Standard Science Primary 4 Matter

Which of the following can be compressed?

A A block of wood
B Air in a balloon
C 100ml of water
D A metal spoon
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Step 1: Solids and liquids have a definite volume and cannot be compressed. Step 2: Gases do not have a definite volume. Step 3: Air is a gas, so it can be squeezed into a smaller space (compressed).

Correct answer: Air in a balloon

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