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Summative Test in Earth and Space

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement below describes a volcano?

a)

A vent or opening that expels magma from Earth’s exterior

b)

A vent or opening that expels magma from Earth’s interior

c)

A vent or opening that expels lava from Earth’s interior

d)

A vent or opening that expels lava from Earth’s exterior

2.

At what plate boundary do volcanoes usually form?

a)

Transform plate boundary

b)

Divergent plate boundary

c)

Convergent plate boundary

d)

Extensional plate boundary

3.

Which statement justifies the occurrence of a number of volcanoes in the Pacific Ring of Fire?

a)

The magma is most active in the peripheral areas of the Pacific Ocean Basin

b)

The peripheral areas of the Pacific Ocean Basin contain the boundaries of several plates where subduction takes place

c)

Earthquakes and tsunamis occurred when these volcanoes were formed, thus, changing the landscape

d)

The plate beneath the Pacific Ocean is constantly moving, thus, forming more volcanoes

4.

What is the molten material found on the surface of a volcano after a volcanic eruption?

a)

Magma

b)

Lahar

c)

Silica

d)

Lava

5.

Where do molten materials found on Earth’s interior?

a)

crust

b)

inner core

c)

outer core

d)

mantle

6.

What government agency monitors the volcanic activities in the Philippines?

a)

Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Signals

b)

Philippine Institute of Volcanoes and Signals

c)

Philippine Investigative for Volcanoes and Seismology

d)

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

7.

A volcano is found to have felsic magma, which is very thick. What type of explosion will most likely happen?

a)

Effusive

b)

Explosive

c)

Effusive and explosive

d)

none

8.

What statement below CORRECTLY describes the viscosity of molten material in the given picture?

a)

The temperature is low, high in silica content, and with a low amount of gas

b)

The temperature is high, high in silica content, and with a low amount of gas

c)

The temperature is low, low in silica content, and with a low amount of gas

d)

The temperature is high, high in silica content, and with a high amount of gas

9.

What statement below CORRECTLY describes the viscosity of molten material in the given picture?

a)

The temperature is high, low in silica content, and with a low amount of gas

b)

The temperature is low, low in silica content, and with a high amount of gas

c)

The temperature is high, high in silica content, and with a high amount of gas

d)

The temperature is high, low in silica content, and with a high amount of gas

10.

As temperature of magma increases, viscosity of magma ____________________.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

11.

As temperature of magma decreases, viscosity of magma ____________________.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

12.

As silicon content of magma decreases, viscosity of magma ____________________.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

13.

As the amount of gases in the magma increases, viscosity of magma ____________________.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

14.

Which among the volcanoes had the most number of eruptions?

a)

Taal

b)

Smith

c)

Kanlaon

d)

Mayon

15.

How will you classify volcanoes with records of eruption within 10, 000 years?

a)

active

b)

inactive

c)

dormant

d)

effusive

16.

How will you classify volcanoes with no records of eruption over 10, 000 years?

a)

active

b)

inactive

c)

dormant

d)

effusive

17.

Which statement/s below explain/s the reason why volcanoes erupt?


I. The buoyancy of magma

II. The pressure in dissolved gases

III. The composition of volcanoes

IV. The addition of magma in the magma chamber

a)

I and II

b)

III and IV

c)

I, II, and III

d)

I, II, and IV

18.

Why the Philippines have volcanoes?

a)

Because the Philippines is located at the equator.

b)

Because the Philippines is an archipelago

c)

Because of its geographical location which is at the Atlantic Ring of Fire

d)

Because of its geographical location which is at the Pacific Ring of Fire

19.

Curt, a well-known volcanologist of the Philippines describes the shape of Mt. Mauna Loa as a broad and slightly domed structure. What type of volcano based on shape did Curt describe?

a)

composite

b)

cinder

c)

shield

d)

regular

20.

Mt. Mayon and Mt. Pinatubo resemble a cone-shape and a steep side volcanic structure. What type of volcano based on shape are Mt. Mayon and Mt. Pinatubo?

a)

composite

b)

cinder

c)

shield

d)

regular

21.

What is the molten material found inside a volcano?

a)

magma

b)

lahar

c)

silica

d)

lava

22.

How volcanoes are formed in the ocean?

a)

It forms when two plates move towards each other

b)

It forms when two plates move away from each other

c)

It forms when two plates move slide-past to each other

d)

It forms when two plates move up and the other one down

23.

What type of energy source is Geothermal Energy?

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

c)

both renewable and non-renewable

d)

neither renewable and non-renewable

24.

What factor makes magma rise to the Earth’s surface?

a)

Temperature

b)

Density

c)

Pressure

d)

Force

25.

What beneficial impact do volcanic eruptions provide on Earth?

a)

Reshaping the Earth’s surface

b)

Promoting tourism

c)

Intensifying scientific understanding

d)

Regulating the Earth’s internal temperature

26.

Mt. Pinatubo erupted explosively in which excessive emission of gas and release of pyroclastic materials were observed during 1991. What eruptive style is evident from the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo?

a)

strombolian

b)

phreatomagmatic

c)

vulcanian

d)

plinian

27.

