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WorksheetsEarth and Space Exam Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Why can we see different constellations at different times of the year? This is due to ____________.
rotation of the earth.
tilt of the earth’s axis.
revolution of the earth.
revolution of the moon.
During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you think makes Baguio cold?
The latitude
The topography
The altitude
The distance from the ocean
Which of these greenhouse gases is the most abundant in the atmosphere?
Methane
Water vapor
Nitrous oxide
Carbon dioxide
Latitudes closest to the equator have warmer climates. Because the areas are ______
at lower altitude.
nearer to ocean currents
receiving high angle sunlight.
getting more winds that carry energy in the form of heat.
How would you explain the importance of constellations in the lives of our ancestors?
I. It is use for navigation.
II. It is associated with religion.
III. It is use to determine the seasons.
IV. It is use to determine when to sow and to harvest.
I and II
I, II and III
I, II and IV
I, II, III and IV
Which describes a cinder cone volcano?
A Steep hill formed above a vent that is composed mostly of basalt.
A rounded, steep-sided mound that is formed by small, bulging masses of lava.
A broad, gently sloping landform that is built by many layers of low viscous lava flows.
One constructed of alternating layers of pyroclastic materials and solidified lava flows.
Which activity contributes the MOST to carbon emissions?
Forestry
Transport
Agriculture
Energy supply
Mountains are landform that rises high above the surrounding terrain, while volcanoes are_________.?
natural elevation of the Earth’s surface that rises steeply to a summit.
vent or fissure on the earth’s surface.
large flat area of land that is high above sea level.
natural or anthropogenic land feature on the solid surface of the Earth.
Increasing atmospheric concentrations of ________ due to human activities such as deforestation may enhance the greenhouse effect and lead to global warming.
Argon
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Radon
Why constellations appear different in the northern and southern hemisphere?
The stars and their patterns shift because of the Earth’s movement as it orbits around the sun.
The stars and their patterns shift because of the Sun’s movement as it revolves around the earth.
The planets and their patterns do not move because the Earth’s movement as it orbit around the sun.
The moon and their patterns do not move because the Sun’s movement as it revolves around the earth.
Based on the diagram answer the following question.
How does geothermal power plant work?
A. Water > Spine turbine > Drives electric generator
B. Water > Steam > Spins generator > Drives turbine
C. Water > Steam > Spins turbine > Drives electric generator
D. Water > Steam > Drives electric generator > Spins turbine
Tagaytay City is known to have its beautiful tourist spot and during summer many people go there because of its cold weather. What do you think makes Tagaytay colder?
Altitude
Topography
Distance from the ocean
Directions of the prevailing winds
Which of the given factors does NOT affects climate?
Altitude
Earthquakes
Distance from the equator
Distance (closeness) to the ocean
What causes the apparent change in the positions of a constellation in the course of the night?
A. Revolution
B. Rotation
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?
Decreases
Increases
it varies
remains the same
Mountains are formed due to the movement of tectonic plates, while volcanoes are formed due to ________.
folding or uplift and erosion
flowing mixture of volcanic debris and water
extrusion of lava or ejection of rock fragments from a vent
ash composed of pulverized rock and glass created during the eruption
Which describes a shield volcano?
A Steep hill formed above a vent that is composed mostly of basalt.
A rounded, steep-sided mound that is formed by small, bulging masses of lava.
A broad, gently sloping landform that is built by many layers of low viscous lava flows.
One constructed of alternating layers of pyroclastic materials and solidified lava flows.
List of Some Volcanoes in the Philippines.
Which volcano is considered as inactive?
Iraya
Kanlaon
Pulung
Taal
Climate change is defined as _______.
a global climate transformation in certain regions of the planet considering its temperature, precipitation and wind.
a phenomenon characterized by a general increase in temperature of the Earth.
the warming that results when the atmosphere traps heat radiating from Earth toward space.
the increased concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere.
Why is geothermal energy a renewable resource? Because of the ________ .
I. Self-replenishing source making it sustainable.
II. Unlimited amount of heat generated by the earth’s core.
III. Abundance of greenhouse gases escapes towards the surface and into the atmosphere.
I only
I & II
II & III
I, II & III
Which topographical features gives the east/west position of a location?
Elevation
Landforms
Latitude
Longitude
How do oceans affect the climate of an area?
I. The solar radiation is absorbed by ocean.
II. Ocean currents act much like a conveyor belt.
III. The ocean helps to distribute heat around the globe.
I only
II only
III only
I, II, and III
How can people help stop climate change? Choose all possible answer.
I. Reduce waste.
II. Limit water use.
III. Use less energy.
IV. Eat organic food.
V. Recycle and Reuse.
I only
I, II and III
II, III, IV and V
I, II, III, IV and V
Analogy:
El Niño: ___________ La Niña: __________
unnatural warming, natural cooling
natural warming, unusual cooling
unusual warming, unusual cooling
unusual warming, unnatural cooling
The picture is a view of the Big Dipper above the northern horizon in the Philippines. How will the big dipper look like a few hours later?
