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Science Exam Review Test

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

a)

Weather is short-term; climate is long-term

b)

Weather is always hot; climate is always cold

c)

Weather is measured in decades; climate is measured in hours

d)

Weather never changes, while climate changes daily

2.

Which of the following is an example of weather?

a)

The Arctic is generally cold year-round

b)

Africa is mostly warm throughout the year

c)

The Philippines has a tropical climate

d)

It rained in Cebu yesterday

3.

Weather is like mood, while climate is like personality. What does this analogy mean?

a)

Weather is permanent, while climate changes every day

b)

Weather is short-term and can change quickly, while climate shows long-term patterns

c)

Weather and climate are both permanent traits

d)

Weather depends on personality, while climate depends on mood

4.

A student records that it was hot and sunny for 3 days in Manila. Can this be used to describe the climate of Manila? Why or why not?

a)

Yes, because 3 days is enough to show the long-term pattern

b)

Yes, because Manila is always sunny and hot

c)

No, because climate requires long-term data (30+ years)

d)

No, because weather and climate mean the same

5.

Which of the following pictures best shows weather?

a)

A cloudy sunrise in Manila

b)

Map showing tropical regions

c)

Chart of average rainfall

d)

Global warming trend graph

6.

Which part of Earth receives the most direct sunlight?

a)

The Poles

b)

The Equator

c)

The Mantle

d)

The Oceans

7.

What gas is the most common greenhouse gas released by burning fossil fuels?

a)

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

b)

Nitrogen (N₂)

c)

Oxygen (O₂)

d)

Helium (He)

8.

Which of the following is a natural greenhouse gas?

a)

Nitrogen (N₂)

b)

Oxygen (O₂)

c)

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

d)

Argon (Ar)

9.

Why is the Philippines generally hotter than countries near the poles?

a)

It has more cars and factories

b)

It is near the equator

c)

It is closer to the sun

d)

It has more forests and mountains

10.

How do greenhouse gases make life possible on Earth?

a)

They destroy harmful UV rays

b)

They remove all heat from the Earth

c)

They block sunlight so the Earth won’t overheat

d)

They trap enough heat to keep Earth warm

11.

A scientist compares two areas: City A with many factories and cars, and City B with many forests. Which area is likely to be hotter, and why?

a)

City A, because more greenhouse gases trap heat

b)

City B, because trees make the air warm

c)

City A, because pollution blocks sunlight

d)

City B, because forests produce carbon dioxide

12.

Imagine you are a mayor of a hot city with rising greenhouse gas levels. Which action would best reduce the problem?

a)

Build more factories to increase jobs

b)

Encourage planting more trees and using renewable energy

c)

Remove all clouds to let heat escape

d)

Ask people to use cars more often for convenience

13.

Which of the following is NOT near the equator and therefore does not receive direct sunlight or become hotter all year round?

a)

Indonesia

b)

Philippines

c)

Japan

d)

Malaysia

14.

The equator is located at 0° latitude. Why are areas near it generally hot?

a)

Because they are closer to the moon

b)

Because they receive the most direct sunlight

c)

Because the equator has more oceans

d)

Because winds only blow warm air to the equator

15.

Which group of countries is all located close to the equator and has a tropical climate?

a)

Canada, Russia, Norway

b)

Japan, South Korea, China

c)

Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia

d)

France, Germany, United Kingdom

16.

What phenomenon causes hotter and drier weather in the Philippines?

a)

El Niño

b)

La Niña

c)

Typhoon

d)

Monsoon

17.

Which phenomenon brings wetter conditions and more floods in the Philippines?

a)

Drought

b)

El Niño

c)

Sea breeze

d)

La Niña

18.

Why is Baguio generally cooler than lowland areas?

a)

It is high in the mountains

b)

It is near the equator

c)

It is close to the ocean

d)

It has more trees than other cities

19.

How do oceans affect the climate of coastal areas?

a)

Oceans only affect inland areas

b)

Oceans make all places equally hot

c)

Oceans release currents that move heat around the Earth

d)

Oceans block sunlight

20.

Why do mountains affect rainfall in an area?

a)

They store water inside the rocks

b)

They block or redirect winds carrying moisture

c)

They always make the land dry

d)

They stop clouds from forming

21.

If one side of a mountain is rainy while the other side is dry, what factor explains this difference?

a)

Rain shadow effect

b)

Ocean currents

c)

Equator location

d)

Greenhouse gases

22.

A fisherman notices warmer ocean waters near the Philippines. What weather condition might he expect soon?

a)

Snowfall

b)

La Niña (wetter, floods)

c)

El Niño (hotter, drier)

d)

Ice storms

23.

A student compares two Philippine cities: Cebu (lowland) and Baguio (highland). Which is cooler and why?

a)

Cebu, because it is near the sea

b)

Baguio, because it is at a higher altitude

c)

Cebu, because it is closer to the equator

d)

Baguio, because it has more malls

24.

If you were the mayor of a coastal town affected by La Niña floods, which action would be most effective?

a)

Tell people to ignore weather forecasts

b)

Build stronger drainage systems and prepare evacuation plans

c)

Stop fishermen from going to sea permanently

d)

Ask people to plant more trees on mountains only

25.

