2ND_QUARTER_MARCIANO_PHY.SCI_HUMSS12
  • 1. Which model was a compromise between geocentric and heliocentric ideas?
A) Kepler
B) Ptolemaic
C) Copernican
D) Tychonic
  • 2. Which model places the Earth at the center of the Universe?
A) Copernican
B) Ptolemaic
C) Keplerian
D) Tychonic
  • 3. Which Greek astronomer is credited with popularizing the geocentric model?
A) Aristarchus
B) Claudius Ptolemy
C) Eratosthenes
D) Hipparchus
  • 4. Which scientist revived the heliocentric model in Renaissance?
A) Tycho Brahe
B) Galileo
C) Ptolemy
D) Nicolaus Copernicus
  • 5. Which model puts Sun in the center but also keeps Earth stationary?
A) Tychonic
B) Ptolemaic
C) Keplerian
D) Copernican
  • 6. In which model do all planets including Earth revolve around the Sun?
A) Tychonic
B) Ptolemaic
C) Copernican
D) Geocentric
  • 7. Which Greek astronomer attempted to measure Earth’s circumference?
A) Aristarchus
B) Hipparchus
C) Ptolemy
D) Eratosthenes
  • 8. Which of the following is a correct pair: model — proponent?
A) Keplerian — Tycho
B) Copernican — Kepler
C) Ptolemaic — Ptolemy
D) Ptolemaic — Copernicus
  • 9. Which type of motion happens when an object returns to its natural place?
A) Violent motion
B) Projectile motion
C) Natural motion
D) Uniform motion
  • 10. What did Aristotle believe about a moving object?
A) A force is needed to keep it moving
B) It floats in air
C) It moves forever
D) It stops automatically
  • 11. Which planets were visible to ancient observers without telescopes?
A) Earth’s Moon only
B) Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
C) Pluto only
D) Uranus and Neptune
  • 12. Which philosopher stated that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones?
A) Galileo
B) Newton
C) Aristotle
D) Einstein
  • 13. Galileo proved that all objects fall at the same rate if ______.
A) The objects are light
B) There is no air resistance
C) The masses are different
D) They have equal weight
  • 14. Which statement is TRUE about Galileo’s concept of horizontal motion?
A) Force makes mass lighter
B) Force is not needed to sustain motion
C) Force is needed to maintain motion
D) Force slows down motion
  • 15. Which scientist formulated the three laws of motion?
A) Brahe
B) Newton
C) Galileo
D) Kepler
  • 16. Newton’s First Law is also known as the Law of ______.
A) Acceleration
B) Force
C) Inertia
D) Interaction
  • 17. When a moving object continues to move unless acted upon, it demonstrates ______.
A) Energy
B) Friction
C) Velocity
D) Inertia
  • 18. Which of the following best describes projectile motion?
A) Static motion
B) Circular motion
C) Curved path under gravity
D) Motion in a straight line
  • 19. Propose an experiment (without modern tools) to demonstrate inertia to a student.
A) Measure shadows
B) Observe sun movement
C) Drop a stone
D) Slide a cart on a flat surface and observe it continues unless friction stops it
  • 20. The motion in which all parts of a body move the same distance in the same direction.
A) Vibratory motion
B) Translatory motion
C) Periodic motion
D) Rotatory motion
  • 21. The spinning of the Earth on its own axis.
A) Random motion
B) Circular motion
C) Rotatory motion
D) Oscillatory motion
  • 22. The revolution of the Earth around the Sun.
A) Random motion
B) Rectilinear motion
C) Circular motion
D) Vibratory motion
  • 23. Motion that occurs in no fixed path or direction.
A) Random motion
B) Irregular motion
C) Vibratory motion
D) Periodic motion
  • 24. Which of the following examples best describes curvilinear motion?
A) A stone tied to a string swung in a circle
B) A car moving on a straight highway
C) A car turning along a curved road
D) A spinning ceiling fan
  • 25. Which of the following has both linear and rotational components?
A) A rolling wheel
B) A spinning fan
C) A swinging pendulum
D) A vibrating guitar string
  • 26. The Greek astronomer who created the first star catalog.
A) Kepler
B) Eratosthenes
C) Hipparchus
D) Tycho Brahe
  • 27. Which statement BEST describes motion?
A) Any change in direction
B) Movement from one place to another
C) A change in position of an object with respect to a reference point
D) A continuous process of moving
  • 28. The motion of a vibrating guitar string is:
A) Mechanical motion
B) Vibratory motion
C) Oscillatory motion
D) Periodic motion
  • 29. When an object moves in a curve, it shows
A) Rotatory motion
B) Curvilinear motion
C) Linear motion
D) Random motion
  • 30. Which type of motion occurs when an object vibrates at a high frequency?
