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