B. Lahar C. Lava D. Magma
_____3. A volcano that is said to be dormant is classified as__________.
A. Active B. Extinct C. Inactive D. Tectonic
_____4. What part of a typical volcano is described as the opening through which volcanic materials
are ejected? A. Vent B. Flank C. Crater D. Ash layer
_____5. Which of the following is NOT a type of volcano base on shape?
A. Composite B. Vulcanian C. Shield D. Cinder
_____6. Which of these is NOT a primary factor that affects volcanic eruptive style?
A. The viscosity of the magma B. The temperature of the magma
C. Location of the volcano D. Amount of gases dissolved
_____7. What do you call the semi-molten rock underneath a volcano?
A. Lahar B. Lava C. Volcanic Ash D. Magma
_____8. How are volcanoes formed?
A. Hot molten rock pushes up to the ground
B. It is the result of the spinning of the Earth
C. Due to the shaking of the ground
D. It resulted from the movement of the ocean floor
_____9. Which of the following characteristics of magma affects the explosiveness of volcanic
eruption? A. Color B. Amount of gases dissolved C. Viscosity D. Hardness
_____10. Which of the following are signs of volcanic eruption?
A. The abrupt change in weather.
B. Change in the atmospheric temperature.
C. A noticeable rise or fall of sea level.
D. Increase in the frequency of volcanic quakes with rumbling sound.
_____11. What is geothermal energy?
A. It is renewable energy in the form of heat coming from the Earth's interior
B. It is renewable energy derived from the heat coming from power plants
C. It is a non-renewable energy source from the Earth's interior
D. It is non-renewable energy in the form of heat from the sun
_____12. What are the two ways of generating geothermal energy?
A. Through geothermal power plants and geothermal heat pumps
B. Through geothermal power and geothermal plants
C. By excavating the Earth's surface and the use of heat pumps
D. By digging the soil and piping the heat from the Earth's interior
_____13. Which of the following is associated with geothermal energy?
A. Wind B. Magma C. Rivers D. Ocean tides and waves 10
_____14. Most of the geothermal activity in the world occurs in an area that rims the Pacific Ocean.
Such area is called A. Ring of Fire B. Geothermal Reservoir
C. Earthquake Belt D. Ring of Power
_____15. How can energy from volcanoes be tapped for human use?
A. People can harness geothermal energy through hydroelectric power plants.
B. People can harness geothermal energy through geothermal power plants.
C. People can harness geothermal energy through solar panels.
D. People can harness geothermal energy through plants.
_____16. It involves the piping of steam from under the surface of the Earth directly to a generator.
A. Geothermal heat pumps B. Binary cycle plants
C. Wet steam power plants D. Geyser steam plants
______17. Which of the following BEST describes climate?
a. The condition that occurs in the atmosphere within a day.
b. The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a long period.
c. The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a short period.
______18. What happens to the temperature of the air when latitude increases?
a. It remains the same b. Increases c. Decreases d. Varies
______19. Maria's house is located up on a hill and has a colder climate. It is located near the
equator. What will most likely affect the climate of the place?
a. Latitude b. Altitude c Topography d. All of these
______20.Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
a. Leeward side b. Windward side. c. Rain shadow d. Peak
______21. How does the windward side differ from the leeward side of a highland?
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 the leeward side.
d. The leeward side receives more precipitation than the windward side.
_____22. City A is on the coast, while City B is inland. Which statement explains why the climate in
City A is different from City B?
A. The specific heat of water causes City A to have a smaller temperature range.
B. The specific heat of water causes City B to have a smaller temperature range.
C. Because water has a low specific heat.
D. They have the same latitude.
_____23. If you live near the ocean, what kind of winters would you expect in a marine climate?
A. Extreme winters C. Really warm winters
B. Mild winters D. No winters at the beach
_____24. Large bodies of water affect climate because _______________.
A. water and land cool at the same time.
B. water and land heat at the same rate.
C. water heats up and cools faster than land.
D. water heats up and cools more slowly than land.
_____25. A city located near the center of a large continent has colder winters and warmer summers
than a city at the same elevation and latitude located on the continent's coast. Which
statement best explains the difference between the climates?
A. Air masses originate only over land.
B. Land has a lower specific heat than water.
C. Wind speeds are greater over land than oceans.
D. Water changes temperature more rapidly than land.
_____26. What effect does a large body of water usually have on a nearby landmass?
A. The water causes cooler summers and colder winters.
B. The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters.
C. The water causes hotter summers and warmer winters.
D. The water causes warmer summers and colder winters.
_____27. Which best describes climate change?
A. Experiencing too much warm temperature in the surrounding
B. Regular production of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
C. Consuming products with less content of chlorofluorocarbons
D. Less rainfall on ordinary days
_____28. Which of the observations below does not directly indicate climate change?
A. heavier rainfalls resulting floods
B. drying of land like El Nino
C. less number of people in a place
D. more consumption of food supplies and body products with CFCs
______29. Which is a major effect of climate change?
A. rising of sea level due to melting of ice caps and glaciers
B. deforestation of the forest
C. soil damage in some places
D. pollution of bodies of water
______30. Which human activity contributes to climate change?
A. water pollution
B. too much consumption of CFCs products
C. smoke-belching vehicles
D. all of the above
______31. Which human activity reduced the impact of climate change?
A. planting of trees B. cutting down trees
C. smoking cigarettes
______32. The International Astronomical Union currently recognizes constellations.
A. 44 B. 88 C. 500 D. 1,000
______33. It refers to the angle between the star's position and the horizon.
A. Direction B. Altitude C. Zenith D. Meridian
______34. The Big Dipper is an asterism of what constellation?
A. Cassiopeia B. Centaurus C. Pegasus D. Ursa major
______35. The North Star or Polaris is located in the constellation.
A. Crux B. Cygnus C. Ursa Major D. Ursa Minor
______36. The following are constellations best seen in summer except:
A. Orion B. Cetus C. Eridanus D. Scorpius
____ 37. In which direction do stars appear to move in the night sky?
A. from east to west C. from north to south
B. from west to east D. from south to north
____ 38. Which motion is mainly responsible for the change in the position of different constellations
around the sun?
A. rotation of earth on its axis
B. revolution of earth around the sun
C. rotation of different constellations around the sun
D. revolution of different constellations around the sun
____ 39. Why are some stars visible in March but not visible in September?
A. This is due to Earth’s rotation.
B. This is due to Sun’s movement
C. This is due to Moon’s revolution.
D. This is due to Earth’s revolution.
____ 40. Which of the following supports the importance of constellation in Ancient times?
A. Used by farmers to interpret end of planting season and signifies rich harvest.
B. Helps astronomers recognize specific stars in the night sky
C. Used to predict calamities and disasters.
D. Used to tell what fortune is about to come