A) Vibratory motion
B) Periodic motion
C) Random motion
D) Oscillatory motion
  • 31. According to Aristotle, what causes an object to move?
A) Motion continues on its own once started
B) A constant external force must act on it
C) The absence of resistance
D) An object moves naturally toward its resting place
  • 32. Which statement BEST summarizes Galileo’s principle of inertia?
A) An object resists any change in its motion
B) Objects move only if pushed
C) All objects need constant force to move
D) Heavier objects move faster
  • 33. Aristotle believed that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones. Galileo:
A) Agreed completely
B) Said all objects fall at the same rate in vacuum
C) Said lighter ones fall slower because of air
D) Said heavier ones fall infinitely faster
  • 34. Which of these statements BEST contrasts Aristotle’s and Galileo’s views?
A) Aristotle: heavier objects fall faster; Galileo: lighter objects rise
B) Aristotle: air pushes motion; Galileo: air resists motion
C) Aristotle: motion is natural; Galileo: motion is violent
D) Aristotle: motion needs force; Galileo: motion continues unless stopped
  • 35. According to Galileo, if friction were absent, a moving ball would
A) Fall to the ground
B) Move forever in a straight line
C) Stop after some time
D) Lose speed due to air
  • 36. Why were ancient people able to predict seasons based on star movements?
A) They had GPS systems.
B) They relied on myths alone.
C) They noticed recurring celestial patterns.
D) They used telescopes for measurement.
  • 37. If you were an ancient sailor, which celestial body would help you find direction at night?
A) Polaris (North Star)
B) The Sun
C) Venus
D) The Moon
  • 38. What conclusion can be drawn from Eratosthenes’ experiment with shadows?
A) Earth doesn’t rotate.
B) Earth is flat.
C) Earth is spherical.
D) Earth is square.
  • 39. When a car turns along a curved road at constant speed, which description BEST fits the motion?
A) Uniform motion with constant velocity
B) Rotatory motion
C) Random motion
D) Curvilinear motion with changing direction
  • 40. Which situation BEST demonstrates translatory motion?
A) A pendulum swinging
B) A wheel spinning in place
C) A train moving on a straight track
D) The Earth revolving around the Sun
  • 41. The lack of telescopes limited ancient astronomers’ observations. Which strategy best overcame this limitation?
A) Consulting myths for celestial explanations.
B) Using systematic naked-eye recording over time.
C) Building high observation towers.
D) Observing from different regions to compare data.
  • 42. The ancient Chinese astronomers kept detailed records of comets, novae, and eclipses. Why are their records valuable to modern science?
A) They provide evidence of early scientific interest in the sky.
B) They prove that ancient civilizations valued astronomy.
C) They explain how celestial events were interpreted culturally.
D) They help confirm long-term celestial cycles.
  • 43. In which case does linear motion occur most purely?
A) A car turning on a road
B) The Earth revolving
C) A swinging pendulum
D) A bullet fired from a gun
  • 44. Which of the following describes vibratory motion best?
A) Random motion of molecules
B) Rotation around a fixed axis
C) Linear motion in one direction
D) Repeated to-and-fro movement around a mean position
  • 45. Which situation BEST illustrates curvilinear motion?
A) A ball thrown at an angle
B) A pendulum swinging
C) A CD spinning
D) A person walking straight
  • 46. Ancient astronomers observed that the Sun rose in slightly different positions during the year. What concept does this observation best support?
A) The circular orbit of the Moon
B) The tilt of Earth’s axis and revolution
C) The existence of multiple Suns
D) The stationary Earth theory
  • 47. Ancient people built structures like Stonehenge aligned with the Sun’s position.
    Which statement best explains why they did this?
A) To observe solar and lunar eclipses
B) To honor their gods through architecture
C) To decorate their villages with large stones
D) To serve as a calendar for seasons and farming
  • 48. An engineer designs a robot arm that rotates and lifts objects up and down. What combination of motions is used?
A) Vibratory and random
B) Rotatory and oscillatory
C) Rectilinear and circular
D) Periodic and linear
  • 49. You are tasked to design a toy that moves back and forth when pushed. Which type of motion should it demonstrate?
A) Random
B) Rotatory
C) Oscillatory
D) Vibratory
  • 50. A ball thrown at an angle follows a parabolic path. Which statement explains this?
A) The ball has only vertical motion
B) Air resistance keeps it steady
C) The ball’s path is circular
D) It moves under gravity while retaining forward velocity
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