Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI - WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CADIZ CITY
Second Quarterly Examination
GRADE 8 – SCIENCE
SY 2023-2024

Directions: Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on your
paper.

Earthquake is a devastating phenomenon that caused damage to properties and to life.

History has recorded tremendous earthquakes for over a century. In the Philippines, PHIVOLCS
has recorded an average of 20 earthquakes per day. Due to its location along the Pacific Ring of
Fire, it is expected that major earthquakes may strike anytime, sooner or later.

Below is an illustration showing how an earthquake is generated along the fault.

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1. Which of the following best explains how movements along faults generate earthquakes?

A. When a force from below the ground causes the blocks of the lithosphere to move, it
will radiate directly to the surface causing the ground to shake as it passes.
B. When a force from below the ground causes the blocks of the lithosphere to move, the
uneven surfaces of the grinding fault plane cause the vibratory motion that shakes the
ground.
C. When a force from below the ground causes the blocks of the lithosphere to move, the
friction between the grinding surfaces of the fault plane causes the unsteady motion of
the moving plate which translates as an earthquake on the surface.
D. When a force from below the ground causes the blocks of the lithosphere to move, the
friction between the grinding surfaces of the fault plane causes the build-up of energy
along it. If there is too much energy accumulated and friction is overcome, the fault will
slip releasing seismic waves that cause the ground to shake.

Study the illustration below and answer question no. 2

2. Which of the following best differentiates the epicenter of an earthquake from its focus?

A. Focus is a point along the fault plane below the ground where seismic energy is
released while epicenter is an area directly on top of the focus on the surface of the earth
where shaking is strongest.

B. Focus is a point along the fault plane below the ground where the ground starts to slip
while epicenter is an area on the surface of the earth along the fault line where shaking is
the strongest.

C. Focus is a point along the fault plane below the ground where the ground starts to slip
while epicenter is an area on the surface of the earth along the fault line where shaking is
the weakest.

D. Focus is an area along the fault plane while epicenter is an area on the surface of the
earth where the shaking is the strongest.

3. The following could be useful to a geologist in order for him to accurately identify the type
of fault, EXCEPT:
A. The visible ground surface of a rock layer with a fault
B. The inclination and position of the fault
C. The discontinuity of the rock strata
D. The position of footwall and hanging wall

4. Which of the following geologic feature is associated to a Reverse Fault?

A. San Andreas Fault C. Mid-Atlantic Ridge
B. East African Rift D. Himalayas Mountain

5. San Andreas Fault in California is famous around the world due to its unique ground
movement. It is known to be a strike- slip type of fault. Which of the following statements
BEST describes a strike- slip fault?
A. The footwall moves upward with respect to the position of the hanging wall
B. The hanging wall moves upward with respect to the position of the footwall
C. The fault movement is mostly horizontal, with no significant up-down movement
D. The rock layer splits apart, moving away from each other due to the fault movement

6. The point where a fault begins to slip and where the first movement within a rock layer
occurs is called:
A. Epicenter C. Fault plane
B. Hypocenter D. Fault quake

7. A certain online blogger posts in his site after an earthquake. He made a headline that
says, “Earthquake Intensity 6 Left Cebu in Shock”. Is there something wrong with the
headline?
A. Yes, the given earthquake intensity cannot actually be felt by the public.
B. No, the given earthquake intensity is actually strong enough to shock the public.
C. Yes, the earthquake intensity should have been written as Intensity VI.
D. No, the headline is written technically without error.

8. Where is the focus with respect to the epicenter?

A. Directly above C. within the rock layer
B. Directly below D. along the fault line

9. An earthquake that measures 6.0 on the Richter scale is _____ times more powerful than
an earthquake measuring 4.0.
A. 10 B. 100 C. 1000 D. 10000
 Scientists use different ways to find out if a fault is active or inactive. One is by checking
the country’s historical records. Historians always write about destructive events such as
earthquakes. Another is by studying the vibrations, past and present, that come from faults. Still
another way is by observing the surroundings. For example, a fault may cross a road and
because of that, the road is displaced. A fault may cut across a stream and the stream channel
is then shifted or a fault may slice through mountains and form cliffs. This is not to say that
anyone can spot an active fault. Scientists need a lot of training to do that. But along with some
faults, the effects may be dramatic. Suppose a house was built on a fault. As the ground shifts
little by little, parts of the house will be affected. The floor will crack, doors will not close, and the
roof may start to leak. (Excerpted, Science 8 Learner’s Material, p. 131)

