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Q3 MT SCIENCE 9 REVIEW

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a volcano?

a)

A large storm with very high-speed winds.

b)

An opening in the Earth's crust where magma erupts to the surface.

c)

A large cloud that generates rain, hail, and lightning.

d)

A violent shaking of the Earth that occurs when two tectonic plates bump into each other

2.

Most of the active volcanoes are located at the pacific

               ring of fire.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

Cinder cone volcano resembles an armor shield that is why

               it is also called scoria cone volcano.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Among all the types of volcanoes, shield volcano is the

               most dangerous.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Volcanian type of eruption is the most violent type of

                 volcanic eruption.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

What is geothermal energy?

a)

It is renewable energy in the form of heat coming from the Earth's interior

b)

It is renewable energy derived from the heat coming from power plants

c)

It is a non-renewable energy source from the Earth's interior

d)

It is non-renewable energy in the form of heat from the sun

7.

What are the two ways of generating geothermal energy?

a)

Through geothermal power plants and geothermal heat pumps

b)

Through geothermal power and geothermal plants

c)

By excavating the Earth's surface and the use of heat pumps

d)

By digging the soil and piping the heat from the Earth's interior

8.

Which of the following is associated with geothermal energy?

a)

Wind

b)

Magma

c)

Rivers

d)

Ocean tides and waves

9.

Which is an advantage of geothermal energy?

a)

Geothermal energy poses minimal environmental pollution

b)

Geothermal energy can be harnessed anywhere on Earth

c)

Geothermal energy cannot be depleted since it comes from the power of the sun

d)

Geothermal energy is abundant and can be found everywhere.

10.

Which of the following is the type of energy that can be utilized from volcanoes?

a)

Solar energy

b)

Geothermal energy

c)

Heat energy

d)

Steam energy

11.

How many constellations are universally accepted by the International Astronomy Union (IAU)?

a)

66

b)

77

c)

88

d)

99

12.

Which of the following statements about volcanoes is TRUE?

a)

Volcanic eruptions can be predicted.

b)

Volcanic eruptions are always violent.

c)

Volcanoes cannot be found in bodies of water.

d)

Volcanoes give us information about inner Earth.

13.

What type of volcano is Mayon Volcano which is formed from alternating layers of lava flow, undissolved stone and ash?

a)

lava domes

b)

cinder cones

c)

shield volcanoes

d)

composite volcanoes

14.

In magma formation, what should be the temperature and pressure requirements?

a)

High temperature and high pressure

b)

Low temperature and low pressure

c)

High temperature and low pressure

d)

High pressure and low temperature

15.

Which gas from erupting volcano causes Global Warming?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Sulfur dioxide

c)

Methane gas

d)

Hydrogen sulfide

16.

Heat from the volcano can be utilized as energy source. Which energy comes from the volcano?

a)

Biomass

b)

Dendrothermal

c)

Geothermal

d)

Hydroelectric

17.

Which locations can be good sources of geothermal energy?

a)

Ocean, river, sea

b)

Geyser, ocean, river

c)

Geyser, hot spring, ocean

d)

Geyser, hot spring, steam vents

18.

Which shows the correct sequence of the flow of energy in a Geothermal Power Plant?

a)

electricity > steam > generator > turbine > hot water

b)

hot water > generator > turbine > steam > electricity

c)

generator > turbine > hot steam > water > electricity

d)

hot water > steam > turbine > generator > electricity

19.

Why is the Philippines the best place to build geothermal power plants?

a)

Because Philippines is a rich country.

b)

Because the temperature in the Philippines is too hot.

c)

Because the Philippines is in the of Pacific Ring of Fire.

d)

Because there is lesser chance that an earthquake might happen.

20.

How do oceans affect the climate of an area?

a)

The solar radiation is absorbed by ocean.

b)

Ocean currents act much like a conveyor belt.

c)

The ocean helps to distribute heat around the globe.

d)

All of the choices

21.

Which refers to the angular distance from the equator that greatly affects the climate and weather of an area?

a)

altitude

b)

elevation

c)

height

d)

latitude

22.

Which of the following is the reason why mountainous areas have generally colder climate than the surrounding land?

a)

higher altitude

b)

lower elevation

c)

far from the ocean

d)

far from the lowland

23.

What happens to the temperature as you go to the top of a mountain?

a)

does not change

b)

temperature increases

c)

temperature decreases

d)

temperature goes up and down

24.

How does higher altitude affect the climate of an area?

a)

The closer you get to the equator, the hotter it gets.

b)

The higher you go above sea level, the colder it gets.

c)

The farther you get from the equator, the colder it gets.

d)

The process by which heat from the sun is trapped near Earth's surface.

25.

Which of the following is the best practice to reduce the effect of climate change?

a)

reforestation

b)

livestock raising

c)

fossil fuel burning

d)

car manufacturing

26.

Which of the following is NOT likely result of global warming?

a)

Rising sea level

b)

Worsening health effects

c)

Increased storm frequency and intensity

d)

Increased agricultural productivity worldwide

27.

Which of the following is NOT expected to increase with enhanced climate change?

a)

Flood

b)

Drought

c)

Less Typhoons

d)

Rising Sea Level

28.

Which can cause global warming?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Industrial and agricultural activities

c)

Air pollutants due to extraction of natural gas

d)

All of the choices

29.

