Quezon National High School

Mibando, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon

SECOND QUARTER ASSESSMENT
Grade-8 Science

Name: __________________________________ Grade & Section: ____________________Score: ________

I.MULTIPLE CHOICE. Instruction. Read the questions properly and encircle the letter that corresponds to the
correct answer.
1. What occurs when rocks along fault line suddenly move?
a. tsunami b. earthquake c. typhoon d. landslide
2. It is a break on the earth’s crust where significant movement occur?
a. epicenter b. fault c. crack d. plane
3. The place where the fault begins to slip and is the origin of earthquake?
a. crust b. epicenter c. focus d. fault plane
4. Which of the following is used to describe an earthquake?
a. intensity and magnitude b. frequency and intensity
c. frequency and direction d. magnitude and direction
5. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about earthquake?
a. energy from the earth’s interior makes the ground move
b. earthquake occur when rocks along the fault line bend
c. earthquakes occur along the ground
d. earthquake’s vibration can be felt in all places
6. The spot directly above the focus on the surface of the earth is called?
a. fault b. crust c. mantle d. epicenter
7. It is the term used when rocks return to its original shape after the release of built-up strain?
a. elastic rebound b. stick and shake c. stick and slip d. seismic wave
8. Thrust fault are formed along which type of plate boundary?
a. divergent b. convergent c. transform d. normal
9. The agency responsible in monitoring earthquakes in the Philippines?
a. PAGASA b. DENR c. PHIVOLCS d. NASA
10. It gives us the idea on how strong or weak the shaking of an earthquake is?
a. intensity b. magnitude c. frequency d. signal
11. The released energy of an earthquake can be calculated by scientist in terms of____?
a. magnitude b. intensity c. frequency d. direction
12. What scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
a. Richter Scale b. Mercalli Scale c. Weighing Scale d. Forel Scale
13. Which of the following does potentially cause tsunami?
a. earthquake b. landslide c. typhoon d. lightning
14. Which of the following describes an intensity 1 earthquake?
a. slightly felt b. Scarcely perceptible c. devastating d. destructive
15. When earthquake occur, where would shaking be greater?
a. near the focus b. near the epicenter c. away from the focus d. away from epicentre
16. Why is it important to know the location of active faults?
a. active fault is capable of causing more earthquake in the future
b. along some faults, the effect maybe dramatic especially on buildings and houses
c. no structures should be built near faults
d. all of the above
17. As a student, which of the following would be the best thing you can do to be prepared for earthquake?
a. check the stability of hanging objects
b. strap heavy furniture to the wall
c. prepare an emergency supply kit
d. participate in regular earthquake drills
18. Which of the following should NOT be done when there is earthquake?
a. stay calm and do not panic
b. stay away from glass windows, cabinets and other heavy objects
c. if you are outside, stay near high buildings
d. duck under a sturdy desk or table and hold on to it
19. What were described in the Philippine Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS)?
a. quantitative description of how strong the earthquake is
b. qualitative description of how strong the earthquake is
c. both quantitative and qualitative description of how strong the earthquake is
d. none of the above
20. Which of the following best describes a tsunami?
a. winds circulating around a center
b. wave that travels towards the shore
c. it is caused by the sudden movement of rocks along a fault on the sea floor
d. it is caused by the action of gravity
21. “Tsunami” is a Japanese term which means?
a. a huge wave in the ocean floor
b. a huge tide in the surface of the ocean
c. a huge wave in the earth’s atmosphere
d. a huge wave along the ocean shore
22. The reason why Philippines is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions is
because_________________?
a. it is located along the equator c. it is located along a ring of fire
b. it is the smallest country d. it is surrounded by ocean
23. It is characterized by heavy rains and strong winds circulating around a center?
a. tsunami b. typhoon c. tides d. earthquake
24. How does scientist figured out what’s inside the earth?
a. using light waves b. using sound waves c. using seismic waves d. using mechanical drillers
25. Tropical depression, tropical storm, typhoon and super typhoon differ on its ________?
a. wind speed b. intensity c. rain fall d. magnitude
26. Which of the following describes a super typhoon?
a. has a maximum wind speed of 65-118kph c. has a maximum wind speed of 200kph
b. maximum wind speed is greater than 200 d. has a maximum wind speed of 64kph
27. Which does not belong to the group?
a. tropical storm c. typhoon b. tropical depression d. hurricane
28. Which part of a tropical cyclone would cause a lot of damage?
a. eye b. wall c. tail d. warm core
29. It is issued by PAGASA to warn people about the approaching weather disturbance?
a. PAGASA B. PAR c. PSWS d. DRRM
30. What does it mean when a public storm warning signal number 1 is issued in the locality?
a. irregular rains maybe expected in the locality within 36 hours
b. a tropical cyclone will affect locality in at least 24 hours
c. a tropical cyclone will affect the locality in at least 18 hours
d. a very strong wind maybe expected in at least 12 hours
31. Which of the following should be done when there is a tropical cyclone?
a. listen to weather bulletins b. avoid riding in sea craft
c. postpone outdoor activities d. all of the above
32. What does it mean when a public storm warning signal number 3 is issued in the locality?
a. irregular rains maybe expected in the locality within 36 hours
b. tropical cyclone will affect locality in at least 24 hours
c. a tropical cyclone will affect the locality in at least 18 hours
d. a very strong wind maybe expected in at least 12 hours
33. Which of the following best explains the importance of studying the composition of comets, asteroids
and meteors?
a. they are part of the solar system
b. they are remnants from the formation of the solar system
c. they can be very destructive when hits the earth
d. they are the basis for prophecies and folk beliefs
34. Which is most likely a frequent visitor of earth?
a. comet b. asteroids c. meteors d. meteorites
35. What is an asteroid?
a. a giant snow ball in space c. a large rock orbiting the sun
b. a miniature star d. a piece of the sun near the earth
36. Where are most asteroids found?
a. Kuiper belt b. asteroid belt c. Oort Cloud d. behind mars
 37. The composition of comets and asteroids enables them to reflect light?
a. water b. silicates c. minerals d. carbonate
38. Which of these space objects is theorized to be the reason why the earth has become livable because
of the presence of water?
a. comet b. meteoroid c. asteroid d. none of these
39. What do you think will happen if earth passed through a tail of comet?
a. an impact crater will be form c. dust tail will cover the earth’s atmosphere
b a meteor shower will be observed d. earth’s dooms day has come
40. What will happen to a meteoroid if it can successfully hit the earth’s surface?
a. it becomes a dust c. it becomes a meteorite
b. it becomes a meteor d. it remains a meteoroid
II. Place a check ( ⁄ ) on the appropriate box that describes a characteristic of an asteroid, comets or meteors.
Make sure of your answer because this will be follow a “right minus wrong’’ policy.

Descriptions Asteroids Comets Meteors

appears as a streak in the sky

frozen ball of dust

is visible in our sky

made up of rock

orbits the Sun

orbits between Jupiter and Mars

often called “Shooting Stars”

usually burns up the Earth’s atmosphere

referred as near-earth object

Prepared by:

GINALYN A. COMENDADOR
Teacher I
Noted:

ALEX T. SOLAR, PhD

School Principal III