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sci sci - iyah

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Most Earthquakes and Volcanoes can be found....

a)

around the Pacific Ring of Fire

b)

along the coast of Asia

c)

along plate boundaries

d)

in the Southern Hemisphere

2.
The cracks in Earth's crust are called ___________.
a)
tectonic plates
b)
faults
c)
magma
d)
lava
3.
What are the puzzle pieces of the Earth's surface called?
a)
Tectonic plates
b)
Puzzles
c)
Earthquakes
4.
What is the shaking of the Earth’s crust caused by a release of energy?
a)
Earthquake
b)
Epicenter
c)
Fault
d)
Plate
5.

What type of boundary is shown in the diagram?

a)

Divergent

b)

Convergent

c)

Transform

d)

Prodigent

6.

The idea that Earth's crust is made up of separate plates that float on the upper mantle is the theory of what?

a)

Plate Tectonics

b)

Continental Drift

c)

Pangaea

d)

Transubstantiation

7.

What type of boundary is shown in the diagram?

a)

Divergent

b)

Convergent

c)

Transform

8.

What type of boundary is shown in the diagram?

a)

Divergent

b)

Convergent

c)

Transform

9.

What is the definition of dormant?

a)

sleeping and could erupt again

b)

extinct and won't erupt

c)

active and dangerous

10.

What is magma called when it reaches the surface of Earth?

a)

Lava

b)

viscosity

c)

toxic gas

11.

This is the name for the chain of volcanos around the edge of the Pacific Plate.

a)

March Maddness

b)

Earthquake Alley

c)

Ring of Fire

d)

Circle of Death

12.

Smaller Vibrations that come after the initial earthquake is called

a)

Primary wave

b)

Secondary Wave

c)

Surface Wave

d)

Aftershock

13.

A type of volcano that is erupting or will erupt in the near future is a(n) ________ volcano.

a)

extinct

b)

active

c)

dormant

d)

explosive

14.

This device records the ground movements caused by seismic waves.

a)

seismograph

b)

seismophone

c)

seismogram

d)

seismometer

15.

Volcanoes that form along mid-ocean ridges occur at __________________ plate boundaries.

a)

convergent

b)

divergent

c)

transform

d)

subduction

16.

T or F? The Hawaiian Islands were formed as plates moved slowly over a hot spot.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

The point beneath earth's surface where rock breaks under stress, triggering an earthquake is called ____________.

a)

the focus

b)

the focal point

c)

the epicenter

d)

the epic spot

18.

This type of volcano is unlikely to erupt again.

a)

active

b)

dormant

c)

extinct

d)

explosive

19.
The epicenter of an earthquake is
a)
The point below the surface where rock begins to break and the first motion occurs
b)
The seismic station closest to the earthquake
c)
The place where the greatest damage occurs
d)
The point on the surface directly above the focus
20.
Earthquakes under the water can cause _________________________________.
a)
tornadoes
b)
tsunamis
c)
lightening
d)
hailstorms
21.

Volcanoes are classified into __________ types.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

3

d)

1

22.

The scale, which numbered 1-10, that measures the strength or magnitude of an earthquake.

a)

pH scale

b)

Richter Scale

c)

Mercalli Scale

d)

Hardness Scale

23.

The Ring of Fire, where many earthquakes occur, is located around the rim of which ocean?

a)

Atlantic

b)

Artic

c)

Indian

d)

Pacific

24.

the measure of damage done by an earthquake including its effect on people, structures, and the natural environment (measured by Modified Mercalli Scale)

a)

magnitude

b)

intensity

c)

greatness

d)

damage rate

25.

What is a dormant volcano?

a)

molten rock

b)

the center of a volcano

c)

will never erupt again

d)

a volcano that is sleeping, but could erupt agian

26.

What is lava?

a)

Molten rocks inside a volcano

b)

Molten rock outside a volcano

c)

small rocks

d)

magma

27.