Are all the constellations visible from anywhere on Earth in the entire year?

a)

No, because as the Earth revolves around the sun.

b)

No, because there are times that stars do not give off light.

c)

Yes, because all constellations can be found in a one place.

d)

Yes, because all the constellations do not change its position.

30.

Why are constellations and other stars apparently moving in the night sky?

a)

Because stars travel at night.

b)

Because the sun is too bright.

c)

Because they only appear at night.

d)

Because of the motion of earth in its orbit around the sun.

31.

Can we see the same stars every night?

a)

Yes, stars do not change position.

b)

Yes, we are seeing the same stars every night.

c)

No, the stars travel from one place to another.

d)

No, as the earth rotates the part of the sky you can see changes.

32.

Why are some constellations not seen in certain months?

a)

Because the earth revolves around the sun.

b)

Because the brightness of the sun outshines their visibility.

c)

Because of the gravity that affects the rotation and revolution of the earth.

d)

Because of the tidal waves attracting each other, creating a huge tsunami that washed out the constellation.

33.

Which of the following is TRUE about binary cycle geothermal power plants?

a)

They use low temperature water to generate electricity.

b)

They are the most common type of geothermal power plant.

c)

They are only found in certain geological formations.

d)

They use high temperature steam directly to generate electricity.

34.

What is the fluid used in geothermal power plants?

a)

water

b)

ammonia

c)

hydrogen

d)

carbon dioxide

35.

How does volcanic ash affect the environment?

a)

It helps prevent soil erosion and landslide.

b)

It can cause air pollution and respiratory problems.

c)

It can improve air quality by absorbing pollutants and toxins.

d)

It has no impact on the environment.

36.

What is the difference between lava and magma?

a)

Lava is found beneath the Earth's surface, while magma is found on the surface.

b)

Lava is molten rock that has reached the Earth's surface, while magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.

c)

There is no difference between lava and magma.

d)

Lava is made up of solid rock, while magma is made up of molten rock.

37.

Volcano ABCD erupted with tall ash columns that reached up to 20 km high, along with pyroclastic flow and ash fall tephra. What type of eruption happens in this volcano?

a)

Phreatomagmatic

b)

Phreatic

c)

Plinian

d)

Vulcanian

38.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

a)

Weather refers to atmospheric conditions in the tropics, while climate refers to atmospheric conditions in the polar regions.

b)

Weather refers to atmospheric conditions on land, while climate refers to atmospheric conditions over water.

c)

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions.

d)

Weather and climate are the same thing.

39.

Mt. Kilimanjaro is located in Africa and found near the equator. It stands 5, 895 m above sea level. The peak of this mountain is covered by ice. How is this possible?

a)

Due to its latitude

b)

Due to its high altitude

c)

Due to its proximity to the ocean

d)

Due to prevailing winds

40.
A dead volcano is called what?
a)
active
b)
dormant
c)
extinct
41.
A sleeping volcano is called what?
a)
active
b)
dormant
c)
extinct
42.
Once magma reaches the earth's surface it is called.....
a)
Silica
b)
Rock
c)
lava
43.
Volcanoes can be found...
a)
on land
b)
under water
c)
on islands
d)
all of the above
44.

What is magma?

a)

pieces of the Earth's crust

b)

molten rock inside of a volcano

c)

small rock

d)

plates that meet

45.

the most active volcano in the Philippines

a)

Mt. Pinatubo

b)

Mt. Tambora

c)

Mt. Mayon

d)

Mt. Taal

46.

Volcanoes that are constantly erupting until now

a)

dormant volcano

b)

extinct volcano

c)

active volcano

d)

dead volcano

47.
What are scientists that study volcanoes called?
a)
doctor
b)
vet
c)
volcanologist
d)
volcano scientist
48.

A small volcano with steep sides.

a)

cinder cone

b)

composite

c)

strata

d)

shield

49.

A combination of explosive and quiet eruptions will create a

a)

composite volcano

b)

shield volcano

c)

cinder cone volcano

50.

All pieces of all fragments of rock ejected into the air by an erupting volcano.

(a)  

51.

Volcanoes that have not erupted in a long time but are expected to erupt again in the future.

(a)  

52.

Mayon Volcano is an example of __________________.

a)

composite volcano

b)

cinder cone volcano

c)

shield volcano

d)

submarine volcano

53.

tiny lava particles that explode into the atmosphere when a volcano errupts.

a)

Volcanic Ash

b)

Bombs

c)

Pumice

d)

Scoria

54.

In which areas we can find the high geothermal energy?

a)

more volcano activities

b)

more beaches

c)

more plantations

d)

more factories

55.

The only objects in our Universe that produce (make) and emit (give off) their own light are _____.

a)

asteroids

b)

comets

c)

planets

d)

stars

56.
Which star is closest to Earth?
a)
Betelgeuse
b)
Orion
c)
the sun
d)
Antares
57.

Brightness of a star as seen from Earth is

a)

temperature.

b)

apparent brightness (magnitude).

c)

absolute brightness (magnitude).

d)

luminosity.

58.

Absolute magnitude (brightness) is _______.

a)

how far a star is

b)

how bright a star really is

c)

how bright a star looks from a distance

d)

how much energy a star gives

59.

The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

60.

Give the 5 (five) basic characteristics of a star.

(a)