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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) Tychonic
D) Kepler
  • 2. Which model places the Earth at the center of the Universe?
A) Tychonic
B) Copernican
C) Ptolemaic
D) Keplerian
  • 3. Which Greek astronomer is credited with popularizing the geocentric model?
A) Hipparchus
B) Claudius Ptolemy
C) Eratosthenes
D) Aristarchus
  • 4. Which scientist revived the heliocentric model in Renaissance?
A) Nicolaus Copernicus
B) Ptolemy
C) Galileo
D) Tycho Brahe
  • 5. Which model puts Sun in the center but also keeps Earth stationary?
A) Keplerian
B) Ptolemaic
C) Copernican
D) Tychonic
  • 6. In which model do all planets including Earth revolve around the Sun?
A) Ptolemaic
B) Tychonic
C) Geocentric
D) Copernican
  • 7. Which Greek astronomer attempted to measure Earth’s circumference?
A) Hipparchus
B) Ptolemy
C) Eratosthenes
D) Aristarchus
  • 8. Which of the following is a correct pair: model — proponent?
A) Ptolemaic — Ptolemy
B) Keplerian — Tycho
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) Uniform motion
D) Violent motion
  • 10. What did Aristotle believe about a moving object?
A) It stops automatically
B) It moves forever
C) A force is needed to keep it moving
D) It floats in air
  • 11. Which planets were visible to ancient observers without telescopes?
A) Earth’s Moon only
B) Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
C) Uranus and Neptune
D) Pluto only
  • 12. Which philosopher stated that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones?
A) Galileo
B) Aristotle
C) Einstein
D) Newton
  • 13. Galileo proved that all objects fall at the same rate if ______.
A) The masses are different
B) There is no air resistance
C) The objects are light
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 makes mass lighter
C) Force slows down motion
D) Force is needed to maintain motion
  • 15. Which scientist formulated the three laws of motion?
A) Kepler
B) Galileo
C) Brahe
D) Newton
  • 16. Newton’s First Law is also known as the Law of ______.
A) Interaction
B) Inertia
C) Acceleration
D) Force
  • 17. When a moving object continues to move unless acted upon, it demonstrates ______.
A) Inertia
B) Energy
C) Velocity
D) Friction
  • 18. Which of the following best describes projectile motion?
A) Static motion
B) Motion in a straight line
C) Circular motion
D) Curved path under gravity
  • 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) Periodic motion
B) Rotatory motion
C) Translatory motion
D) Vibratory motion
  • 21. The spinning of the Earth on its own axis.
A) Rotatory motion
B) Circular motion
C) Random motion
D) Oscillatory motion
  • 22. The revolution of the Earth around the Sun.
A) Random motion
B) Vibratory motion
C) Rectilinear motion
D) Circular motion
  • 23. Motion that occurs in no fixed path or direction.
A) Random motion
B) Irregular motion
C) Periodic 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 spinning fan
B) A vibrating guitar string
C) A swinging pendulum
D) A rolling wheel
  • 26. The Greek astronomer who created the first star catalog.
A) Tycho Brahe
B) Kepler
C) Eratosthenes
D) Hipparchus
  • 27. Which statement BEST describes motion?
A) A continuous process of moving
B) Movement from one place to another
C) Any change in direction
D) A change in position of an object with respect to a reference point
  • 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) 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) The absence of resistance
B) Motion continues on its own once started
C) A constant external force must act on it
D) An object moves naturally toward its resting place
  • 32. Which statement BEST summarizes Galileo’s principle of inertia?
A) All objects need constant force to move
B) Objects move only if pushed
C) Heavier objects move faster
D) An object resists any change in its motion
  • 33. Aristotle believed that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones. Galileo:
A) Agreed completely
B) Said lighter ones fall slower because of air
C) Said all objects fall at the same rate in vacuum
D) Said heavier ones fall infinitely faster
  • 34. Which of these statements BEST contrasts Aristotle’s and Galileo’s views?
A) Aristotle: motion is natural; Galileo: motion is violent
B) Aristotle: motion needs force; Galileo: motion continues unless stopped
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) Move forever in a straight line
B) Stop after some time
C) Lose speed due to air
D) Fall to the ground
  • 36. Why were ancient people able to predict seasons based on star movements?
A) They relied on myths alone.
B) They used telescopes for measurement.
C) They noticed recurring celestial patterns.
D) They had GPS systems.
  • 37. If you were an ancient sailor, which celestial body would help you find direction at night?
A) The Moon
B) Polaris (North Star)
C) Venus
D) The Sun
  • 38. What conclusion can be drawn from Eratosthenes’ experiment with shadows?
A) Earth is square.
B) Earth doesn’t rotate.
C) Earth is spherical.
D) Earth is flat.
  • 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) Random motion
C) Curvilinear motion with changing direction
D) Rotatory motion
  • 40. Which situation BEST demonstrates translatory motion?
A) The Earth revolving around the Sun
B) A wheel spinning in place
C) A train moving on a straight track
D) A pendulum swinging
  • 41. The lack of telescopes limited ancient astronomers’ observations. Which strategy best overcame this limitation?
A) Building high observation towers.
B) Observing from different regions to compare data.
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 prove that ancient civilizations valued astronomy.
B) They provide evidence of early scientific interest in the sky.
C) They help confirm long-term celestial cycles.
D) They explain how celestial events were interpreted culturally.
  • 43. In which case does linear motion occur most purely?
A) A bullet fired from a gun
B) The Earth revolving
C) A car turning on a road
D) A swinging pendulum
  • 44. Which of the following describes vibratory motion best?
A) Linear motion in one direction
B) Repeated to-and-fro movement around a mean position
C) Random motion of molecules
D) Rotation around a fixed axis
  • 45. Which situation BEST illustrates curvilinear motion?
A) A CD spinning
B) A ball thrown at an angle
C) A person walking straight
D) A pendulum swinging
  • 46. Ancient astronomers observed that the Sun rose in slightly different positions during the year. What concept does this observation best support?
A) The stationary Earth theory
B) The existence of multiple Suns
C) The tilt of Earth’s axis and revolution
D) The circular orbit of the Moon
  • 47. Ancient people built structures like Stonehenge aligned with the Sun’s position.
    Which statement best explains why they did this?
A) To honor their gods through architecture
B) To serve as a calendar for seasons and farming
C) To decorate their villages with large stones
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) Vibratory and random
B) Rectilinear and circular
C) Rotatory and oscillatory
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) Vibratory
C) Rotatory
D) Oscillatory
  • 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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