What is released during a volcanic eruption that can block sunlight?

a)

Ash

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Water vapor

d)

Water vapor

26.

Which event brings cooler and wetter conditions in the Philippines?

a)

La Niña

b)

El Niño

c)

Volcanic eruption

d)

Typhoon

27.

Why does a volcanic eruption sometimes make the climate cooler for a short time?

a)

Volcanic rocks lower the temperature of the air

b)

Lava makes the land very hot

c)

Ash blocks some of the sunlight from reaching Earth

d)

Volcanoes absorb all the heat from the atmosphere

28.

Which major climate zone is always warm and gets a lot of rain?

a)

Tropical

b)

Polar

c)

Temperate

d)

Desert

29.

Which type of tropical climate has rain all year?

a)

Savanna

b)

Rainforest

c)

Monsoon

d)

Desert

30.

Which Köppen symbol stands for Tropical Rainforest, where it rains all year?

a)

Aw

b)

Am

c)

Af

d)

Bs

31.

Which Köppen symbol represents Tropical Monsoon, with a very rainy season and a short dry season?

a)
Aw
b)
Am
c)
Af
d)
Cw
32.

Which Köppen symbol represents Tropical Savanna, with hot wet and dry seasons?

a)
Awk
b)
Bs
c)
Cw
d)
Aw
33.

If a place experiences a very rainy season followed by a short dry season, what tropical subtype does it belong to?

a)

Monsoon (Am)

b)
Tropical rainforest (Af)
c)
Tropical savanna (Aw)
d)
Desert (BWh)
34.

A traveler wants to visit the Amazon Rainforest. What type of tropical climate should they expect there?

a)
Temperate oceanic climate
b)
Desert climate
c)
Tropical rainforest climate
d)
Tropical savanna climate
35.

Which climate zone has hot summers and very cold winters?

a)

Tropical

b)

Continental

c)

Dry

d)

Temperate

36.

Spain and Italy belong to which climate zone?

a)

Temperate

b)

Polar

c)

Dry

d)

Tropical

37.

Which major climate zone is known for very little rain?

a)

Dry

b)

Tropical

c)

Temperate

d)

Polar

38.

Which major climate zone is almost always freezing?

a)
Tropical climate zone
b)
Temperate climate zone
c)
Arid climate zone
d)
Polar climate zone
39.

Why is the Sahara Desert classified as a dry climate zone?

a)

has frequent rainfall and lush vegetation.

b)

low rainfall and high evaporation rates

c)

located near the equator, resulting in high humidity

d)

experiences cold temperatures year-round.

40.

A student compares two regions: Russia (very cold winters, hot summers) and Antarctica (always freezing). How should these climates be classified?

a)

Russia → Polar; Antarctica → Continental

b)

Russia → Tropical; Antarctica → Temperate

c)

Russia → Temperate; Antarctica → Dry

d)

Russia → Continental; Antarctica → Polar

41.

You are planning to live in a country with mild winters and warm summers, not too hot or cold. Which climate zone would be most comfortable for you?

a)
Tropical climate zone
b)
Arctic climate zone
c)
Desert climate zone
d)
Temperate climate zone
42.

What is a biome?

a)
A biome is a small garden area with a few plants.
b)
A biome is a type of animal species.
c)
A biome is a large ecological area characterized by specific climate, flora, and fauna.
d)
A biome is a specific type of weather pattern.
43.

Which biome is home to monkeys, parrots, and orchids?

a)
Savanna
b)
Desert
c)
Tundra
d)
Tropical rainforest
44.

Which biome is commonly associated with cactus and camels?

a)
Desert
b)
Savanna
c)
Tundra
d)
Rainforest
45.

Why can’t tropical rainforest animals like parrots survive in the polar biome?

a)

Because there is too much rain in the polar biome

b)

Because polar animals don’t like parrots

c)

Because the polar biome is too cold and lacks their food

d)

Because polar areas are full of trees

46.

Why do polar regions have animals like penguins and polar bears?

a)
They migrate from warmer regions during summer.
b)
They are attracted to the bright colors of the ice.
c)
Polar regions have animals like penguins and polar bears because they are adapted to survive in extreme cold and icy environments.
d)
They are the only animals that can swim in freezing water.
47.

A scientist studies two areas: Area A is hot, wet, and full of orchids; Area B is dry, with cactus and very little rain. What biomes are they?

a)

Area A → Desert; Area B → Polar

b)

Area A → Tropical rainforest; Area B → Desert

c)

Area A → Polar; Area B → Temperate

d)

Area A → Grassland; Area B → Tropical rainforest

48.

If climate decides what plants and animals can survive, what would happen if the polar regions suddenly became much warmer?

a)

Polar animals like penguins and polar bears might struggle or disappear

b)

Penguins would enjoy the heat and multiply

c)

Camels and cactus would stay in the desert only

d)

Rainforest animals would stay the same

49.

