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MX6 NAT J090 2025-2026

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The height above sea level.

a)

altitude

b)

latitude

c)

topography

d)

ocean currents

2.

The overall condition of an area over a long period of time

a)

Climate

b)

Temperature

c)

El Nino

d)

La Nina

3.

An imaginary line that is parallel to the equator.

a)

altitude

b)

latitude

c)

longitude

d)

topography

4.

The side of the mountain that receives most of the precipitation

a)

leeward

b)

sideward

c)

windward

d)

upward

5.

What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?

a)

remain the same

b)

increases

c)

decreases

d)

varies

6.

A long-term shifting of global weather pattern

a)

Climate Change

b)

Global Warming

c)

Temperature

d)

Fauna

7.

Which part of the earth receives most of the sun’s rays?

a)

North Pole

b)

South Pole

c)

El Nino

d)

Equator

8.

How much is the tilt of the earth’s axis?

a)

21.5

b)

22.5

c)

23.5

d)

24.5

9.

Which of the following BEST describes climate?

a)

the weather that occurs in the atmosphere within a day.

b)

the pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a long period of time

c)

the pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a short period of time

d)

the disturbance in the atmosphere that happens in a long period of time.

10.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

soil absorbs heat faster than water

b)

places that are near the ocean have extreme climate

c)

water releases heat faster than soil

d)

at nighttime, warm air moves from land to the sea.

11.

How does the windward side differ from the leeward side of a highland?

a)

the windward receives more precipitation than the leeward

b)

the leeward side has more vegetation than the leeward side.

c)

the windward side receives more heat than the leeward side.

d)

the leeward side receives more precipitation than the windward side.

12.

How is rain shadow formed?

a)

it is formed when precipitation occurs

b)

it is formed when the other side of the mountain does not experience precipitation

c)

it is formed as the water vapor condenses to form clouds

d)

it is formed due to the cold air.

13.

Which of the following earth’s climate zone receives more heat from the sun?

a)

Arctic Circle

b)

Temperate Regions

c)

Tropics

d)

Antarctic Circle

14.

City A is surrounded by bodies of water and has a moderate climate. It is located near the equator. What will most likely affect the climate of the city?

a)

latitude

b)

distance from the bodies of water.

c)

altitude

d)

topography

15.

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

a)

great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface

b)

great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas.

c)

less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas.

d)

less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface.

16.

Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountain?

a)

the temperature increases as the altitude increases.

b)

the temperature decreases as the altitude increases

c)

the altitude increases as the temperature increases

d)

the altitude decreases as the temperature increases.

17.

During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you think makes Baguio cold?

a)

the topography

b)

the latitude

c)

the places near from bodies of water

d)

the altitude

18.

Why does cloud formation disappear as the air moves slowly towards the leeward side of the mountain?

a)

the air condenses as it moves to the leeward side

b)

the wind loses its moisture content

c)

the temperature becomes lower

d)

there is too much water vapor

19.

Which of the following earth’s climate zone has four seasons?

a)

Arctic Circle

b)

Temperate regions

c)

Tropics

d)

Antarctic Circle

20.
What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?
a)
precipitation and humidity
b)
temperature and air pressure
c)
wind conditions and humidity
d)
temperature and precipitation
21.

Why are tropical climates so wet?

a)

The sunlight is very direct & strong

b)

High pressure zones

c)

Low pressure zone

d)

The sunlight is very indirect & weak

22.

Why are dry climates so dry?

a)

The sunlight is very direct & strong

b)

High pressure zones

c)

Low pressure zones

d)

The sunlight is very indirect & weak

23.

Which of the following have been changed or altered due to climate change ?

a)

droughts

b)

flooding

c)

melting of polar ice caps

d)

all of the above

24.
 What is the greenhouse effect?
a)
The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.
b)
The cooling of Earth due to air pollution.
c)
The heating of a solid, such as a rock.
25.
The amount of carbon dioxide CO2 in the atmosphere is decreasing. 
a)
True
b)
False
26.

Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are...

a)

being more energy-efficient

b)

using renewable sources of energy

c)

removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions

d)

all of the above

27.
Which is a natural source of greenhouse gases?
a)
aerosols
b)
deforestation
c)
volcanic eruptions
d)
burning fossil fuels
28.
Which of the following is contributing to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
a)
deforestation
b)
photosynthesis
c)
oceans
d)
all of the above
29.
Things you can do to help decrease global warming include:
a)
Eat more ice cream.
b)
Keep your freezer door open.
c)
Keep your air conditioner on high.
d)
Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.
30.
Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas?
a)
Carbon Dioxide
b)
Nitrogen
c)
Oxygen
d)
Neon
31.

It is the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, and other pollutants. What is it?

a)

A. climate change

b)

B. global warming

c)

C. Pollution

d)

D. El Nino

32.

What is a long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional and global climates?

a)

climate change

b)

global warming

c)

pollution

d)

greenhouse effect

33.
Everyone has a carbon footprint.
a)
true 
b)
false
34.
T/F: Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
35.

Stars like Sun are made up primarily with what element?

a)

Helium

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Gold

d)

Sulfur

36.

Characteristics of stars that describe the rate at which a it radiates energy.

a)

Color

b)

Surface Temperature

c)

Magnitude

d)

Luminosity

37.

What is the color of the hottest star?

a)

White

b)

Yellow

c)

Blue

d)

Red

38.

The color of the star will determine the temperature of the star and the composition of the star.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What is the last stage of average star?

a)

Blackhole

b)

Nebula

c)

White Dwarf

d)

Super Nova

40.

Constellation is a group of stars prominent at night  and it is useful referring to certain areas in the sky. There are 88 major constellation visible at the night sky.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Constellation in the North Hemisphere

a)

Crux

b)

Carina

c)

Centaurus

d)

Cassiopeia

42.

Constellations in the Southern Hemisphere

a)

Orion

b)

Cygnus

c)

Ursa

d)

Draco

43.

It is a branch of science that deals with the study of heavenly bodies like Planet, stars, moon, sun and other things outside the universe.

a)

Astrology

b)

Cosmology

c)

Astronomy

d)

Astrophysics

44.

Why can't we see all the constellation at the same period of time? Which is False?

a)

Because the Earth move constantly

b)

Because the constellation move position

c)

Because the Sun during day time block them.

d)

Because of the location of the observer (us).

45.

Circumpolar constellations are

a)

constellations that never set

b)

Constellations in the southern hemisphere

c)

Constellations that lie on the celestial equator

d)

Constellations that circle Orion

46.

Which constellation takes the shape of winged horse?

a)

Orion

b)

Draco

c)

Hercules

d)

Pegasus

47.
What constellation is this?
a)
Orion
b)
Taurus
c)
Canis Major
d)
Gemini
48.

Pisces

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

What constellation is pictured?

a)

Gemini

b)

Leo

c)

Cygnus

d)

Orion

50.

Name this constellation.

a)

Draco

b)

Scorpius

c)

Sagittarius

d)

Virgo

51.
Why do we see different constellations ?
a)
The stars are moving
b)
Earth is rotating
c)
you are spinning in circles
d)
The moon is moving
52.
Ursa Major is also called “Great Bear” and is one of the largest constellations.  
a)
True
b)
False
53.
 At the equator, the stars rise in the ___ and set in the ___.
a)
north, south
b)
east, east
c)
east, west
d)
north, east
54.
A constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.  
a)
planets
b)
stars
c)
patterns
d)
creatures
55.

What constellation is this? (hint: this constellation also contains the North Star)

a)

Draco

b)

Ursa Minor

c)

Corona Borealis

d)

Cepheus

56.
Polaris always points
a)
East 
b)
West
c)
North
d)
South
57.
The sky is divided into ____ constellations.
a)
11
b)
22
c)
44
d)
88
58.

What constellation is this? (hint: it was named after a great hunter in Greek mythology)

a)

Orion

b)

Taurus

c)

Canis Major

d)

Gemini

59.

The constellation Pisces changes position during the night, as shown in the diagram. Which motion is mainly responsible for this change in position?

a)

Revolution of Earth around the Sun

b)

Rotation of Earth on its axis

c)

Revolution of Pisces around the Sun

d)

Rotation of Pisces on its axis

60.

How were constellations originally named and identified?

a)

as people or animals they may have resembled

b)

mathematically, with numbers and coordinates

c)

in groups of very distant, bright or old stars

d)

by their location from Earth’s horizon