High School Entrance Exam Questions

What causes the Earth's seasons?

• The Earth’s distance from the Sun

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The Earth's shape

Which of the following is a characteristic of Type I climate in the Philippines?

• It has no dry season

• It experiences a distinct dry and wet season

• Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year

• It is found only in the northern parts of the Philippines

What happens during the Earth's rotation?

• Earth moves around the Sun

• Earth spins on its axis, creating day and night

• Earth moves through the Milky Way galaxy

• Earth experiences seasonal changes

Which of the following is a result of the Coriolis effect?

• Winds in the Northern Hemisphere move to the left

• Ocean currents are unaffected by the Earth's rotation

• Winds are deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

• The Earth's tilt causes seasonal weather changes

What type of climate does the eastern part of the Philippines typically have?

• Type I

• Type II

• Type III

• Type IV

The polar easterlies blow in which direction?

• From the west to the east

• From the east to the west

• From the north to the south

• From the south to the north

Which planet in the Solar System has the longest day?

• Earth

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

What is the main effect of Earth's revolution around the Sun?

• Day and night cycle

• Change in the length of the day

• Seasons

• The Coriolis effect

What causes the movement of wind?

• Earth's magnetic field

• Temperature and pressure differences

• The Earth’s rotation

• Earth’s orbit around the Sun

The trade winds blow in which direction in the Northern Hemisphere?

• From the east to the west

• From the west to the east

• From the north to the south

• From the south to the north