EASY
In mountain climbing, the “death zone” is the maximum altitude at which the body can adapt without the help of supplemental oxygen. What altitude is this?
A. 11,000 ft
B. 26, 000 ft
C. 10,000 ft
D. none of the above
B. 26, 000 ft
Which of the following characteristics of magma affect the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption?
A. Color
B. Amount
C. Temperature
D. Silica content
D. Silica content
Magma tends to rise toward Earth’s surface principally because__________.
A. Magma is a fluid
B. Silica is abundant in magma
C. Rocks become less dense when they melt
D. Water is an abundant constituent of magma
C. Rocks become less dense when they melt
Why do places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different climate?
A. Amount of heat received varies.
B. Amount of precipitation differs
C. Higher altitudes have lower temperature
D. Higher altitudes have higher temperature.
B. Amount of precipitation differs
It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time.
A. Climate
B. Monsoon
C. Weather
D. Topography
A. Climate
Which of the following are active volcanoes?
I. Mayon in Albay
II. Taal in Batangas
III. Vulcan in Camiguin
IV. Kanlaon in Negros Oriental
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I, II and III
D. I, II and IV
D. I, II and IV
Which of the following is NOT an effect of climate change?
A. Tsunamis
B. Rising of sea level
C. Melting of glaciers
D. Severe drought
A. Tsunamis
Polaris is known as the North Star, in what constellations does Polaris belong?
A. Ursa Minor
B. Canis Major
C. Ursa Major
D. Cygnus
A. Ursa Minor
The heat energy generated and stored in the Earth is called _______________.
A. Solar Energy
B. Geothermal Energy
C. Hydropower Energy
D. Wind Energy
B. Geothermal Energy
The following activities contribute to global warming EXCEPT_________.
A. Reforestation
B. Deforestation
C. Garbage incineration
D. Dynamite fishing
A. Reforestation
What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?
A. Remains the same
B. Decreases
C. Increases
D. Varies
B. Decreases
In which constellation is Siruis, the brightest star of all, found?
A. Canis major
B. Cassiopeia
C. Corona Borealis
D. Scorpion
A. Canis major
Why can`t we see the same part of the sky throughout the year?
A. Due to the earth`s tilted axis.
B. Due to the earth`s rotation.
C. Due to the earth`s revolution.
D. Due to the moon’s revolution to the earth.
B. Due to the earth`s rotation.
What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
A. Greenhouse effect occurs
B. Temperature increases
C. Water vapor condeses
D. Climate changes
B. Temperature increases
What kind of volcano that has a wide base, low slope and formed from lava?
A. Cinder
B. Composite
C. Shield
D. Lava dome
C. Shield
Geothermal power plants are commonly built in the following area EXCEPT _______.
A. Lot of hot springs
B. Geysers
C. High altitude
D. Volcanic activity
C. High altitude
The closest star to Earth is___.
A. the sun
B. the Orion
C. the Polaris
D. the Virgo
A. the sun
Which constellation is seen in the night sky during winter?
A. Orion
B. Scorpius
C. Cygnus
D. Leo
A. Orion
Why do volcanoes explode?
A. Fire begins
B. Heat builds
C. Magma cooling
D. Pressure builds up
D. Pressure builds up
Which is the best practice to reduce the effect of climate change?
A.Livestock raising
B.Organic farming
C. Burning fossil fuel
D. Car manufacturing
B.Organic farming