Home Educational Materials Form 1 Physics Quiz – Topic 1.3: Elementary Astronomy and Geophysics Educational Materials Form 1 Physics Quiz – Topic 1.3: Elementary Astronomy and Geophysics By Dr Mayembe - May 22, 2025 84 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Form 1 Physics Quiz – Topic 1.3: Elementary Astronomy and Geophysics 1 / 25 Which layer is located just above the stratosphere? Troposphere Thermosphere Mesosphere Exosphere Tests order of atmospheric layers. 2 / 25 What tool is used to analyze light from stars? Binoculars Spectroscope Radar Stethoscope Assesses tool knowledge in astronomy. 3 / 25 What is the Earth’s crust primarily made of? Iron Rock Water Gas Tests basic knowledge of Earth's crust material. 4 / 25 Which atmospheric layer protects us from harmful UV rays? Mesosphere Troposphere Stratosphere Thermosphere Tests awareness of protective atmospheric layers. 5 / 25 What does radiative transfer refer to? Transfer of sound Transfer of light energy Transfer of mass Transfer of pressure Tests understanding of energy movement in Earth and atmosphere. 6 / 25 Why is it important to build models in science? They look good They are easier than experiments They help explain complex ideas They replace experiments Assesses understanding of model-building purpose. 7 / 25 What is used to simulate astronomical motion in class? Calculator Graph paper Software models Protractors Tests tools for visualizing planetary motion. 8 / 25 What happens to temperature as altitude increases in the troposphere? It increases It remains constant It decreases It fluctuates randomly Examines gradient properties in the atmosphere. 9 / 25 What component is most common in the Earth's atmosphere? Oxygen Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen Hydrogen Tests understanding of atmospheric gases. 10 / 25 Which wave type is used to study Earth's interior? Light waves Water waves Seismic waves Radio waves Assesses knowledge of geological tools. 11 / 25 What increases with depth beneath the Earth's surface? Gravity Temperature Light Wind speed Tests knowledge of internal Earth properties. 12 / 25 How can students demonstrate understanding of Earth's layers? Drawing stars Constructing a scale model Using binoculars Reading about moons Assesses model-making in geophysics. 13 / 25 Which part of Earth is composed of liquid iron and nickel? Crust Mantle Outer core Inner core Tests understanding of Earth's internal structure. 14 / 25 What is the function of a spectroscope in astronomy? To magnify planets To measure gravity To analyze light from celestial objects To detect earthquakes Tests knowledge of astronomy tools. 15 / 25 Which atmospheric layer is closest to Earth's surface? Exosphere Mesosphere Stratosphere Troposphere Tests identification of atmospheric layers. 16 / 25 What is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere? Troposphere Stratosphere Mesosphere Exosphere Tests knowledge of atmospheric structure. 17 / 25 Which of these tools can be used in virtual space exploration? Ruler Chalkboard Virtual reality headset Petri dish Tests understanding of modern astronomical tools. 18 / 25 What is a benefit of simulating eclipses using computer software? It helps students predict the weather It allows safe and clear visualization of eclipses It shows the temperature of planets It explains the formation of stars Evaluates use of technology in simulating celestial events. 19 / 25 Which tool is used to view distant celestial objects like planets? Microscope Telescope Stethoscope Thermometer Assesses knowledge of astronomical observation tools. 20 / 25 What does a scale model of the solar system help students understand? The heat of the planets The sound of space The relative sizes and positions of planets The color of stars Tests understanding of scale models in astronomy. 21 / 25 In equilibrium, the net force acting on a system is? Very large Upwards Equal to weight Zero Evaluates concept of balance. 22 / 25 What is the main cause of gross errors in experiments? Instrument defect Parallax Human mistake Random error Assesses error knowledge. 23 / 25 What do you use to determine the weight of an object? Balance scale Spring balance Thermometer Stop watch Tests instrument selection. 24 / 25 Which is a feature of a good scientific investigation? Objectivity Copying Guessing Bias Assesses scientific investigation skills. 25 / 25 What is the unit of mass in SI? gram kilogram pound tonne Tests unit recognition. 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