10. Which of the following best differentiates active and inactive fault?
A. Active faults are faults that have shown movement in the past and may cause more in
the future while inactive faults are faults that is visible on the ground but have no record
of movement for a long time.
B. Active Faults are faults that have shown movement in the long past but there is no
physical indication of movement in recent years while inactive faults are faults that moved
in the past but have no records of movement since they last moved
C. Active faults are caused by strong, shallow earthquakes while inactive faults are
caused by weaker, deep earthquakes.
D. Active faults are long and wide in appearance while inactive faults are narrower and
shorter.
11. “Tsunami” is literally translated to_____
A. Tidal wave C. Giant wave
B. Earthquake wave D. Harbor wave

12. You are on the beach and you have suddenly noticed that the water receded, and there
are fishes left on the sand. What must you immediately do?
A. Take your phone and call for rescue volunteers
B. Gather the fishes and throw them back to the water
C. Take your phone, contact your family and inform them
D. Seek and run to the tallest building or tower nearest to you

13. Which of these is TRUE for tsunamis?

A. Seawater blown towards the coast due to strong winds
B. Ocean waves caused by the action of gravity
C. Ocean waves formed by the vertical movement of rocks along a fault at the seafloor
D. Ocean waves formed by the horizontal movement of rocks along a fault at the
seafloor

Use the illustration below to answer the questions 14-21.

P-waves and S-waves are generated as seismic energy is released at the focus along the fault
plane that causes the earthquake. Both are classified as Body Waves since they travel into the
earth’s interior only.

14. Explain how analyzing body waves in seismographs from different stations around the
globe reveal the internal structure of the earth.

I. S-waves can travel through solids only thus; the presence of the S-wave shadow zone
indicates a layer of the earth that is liquid.
II. P-waves can travel through solids and liquids. The defection of p-waves indicated that
there are solid and liquid layers of the earth’s interior.
III. The deflection of p-waves and formation of p-wave shadow zones indicated that
density changes as you move deeper into the earth.
IV. P-waves and S-waves are unelected indicating a singular composition of the earth’s
interior.

A. I and IV
B. II and III
C. I, II, and III
D. I, II and IV

15. During an earthquake, the type of seismic wave to be recorded first in the seismic
stations would be the:
A. Primary wave C. Love wave
B. Secondary wave D. Rayleigh wave

16. An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale is likely to produce what effect?
A. Bridges and railways are destroyed.
B. Tsunami occurs
C. Poorly constructed buildings are damaged.
D. Numerous landslides and rock falls occur in mountainous and hilly areas.

17. Which type of seismic wave gave the idea to the scientists that the Earth’s outer core is
liquid?
A. P wave C. love wave
B. S wave D. Rayleigh wave

18. What does the P wave shadow zone prove?

A. P wave can pass through solid, liquid and gaseous types of materials
B. Various layers of the Earth’s interior have various types of materials
C. P wave cannot pass through the outer core
D. All layers of the Earth’s interior are solid, except for the outer core

19. As P-wave passes through rock layers, the particles of the rocks move
A. back and forth parallel to the direction of the wave
B. perpendicular to the direction of the wave
C. in a rolling elliptical motion
D. in a rolling circular motion

20. Which of the following statements is FALSE about P – waves?

A. P – waves are seismic waves with the highest velocity.
B. P – waves are compression waves.
C. P – waves can travel through solids and liquids.
D. P – waves can travel through solids only.
21. Based on the behavior of body waves as they travel towards the Earth’s interior, which
statement signifies a FALSE idea?
A. The inner core is of solid metallic composition
B. P wave can pass through all layers of the Earth
C. The mantle is a hot, liquid layer of the Earth
D. S wave cannot pass through the outer core

22. Tropical cyclones that originate in the Northeast Pacific Ocean is known as _________.
A. Cyclone C. Maelstrom
B. Hurricane D. Typhoon

