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The experiments performed by the Large Hardron Collider are an attempt to show
how the universe started
where magnetism comes from
how vaporization works
why astronauts float in space
Matter is defined as anything that
can be seen and has density
is organic and uniform
responds to gravity and has color
occupies space and has mass
sweetened tea would be an example of a
pure substance
mixture
plasma
condensate
Which of these is a pure substance?
solid aluminum
the air
granite
whipped cream
A substance's state of matter is most directly affected by its
electrical charge
field forces
atomic number
temperature
If a substance had a fixed (unchanging) volume but not a definite shape, it is in the ____ state
plasma
liquid
gas
solid
Which of these would not be considered a fluid?
nitrogen gas in a tank
liquid mercury
ocean water
a bar of pure gold
In which state of matter do the particles possess the most energy?
solid
gas
plasma
liquid
If you want to find the weight of an object, you should use a
balance
compass
graduated cylinder
spring scale
Liters, cubic inches, quartz, and milliliters are all measures of
volume
weight
density
mass
It is theorized that coal formed from deep layers of plant material that were under great pressure and over time became rock-like. The forces involved would be an example of
compression
shear
tension
friction
Which force is responsible for the grinding and wearing away of rock as a glacier
compression
shear
tension
friction
Which forces(s) is/are significant in producing a snow avalanche?
gravity
friction
neither gravity/friction
both gravity/friction
The force exerted by a stalactite on the roof of the cave where it hangs is an example of
friction
shear
tension
compression
Which of these is a field force?
compression
magnetism
friction
shear
Which force is probably the most important to a geologist?
magnetism
electrical force
gravity
anti-gravity
What is operationally defined as "the ability to do work"?
energy
potential
mechanics
thermodynamics
For an object to have kinetic energy, it must be
electrically charged
a solid
under tension
moving
The sun releases what kind of energy?
magnetic
light
thermal
all of these
Which of these terms is defined as the flow of thermal energy from a hot place to a cooler place?
radiation
heat
work
none of these
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