CLAREMONT SCHOOL OF BINANGONAN

Binangonan, Rizal
JUNIOR HIGH DEPARTMENT
SY: 2023 - 2024

THIRD QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 9

NAME: ____________________________________ GR&SEC: ________________ DATE: ___________
I. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Read and analyze the following statements carefully and identify the words being described. Write your
answer in the answer sheet.
1. It is the unusually rapid increase in Earth’s average surface temperature over the past century primarily due to the
greenhouse gases released by people burning fossil fuels.
2. The process of regeneration or replanting forest areas that have been destroyed or damaged for the benefit of
mankind.
3. It is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no recent tree cover.
4. It is the power of a star.
5. It is a luminous ball of gas, mostly hydrogen and helium, held together by its gravity.
6. The star pattern that has been discovered but has not been identified as a constellation.
7. Recognized in astronomy but is not an astrological sign.
8. The movement of stars through space.
9. He successfully used geothermal energy to power a small generator capable of lighting several light bulbs.
10.The largest geothermal plant is called ______________.
phenotype.
II. MATCHING TYPE
Directions: Read and analyze the following words. Match Column A with the correct scientist in Column B. Write the
letter of your answer in the answer sheet.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
11. The most prominent constellation during winter
evenings in the Northern Hemisphere A. Hercules
12. A prominent and easily recognizable constellation
in the Northern sky. B. Orion
13. One of the largest constellations but isn’t very bright. C. Draco
14. A large constellation located in the Northern sky. D. Ursa Major
15. It was one of the 48 constellations lister by the 2nd –
century Greek astronomer Ptolemy. E. Cassiopeia
III. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Read the statements carefully and identify whether they are TRUE or FALSE. If the statement is FALSE write
the correct answer in the answer sheet.
16. According to Astronomers the stars have a connection to the change of seasons on Earth.
17. Stars undergo nuclear reactions that burn hydrogen.
18. Planets are created when a material in the disk around a preexisting star begins to condense.
19. Stars generally appear yellow in the sky.
20. The smallest stars are called yellow dwarfs.
21. Constellations are formed by any physical process.
22. The IAU recognized the 44 constellations and divided them into two.
23. Big Dipper is one of the most famous asterisms.
24. There are 12 zodiac signs along the equator.
25. The greater the color of a star determines its temperature.
IV. ENUMERATION
Directions: Enumerate what is being asked in each item. Write your answer in the answer sheet.
A. Advantages of Geothermal Energy B. Factors Affecting the Climate Change
26. 29.
27. 30.
28. 31.
C. Ways to Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
V. DRAWING OF CONSTELLATION
Directions: Draw the following constellation in the answer sheet.
37 – 38. Big Dipper
39 – 40. Cancer
41 – 42. Capricornus
43 – 44. Pisces
45 – 46. Aries
47 – 48. Gemini
49 – 50. Virgo
VI. ESSAY
Directions: Through the use of your critical analysis, answer the question briefly. Make your writing as legible as
possible.
RUBRIC POINTS
Clarity of Ideas 3
Relevance 2

51 – 55. As a student, how can you help in controlling the impacts and threats of Global Climate Change?
56 – 60. Using the Venn Diagram differentiates the 3 types of Geothermal plants.

Prepared by: Checked by:

MS. ROUSE LEANNE A. NICOLAS SIR. MARK JOHN BALIGNASAY