Matter in Our Surroundings Quiz
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What did early Indian philosophers classify matter as?

  • Three basic elements - solid, liquid, gas
  • Seven basic elements - metal, wood, water, air, earth, fire, and space
  • Ten basic elements - air, water, earth, wood, metal, fire, sky, energy, living beings, non-living beings
  • Five basic elements - air, earth, fire, sky, and water (correct)

    • What did ancient Greek philosophers arrive at in terms of matter classification?

  • Similar classification of matter as the early Indian philosophers
  • Classification based on four elements - earth, water, air, fire (correct)
  • Classification based on three states of matter - solid, liquid, gas
  • Classification based on two elements - living and non-living

    • What is the modern day classification of matter based on?

  • Natural occurrence in the environment
  • States of matter - solid, liquid, gas
  • Physical properties and chemical nature (correct)
  • Atomic number and mass

    • What do all things mentioned in the text have?

    <p>Both mass and volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is everything in the universe made up of?

    <p>&quot;Matter&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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