23. A tropical cyclone has a low pressure center, surrounded by very strong rotating winds.
How do you call the part of a cyclone with the highest wind speed?
A. Eye C. Inner rainbands
B. Eyewall D. Outer rainbands

24. Tropical cyclone Sendong has a sustained wind of 90kph. It is categorized as a______.
A. Depression C. Typhoon
B. Storm D. Supertyphoon

25. Due to the Earth’s rotation, tropical cyclones in the northern hemisphere rotates in
opposite direction as to the cyclones in the southern hemisphere. Tropical cyclones in the
north rotates ______.
A. Clockwise C. Counterclockwise
B. Horizontally D. Vertically

26. The following statements explain why the Philippines is frequently visited by tropical
cyclones, EXCEPT:
A. Philippines is beside the Pacific Ocean
B. Philippines is made up of thousands of islands
C. Philippines is very close to the equator
D. Philippines is in the tropical region

27. “Tropical cyclones entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) are called
typhoons.” This statement is:
A. True, because the local term for a tropical cyclone in our country is typhoon.
B. True, because tropical cyclones entering the PAR are already considered as
typhoons.
C. False, because a tropical cyclone entering the PAR is categorized according to its
maximum sustained wind.
D. False, because all tropical cyclones in our country are supertyphoons due to their
strength.

28. If you were working at PAGASA and you were tasked to give names to the first four
tropical cyclones that would enter the PAR in 2025, which would be your best and acceptable
option?
A. Bamboo, Lea, Sarah, Sharon C. Andring, Berto, Ceding, Dante
B. Endring, Maring, Sering, Lusing D. Rufing, Glenda, Yoling, Minda

29. Tropical cyclones that enter the PAR generally move:

A. Towards southwest of the country C. towards northeast direction
B. Towards northwest of the country D. towards the southeast direction

30. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The nearer the eye of the typhoon, the higher the pressure.
B. Outer rainbands have higher pressure than the inner rainbands.
C. The eye of the typhoon has the highest pressure.
D. The eyewall is where the low pressure area is located.
31. When does PAGASA declare that a typhoon is already out of the country?
A. When all the parts of the typhoon are already outside the PAR
B. When the typhoon is no longer covering any landmass of the country.
C. When the typhoon is no longer affecting the atmospheric condition of the country
D. When the eye of the typhoon is already outside the PAR.

32. The following are probable reasons for a sudden change in the direction of a typhoon
within the PAR, EXCEPT:
A. A low pressure area is near the country
B. A high pressure area is near the country
C. It is guided by the bodies of water within the country
D. The presence of land formations such as mountain ranges at its path.

33. What is wrong with the newspaper headline: “TYPHOON REMING HITS THE COUNTRY
AT 320 KPH”.
A. “Reming” is not an appropriate name for a typhoon.
B. No tropical cyclone has ever reached a wind speed of 320 kph.
C. Reming is already a supertyphoon.
D. It was Peping that reached 320 kph not Reming.

34. Which of the following is the correct sequence of events of tropical cyclone formation?
I. Warm ocean water heats up the air above it and warm air rises.
II. Heat makes the air rise even more and the air in the surroundings keep coming in.
The air starts to spin.
III. Water vapour in the rising water condenses and heat is given off.
IV. The rising warm air results in a low-pressure area and the air in the surroundings
move towards it.

A. I, II, III, IV B. IV, III, II, I C. I, IV, III, II D. I, III, II, IV

35. Comet X is a short period comet with an approximately 76- year cycle. It was visible on
Earth in 2012. With all things constant, Comet X would be “visiting” Earth again:
A. Year 2050 C. year 2088
B. Year 2075 D. cannot be predicted

36. It takes 75-79 years for Comet Haley to orbit the sun. It is an example of a _______
comet.
A. Short-period C. Medium-period
B. Long-period D. Extra-long period

37. The theory which proposed that an asteroid with approximately 10 kilometers in diameter
made impact with Earth 65 million years ago.
A. Alvarez hypothesis C. Linares theory
B. Impact theory D. Big Bang hypothesis

38. Long- period comets are very distant from the sun, with very wide orbital paths. They
have revolution periods of:
A. 100 years C. a little less than 100 years
B. 200 years and above D. Less than 200 years

