Division of Rizal

Distrtict of Cardona
BERNARDO F. SAN JUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Cardona, Rizal

Second Periodical Examination

SCIENCE 8

Name: ______________________ Grade & Section: ____________ Score: __________

Directions: Read every item carefully then choose the correct answer. Encircle the letter of the
correct answer.

1. The kinetic energy of vibration is __________.

a. period b. particles c. sound d. potential
2. Sound is a longitudinal wave.
a. True, because it moves parallel to the motion of material or the particles of a medium.
b. False, because it moves perpendicular to the direction of wave.
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
3. Sound needs a medium to propagate.
a. true b. false c. maybe d. no comment
4. It is the phase of matter wherein sound travel fastest.
a. solid b. liquid c. gas d. plasma
5. Given the following materials, which group shows the correct order from the best to the
poorest carrier of sound.
a. steel, rubber, water, air c. rubber, steel, air, water
b. air, rubber, steel, water d. Water, steel, air, rubber
6. In which material will sound travel fastest?
a. water b. wood c. metal d. air
7. Why do you think solid is best transmitter of sound?
a. Particles of solid are packed tightly. c. It has higher elastic property.
b. Solid is denser than liquid and gas. d. All of the above
8. It is the tendency of a material to maintain its shape and not deform when a force is
applied to the object or medium.
 a. elastic property b. temperature c. mass d. density

Refer to the data below to answer question number 9.

9. In which container does the sound travel fastest?

a. Container 1 b. Container 2 c. Container 3 d. Container 4

10. What is the speed of sound in air of temperature 20°C?

Use the equation v = (331 m/s + 0.6 m/s) (T)
a. 334 m/s b. 349 m/s c. 355 m/s d. 334 m/s
11. It is the multiple reflections or multiple echoes in a certain place.
a. sound b. reverberation c. waves d. echo
12. The change in direction of a sound wave around corners._________
a. diffraction b. interference c. refraction d. reflection

13. Which of the following illustrates white light entering and leaving a prism.

a. c. Violet

Red

b. d.
Red
Container Temperature Speed of
Sound
1 20°C 343 m/s
2 30°C 349 m/s
3 40°C 355 m/s

Violet
14. Which is the correct arrangement of the colors?
a. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet
b. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Indigo, Blue, Violet
c. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Violet, Blue, Indigo
d. Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Indigo, Violet, Green
15. It is the bending of light when it travels from one medium to another of different optical
densities.
a. refraction b. rarefraction c. rarefactors d. reflection
16. When a light strikes a mirror, it will be _________.
a. dispersed b. refracted c. reflected d. infected

Refer to the figure to answer questions 17-19.

Red Orange Yellow Green Blue

17. In the colors of light, the least bent color is _______

a. Red b. Indigo c. Blue d. Yellow
18. Which of the following colors in the spectrum has the greatest wavelength?
a. Blue b. Green c. Yellow d. Red
19. Which has the least energy?
a. Blue b. Green c. Yellow d. Red
20. What is the constant speed of light in a vacuum?
a. 3 x 108 m/s b. 3 x 107 m/s c. 9.8 x 108 m/s d. 9.8 x 107 m/s
21. It is classified as an electromagnetic wave located between the spectrum of infrared and
ultraviolet.
a. gamma ray b. light c. microwave d. radio wave
22. When white light enters a prism, separation into different colors is observed. This
phenomenon is called ___________.
a. interference b. refraction c. reflection d. dispersion
23. It is a break in the Earth’s crust, and along the break, significant movement has taken
place.
a. magnitude b. fault c. epicenter d. focus
24. The vibration of the earth due to the rapid release of energy is called __________.
a. tsunami b. earthquake c. typhoon d. volcanic eruption
25. It is a spot on the surface of the earth directly above the focus.
a. fault plane b. friction c. epicenter d. focus

26. It is the place where the earthquake starts.

a. epicenter b. friction c. focus d. fault plane

27. Which agency of the government in the Philippines is monitoring the movement of the
earth crust?
a. PHIVOLCS b. DOST c. PAGASA d. DENR