If Antarctica becomes slightly warmer due to climate change, what might happen to its native plants such as Antarctic hair grass and Antarctic pearlwort?

a)

They will disappear immediately

b)

They may spread and grow in larger areas

c)

They will turn into trees and forests

d)

They will move to deserts

50.

f Antarctica continues to warm and its ice melts, what is the most likely global effect?

a)
A decrease in global temperatures.
b)
Rising sea levels globally.
c)
More frequent volcanic eruptions worldwide.
d)
Increased biodiversity in polar regions.
51.

Which country has recently experienced record hot summers due to heatwaves?

a)

Philippines

b)
Canada
c)

Russia

d)
Australia
52.

What weather event becomes more common as global temperatures rise?

a)

Heatwaves

b)

Snowstorms

c)

Earthquakes

53.

If the Philippines continues to face stronger heatwaves, what would be the most practical safety measure for people?

a)

Drink more water and stay in shaded or cool places

b)

Wear thick jackets during the day

c)

Ignore weather warnings

d)

Use more cars to stay cool

54.

Which of the following is an example of extreme weather in the Philippines?

a)

Mount Mayon eruption

b)

Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)

55.

What are common results of extreme weather due to climate change?

a)

Thicker ice in Antarctica

b)

Shorter summer seasons

c)

Stronger typhoons, floods, and droughts

d)

More earthquakes and volcanoes

56.

Why does climate change make typhoons stronger?

a)

Typhoons are pulled by mountains

b)

Warmer oceans give typhoons more energy

c)

The Moon makes typhoons spin faster

d)

Typhoons need colder water to grow

57.

Imagine you live in Tacloban during a super typhoon. Which action would be most effective for survival?

a)
Seek shelter in a sturdy building or evacuation center.
b)
Climb a tree for a better view of the typhoon.
c)
Stay outside to observe the storm.
58.

What is the result of ocean acidification?

a)
Increased oxygen levels in ocean water, benefiting marine life.
b)

Corals and shellfish struggle to survive

c)
Higher temperatures in ocean water, promoting coral growth.
d)
Stable pH levels in ocean water, enhancing fish populations.
59.

What is an example of biodiversity loss in Philippine seas?

a)

Coral bleaching

b)

Earthquakes

c)

Growing trees

d)

Increase in oxygen in the oceans

60.

A community near a coral reef notices mass coral bleaching. What action would best help reduce further damage?

a)
Ignore the issue and focus on tourism
b)
Reduce local stressors and advocate for climate action
c)
Increase fishing activities in the area
61.

Which of the following is a way to mitigate climate change?

a)

Planting more trees

b)

Building flood barriers

c)

Saving rainwater

d)

Creating typhoon warning systems

62.

Which of the following is an adaptation strategy?

a)

Using solar panels

b)

Building stronger houses

c)

Fishing in the acidic zone of ocean

63.

A coastal town invests in mangrove protection. Which best explains why this helps them adapt to climate change?

a)
It protects the coastline from erosion and storm surges.
b)
It enhances the growth of invasive species.
c)
It provides more space for urban development.
d)
It increases the town's tourism revenue.
64.

If you were part of a student organization aiming to help fight climate change, which action would best combine both mitigation and adaptation?

a)

Planting mangroves along the coast

b)

Using more air conditioners

c)

Cutting down old trees for space

d)

Burning trash to reduce waste

65.

Which of the following does NOT belong to the group of adaptation strategies?

a)

Build stronger houses and flood barriers

b)

Protect mangroves and wetlands

c)

Create early warning systems for typhoons

d)

Plant more trees

66.

Which of the following does NOT belong to the group of mitigation strategies?

a)

Build stronger houses and flood barriers

b)

Use renewable energy (solar, wind)

c)

Plant more trees

d)

Save electricity (turn off unused appliances)

67.

What does climate change mitigation mean?

a)

Adjusting to the effects of climate change

b)

Ignoring the impacts of global warming

c)

Lessen the causes of climate change

d)

Building stronger houses for safety

68.

ompare the Sahara Desert (BWh) and the Gobi Desert (BWk). Which factor mainly explains the difference in their classification?

a)

Rainfall

b)

Temperature

c)

Vegetation

d)

Latitude

69.

Why does the Steppe (BS) climate receive more rainfall than the Desert (BW) climate?

a)

Because it is located near the equator.

b)

Because it is colder.

c)

Because it has slightly higher precipitation.

d)

Because it is always humid.

70.
  1. ET climates can still support mosses and lichens, while EF climates cannot. What does this tell us?

a)
  1. ET has slightly warmer summers.

b)
  1. EF is closer to the equator.

c)
  1. ET receives no rainfall.

d)
  1. EF has less ice.

71.

Which Köppen symbol refers to hot desert climate?

a)

BWh

b)

BWk

c)

BSh

d)

ET

72.

Which polar climate has almost no vegetation and stays below freezing all year?

a)

ET

b)

EF

c)

BW

d)

BSk

73.

Which of the following is a semi-arid climate?

a)

BW

b)

BS

c)

EF

d)

Af

74.

A scientist finds a region with very cold winters, short summers, and dwarf shrubs growing on frozen soil. Which climate zone best fits this description?

a)

EF (Ice Cap)

b)

BWk (Cold Desert)

c)

ET (Tundra)

d)

BSh (Hot Steppe)