Start Google search query from activity - Android

Question

I was wondering if there is an easier way (or any way) to start a Browser with a Google search query. For example user can select a certain word or phrase and click a button

Answer 1

the # gave me trouble:

Uri uri = Uri.parse("https://www.google.com/search?q="+query);
Intent gSearchIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW, uri);
activity.startActivity(gSearchIntent);