Adjectives That Compare

Which of the following adjectives best compares the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of sound in air?

• Faster

• Slower

• Equal

• Variable

When comparing the density of water to that of ice, which adjective is most accurate?

• Denser

• Less dense

• Equal

• Variable

In terms of thermal conductivity, how does copper compare to wood?

• More conductive

• Less conductive

• Equally conductive

• Non-conductive

Which adjective best describes the gravitational force on the Moon compared to Earth?

• Stronger

• Weaker

• Equal

• Variable

How does the boiling point of saltwater compare to that of pure water?

• Higher

• Lower

• Equal

• Variable

In terms of electrical resistance, how does rubber compare to copper?

• Higher resistance

• Lower resistance

• Equal resistance

• Variable resistance

Which adjective best compares the acidity of lemon juice to that of milk?

• More acidic

• Less acidic

• Equally acidic

• Neutral

How does the mass of a proton compare to that of an electron?

• Greater

• Less

• Equal

• Variable

In terms of brightness, how does the Sun compare to the Moon?

• Brighter

• Dimmer

• Equal

• Variable

Which adjective best describes the hardness of diamond compared to graphite?

• Harder

• Softer

• Equal

• Variable