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  • Q1

    They are much noted for their contributions in different fields. They were not only great philosophers but great scientists and mathematicians as well.

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    300s
  • Q2

    The shape of the Earth. It has bulging equator and squeezed poles.

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    300s
  • Q3

    An astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object or spacecraft is temporarily obscured bypassing into the shadow of another body orby having another body pass between it and the viewer.

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    300s
  • Q4

    The astronomical model in which the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun at the center of the Solar System.

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    300s
  • Q5

    Any theory of the structure of the solar system (or the universe) in which Earth is assumed to be at the center of it all.

    geocentrism

    300s
  • Q6

    Which of the following ancient Greek philosophers computed for the circumference of the Earth?

    Eratosthenes

    Anaxagoras

    Aristotle

    Pythagoras

    300s
  • Q7

    According to Erastothenes’ computations, what is the circumference of the Earth?

    40,000 kilometers

    400,000 inches

    40,000 miles

    40,000 meters

    300s
  • Q8

    During which time did Eratosthenes observe the shadows cast by a vertical stick?

    noon time in winter solstice

    noon time in summer solstice

    during a lunar eclipse

    during a solar eclipse

    300s
  • Q9

    What is the only natural satellite of the earth?

    Supernova

    Sun

    Comet

    Moon

    300s
  • Q10

    Why did Pythagoras conclude that the Earth is spherical?

    Because he conducted experiments showing that the Earth is spherical.

    Because the sphere is the most perfect shape.

    Because he sailed around the world.

    Because the constellations appearing in heaven changes every year.

    300s
  • Q11

    the path of an object that is in revolution about another object or point

    orbit

    300s
  • Q12

    Which of the following is a statement of Kepler's first law?

    Planets move in perfect circles with the Sun at the center 

    Planets move along an elliptical path with the Earth at one of the focus

    Planets move along an elliptical path with the Sun at one of the focus

    Planets move along an elliptical path with the Sun at the center 

    300s
  • Q13

    Using his mentor’s data, he formulated the three laws of planetary motion: the law of Ellipse, Law of Equal Areas, and the Law of harmonies.

    Galileo Galilei

    Tycho Brahe

    Johannes Kepler

    Isaac Newton

    300s
  • Q14

    What planet did Kepler analyze for him to formulate his Laws of Planetary Motion?

    Jupiter

    Venus

    Mars

    Earth

    300s
  • Q15

    In simple language, Kepler's second law means that

    a planet moves more rapidly when near the Sun than when farther away

    slowly moving planets are close to the Sun

    planets close to the Sun have shorter periods than those farther away

    the Sun is at the center of planetary orbits

    300s

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