2nd Term End Review

What causes the occurrence of seasons?

• Moon revolves around the Earth

• Earth rotates on its axis

• Revolution and Tilted Axis

• Tectonic Plates

Which of the following diagrams correctly represents a spring tide

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What do the Earth's hemispheres experience when the planet is neither tilted toward nor away from the Sun?

• Winter Solstice

• Summer Solstice

• Equinox

• Eclipse

What two planets do not have natural satellites?

• Mars and Jupiter

• Venus and Mars

• Mercury and Venus

• Venus and Mars

What type of volcanic eruption will release less viscous lava?

• Effusive Eruption

• Explosive Eruption

• Destructive Eruption

• Passive Eruption

The following are the reasons why Pluto was demoted as a dwarf planet, EXCEPT ___________________________.

•   It is a celestial body that revolves around the sun.

• Neighborhood around its orbit has other celestial objects.

• It has enough mass to form into a spheroidal shape.

• It dominates its own orbit

Which type of volcano has the most explosive type of volcanic eruption?

• Cinder-Cone

• Composite

• Shield

• Lava Domes

What is likely to happen if an earthquake or volcanic eruption occurs beneath or near the ocean floor?

• The ocean floor will sink

• There will be no noticeable effects

• A tsunami may be triggered

• Ocean temperature will rise significantly

Which of the following best describes the difference between the intensity and magnitude of an earthquake?

• Magnitude is based on how far the earthquake's seismic waves travel, while intensity depends on the depth of the earthquake.

• Magnitude measures the energy released at the earthquake's source, while intensity measures the effects on people and buildings.

• Magnitude refers to the size of the affected area, while intensity refers to the depth of the earthquake.

• Intensity is determined by seismographs, while magnitude is determined by human perception.

Which of the following factors best explains why a planet must be situated in the Goldilocks zone of its star?

• The temperature in the Goldilocks zone allows for liquid water to exist, which is crucial for life.

• Being in the Goldilocks zone ensures the planet has a protective magnetic field to block harmful radiation.

• Being in the Goldilocks zone ensures the planet has a protective magnetic field to block harmful radiation.

• The planet's distance from the star helps prevent extreme seasonal changes, supporting a stable climate.