The eruption of the Irazu volcano in Costa Rica is characterized by a fountain of lava. What eruptive style is evident from the Irazu volcano?

a)

strombolian

b)

phreatomagmatic

c)

vulcanian

d)

plinian

28.

Which correct sequence of events describes how geothermal energy works?


I. Cool water is injected into the ground.

II. Steam is used to turn turbines, generators.

III. Hot water is pumped up and heat is used to produce steam.

a)

I, III, II

b)

I, II, III

c)

III, II, I

d)

II, III, I

29.

Where can we harness geothermal energy on Earth?

a)

geothermal reserve

b)

geothermal plant

c)

geothermal reservoir

d)

geothermal underground

30.

Jolo's group of volcanoes located at Southwestern Mindanao are made from a solidified pebble-sized volcanic rock called cinder. What type of volcano based on shape are the Jolo group of volcanoes?

a)

composite

b)

cinder

c)

shield

d)

regular

31.

Which of the following factors below makes Weather different from Climate as an atmospheric condition?

a)

Time

b)

Temperature

c)

Current

d)

Precipitation

32.

What imaginary line is used to describe the location of a certain place with respect to the equator?

a)

longitude

b)

latitude

c)

equator

d)

prime meridian

33.

What agency in the Philippines provides updates on various atmospheric phenomena?

a)

Philippine Administration, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Agency

b)

Philippine Agency for Geological Administration Solution Agency

c)

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration

d)

Philippine Astronomical, Geophysical, and Atmospheric Services Administration

34.

Why places located near the poles of the Earth are having a cold climate?

a)

There is less amount of sunlight received by these areas.

b)

There is a great amount of sunlight received by these areas.

c)

There is a fewer amount of gaseous particles that trap heat from the surface.

d)

There are a great number of gaseous particles that trap heat from the surface.

35.

Why do the Philippines have a warm climate based on the factor latitude?

a)

Because the Philippines is located near the equator in which it receives minimal sunlight.

b)

Because the Philippines is located far from the equator in which it receives direct sunlight.

c)

Because the Philippines is located far from the equator in which it receives minimal sunlight.

d)

Because the Philippines is located near the equator in which it receives direct sunlight.

36.

Which activity below DOES NOT add to global warming?

a)

illegal fishing

b)

incineration of garbage

c)

reforestation

d)

deforestation

37.

Which of the following shows the effect of climate change?

a)

rising of sea level

b)

salinity of the water

c)

deforestation of the forest

d)

coastal erosion in some places

38.

When does the 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 upper atmosphere absorb heat from outer space.

d)

Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorb heat from the earth’s surface.

39.

How does an increase in altitude affect air temperature?

a)

Air temperature increases

b)

Air temperature decreases

c)

Air temperature stays the same

d)

Air temperature varies

40.

Which scenario below shows the relationship between altitude and climate?

a)

Mountaintops are always colder than plains.

b)

Mountains are covered with snow.

c)

Hikers and mountaineers wear thick clothes and jackets.

d)

all of the above

41.

What factor is the main reason why Baguio has a colder temperature than Manila?

a)

elevation

b)

latitude

c)

wind velocity

d)

precipitation

42.

Why is the ozone layer important?

a)

It traps the heat of the sun.

b)

It is used for radio communication.

c)

It speeds up the rate of photosynthesis

d)

It protects us from harmful Ultraviolet rays

43.

Why do stars appear to move in the sky?

a)

because the new stars are born

b)

because the night is rotating

c)

because the universe is expanding

d)

because the Earth is rotating on its axis

44.

Which statement BEST describes constellations?

a)

It is a group of high energy stars in the sky

b)

It is a recognizable pattern of stars in the night sky

c)

It is a collection of stars, dusts, and rocks in the sky

d)

It is a group of clouds and dust particles that formed patterns in the

night sky

45.

What is the closest star to Earth?

a)

Antares

b)

Rigel

c)

Sirius

d)

Sun

46.

Which statement is TRUE about the color of stars?

a)

It indicates the surface temperature of stars

b)

It indicates the location of stars in the galaxy

c)

It indicates the amount of oxygen in each star

d)

It indicates the distance of stars from the Earth

47.

Which statement is TRUE about stars?

a)

Starts are made of dust particles

b)

Stars are made of liquid substances

c)

Stars are made of different solid rocks

d)

Stars are made of hydrogen and helium gas

48.

Which condition happens during La Niña phenomenon?

a)

Trade wind becomes stronger

b)

Upwelling of cold water is blocked

c)

Air pressure in the western Pacific increases

d)

Air pressure in the eastern Pacific decreases

49.

El Niño: _____________ La Niña: _____________

a)

unnatural warming; natural cooling

b)

natural warming; unusual cooling

c)

unusual warming; unusual cooling

d)

unusual warming; unnatural cooling

50.

During an El Niño year, what happens to ocean temperature in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean?

a)

It is cooler than the average

b)

It is warmer than the average

c)

It is varied throughout the ocean

d)

It remains in the same temperature.