THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION IN

SCIENCE 9

I. Multiple Choice: Read and analyze the questions and be able to shade the letter of the correct
answer in the provided answer sheet.
For questions 1-2, refer to the figure below.

1. Which part represents the magma chamber?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 7
2. What part of the volcano is represented by Part 1?
a. crater b. magma c. main vent d. magma chamber
3. A volcano can be classified as __________ if it has no record of eruption for the last 10, 000 years.
a. active b. dormant c. inactive d. composite
4. The molten material that erupts and flows out from the volcano.
a. lava b. magma c. main vent d. mudflow
5. What type of volcanoes are formed from wide thin layers of lava?
a. lava domes b. cinder cones c. shield volcanoes d. composite volcanoes
6. What type of volcano is Mayon Volcano which is formed from alternating layers of lava flow, undissolved
stone and ash?
a. lava domes b. cinder cones c. shield volcanoes d. composite volcanoes
7. Mt. Akir-Akir, located in Province of North Cotabato, has no record of activity for the last 10,000 years.
Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
a. it is an active volcano. c. it is a potentially active volcano.
b. it is an inactive volcano. d. it is a destructive volcano.
8. This type of volcanic eruption exhibits excessively explosive type of eruption of gases and pyroclastics.
a. plinian b. phreatic c. strombolian d. vulcanian
9. What volcanic eruption is known for having a periodic weak to violent eruption characterized by fountain
lava?
a. plinian b. phreatic c. strombolian d. vulcanian
10. What is the term used for mudflow of pyroclastic materials that flows down from a volcano?
a. Aircraft b. Famine c. Lahar d. Tsunami
11. A kind of transportation that may encounter silicate ash that can cause accident.
a. Aircraft b. Famine c. Lahar d. Tsunami
12. What is usually experienced by the communities near the bodies of water when a volcano erupts?
a. Aircraft b. Famine c. Lahar d. Tsunami
13. What term is used for loss of livestock or crops as an effect of a volcanic eruption?
a. Aircraft b. Famine c. Lahar d. Tsunami

14. Philippines is one of the world's top producers of this type of energy due to its location along the
Pacific Ring of Fire. What type of energy source is being referred to?
 a. Dendrothermal b. Geothermal c. Hydropower d. Solar power
15. What does “sustainable” energy source imply?
a. It is limited in supply c. It may cause global warming
b. It will not be used up d. It can be replenished within a human lifetime.
16. What form of energy is generated using hot water steam from deep in the earth?
a. Geothermal b. Hydropower c. Solar power d. Dendrothermal
17. Which geothermal plant is located at Albay province?
a. Tiwi Geothermal Plant c. Maibarara Geothermal Power Plant
b. Ampiro Geothermal Power Project d. Montelago Power Plant
18. What is being harnessed from the interior of the Earth that is used by geothermal power plants?
a. heat b. mineral c. electricity d. solar power
19. Which of the energy resources can be taken from the heat of the ground?
a. solar energy c. geothermal energy
b. hydropower energy d. hydroelectric energy
20. Which of the following is an advantage of using geothermal energy?
a. It poses environmental problems. c. It is renewable.
b. It is costly. d. It requires proper supervision.
21. Which of the following is a disadvantage of using geothermal energy?
a. It is sustainable. c. No fuel requirement.
b. Danger of volcanic eruption. d. It is naturally occurring.
22. Which of the following are commonly observed signs that a volcano is about to erupt?
a. occurrence of tremors c. localized landslides
b. stream emission d. all of these
23. Which of the ways to generate geothermal energy uses the heat from deep inside the earth to heat
water or provide heat for buildings?
a. Geothermal Power Plants c. Hydrothermal Power Plant
b. Geothermal Heat Pumps d. Nuclear Power Plant
24. Which of the ways to generate geothermal energy uses the heat from deep inside the earth to produce
steam and generate electricity?
a. Geothermal Power Plants c. Hydrothermal Power Plant
b. Geothermal Heat Pumps d. Nuclear Power Plant
25. Which method of converting energy is used by the Geothermal plant?
a. Heat from the sun is used to generate electricity.
b. Water from the dam is used to turn the turbine to generate electricity.
c. Radiation from the radioactive substance is used to produce electricity.
d. Heat inside the Earth is used to produce steam to generate electricity.
26. What region receives the least amount of solar radiation?
a. equatorial b. polar c. temperate d. tropical
27. Which instrument measures the speed of the wind?
a. Anemometer b. barometer c. hygrometer d. wind vane
28. Which instrument measures the water vapor in the air?
a. Anemometer b. barometer c. hygrometer d. wind vane
29. Which part of the mountain has more vegetation?
a. top b. leeward c. sideward d. windward
30. Land heats and cools faster than the sea. Therefore, coastal areas have a lower temperature range
than those inland. Which factor affects the temperature of an area?
a. altitude c. elevation from the sea
b. distance from the sea d. winds
31. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you think makes
Baguio cold?
a. altitude c. latitude
b. distance from the ocean d. topography
32. Why do places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different climate?
a. Different altitudes receive different amounts of precipitation
b. Different altitudes receive different amounts of heat
c. Places with higher altitudes have lower temperature
d. Places with higher altitudes have higher temperature

