10 Questions
What is matter?
Matter is the material that makes up everything in the universe, including the air we breathe, the food we eat, and even a small drop of water or a particle of sand.
What are the two characteristics of matter mentioned in the text?
The two characteristics of matter mentioned in the text are mass and volume.
What classification of matter did ancient Greek philosophers arrive at?
Ancient Greek philosophers arrived at a similar classification of matter as the early Indian philosophers.
How many types of classification of matter have modern day scientists evolved?
Modern day scientists have evolved two types of classification of matter.
How did early Indian philosophers classify matter?
Early Indian philosophers classified matter in the form of five basic elements - air, earth, fire, sky, and water.
What are the five basic elements of matter according to early Indian philosophers?
air, earth, fire, sky, water
What are the two types of classification of matter that modern day scientists have evolved?
physical classification and chemical classification
What is the mass and volume of matter?
Matter has both mass and volume
What are some examples of matter mentioned in the text?
air, food, stones, clouds, stars, plants, animals, water, sand
What did ancient Greek philosophers classify matter as?
Unknown
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