Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

the intersecting lines of latitude and longitude

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the lines of latitude only

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a neighboring area to describe the location

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the lines of longitude only

Question 2

Which of the following describes the lines of latitude?

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Reference lines used to determine the location of North or South

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Imaginary lines that run north to south as circles parallel to the equator

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Imaginary lines that run around the Earth vertically

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Reference lines used to determine the location of East and West

Question 3

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

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equator

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north pole

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longitude

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prime meridian

Question 4

Which location in Marikina City is situated at 9°N 31°E?

Accepted Answer

Sta. Elena

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Industrial Valley

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San Roque

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Tañong

Question 5

Which places fall into the same longitude in themap?

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Tumana and Sto. Niño

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Barangka and Tañong

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Malanday and Parang

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Fortune and Nangka

Question 6

In what coordinates can you find the Barangay Concepcion Uno?

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20°N 33°E

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15°N 48°E

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25°N 51°E

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10°N 23°E

Question 7

As an archipelago, Philippines is surrounded by bodies of water and landmasses. Which body of water is located in the East of our country?

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Philippine Sea

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Indian Ocean

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South China Sea

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Celebes Sea

Question 8

The Philippines is located at 13ºNorth and 122ºEast in the world map. Which pair of imaginary lines is used to determine its precise location?

Accepted Answer

Latitude and Longitude

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Longitude and Equator

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Equator and Longitude

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Prime Meridian and Equator

Question 9

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

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

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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.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an effect of mining?

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Increased biodiversity

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Water contamination

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Habitat destruction

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Soil degradation

Question 11

What can you do to fight deforestation?

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A. Plant more trees

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D. Both A and C

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B. Practice kaingin farming

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C. Use of wood products like paper and cardboard

Question 12

Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources. What does this mean?

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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 13

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

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By recycling papers, fewer trees will be cut down.

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Bottles can be used as a source of fuel.

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There will be more trash filling up the landfills.

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Cans can be used to generate electricity.

Question 14

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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10°C

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7.8°C

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28° C

Question 15

Which statement describes the ozone layer?

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Part of the Earth's atmosphere that protects the Earth from radiation

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The layer of the atmosphere that we inhale

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Ozone layer is another name for outer space.

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The layer of the Earth next to the crust

Question 16

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?

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Global Warming

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Methane

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Carbon Dioxide Gases

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Greenhouse Effect

Question 17

Which will be the effect of excessive cutting down of trees?

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cause greenhouse effect

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providing more fresh oxygen

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cause increase inthe rain

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providing more pure water

Question 18

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

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nitrogen

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water vapor

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carbon dioxide

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oxygen

Question 19

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

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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 living things life extinction.

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It would cause the downsize of natural resources.

Question 20

What must be done to prevent the occurrence of global warming?

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Walked instead of driving to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

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Join carpools.

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Appliances must be turned off when not in use.

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Avoid using disposable items.

Question 21

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

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land heats and cools faster

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land heats faster but water cools faster

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land and water heat and cool at the same rate

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water heats and cools faster

Question 22

Which is NOT TRUE about ITCZ?

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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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It is a place where winds in the tropic meet,rise, and form cloud.

Question 23

In what direction does winds blow?

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form high pressure areas to low pressure areas

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from northeast to the southeast

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from low pressure areas to high pressure areas

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from the southeast to the northeast

Question 24

Which breeze refers to the warm air rising over the sea and cool air from the land taking its place?

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land breeze

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none ofthese

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sea breeze

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sea land breeze

Question 25

Which of the following does NOT describe amihan?

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brings lots of rain

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comes around July to September

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brings cold weather

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comes from the northeast and moves southward

Question 26

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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They have the same temperature.

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Land is warmer.

Question 27

What do you call the movement of air caused by the differences in temperature and pressure?

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wind

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fire

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rising air

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breeze

Question 28

Which warms up faster, land or water?

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land

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rate of warming varies;depends on weather conditions

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both warm up at the same rate

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water

Question 29

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

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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 30

What are the 2 seasons of monsoon in the Philippines?

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wet and dry

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hot and cold

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dry and cold

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wet and warm

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

Seasons

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Weather

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Climate change

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Day and night cycle

Question 32

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

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December

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March

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February

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September

Question 33

Based on the figure, which part of the Earth receives a great amount of heat energy from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Southern hemisphere

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South pole

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North pole

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Northern hemisphere

Question 34

What can you infer about the position of the Earth as shown in the figure?

Accepted Answer

The northern hemisphere will experience shorter daytime.

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The length of daytime and nighttime are equal in both hemispheres.

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The southern hemisphere will experience longer nighttime.

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The northern and southern hemispheres will both experience summer.

Question 35

Which month has shorter daytime than night time in the Northern hemisphere?

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December

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March

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April

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June

Question 36

This is the year’s hottest months where average temperature is around 320C to 400C.

Accepted Answer

Summer

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Spring

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Winter

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Fall

Question 37

This is the year’s coldest months where temperature average is around 100C to 150C. Trees are bare, and some animals enter a deep sleep called hibernation.

Accepted Answer

Winter

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Fall

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Spring

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Summer

Question 38

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

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

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

Question 39

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

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Winter

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Spring

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Fall

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Summer

Question 40

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 varying amount of sun’s spot activity.

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

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

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

Eclipse

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Earthquake

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Typhoon

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Seasons

Question 42

Which of the following practices about eclipses is scientifically based?

Accepted Answer

Looking directly to the sun during solar eclipse can damage the eyes.

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Sudden darkening during the day brings bad luck.

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

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

Question 43

Where do shadows of the Moon and Earth fall?

Accepted Answer

The shadows of the Moon and Earth cast in space.

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The Moon’s shadow falls on Earth.

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The Earth’s shadow casts on the Moon.

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The shadows of the Moon and Earth cast on the Sun

Question 44

As shown in the illustration, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

The Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon.

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There are two different locations of the moon as it revolves around the Earth.

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When you are on Earth, the shadows of the Moon and Earth cannot be observed.

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The shadow of the moon does not fall on Earth.

Question 45

Sun, Moon, and Earth are three celestial bodies involved in the occurrence of eclipse. If Sun is represented by Letter S, Moon by M, and Earth by E, which representation correctly describes a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

SME

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SEM

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ESM

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MSE

Question 46

Tessa, Marissa, and Agnes planned to observe a solar eclipse. Which of the following is the safest way to view such phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

using eye protection

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viewing with their parents

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viewing with naked eyes

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using a magnifying glass

Question 47

Umbra is the darker shadow of one celestial body that 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 penumbra

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an area which is not cast by both shadows

Question 48

Which DOES NOT describe an eclipse?

Accepted Answer

It happens during Full Moon.

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It can be total or partial.

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It has penumbra and umbra.

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Sun is between Earth and Moon

Question 49

For Numbers 49-50 refer to the choices below.

I. The moon’s shadow falls on earth.

II. The earth’s shadow falls on the moon.

III. The moon blocks sunlight from reaching the earth.

IV. The umbra and penumbra of the moon fall on earth.

What happens during a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

I, III, and IV

Answer

II and IV

Answer

II only

Answer

II and III

Question 50

For Numbers 49-50 refer to the choices below.

I. The moon’s shadow falls on earth.

II. The earth’s shadow falls on the moon.

III. The moon blocks sunlight from reaching the earth.

IV. The umbra and penumbra of the moon fall on earth.

Which statement is TRUE about lunar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

II only

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III and IV

Answer

I only

Answer

I and II

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