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