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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) Copernican
B) Kepler
C) Tychonic
D) Ptolemaic
  • 2. Which model places the Earth at the center of the Universe?
A) Keplerian
B) Tychonic
C) Ptolemaic
D) Copernican
  • 3. Which Greek astronomer is credited with popularizing the geocentric model?
A) Claudius Ptolemy
B) Aristarchus
C) Eratosthenes
D) Hipparchus
  • 4. Which scientist revived the heliocentric model in Renaissance?
A) Tycho Brahe
B) Nicolaus Copernicus
C) Ptolemy
D) Galileo
  • 5. Which model puts Sun in the center but also keeps Earth stationary?
A) Keplerian
B) Tychonic
C) Ptolemaic
D) Copernican
  • 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) Aristarchus
B) Ptolemy
C) Eratosthenes
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) Natural motion
B) Uniform motion
C) Projectile motion
D) Violent motion
  • 10. What did Aristotle believe about a moving object?
A) It stops automatically
B) It floats in air
C) A force is needed to keep it moving
D) It moves forever
  • 11. Which planets were visible to ancient observers without telescopes?
A) Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
B) Uranus and Neptune
C) Pluto only
D) Earth’s Moon only
  • 12. Which philosopher stated that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones?
A) Aristotle
B) Galileo
C) Newton
D) Einstein
  • 13. Galileo proved that all objects fall at the same rate if ______.
A) They have equal weight
B) The objects are light
C) The masses are different
D) There is no air resistance
  • 14. Which statement is TRUE about Galileo’s concept of horizontal motion?
A) Force is not needed to sustain motion
B) Force slows down motion
C) Force makes mass lighter
D) Force is needed to maintain 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) Force
B) Inertia
C) Interaction
D) Acceleration
  • 17. When a moving object continues to move unless acted upon, it demonstrates ______.
A) Inertia
B) Velocity
C) Energy
D) Friction
  • 18. Which of the following best describes projectile motion?
A) Curved path under gravity
B) Static motion
C) Circular motion
D) Motion in a straight line
  • 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) Observe sun movement
D) Drop a stone
  • 20. The motion in which all parts of a body move the same distance in the same direction.
A) Periodic motion
B) Translatory motion
C) Vibratory motion
D) Rotatory motion
  • 21. The spinning of the Earth on its own axis.
A) Circular motion
B) Rotatory motion
C) Oscillatory motion
D) Random motion
  • 22. The revolution of the Earth around the Sun.
A) Vibratory motion
B) Circular motion
C) Random motion
D) Rectilinear motion
  • 23. Motion that occurs in no fixed path or direction.
A) Irregular motion
B) Random motion
C) Periodic motion
D) Vibratory motion
  • 24. Which of the following examples best describes curvilinear motion?
A) A car turning along a curved road
B) A spinning ceiling fan
C) A car moving on a straight highway
D) A stone tied to a string swung in a circle
  • 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) Tycho Brahe
B) Kepler
C) Eratosthenes
D) Hipparchus
  • 27. Which statement BEST describes motion?
A) Any change in direction
B) A change in position of an object with respect to a reference point
C) A continuous process of moving
D) Movement from one place to another
  • 28. The motion of a vibrating guitar string is:
A) Mechanical motion
B) Periodic motion
C) Vibratory motion
D) Oscillatory motion
  • 29. When an object moves in a curve, it shows
A) Random motion
B) Curvilinear motion
C) Rotatory motion
D) Linear motion
  • 30. Which type of motion occurs when an object vibrates at a high frequency?
A) Oscillatory motion
B) Periodic motion
C) Random motion
D) Vibratory 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) Motion continues on its own once started
D) The absence of resistance
  • 32. Which statement BEST summarizes Galileo’s principle of inertia?
A) Heavier objects move faster
B) Objects move only if pushed
C) An object resists any change in its motion
D) All objects need constant force to move
  • 33. Aristotle believed that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones. Galileo:
A) Said all objects fall at the same rate in vacuum
B) Said heavier ones fall infinitely faster
C) Said lighter ones fall slower because of air
D) Agreed completely
  • 34. Which of these statements BEST contrasts Aristotle’s and Galileo’s views?
A) Aristotle: air pushes motion; Galileo: air resists motion
B) Aristotle: heavier objects fall faster; Galileo: lighter objects rise
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) Move forever in a straight line
B) Stop after some time
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 used telescopes for measurement.
B) They noticed recurring celestial patterns.
C) They had GPS systems.
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) The Sun
C) The Moon
D) Venus
  • 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) Random motion
B) Rotatory motion
C) Curvilinear motion with changing direction
D) Uniform motion with constant velocity
  • 40. Which situation BEST demonstrates translatory motion?
A) A train moving on a straight track
B) A pendulum swinging
C) A wheel spinning in place
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 help confirm long-term celestial cycles.
B) They explain how celestial events were interpreted culturally.
C) They prove that ancient civilizations valued astronomy.
D) They provide evidence of early scientific interest in the sky.
  • 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) 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 CD spinning
B) A person walking straight
C) A ball thrown at an angle
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 circular orbit of the Moon
B) The existence of multiple Suns
C) The tilt of Earth’s axis and revolution
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 decorate their villages with large stones
B) To observe solar and lunar eclipses
C) To serve as a calendar for seasons and farming
D) To honor their gods through architecture
  • 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) Periodic and linear
C) Rotatory and oscillatory
D) Rectilinear and circular
  • 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) It moves under gravity while retaining forward velocity
B) The ball’s path is circular
C) Air resistance keeps it steady
D) The ball has only vertical motion
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