Once magma reaches the Earth's surface it is called.......

a)

Silica

b)

Lava

c)

Rock

d)

Molten

28.

a)

PHILVOCS

b)

PAGASA

c)

BFP

d)

DRRM

29.

It is a Philippine national institution dedicated to provide information on the activities of volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, as well as other specialized information and services primarily for the protection of life and property and in support of economic, productivity, and sustainable development.

a)

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

b)

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS)

c)

Advanced Science and Technology Institution (ASTI)

d)

Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD)

30.

Earth is the center of the universe.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Earth revolves around the sun.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Earth is the only planet that can sustain life.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Earth tilts away and towards the Sun.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Earth is the first planet from the Sun.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Earth has a circular or elliptical orbit.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

It take one day for the Earth to rotate on its axis.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Earth is not affected by the Sun.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Earth takes a year to revolve around the Sun.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Earth is continually tilted towards the South as its moves.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The sun rises in the

(a)  

41.

The earth is spinning on its axis every

a)

24 hours

b)

12 hours

c)

48 hours

d)

36 hours

42.

Movement of the earth on its axis

(a)  

43.

The movements of the earth around the sun

(a)  

44.

How many days does the earth take to revolve?

a)

365

b)

365 1/2

c)

365 1/4

d)

365 1/3

45.

True or False

One Earth revolution is equivalent to one year.

(a)  

46.

The Earth travels in an elliptical path called the

a)

road

b)

axis

c)

milky way

d)

orbit

47.

The earth turns on its axis from

a)

east to west

b)

west to east

c)

north to west

d)

south to north

48.

Leap year happens every _ years.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

49.

True or False

The earth spins like a top.

(a)  

50.

How long does the Earth take the complete its rotation?

a)

1 year

b)

24 weeks

c)

24 days

d)

1 day

51.

In what direction does the Earth move?

a)

North to West

b)

South to North

c)

East to West

d)

West to East

52.

Which is true about the sun?

a)

The Earth rotates around it.

b)

The Earth revolves around it.

c)

It is the farthest star to Earth.

d)

It rises in the West and sets in the East.

53.

If Earth was not tilted, what statement would be correct?

a)

There are no seasons.

b)

The seasons are reversed.

c)

The seasons are unaffected

d)

None of the above

54.

What do you call the movement of the Earth on its own axis?

a)

revolution

b)

circulation

c)

rotation

d)

direction

55.

What happens to our day and night hours on December 22nd (Winter Solstice)?

a)

Days are longer and nights are shorter.

b)

Days and nights are 12 hours.

c)

We probably have eclipses.

d)

Days are shorter and nights are longer.

56.
Day and night is caused by the . . .
a)
revolution of Earth around the Sun
b)
orbit of Earth around the Moon
c)
rotation of earth on its axis.
d)
rotation of the Moon on it's axis
57.

The seasons are...

a)

Winter, summer, autumn and hotter

b)

Summer, spring, tuna and snow

c)

Spring, summer, autumn and winter

58.

The Earth’s rotation and revolution happen at the same time.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

What season is the Northern Hemisphere having?

a)

Fall

b)

Winter

c)

Spring

d)

Summer

60.

What kind of calendar do we use at present?

a)

Roman calendar

b)

Lunar calendar

c)

Solar calendar

d)

Gregorian calendar

61.

What causes day and night?

(a)  

62.

It takes the Earth (a)   days to revolve completely around the Sun.

63.

Revolution causes the change of season.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Seasons change because Earth is tilted while it revolves around the sun.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

The earth spins around it's bit in a clockwise movement.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

What is the striking similarity between Mercury and Venus when compared to all other planets?

a)

Both are rocky planets.

b)

Both have the shortest diameter.

c)

Both have the longest day-night cycle

d)

Both are not capable of supporting life.

67.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of Venus and Uranus?

a)

Both are terrestrial planets

b)

Both are gas giants

c)

Both rotate east to west

d)

Both rotate west to east

68.

