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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) Keplerian
B) Copernican
C) Ptolemaic
D) Tychonic
  • 3. Which Greek astronomer is credited with popularizing the geocentric model?
A) Eratosthenes
B) Claudius Ptolemy
C) Aristarchus
D) Hipparchus
  • 4. Which scientist revived the heliocentric model in Renaissance?
A) Tycho Brahe
B) Ptolemy
C) Nicolaus Copernicus
D) Galileo
  • 5. Which model puts Sun in the center but also keeps Earth stationary?
A) Tychonic
B) Copernican
C) Ptolemaic
D) Keplerian
  • 6. In which model do all planets including Earth revolve around the Sun?
A) Tychonic
B) Copernican
C) Ptolemaic
D) Geocentric
  • 7. Which Greek astronomer attempted to measure Earth’s circumference?
A) Eratosthenes
B) Ptolemy
C) Aristarchus
D) Hipparchus
  • 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) Projectile motion
B) Uniform motion
C) Violent motion
D) Natural 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) Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
B) Pluto only
C) Uranus and Neptune
D) Earth’s Moon only
  • 12. Which philosopher stated that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones?
A) Einstein
B) Newton
C) Galileo
D) Aristotle
  • 13. Galileo proved that all objects fall at the same rate if ______.
A) They have equal weight
B) There is no air resistance
C) The objects are light
D) The masses are different
  • 14. Which statement is TRUE about Galileo’s concept of horizontal motion?
A) Force makes mass lighter
B) Force is needed to maintain motion
C) Force is not needed to sustain motion
D) Force slows down motion
  • 15. Which scientist formulated the three laws of motion?
A) Galileo
B) Brahe
C) Kepler
D) Newton
  • 16. Newton’s First Law is also known as the Law of ______.
A) Interaction
B) Force
C) Inertia
D) Acceleration
  • 17. When a moving object continues to move unless acted upon, it demonstrates ______.
A) Inertia
B) Energy
C) Friction
D) Velocity
  • 18. Which of the following best describes projectile motion?
A) Curved path under gravity
B) Motion in a straight line
C) Static motion
D) Circular motion
  • 19. Propose an experiment (without modern tools) to demonstrate inertia to a student.
A) Measure shadows
B) Slide a cart on a flat surface and observe it continues unless friction stops it
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) Vibratory motion
B) Rotatory motion
C) Periodic motion
D) Translatory motion
  • 21. The spinning of the Earth on its own axis.
A) Circular motion
B) Oscillatory motion
C) Random motion
D) Rotatory motion
  • 22. The revolution of the Earth around the Sun.
A) Random motion
B) Rectilinear motion
C) Vibratory motion
D) Circular motion
  • 23. Motion that occurs in no fixed path or direction.
A) Random motion
B) Vibratory motion
C) Irregular motion
D) Periodic motion
  • 24. Which of the following examples best describes curvilinear motion?
A) A car turning along a curved road
B) A stone tied to a string swung in a circle
C) A spinning ceiling fan
D) A car moving on a straight highway
  • 25. Which of the following has both linear and rotational components?
A) A rolling wheel
B) A vibrating guitar string
C) A spinning fan
D) A swinging pendulum
  • 26. The Greek astronomer who created the first star catalog.
A) Hipparchus
B) Eratosthenes
C) Kepler
D) Tycho Brahe
  • 27. Which statement BEST describes motion?
A) A continuous process of moving
B) A change in position of an object with respect to a reference point
C) Any change in direction
D) Movement from one place to another
  • 28. The motion of a vibrating guitar string is:
A) Vibratory motion
B) Mechanical motion
C) Periodic motion
D) Oscillatory motion
  • 29. When an object moves in a curve, it shows
A) Linear motion
B) Curvilinear motion
C) Rotatory motion
D) Random motion
  • 30. Which type of motion occurs when an object vibrates at a high frequency?
A) Vibratory motion
B) Random motion
C) Oscillatory motion
D) Periodic 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) 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 lighter ones fall slower because of air
B) Agreed completely
C) Said heavier ones fall infinitely faster
D) Said all objects fall at the same rate in vacuum
  • 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: motion needs force; Galileo: motion continues unless stopped
D) Aristotle: heavier objects fall faster; Galileo: lighter objects rise
  • 35. According to Galileo, if friction were absent, a moving ball would
A) Lose speed due to air
B) Move forever in a straight line
C) Stop after some time
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 noticed recurring celestial patterns.
C) They had GPS systems.
D) They used telescopes for measurement.
  • 37. If you were an ancient sailor, which celestial body would help you find direction at night?
A) The Sun
B) Venus
C) The Moon
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) Curvilinear motion with changing direction
B) Random motion
C) Rotatory motion
D) Uniform motion with constant velocity
  • 40. Which situation BEST demonstrates translatory motion?
A) A wheel spinning in place
B) The Earth revolving around the Sun
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) Observing from different regions to compare data.
B) Using systematic naked-eye recording over time.
C) Consulting myths for celestial explanations.
D) Building high observation towers.
  • 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 help confirm long-term celestial cycles.
C) They prove that ancient civilizations valued astronomy.
D) They explain how celestial events were interpreted culturally.
  • 43. In which case does linear motion occur most purely?
A) A car turning on a road
B) A swinging pendulum
C) The Earth revolving
D) A bullet fired from a gun
  • 44. Which of the following describes vibratory motion best?
A) Linear motion in one direction
B) Rotation around a fixed axis
C) Random motion of molecules
D) Repeated to-and-fro movement around a mean position
  • 45. Which situation BEST illustrates curvilinear motion?
A) A pendulum swinging
B) A person walking straight
C) A ball thrown at an angle
D) A CD spinning
  • 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 tilt of Earth’s axis and revolution
C) The existence of multiple Suns
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 observe solar and lunar eclipses
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) Rotatory
B) Oscillatory
C) Vibratory
D) Random
  • 50. A ball thrown at an angle follows a parabolic path. Which statement explains this?
A) The ball has only vertical motion
B) The ball’s path is circular
C) Air resistance keeps it steady
D) It moves under gravity while retaining forward velocity
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