39. A meteor shower seems to come from a single point in the sky. It is named after
________________.
A. The asteroid or comet of its origin
B. The constellation in the sky where it seems to originate
C. The country where it is clearly visible and observable
 D. The season when it first occurred

40. A few meteorites were discovered in the Philippines. They were verified and
internationally certified as space rocks. The following are their names, EXCEPT:
A. Pantar C. Barringer
B. Bondoc D. Calivo

41. The term “shooting/ falling star” actually refers to a ________________.

1. Dying star C. Meteorite
2. Comet D. Meteor

Objects in space that passes near the earth’s orbit are called Near-Earth Object or NEO. Some
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteor are classified as NEOs. They could be seen with space
telescopes as they approach the earth or even with the naked eye whenever they come too
close or shine so bright.

42. Which of the following statements best compares and contrasts comets, meteors, and
asteroids?

I. Comets, meteors, and asteroid is called falling star whenever they touch the earth’s
atmosphere.
II. Comets come from Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud while Asteroid comes from the Main
Asteroid Belt.
III. Comets and asteroids orbit around the sun while meteoroid stays wherever they are left
in space.
IV. Comets are made of ice while asteroids are made of rocks and metals. Meteoroids are
fragments of both comets and asteroids left in space.

A. I, II, and III

B. I, III, and IV
C. II, III, and IV
D. I, II, and IV

For Numbers 43 - 46, Arrange the sequence of the development of a tropical cyclone.
Write the letter only.
A. Surrounding cold air moves towards the low pressure area.
B. Warm air above warm ocean water rises, carrying large amount of water vapour.
C. Air starts to spin with a sustained wind speed.
D. Rising warm air results in low pressure area.

For questions 47 to 50, refer to the picture below:

47. Where did the tropical cyclones form?

A. Pacific Ocean C. South China Sea
B. Indian Ocean D. Atlantic Ocean
 48. In what direction did the tropical cyclones move?
A. Yoyong moved northwest while Huaning moved northeast.
B. Yoyong moved northeast while Huaning moved northwest.
C. Yoyong and Huaning moved towards northeast direction.
D. Yoyong and Huaning moved towards northwest direction.

49. Which of the following statement is true about Typhoon Yoyong?

A. Yoyong was formed within the PAR.
B. Yoyong was formed outside the PAR.
C. Yoyong was formed within the PAR, east of the country.
D. Yoyong was formed outside of the PAR, west of the country.

50. The tropical cyclones mentioned above weakened and died out near land. Yoyong
dissipated in Taiwan and Huaning near Mainland China. What can you infer about this?
A. Tropical cyclones die out over land because they are cut off from the warm ocean
waters that keep them going.
B. When a typhoon makes landfall, the air stops spinning and it starts to dissipate within
a few days.
C. Tropical cyclones weaken when they hit land because they need cold water to keep
them going.
D. Tropical cyclones die out over land because the air pressure that fuels them to keep
moving is cut off.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VI - WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CADIZ CITY
Second Quarterly Examination
GRADE 8 – SCIENCE
SY 2023-2024

Table of Specification
Item Location

Competencie
No. of Items
Understand
Remember

Learning

Evaluate

%age of
Analyze

Create
Competencies Apply

s
1.Using models or 1 5
illustrations, explain how 2 4%
movements along faults
generate earthquakes;
2.Differentiate the 2,7,9,10, 8,11 7 14%
epicenter of an 17
earthquake from its
focus; intensity of an
earthquake from its
magnitude; active and
inactive faults;
3.Demonstrate how 12 3,13,15 14 5 10%
underwater earthquakes
generate tsunamis;
4.Explain how 16,18 4 22 19,20,21 7 14%
earthquake
waves provide
information about the
interior of the earth;
5. Explain how typhoon 23,24 5 25,26 27 28,29 12 24%
develops and how it 43,44,45,
is affected by 46
landmasses and bodies
of
water
8.Trace the path of 30 32 31,47,48 33,34,35 10 20%
typhoons that enter the ,
Philippine Area of 49,50
Responsibility (PAR)
using a map and
tracking data;
9.Compare and contrast 38 42 37 36 7 14%
comets, meteors, and 39 40
asteroids 41
No. of Items 10 12 12 9 7 50 100%
%age of Competencies 20% 24% 24% 18% 14% 100%