In terms of average temperature, which is the correct order when ranked lowest to highest

a)

Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Earth

b)

Neptune, Jupiter, Mars, Earth

c)

Mars, Neptune, Earth, Venus

d)

Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars

69.

Which pair of planets have the shortest and longest days?

a)

Mercury, Saturn

b)

Jupiter, Venus

c)

Uranus, Earth

d)

Mars, Neptune

70.

How many “Jupiter days” have passed in one Earth week?

a)

10

b)

14

c)

17

d)

20

71.

In terms of number of natural satellites, which is the correct order when ranked lowest to highest?

a)

Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus

b)

Mercury, Mars, Earth, Saturn

c)

Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Mars

d)

Venus, Earth, Neptune, Saturn

72.

Which statement is NOT TRUE about the gas giants? All gas giants _________

a)

have ring system.

b)

have solid surface.

c)

have multiple satellites.

d)

are colder than inner planets

73.

Which is NOT TRUE about terrestrial planets? All terrestrial planets __________

a)

have solid surface.

b)

are warmer than outer planets.

c)

spin slower than outer planets.

d)

have longer equatorial span than Jovians

74.

How many planets are there in the solar system?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

9

d)

10

75.

Which are the inner planets?

a)

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Earth

b)

Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars

c)

Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Earth

d)

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune

76.

Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Neptune

c)

Saturn

d)

Uranus

77.

What is the other term for Jovian Planets?

a)

Inner planets

b)

Inside planets

c)

Outer planets

d)

Terrestrial planets

78.

Which planet has almost the same size and density as the Earth?

a)

Mars

b)

Mercury

c)

Neptune

d)

Venus

79.

Which is the nearest planet to the sun?

a)

Earth

b)

Jupiter

c)

Mars

d)

Mercury

80.

Why does Neptune become the farthest planet?

a)

The orbit of Neptune expands.

b)

Neptune has the biggest orbit.

c)

Neptune moves faster than all the planets.

d)

The orbit of Uranus is bigger that Neptune’s.

81.

Why Neptune has the lowest temperature compared to other planets? Because it is/has ____________________________.

a)

far from the sun

b)

longest period of revolution

c)

ice and gases on its polar caps

82.

Which is the brightest and hottest planet?

a)

Mercury

b)

Neptune

c)

Saturn

d)

Venus

83.

Which planet does not have moon?

a)

Mercury

b)

Saturn

c)

Uranus

d)

Venus

84.

Which is the sixth planet from the sun and completes one revolution around the sun in about 29 ½ Earth years?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Neptune

c)

Uranus

d)

Saturn

85.

Which is true among the following statements?

a)

Planets have their own light.

b)

All planets in our solar system have moons and rings.

c)

The planets in our solar system are divided into three groups.

d)

Planets rotate on their own axis as they revolve around the sun.

86.

What is the largest planet?

a)

Saturn

b)

Jupiter

c)

Uranus

87.

Which planet is the closest to the Sun?

a)

Mars

b)

Venus

c)

Mercury

88.

Which planet contains life?

a)

Venus

b)

Earth

c)

Mars

89.

Which planet has beautiful rings around it?

a)

Venus

b)

Saturn

c)

Neptune

90.

Which planet is also known as the Red planet?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Mars

91.

Which planet is the coldest?

a)

Neptune

b)

Saturn

c)

Jupiter

92.

The Earth's Natural Satellite.

a)

Sun

b)

Moon

c)

Mars

93.

What is the smallest planet?

a)

Mercury

b)

Earth

c)

Mars

94.

Which planet is the hottest?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Earth

95.

Which planet has 14 moons?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Mars

c)

Neptune

96.

Which planet is the furthest from the Sun?

a)

Saturn

b)

Uranus

c)

Neptune

97.

It is used to travel to the space.

a)

Jetplane

b)

Space Shuttle

c)

Spaceship

98.

The planet with the most moon.

a)

Uranus

b)

Jupiter

c)

Saturn

99.

The planets with no moon.

a)

Mars and Jupiter

b)

Mercury and Venus

c)

Venus and Earth