33. 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.
34. 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.
35. Why does latitude cause differences in temperature?
a. It is due to climate change.
b. It is due to the distances of mountain ranges.
c. It is due to the distance from the earth to the mountains.
d. It is due to the curve of the earth and distance from equator.
36. Which statement is TRUE about high altitude?
a. The high-up places such as mountaintops often get snow for most of the year.
b. Altitude affects climate in that the higher up you get, the more the temperature drops.
c. Altitude affects climate in that the higher up you get, the more the temperature increases.
d. Both A and B
37. How does higher altitude affect the climate of an area?
a. The closer you get to the equator, the hotter it gets.
b. The higher you go above sea level, the colder it gets.
c. The farther you get from the equator, the colder it gets.
d. The process by which heat from the sun is trapped near Earth's surface.
38. Which of the following can cause global warming?
a. volcanic eruptions
b. the amount of rainfall
c. the rising of warm air into the atmosphere
d. the absorption of heat from the earth’s interior.
39. When does greenhouse effect happen?
a. When the earth surface absorb heat from the atmosphere.
b. When the earth surface absorb heat from the earth’s interior.
c. When the upper atmosphere absorb heat from the outer space.
d. When the lower atmosphere absorb heat from the earth’s surface.
40. Which activity does NOT contribute to global warming?
a. reforestation b. illegal fishing c. mining activities d. incineration of garbage
41. What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
a. temperature increases c. water vapor condenses
b. temperature decreases d. greenhouse effect occurs
42. Which constellation is known as the Hunter?
a. Cassiopeia b. Leo c. Orion d. Ursa Major
43. Which constellation includes the Big Dipper?
a. Cassiopeia b. Orion c. Ursa Major d. Ursa Minor
For numbers 44 - 45, use the table below that presents information about stars A, B, C, and D.
Star Color
A Red
B Yellow
C White
D Blue
44. Which star is the hottest?
a. A b. B c. C d. D
45. Which is the coolest star?
a. A b. B c. C d. D
46. Stars can be found in large groups throughout the universe. What are these groups called?
a. asteroids b. comets c. constellations d. solar system
47. How do early people use the constellations?
a. to navigate the sea c. to keep track of the calendar
b. to locate the other stars d. all of the above

48. Which statement is TRUE about stars?

a. Starts are made of dust particles.
 b. Stars are made of liquid substances.
c. Stars are made of different solid rocks.
d. Stars are made of hydrogen and helium gas.
49. Why do stars have colors?
a. It is because of the presence of oxygen.
b. It is because of the presence of carbon dioxide.
c. It is because of varied temperatures.
d. It is because of the different locations.
50. How do stars appear to move in the night sky?
a. from east to west c. from west to east
b. from north to south d. from south to north

II. ESSAY: Answer briefly but substantially. Write your answer in the provided answer sheet.

51-55. Why does one need to choose warm clothing, sweatshirts, and jackets when planning for a vacation
to Baguio City?

Rubric
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points
Main idea is clear and Main idea is clear and Main idea is clear but Main idea is not clear.
well-supported with 3-4 supported with 1-2 not supported with
detailed information. detailed information. detailed information.

56-60. Study carefully the picture shown below. With what you see, write your thoughts about it. Check on
the rubric to guide you in crafting.

Rubric
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points
Very informative, well- Somewhat informative, Some information is No new information is
organized and the main organized and the main new but poorly presented, poorly
idea is related to the is idea is somehow organized and the main organized and main
picture. related to the picture. idea is not related to the idea is far from the
picture. picture depicted.

III. CREATE

61-65. Make an illustration or drawing on how energy from volcanoes may be tapped for human
consumption. (Administered earlier)

66-70. Create a model of volcano showing a type of eruption. (Administered earlier)

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