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Physical Science Final Exam

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11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did ancient Greeks, particularly Aristotle, provide evidence supporting the idea that the Earth is a sphere?

By measuring the Earth's circumference using advanced instruments.

By observing the round shadow cast by the Earth on the Moon during lunar eclipses.

Through circumnavigations of the known world by Greek explorers.

By discovering the Earth's axial tilt through careful astronomical observations.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did Eratosthenes' observation of noontime shadows in Syene and Alexandria provide evidence for the spherical shape of the Earth?

It demonstrated the Earth's axial tilt.

It illustrated the effect of magnetic forces on shadows.

It revealed the existence of different time zones.

It indicated variations in the angle of sunlight due to the Earth's curved surface.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on Aristarchus' heliocentric model, what can be inferred about the ancient Greek understanding of the Earth's shape?

The Earth is a flat, disc-shaped object.

The Earth is a perfect sphere.

The Earth is at the center of the universe

The Earth is a spherical body orbiting the Sun.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which astronomical phenomenon, observable without telescopic aid, involves a periodic alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, leading to variations in the brightness and shapes of the Moon?

Solar eclipse.

Comet appearance.

Lunar eclipse.

Phases of the Moon.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who provided the most convincing observational evidence that the Earth is round during ancient times?

Pythagoras

Eratosthenes

Newton

Galileo

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did Aristotle use observations of ships to support the idea of a spherical Earth?

He noticed ships disappear bottom-first over the horizon.

He saw ships floating above the water.

He saw that ships never disappeared at all.

He observed that ships shrink in size as they move away.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why do different stars appear in the night sky depending on location?

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

The Earth is flat.

The Sun moves around the Earth.

The stars move closer to Earth.

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