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N a t i o n a l C a pi t a l Re g i o n
Sc h o o l s D i v i s i o n O f f i c e o f La s Pi ñ a s C i t y
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3. What type of volcano is the most common and are usually small with steep sides, bowl - shaped crater?
A. Cinder B. Shield C. Composite D. Stratovolcano
4. Mayon Volcano is beautifully symmetrical, has steep upper slopes, cone-shaped and is made up of
layers of hardened lava and rock fragments. What type of volcano is Mount Mayon?
A. Cinder B. Shield C. Composite D. Stratovolcano
5. What do you call those volcanoes that have records of eruption within 10,000 years?
A. Active Volcanoes C. Dormant Volcanoes
B. Inactive Volcanoes D. Huge Volcanoes
A. I, II, III, & IV B. I, IV, II, & III C. I, III, IV, & II D. I, II, IV, & III
15. Mt. Pinatubo in Zambales delivered an explosive eruption in 1991 releasing volcanic materials with
very low viscosity traveling with high speed along its slope causing too much damage in the surrounding
area. What type of volcanic eruption does the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption can be classified?
A. Volcanian B. Strombolian C. Plinian D. Phreatic
16. Volcanoes release different materials during an eruption that could bring danger to living organisms.
Which of the following shows the correct list of volcanic materials released during eruptions?
A. Volcanic gas, pyroclastic materials, lava C. Volcanic gas, lava, mud flow
B. Pyroclastic materials, lahar flow, water D. Pyroclastic materials, lava, lahar flow
17. Material emission of a volcanic eruption greatly affects living things. Which of the following event/s
is/are considered primary effects of material emission of a volcano?
I. Lahar flow II. Lateral Blast III. Ash Fall IV. Flood V. Lava Flow
18. Despite the destructive effects of a volcanic eruption, volcanoes can also be beneficial to living things
by being a natural source of energy. What type of energy can be harness directly from a volcano?
A. Solar energy B. Chemical energy C. Electrical energy D. Geothermal energy
19. Increased amount of gases on top of the crater indicated that a volcano is about to erupt. Which among
these gases are emitted during volcanic eruption?
A. Carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide C. carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide D. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide
21. Active volcanoes are scattered along the Philippine archipelago, which can be good sources of
geothermal energy. Which of these volcanoes can supply geothermal energy in Mindanao?
A. Mt. Hibok-hibok B. Mt. Bulusan C. Mt. Iraya D. Mt. Mayon
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22. Which part of the geothermal power plant transforms geothermal energy to mechanical energy?
A. Turbines B. Generator C. Cooling Tower D. Steam Compartment
A. II, III, I, V, IV B. II, I, III, V, IV C.I, II, III, IV, V D. III, I, II, V ,IV
24. Which of the following shows the energy conversion in a geothermal power plant?
A. Geothermal energy – chemical energy- electrical energy
B. Geothermal energy – mechanical energy – electrical energy
C. Geothermal energy – potential energy- kinetic energy
D. Geothermal energy- kinetic energy- potential energy
25. What makes geothermal energy harnessed from volcanoes a good source of energy?
A. It requires high maintenance of pipelines and turbine
B. It releases its extra heat in the environment
. C. It is a renewable source of energy
D. It is depleted over time.
26. How can people tell whether there is an impending volcanic eruption?
I. There is an increase steaming activity in the volcano
II. Crater glow due to the presence of magma near the crater
III. Occurrence of volcanic tremors
A. I only B. I and II only C.III only D. I, II, III
27. What precautionary measures should be done when there is an impending volcanic eruption in the
area?
A. Residents living with in the announced danger zones should evacuate to a safe
area
B. Continue with the farming activity while the volcano is not yet erupting
C. Enjoy mountaineering activity while the volcano is active for added excitement
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D. Climb near the crater to watch the oozing magma.
28. How can we minimize the effect of a volcanic eruption?
A. Avoid areas with active volcanoes
B. Build infrastructure near active volcanoes
C. Follow precautionary measures advised by local officials
D. Do not listen to the warnings released by authority regarding the volcanic activity
29. What is the difference between weather and climate?
A. Weather is the average condition of the atmosphere while climate is the day-to-
day condition in the atmosphere
B. Weather is the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere while climate is the average of all-weather
conditions
C. Weather is the atmospheric condition over a long period while climate is the
condition over short period
D. Weather and climate are both atmospheric condition for a long period.
30. Why do mountain climbers wear jackets and thick clothes when they go up the mountain?
A. To prevent their skin from getting sun burned
B. To avoid insect bites as they travel up the mountain
C. To follow the latest fashion trend
D. To keep them warm in the colder temperature up the mountain
31. How do the altitude of a place affects the climate on the area?
A. The higher the altitude, the colder the climate
B. The lower the altitude, the lower the temperature
C. The higher the altitude, the warmer the climate
D. The altitude does not affect the climate of the area
32. Why does cloud formation disappear as the air moves slowly towards the leeward side of a mountain?
A. The air condenses as it moves to the leeward mountains
B. The amount of water vapor is not enough
C. The temperature becomes lower
D. There is too much water vapor.
33. The West Australian Current is an ocean current that flows from the pole towards the equator. How do
this ocean current affect landmasses like the southwestern part of Singapore and Australia?
A. It causes warm climate in the area C. It brings heavy rain in the area
B. It causes cold climate in the area D. It brings drought in the area
34. Which global phenomena is characterized by an over-all increase in atmospheric temperature that
causes a series of other environmental problems?
A. Flooding B. Earthquake C. Global Warming D. La Nina
35. 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 atmosphere absorb heat from the outer space
D. Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorb heat from the earth’s surface
36. What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
A. The atmosphere will become cooler
B. The splitting of carbon dioxide will produce more oxygen
C. Increased amount of water vapor in the atmosphere causing the temperature to
rise
D. Increased in precipitate due to the large amount of water vapor in the
atmosphere
37. How can we decrease the amount of carbon dioxide in the air?
A. Avoid burning fossil fuels.
B. Use spray paints and other pressurized containers
C. Continue to throw garbage in an open landfill
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D. All of the above
38. Which is TRUE about greenhouse effect and global warming?
I. Greenhouse effect is the process wherein greenhouse gases traps the heat on the earth’s surface
II. Global warming is a result of too much heat trapped in the atmosphere causing an increase in the
over-all global temperature
III. Global warming causes the occurrence of other environmental phenomena like El Nino and La
Nina
A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I, II, III
39. Too much greenhouse gases in the atmosphere traps heat in the earth’s surface. Which of the following
activities contributes in the release of greenhouses gases?
A. Washing of clothes in the river. C. Cutting of trees in the forest
B. Burning of solid waste in landfills D. Plowing of fields using traditional farming
40. Which of the following is one of the direct effects of global warming?
A. Soil erosion B. Flooding C. Climate Change D. Deforestation
49. The group of stars forms the particular pattern in the right. What constellation
does it resembles?
A. Big Dipper B. Small Dipper C. Orion D. Virgo
50. This particular constellation is very visible in the evening sky in the month of February resembling a
hunting dog following Orion.
A. Canis Major B. Aquila C. Ursa Minor D. Ursa Major