SUMMATIVE TEST IN SCIENCE (Q4, Week 1 Day 5)
I. Write True if the statement is correct. If the sentence is correct. If the
sentence is false change the underlined word or phrase to make
the statement true. Write your answer on the blank.
______ 1. According to the plate tectonics theory, Earth’s core is divided into
pieces
of rocks called tectonic plates.
_____ 2. The plates may converge or move toward one another, diverge or move
from one another, or transform or slide past one another.
_____3. Plate movement cause earthquakes and the formation of volcanoes and
tsunamis.
_____4. When two plates move away from each other, new oceanic crust is
formed
by magma pushing up from the mantle.
_____ 5. The movement of the plates on Earth’s crust causes earthquakes.
_____ 6. Tsunamis and Earthquakes are man – made disasters.
_____ 7. Earthquake occur along fault lines.
_____8. Scientist can now predict exactly when and where earthquakes may
occur.
_____ 9. The place where an earthquake originate is called the epicenter.
_____10. Tsunamis are tidal wave.
II. Read each item carefully. Circle the letter of the best answer.
11. Which of these is not observed when a volcano is about to erupt?
A. earthquake C. rumbling sound
B. lahar D. unusual behaviour of animals
12. What kind of magma produces violent eruptions?
A. those rich in silica C. those rich in iron
B. those that are fluid D. those forming shield volcanoes
13. Which is used to measure magnitude of an earthquake?
A. Mercalli Scale C. Richter Scale
B. seismograph D. tilt meter
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14. What is an earthquake intensity?
A. a measure of seismic risk C. a measure of damage done
B. a measure of energy released D. a measure of an earthquake
focus
15. Which of the following is formed when the top of a volcano collapses
into a partially emptied magma chamber?
A. caldera C. fissure
B. crater D. volcanic rock
16. What causes an earthquake?
A. forces above earth
B. tremendous warping of the crust
C. intense heat on the surface of the earth
D. intense movement of liquid materials underneath
17. When does tsunami occur?
A. when an earthquake is weak.
B. when an earthquake is strong.
C. when an earthquake occurs on land.
D. when an earthquake occurs on the ocean floor.
18. Which is an example of a slow environmental changes?
A. Avalanche C. earthquake
B. Volcanic eruption D. weathering
19. Which of the following is not an effect of tsunamis?
A. Tsunamis can cause water to rise.
B. Tsunamis can cause flood on the shore.
C. Tsunamis can affect the formation of clouds.
D. Tsunamis can wipe away a whole town along the shore.
20. After a heavy rain, the river turns muddy. This is due to_________.
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A. fast evaporation C. increasing water level
B. formation of clouds D. soil erosion
21. Which of the following government agencies is in- charge of studying
and monitoring earthquakes?
A. Environmental Management Bureau C. PHILVOCS
B. PAGASA D. DOLE
22. Which is a direct effect of an earthquake?
A. Building collapse C. Tsunami
B. Fires D. All of these
23. Lots of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in___________.
A. Ring of Fire C. Earthquake countries
B. Plate boundaries D. All of these
24. Violent earthquakes strike at Baguio. Which of the following is the
possible effect?
A. The sea is safe for the fishermen to go fishing.
B. Landslide cover highways along mountain ranges.
C. Shopping center and city streets are busy.
D. Production is increase.
25. Which of the following statements true about volcanoes?
A. Volcanoes are mountains or hills.
B. Volcanoes are found under the sea.
C. Volcanoes have vents from which smoke and magma comes out.
D. All of the above
Key to Correction:
1. False, crust
2. False, collide
3. True
4. True
5. True
6. False, natural disasters
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7. True
8. False, Seismograph
9. True
10. False, big wave
11. C
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. B
17. D
18. D
19. C
20. D
21. C
22. D
23. D
24. B
25. D
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