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Earth Science (3rd QT)

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which among the following volcanoes is classified as an active volcano?

a)

Cabaluyan Volcano

b)

Cocoro Volcano

c)

Kanlaon Volcano

d)

Urot Volcano

2.

Volcanic eruption varies because of different factors, mainly it’s because of the characteristic of magma. What do you call the property of magma’s resistance to flow?

a)

Elasticity

b)

Fluidity

c)

Plasticity

d)

Viscosity

3.

How are volcanoes formed?

a)

Due to the shaking of the ground

b)

Hot molten rock pushes up to the ground     

c)

It is the result of the spinning of the Earth

d)

It resulted from the movement of the ocean floor.

4.

Temperature of the magma affects its resistance to flow. Which is TRUE in the following statement?

a)

As the temperature of the magma increases its viscosity increases

b)

As the temperature of the magma increases its viscosity decreases

c)

As the temperature of the magma decreases its viscosity decreases,

d)

As the temperature of the magma decreases its viscosity remains the same.

5.

It is characterized by gas-driven explosion that propels magma and tephra. It happens when think and viscous lava clogs the vent, preventing gases from escaping, causing pressure to build up.

a)

Calm to violent type of volcanic eruption        

b)

Explosive type of volcanic eruption

c)

Effusive type of volcanic eruption.

d)

None of the answers is correct.

6.

Which of the following is the CORRECT statement about Geothermal energy?

a)

Geothermal energy is the heat energy present in outer space.

b)

Geothermal energy is the heat energy present on the surface of the ocean.

c)

Geothermal energy is the heat energy present in the interior of the Earth.

d)

Geothermal energy is the heat energy present on the surface of the Earth.

7.

It is a type of machine where the wheels are driven by a fluid(gas/liquid) to produce work. It converts steam into mechanical energy.

a)

Transformer

b)

Generator

c)

Turbine

d)

Condenser

8.

How geothermal energy turns into electrical energy?

a)

When steam is delivered to the generator, it powers the turbine that produces electricity

b)

When steam is delivered to the turbine, it powers the condensers that produces electricity

c)

When steam is delivered to the turbine, it powers the generator that produces electricity.

d)

When steam is delivered to the generator, it powers the condensers that produces electricity

9.

Maria's house is located up on a hill and has a colder climate. It is located near the equator. What will most likely affect the climate of the place?

a)

Altitude

b)

Latitude         

c)

Ocean Currents

d)

Topography

10.

What is the primary cause of ocean surface currents?

a)

Migrating Fish

b)

Rain

c)

Ships

d)

Wind

11.

Which of the following can cause global warming?

a)

Volcanic Eruptions

b)

The amount of rainfall

c)

The rising of warm air into the atmosphere.

d)

Increase of the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere.

12.

How 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 lower atmosphere absorb heat from the Earth’s surface.

d)

Greenhouse gases in the upper atmosphere absorb heat from outer space

13.

It refers to the abnormal and lengthy warming in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean.

a)

Climate Change

b)

Monsoon

c)

El Nino

d)

La Nina

14.

Which of the following shows the effect of climate change?

a)

rising of sea level     

b)

siltation of bodies of water

c)

deforestation of the forest

d)

coastal erosion in some places

15.

Which of the following will likely to happen if climate change becomes worse?

a)

Expanding of glaciers

b)

Forest will be conserved

c)

Heavy rains or typhoons seldom happen

d)

There will be an extensive forest fires, drought and heat waves

16.

What local constellation signifies the start of the rainy season of the Philippines?

a)

Balara

b)

Buwaya

c)

Balatik

d)

lepu

17.

What do you call the star’s brightness as seen from the Earth?

a)

Absolute brightness

b)

Apparent brightness

c)

Luminous

d)

Parallel brightness

18.

Most astronomers agree that the stars are born within huge clouds of dust and gases called

a)

Auroras

b)

Pulsars

c)

Nebulae

d)

Sun

19.

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

a)

Carbonic Acid

b)

Carbon Monoxide        

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Nitrogen

20.

What is being referred to as the change in regular climatic pattern?

a)

Carbon Footprint

b)

Climate Change

c)

Enhanced Greenhouse Effect

d)

Global Warming

21.

Why are the coldest places on Earth found at the poles?

a)

Less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas.

b)

Less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface

c)

A great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface

d)

A great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas.

22.

Laura is a barangay health worker. She’s having a conversation with a family about a health problem during a volcanic eruption, what health problem is common during this time?

a)

Cancer

b)

Fever

c)

Liver Cirrhosis

d)

Respiratory Diseases

23.

It refers to the opening in the earth’s surface where molten rocks, smoke, gases, and ashes are erupted.

a)

Cliff

b)

Mountain

c)

Valley

d)

Volcano

24.

Magma becomes lava when it reaches a volcano's ______.

a)

vent    

b)

crater

c)

magma chamber

d)

upper mantle

25.

How is Climate different from weather?

a)

Weather describes wind direction and climate doesn’t

b)

Climate describes wind direction and weather doesn’t

c)

Climate deals with a longer time period than a weather.

d)

Climate deals with a shorter time of period than a weather.