Assessment 1 - Physical Science
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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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The shape of the Earth. It has bulging equator and squeezed poles.
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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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The astronomical model in which the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun at the center of the Solar System.
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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