GRADE 9 SCIENCE 3RD QUARTER

In astrology, what does a person's zodiac sign represent?

• Their favorite color

• Their personality traits

• Their birthstone

• Their career choice

What is the primary factor that determines the type of volcano?

• Surrounding vegetation

• Type of lava

• Altitude

• Proximity to the ocean

How do astronomers use constellations?

• To predict earthquakes

• To navigate in space

• To study volcanic eruptions

• To forecast weather patterns

What is the role of the ozone layer in climate regulation?

• It traps heat and warms the Earth

• It protects against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation

• It causes global warming

• It prevents volcanic eruptions

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Which type of volcanic eruption is known for its highly explosive nature and the release of ash clouds?

• Effusive eruption

• Plinian eruption

• Strombolian eruption

• Hawaiian eruption

What is a constellation?

• A type of volcano

• A group of stars forming a pattern

• A volcanic eruption

• A celestial body

What is the zodiac?

• A type of volcanic rock

• A group of constellations along the ecliptic

• A method to predict earthquakes

• A measure of star brightness

How do stars generate energy?

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission

• Chemical reactions

• Convection currents

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Which factor is NOT associated with the Earth's climate system?

• Atmospheric composition

• Ocean currents

• Solar flares

• Greenhouse effect

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What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

• Depletion of the ozone layer

• Increase in atmospheric pressure

• Trapping of heat by greenhouse gases

• Changes in the Earth's magnetic field

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