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What is the common characteristic shared by all things in the universe?
What is the common characteristic shared by all things in the universe?
- They are all made up of air and water
- They occupy space and have mass (correct)
- They are all living organisms
- They have different shapes and sizes
What was the classification of matter according to early Indian philosophers?
What was the classification of matter according to early Indian philosophers?
- Organic, Inorganic, Metal, Non-metal
- Living, Non-living, Natural, Synthetic
- Solid, Liquid, Gas
- Air, Earth, Fire, Sky, Water (correct)
What is the basis of classification of matter in modern science?
What is the basis of classification of matter in modern science?
- Living, Non-living, Natural, Synthetic
- Shape, Size, Texture, Colour
- Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma
- Physical properties and chemical nature (correct)
What is not a characteristic of matter according to the text?
What is not a characteristic of matter according to the text?
What was the classification of matter according to ancient Greek philosophers?
What was the classification of matter according to ancient Greek philosophers?
What will be discussed in subsequent chapters?
What will be discussed in subsequent chapters?
What is the fundamental property shared by all things in the universe, including a small drop of water and a particle of sand?
What is the fundamental property shared by all things in the universe, including a small drop of water and a particle of sand?
What is the term used to describe the five basic elements according to early Indian philosophers?
What is the term used to describe the five basic elements according to early Indian philosophers?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of matter mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of matter mentioned in the text?
What is the primary focus of this chapter in terms of matter?
What is the primary focus of this chapter in terms of matter?
What is the common thread among the classification of matter by early Indian philosophers, ancient Greek philosophers, and modern scientists?
What is the common thread among the classification of matter by early Indian philosophers, ancient Greek philosophers, and modern scientists?
What is the underlying motivation behind human attempts to understand their surroundings?
What is the underlying motivation behind human attempts to understand their surroundings?
