Question 1

To locate exact places on the Earth, one must look at _________.

Accepted Answer

the intersecting lines of latitude and longitude

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At the lines of latitude

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the lines of longitude only

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a neighboring area todescribe the location

Question 2

The vertical lines that are drawn perpendicular to the equator are ____________.

Accepted Answer

parallels of latitude

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meridians

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world map

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prime meridian

Question 3

Which of the following describes the lines of latitude?

Accepted Answer

Imaginary lines that run east-west as circles parallel to the equator

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Reference lines used to determine the location of North or South

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Reference lines used to determine the location of East and West

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Imaginary lines that run around the Earth vertically

Question 4

What is the beginning point located at 0 degrees which is used in measuring the lines of latitude?

Accepted Answer

equator

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prime meridian

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longitude

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north pole

Question 5

Which of the following statements BEST describes the geographical location of the Philippines on the world map?

Accepted Answer

It is an archipelago located near the Pacific Ocean.

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It is a tropical country near the disputed territories of China, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

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It is an archipelago composed of three major islands known as Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

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It is in Southeast Asia between the South China Sea and the Philippine Sea.

Question 6

How can we help in making the Earth more sustainable?

Accepted Answer

Plant trees

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Dispose waste anywhere

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Burn more fossil fuels

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Overhunt

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an efficient use of energy?

Accepted Answer

Boiling a full kettle for 1 cup of coffee.

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Riding a bike to school.

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Opening the windows so that air can come in.

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Turning off the TV when not in use.

Question 8

Fossil Fuels are nonrenewable resources. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

They cannot be replenished if used up.

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They are limitless.

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They are expensive.

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They are recyclable.

Question 9

What do you call the resource that is used faster than our Earth can replace it?

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Renewable

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Natural Resource

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Nonrenewable

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Inexhaustible

Question 10

Every week, Mr. Reyes recycles papers, cans, and bottles. How is Mr. Reyes helping the environment?

Accepted Answer

By recycling papers, fewer trees will be cutdown.

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There will be more trash filling up the landfills.

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Bottles can be used as a source of fuel.

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Cans can be used to generate electricity.

Question 11

As you leave the house at 2000 meters, the air temperature is 15° C. What will be the temperature at the 4000-meter summit?

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2°C

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7.8°C

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10°C

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28°C

Question 12

What is the increase in the Earth's temperature due to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants?

Accepted Answer

Global Warming

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Greenhouse Effect

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Methane

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Carbon Dioxide Gases

Question 13

Which of the following is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

nitrogen

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water vapor

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carbon dioxide

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oxygen

Question 14

Where does the communication satellite placed in our atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

thermosphere

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mesosphere

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troposphere

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stratosphere

Question 15

The ozone blocks some solar radiation. What do you think will happen if the ozone layer will be removed from the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

It would cause a large rate of skin cancer

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It would cause higher temperatures.

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It would cause the downsize of natural resources.

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t would cause living things life extinction.

Question 16

How do the heating and cooling rates of land and water occur?

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land heats and cools faster

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land and water heat and cool at the same rate

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land heats faster but water cools faster

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water heats and cools faster

Question 17

Which is NOT TRUE about ITCZ?

Accepted Answer

A. It occurs in the Philippines all year round.

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It results in thunderstorms.

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It occurs in countries near the equator.

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A. It is a place where winds inthe tropic meet, rise and form clouds.

Question 18

18. Whichof the following does NOT describe amihan?

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comes around July to September

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comes from the northeast and moves southward

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brings lots of rain

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brings cold weather

Question 19

At night, how does the temperature of land and water compare?

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Water is warmer.

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It depends on the type of land.

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Land is warmer.

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They have the same temperature

Question 20

During the day, how does the temperature of land and water compare?

Accepted Answer

Land is warmer.

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Water is warmer.

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They have the same temperature.

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It depends on the type of land.

Question 21

Which of the following is an effect of the tilt of the Earth’s axis?

Accepted Answer

seasons

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day and night cycle

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climate change

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weather

Question 22

Which month has longer nighttime than daytime in the Northern hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

December

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September

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March

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February

Question 23

Why do seasons change?

Accepted Answer

It is caused by the inclination of the Earth on its axis and its revolution around the Sun.

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The distance of the Earth with respect to the Moon and the Sun.

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The speed of rotation and revolution of the Earth on its axis and around the Sun.

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Seasons are caused by the Earth’s and Moon’s Magnetic field.

Question 24

If the northern hemisphere the experiences summer season, what is the season in

the southern hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Fall

Question 25

Earth’s seasons are caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of the Earth’s axis of rotation is relative to the path as the Earth revolves

around the Sun.

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The Earth’s orbit about the Sun as an ellipse rather than a circle.

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The varying amount of sun’s spot activity.

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The rotation of the Earth during a 24-hour day.

Question 26

What phenomenon occurs when the Sun is blocked by the Moon or Earth?

Accepted Answer

eclipse

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seasons

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typhoons

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earthquake

Question 27

Which of the following practices about eclipse sis scientifically based?

Accepted Answer

Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can damage the eyes.

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Swallowing the Moon or Sun by a big animal can cause an eclipse.

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Beating a drum to spit out the swallowed Moon or Sun by an animal.

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Sudden darkening during the day brings bad luck.

Question 28

Tessa, Marissa, and Agnes planned to observe a solar eclipse. Which of the following

is the safest way to view such a phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

using eye protection

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viewing with their parents

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using a magnifying glass

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viewing with naked eyes

Question 29

Umbra is the darker shadow of one celestial body that is cast on another while penumbra is the lighter one. Which place on Earth experiences complete darkness?

Accepted Answer

an area cast by umbra

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an area cast by both shadows

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an area cast by both shadows

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an area cast by penumbra

Question 30

Which DOES NOT describe an eclipse?

Accepted Answer

Sun is between Earth and Moon

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It has penumbra and umbra.

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It happens during Full Moon.

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It can be total or partial.

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