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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) Ptolemaic
D) Tychonic
  • 2. Which model places the Earth at the center of the Universe?
A) Copernican
B) Keplerian
C) Tychonic
D) Ptolemaic
  • 3. Which Greek astronomer is credited with popularizing the geocentric model?
A) Aristarchus
B) Claudius Ptolemy
C) Hipparchus
D) Eratosthenes
  • 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) Copernican
B) Keplerian
C) Tychonic
D) Ptolemaic
  • 6. In which model do all planets including Earth revolve around the Sun?
A) Geocentric
B) Ptolemaic
C) Tychonic
D) Copernican
  • 7. Which Greek astronomer attempted to measure Earth’s circumference?
A) Ptolemy
B) Hipparchus
C) Aristarchus
D) Eratosthenes
  • 8. Which of the following is a correct pair: model — proponent?
A) Ptolemaic — Copernicus
B) Copernican — Kepler
C) Keplerian — Tycho
D) Ptolemaic — Ptolemy
  • 9. Which type of motion happens when an object returns to its natural place?
A) Natural motion
B) Uniform motion
C) Violent motion
D) Projectile motion
  • 10. What did Aristotle believe about a moving object?
A) It stops automatically
B) It moves forever
C) It floats in air
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) Pluto only
D) Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
  • 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) The masses are different
B) They have equal weight
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 slows down motion
B) Force is needed to maintain motion
C) Force is not needed to sustain motion
D) Force makes mass lighter
  • 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) Energy
B) Velocity
C) Inertia
D) Friction
  • 18. Which of the following best describes projectile motion?
A) Motion in a straight line
B) Static motion
C) Circular motion
D) Curved path under gravity
  • 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) Drop a stone
C) Measure shadows
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) Translatory motion
D) Rotatory motion
  • 21. The spinning of the Earth on its own axis.
A) Rotatory motion
B) Circular motion
C) Oscillatory motion
D) Random motion
  • 22. The revolution of the Earth around the Sun.
A) Vibratory motion
B) Random 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 car moving on a straight highway
B) A car turning along a curved road
C) A spinning ceiling fan
D) A stone tied to a string swung in a circle
  • 25. Which of the following has both linear and rotational components?
A) A spinning fan
B) A swinging pendulum
C) A vibrating guitar string
D) A rolling wheel
  • 26. The Greek astronomer who created the first star catalog.
A) Eratosthenes
B) Hipparchus
C) Kepler
D) Tycho Brahe
  • 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) Movement from one place to another
D) A continuous process of moving
  • 28. The motion of a vibrating guitar string is:
A) Mechanical motion
B) Oscillatory motion
C) Periodic motion
D) Vibratory motion
  • 29. When an object moves in a curve, it shows
A) Linear motion
B) Curvilinear motion
C) Random motion
D) Rotatory motion
  • 30. Which type of motion occurs when an object vibrates at a high frequency?
A) Periodic motion
B) Random motion
C) Oscillatory motion
D) Vibratory motion
  • 31. According to Aristotle, what causes an object to move?
A) A constant external force must act on it
B) The absence of resistance
C) Motion continues on its own once started
D) An object moves naturally toward its resting place
  • 32. Which statement BEST summarizes Galileo’s principle of inertia?
A) An object resists any change in its motion
B) All objects need constant force to move
C) Heavier objects move faster
D) Objects move only if pushed
  • 33. Aristotle believed that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones. Galileo:
A) Agreed completely
B) Said heavier ones fall infinitely faster
C) Said lighter ones fall slower because of air
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 needs force; Galileo: motion continues unless stopped
B) Aristotle: heavier objects fall faster; Galileo: lighter objects rise
C) Aristotle: motion is natural; Galileo: motion is violent
D) Aristotle: air pushes motion; Galileo: air resists motion
  • 35. According to Galileo, if friction were absent, a moving ball would
A) Lose speed due to air
B) Fall to the ground
C) Stop after some time
D) Move forever in a straight line
  • 36. Why were ancient people able to predict seasons based on star movements?
A) They relied on myths alone.
B) They had GPS systems.
C) They used telescopes for measurement.
D) They noticed recurring celestial patterns.
  • 37. If you were an ancient sailor, which celestial body would help you find direction at night?
A) Venus
B) Polaris (North Star)
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) Rotatory motion
B) Uniform motion with constant velocity
C) Curvilinear motion with changing direction
D) Random motion
  • 40. Which situation BEST demonstrates translatory motion?
A) The Earth revolving around the Sun
B) A pendulum swinging
C) A wheel spinning in place
D) A train moving on a straight track
  • 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) Consulting myths for celestial explanations.
D) Using systematic naked-eye recording over time.
  • 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) The Earth revolving
B) A swinging pendulum
C) A car turning on a road
D) A bullet fired from a gun
  • 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 pendulum swinging
C) A ball thrown at an angle
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 stationary Earth theory
D) The existence of multiple Suns
  • 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 honor their gods through architecture
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) Rectilinear and circular
B) Periodic and linear
C) Rotatory and oscillatory
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) Rotatory
B) Vibratory
C) Random
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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