28. At first, the rocks are stuck together due to friction. Later the rocks suddenly slip,
generating an earthquake. Some scientist describe this process as _________.
a. stick and slip b. snap and shake c. rock and roll d. bend and shake

29. A series of ocean waves generated by sudden displacements in the sea floor, landslides,
or volcanic activity.
a. earthquake b. typhoon c. volcanic eruption d. tsunami

30. Which of the following are safer in during an earthquake?

a. inside the house c. inside the car
b. outside in an open area d. under a tree

31. These are waves of energies that travels through the Earth's layers.
a. ocean waves b. radio waves c. seismic waves d. light waves

32. It is a fault that has displayed a seismic activity.

a. active fault b. inactive fault c. fault d. silent silent fault

33. When an earthquake occurs, where would shaking be greater?

a. near the epicenter c. near the focus
b. away from the epicenter d. none of the above

34. Suppose an earthquake occurred in Luzon, would the magnitude be the same all over the
Philippines?
a. yes c. maybe
b. no d. either yes or
no
35. A magnitude ____ earthquake results in widespread destruction.
a. 2 b. 4 c. 5 d. 9

36. The ________ of the earthquake is determined by observing the effects and damages
caused by the earthquake in different places.
a. intensity b. magnitude c. fault d. force

37. The strength of the earthquake is called magnitude. Which statement is correct about
magnitude?
 a. The greater the magnitude, the stronger the earthquake
b. The greater the magnitude, the weaker the earthquake
c. The lesser the magnitude, the weaker the earthquake
d. A and C

38. Philippines is located along the ________________ which makes it prone to earthquake
and volcanic eruptions.
a. Atlantic ocean c. Pacific Ring of fire
b. Pacific ocean d. San Andreas Fault

39. According to the PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS), an intensity II

earthquake is described as ____________________.
a. strong b. very strong c. destructive d. slightly felt

40. It is rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and a
spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain.
a. rain b. snow c. tropical cyclone d. sand storm

41. From what bodies of water do typhoons originates?

a. oceans b. lakes c. rivers d. streams

Refer to the map of the Philippines containing grid lines to answer questions number 42-43.
42. If a typhoon is located at 15°N, 138°E, is it within the Philippine Area of
Responsibility?
a. Yes b. No c. Maybe d. No comment
43. If a typhoon is located at 10° N 134°E, is it within the Philippine Area of
Responsibility?
a. Yes b. No c. Maybe d. No comment
44. A Philippine name for the typhoon could only be used once the typhoon ___________
the country.
a. enters b. exit c. is near d. is away
45. The word typhoon is only used in countries western side of ______________.
a. Atlantic ocean b. Indian ocean c. South China Sea d. Pacific ocean
46. When a tropical cyclone has a wind speed greater than 200 kph, it is categorized as
_____________.
a. Tropical depression c. Tropical Storm
b. Super typhoon d. Typhoon
47. A tropical storm has a wind speed at around _____________.
a. 119 to 200 kph b. 65 and 118 kph c. 35 to 64 kph d. Greater than 200 kph
48. The lowest air pressure is at the __________ of the tropical cyclone. All tropical
cyclones have low air pressure at the center.
a. eye b. eyewall c. body d. tail
49. Complete the acronym for PAGASA.
Philippine ________________, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
50. The following statements are necessary measures to do before the typhoon EXCEPT for
one:
a. Store an adequate supply of food and clean water
b. Prepare foods that need not be cooked
c. Keep flashlights, candles and battery-powered radios within easy reach.
d. Stay outside the house.

Good Luck! Always believe in yourslef!

Prepared By:
_____________________
MS. JANELA M. CARANGLAN
 Teacher, Science 8

Checked By: Noted By:

_____________________ _____________________

MS. LILIBETH C. DELA VENTE Mrs. LUDINA S. CEQUEÑA

Science Department Chairperson, Principal III

Key to Correction:

1. C
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3. A
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. C
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15. A
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. D
20. A
21. B
22. D
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25. C
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27. A
28. A
29. D
30. B
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35. D
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37. D
38. C
39. D
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42. B
43. A
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45. D
46. B
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48. Atmospheric
49. D