Exploring the Nature of Matter

What is matter?

• Anything that has mass and volume

• Only things that are visible

• Only living things

• Only nonliving things

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Which of the following is NOT considered matter?

• Air

• Water

• Light

• Soil

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How can you measure the amount of matter in an object?

• By its color

• By its mass

• By its temperature

• By its shape

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Which property of matter describes how much space an object takes up?

• Mass

• Volume

• Density

• Weight

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Why is air considered matter?

• It is visible

• It has mass and takes up space

• It is a living thing

• It is a nonliving thing

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Which of the following statements is true about the flame of a fire?

• It is considered matter because it has mass

• It is not considered matter because it is a combination of light and heat

• It is considered matter because it takes up space

• It is not considered matter because it is visible

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Identify which of the following is an example of matter.

• Sound

• Heat

• A basketball

• Light

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Which of the following best describes why water is considered matter?

• It is a liquid

• It has mass and occupies space

• It is essential for life

• It can change states

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What is the main difference between matter and non-matter?

• Matter is always visible, non-matter is not

• Matter has mass and volume, non-matter does not

• Matter is always solid, non-matter is not

• Matter is always living, non-matter is not

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Which of the following is an example of something that is NOT matter?

• A rock

• A shadow

• A tree

• A cloud

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