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1. In what layer of the Earth does magma occur?

A. crust B. inner core C. mantle D. outer core

2. Which government agency monitors volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in the Philippines?
A. DepEd B. PAGASA C. PHILVOCS D. DOH

3. How are volcanoes formed?

A. Magma pushes up through Earth’s crust. C. shock waves from movements in Earth’s crust
B. L-waves traveling through Earth. D. spin of the Earth

4. Which of the following BEST lowers the risk of the school population if a volcano erupts?
A. Build the school mostly from wooden materials.C. Listen for storm watches and warnings.
B. Have an evacuation plan in place. D. Move into hallways and away from windows.

5. Which is a type of rock formation from the solidification of a molten rock material?
A. crystal B. igneous rock C. metamorphic rock D. sedimentary rock

6. Which forms at the top of the volcano after an eruption?

A. crater B. magma chamber C. pyroclastic flow D. vent

7. Which characteristics of magma mainly determines its explosiveness?

A. amount of gases B. color C. silica content D. temperature

8. Which of the following characteristics of a volcano depends on its magma emission?

A. age B. size C. shape D. location

9. If the temperature of the magma will INCREASE, what will happen to the magma’s viscosity and
amount of gas formed?
A. decreases, decreases C. increases, decreases
B. decreases, Increases D. increases, increases

10. If the magma has LOW temperature, what will happen to the magma’s viscosity and silica
content?
A. high, high C. low, high
B. high, low D. low, low

11. Which of the following is an active volcano in the Philippines?

A. Apo in Davao C. Isarog in Camarines Sur
B. Datu in Sulu D. Kanlaon in Negros Oriental

12. Which is a zone located around the Pacific Ocean in which half of the world’s most active
volcanoes are found?
A. Fire Band C. Ring of Fire
B. Fire Ring D. Ring of Hotspots

13. Which of the following warning signs is NOT used to predict a volcanic eruption?
A. development and widening of surface cracks on the volcano
B. increased steaming activity, change in color of steam emission from white to gray due to
entrained ash
C. Increased frequency of volcanic quakes
D. the activity of animals
14. What is viscosity?
A. It is the natural opening in the surface of the Earth.
B. It is mostly made up of fluid, flowing lava that runs downhill.
C. It is the property of the material’s resistance to flow.
D.It is the tiny fragments of rocks that become heavy as they pile up.

15. The following are TRUE about volcanoes, EXCEPT ________.

A. Volcanoes are natural opening in the surface of the Earth where molten rocks, hot gases,
smoke, and ash are ejected.
 B. Volcanoes only occur on land, not underwater.
C. Many active volcanoes occur due to plate tectonics.
D. Volcanoes come in different shapes and sizes.

16. When can we say that a volcano is active?

A. if the volcano has not erupted for the last 10, 000 years
B. if their physical form is being changed by agents of weathering and erosion
C. if the volcano has a record of eruption within the last 600 years or 10, 000 years ago
D. if it becomes heavier as it cools

17. What is the name of the device used to measure and record the movement of the earth during an
earthquake?
A. Richter Scale B. Seismograph C. Mercalli Scale D. Eruption Scale

18. Which is the type of volcano formed by accumulation of lava that oozes out from the volcano?
A. Shield B. Cinder Cone C. Composite D. Fissure

19. Which is an area deep inside the earth wherein magma is stored ?
A. Magma Vent B. Magma Dome C. Magma Crater D. Magma Chamber

20. The following offers positive effects of volcanic eruptions, Except ________.
A. Fertile soils B. Geothermal energy C. Land destroyed D. Increased tourism

21. How does the windward side differ from the leeward side of a high land?
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. What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
A. Greenhouse effect occurs. C. Water vapor condenses.
B. Temperature increases. D. Climate changes.

23. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather.
What do you think makes Baguio cold even during dry season?
A. the distance from the ocean C. the altitude
B. the topography D. the latitude

24. Which of the following shows the effect of climate change?

A. rising of sea level C. coastal erosion in some places
B. deforestation of the forest D. siltation of bodies of water

25. It is the overall atmospheric condition of a place for a period of 30 years or more.
A. Weather B. Climate C. Temperature D. Greenhouse effect

26. It refers to the day-to-day characteristics of atmospheric conditions.

A. Climate B. Season C. Weather D. Sunlight

27. As you go from the bottom to the top of a mountain, the temperature _________________.
A. stays the same B. gets warmer C. gets colder D. gets sticky c. Dmitri
Inovich Mendeleev

28. Which of the following is an example of a type of weather condition?

A. Hurricane B. Raining C. Tornado D. Summer

29. What region receives the least amount of sun’s rays?

A. Equatorial B. Tropical C. Polar D. Temperate

30. The land on the ___________ side of the mountain range is in the rain shadow.
A. cold B. windward C. leeward D. cloud covered

31. Large bodies of water affect climate because _____________________

A. water heats up and cools more slowly than land.
B. water and land cool at the same time.
 C. water heats up and cools faster than land.
D. water and land heat at the same rate.

32. Which of the statements talks about CLIMATE?

A. The temperature is 68 degrees Fahrenheit today.
B. Low air pressure on December 16 caused a storm system to move into another area.
C. On August 12, we received 1.25 inches of rain.
D. High air pressure during the spring season brings pleasant days with warm temperatures.

33. It measures how far from the equator a location is.

A. latitude B. altitude C. topography D. ocean current

34. Which is the best practice to reduce the effect of climate change?
A. livestock raising B. burning fossil fuel C. organic farming D. car manufacturing

35. Why do places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different climates?
A. The amount of heat received varies. C. The amount of precipitation differs.
B. The higher altitudes have lower temperature. D. The higher altitudes have higher
temperature.
36. It happens when the temperature in Eastern Pacific rises above normal.
A. El Niño B. La Niña C. Global Warming D. Ocean Current

37. It is the overall atmospheric condition of a place for a long period of time.
A. Climate B. Climate Change C. Weather D. Temperature

38. Climate is influenced by the following, EXCEPT

A. Latitude B. Bodies of water C. Altitude D. Equator

For numbers 39 to 41, use the table below that presents information about stars A, B,C, and D.
STAR COLOR
A Red
B Yellow
C White
D Blue
39. Which star is the hottest?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
40. Which star is very similar to our Sun?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
41. Which is the coolest star?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
42. How 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

43. If you are located at the North Pole, where will you see the Polaris?
A. Overhead C. Around 45° from the horizon
B. Just above the horizon D. Polaris will not be seen in the North Pole.

44. Based on apparent magnitude, which of the following stars is the brightest?
A. Alpha Centauri B. Betelgeuse C. Rigel D. Sirius

45. Why do stars have colors?

A. It is because of the presence of oxygen.
B. It is because of varied temperatures.
C. It is because of the presence of carbon dioxide.
D. It is because of the different locations.

46. Stars can be found in large groups throughout the universe. What are these groups called?
A. solar system C. constellations
B. comets D. asteroids

47. The star Algol is estimated to be as bright as the star Aldebaran and has approximately the
same temperature as the star Rigel. Which of the following statement is correct?
 A. Algol and Rigel have same color.
B. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness.
C. Algol and Aldebaran have the same size.
D. Algol and Rigel have the same brightness and color.

48. What local constellation signifies the star of rainy days in the Philippines?
A. Balara B. Buwaya C. Lepu D. Balatik

49. Which of the following stars is an example of a Red Giant Star?

A. Aldebaran B. Betelgeuse C. Rigel D. Polaris

50. What do you call when Super Giant star explodes?

A. Super Nova B. Nebulae C. Black Holes D. Milky Way

*End * Happy New Year

2ND QUARTER EXAMINATION
ANSWER KEY:
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. A
11. D
12. C
13. D
14. C
15. B
16. C
17. B
18. A
19. D
20. C
21. A
22. A
23. C
24. A
25. B
26. C
27. C
28. B
29. C
30. C
31. A
32. D
33. A
34. C
35. C
36. A
37. A
38. D
39. D
40. B
41. A
42. A
43. A
44. D
45. C
46. C
47. D
48. B
49. A
50. A