Lowered
Flipped vertically, in place
Rotated to the right/clockwise
Rotated to the left/counterclockwise
The Greenhouse effect is caused by __________. I. Too much sunshine reaching Earth. II. A huge amount of carbon dioxide is produced by burning fossil fuels. III. Most of the visible light from the Sun to pass through and reach Earth's surface.
I only
I & II
II & III
I, II, & III
Global warming will cause _______.
A. Melting of polar ice caps.
B. More drastic fluctuations in weather patterns.
C. More pleasant weather conditions worldwide.
Both A and B are correct.
The constellation on the right represents the constellation Cygnus. Which statement BEST explains why Cygnus is visible to an observer in Manila in September but not visible in March?
Earth orbits the Sun.
Earth spins on its axis.
Cygnus orbits the Earth.
Cygnus spins on its axis.
El Niño phenomenon is when air pressure in the Eastern Pacific decreases. While La Niña is when ______?
air pressure in the Western Pacific increases.
air pressure in the Western Pacific decreases.
air pressure in the Eastern Pacific increases.
air pressure in the Eastern Pacific decreases.
List of Some Volcanoes in the Philippines Which volcanoes can be classified as active?
Taal and Iraya
Pulung and Taal
Iraya and Pulung
Taal and Kanlaon
A scientist recorded the following data for different areas:
Based on the table, which area is the coldest?
Mountain range and bodies of water are both absent in Area D.
Mountain range and bodies of water are both present in Area A.
Mountain range is absent while bodies of water is present in Area B.
Mountain range is present while bodies of water is absent in Area C.
Maria is a grade 9 student and wanted to find out, what are the constellations visible during the month of December. If you were Maria, what will you do
Bring a friend and do the stargazing.
Wait for the night time to come and watch the night sky.
Bring a copy of constellations and compare it when you watch the night sky.
Wait for your friend to give you the list of constellations visible during December.
Choose the best answer.
When the water reaches the surface, the pressure is dropped, which causes the water to turn into steam.
When the water reaches the ground, the pressure is high, which causes the water to turn into steam.
The steam cools off in a cooling tower and condenses back to water.
The hot water cools off in a cooling tower and condenses back to water.
Choose the best answer.
When the water reaches the surface, the pressure is dropped, which causes the water to turn into steam.
When the water reaches the ground, the pressure is high, which causes the water to turn into steam.
The steam cools off in a cooling tower and condenses back to water.
The hot water cools off in a cooling tower and condenses back to water.
How will you describe a strombolian eruption?
Violent eruption due to the contact with magma and water.
Steam-driven eruption as the hot rocks come in contact with water.
Periodic from weak to violent eruption characterized by fountain lava.
Tall eruption columns that reach up to 20 km high with pyroclastic flow and ashfall tephra.
What are signs of an impending volcanic eruption?
I.slight inflation, or swelling of the volcano.
II.very small earthquakes beneath the volcano.
III.increased emission of heat and gas from vents on the volcano.
I only
II only
I & II
I, II & III
How would you describe magma with high silica content?
The magma tends to be very _____.
Fluid
Hot
Smelly
Viscous
The composition of magma determines its _____.
color
darkness
viscosity
none of the above
What happens to the magma extruded at high temperatures? it tends to be
very_______.
explosive
fluid
solid
viacous
What characteristic of magma affects the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption?
I.Silica content
II.Temperature of magma
III.Amount of dissolved gas
I only
ll only
III only
I, II & III
How do volcanic eruptions occur?
Lava rises through cracks or weaknesses in the Earth's crust.
Plates rise through cracks or weaknesses in the Earth's crust.
Rocks rise through cracks or weaknesses in the Earth's crust.
Magma rises through cracks or weaknesses in the Earth's crust.
There are different materials emitted by a volcano during eruption and these are _______.
I.steam from molten rocks
II.gaseous sulfur compounds
III.ash and broken rock pieces
IV.gaseous nitrogenous compounds
I and II
II and III
III and IV
II, III and IV
What do you call the energy from volcanoes that use heat from deep inside the earth that can be tapped for human use?
Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant in Albay is one of the major sources of the geothermal power plant in the Philippines. What volcano is the source of this geothermal power plant?
Apo
Kanlaon
Makiling
Malinao
In which places geothermal energy is used as a source of electricity?
I.Tiwi, Albay
II.San Carlos, Negros Occidental
III.Tongonan, Leyte
IV.Kidapawan, North Cotabato
I and II
I and III
II and III
III and IV
How is energy transformed to generate electricity?
Mechanical > Electrical > Heat
Heat > Chemical > Mechanical
Chemical > Heat > Mechanical
Heat > Mechanical > Electrical
These are built in an area where it is Particularly hot just below the surface such as near a group of geysers, Hot springs, or volcanic activity?
Fossil Fule
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Geothermal Power Plants
Solar Cells
How does a geothermal power plant work? When_________ .
water rises and pushes a lever.
coal heats the water that turns to steam.
cold and warm water collide, and force steam up.
water is heated up by a heating source which turns into steam and works the machine.
What potential environmental issues can occur when building a geothermal energy plant?
Can cause global warming.
The burning of fossil fuels.
Water pollution from the chemicals.
Toxic gases can be released when drilling.
