Measurement Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for the tool also known as tweezers, used to pick up small objects?

Back

forceps

Front

What is the term for the distance between two points?

Back

length

Front

What type of glassware is used for holding, mixing, and storing small amounts of liquids?

Back

test tube

Front

What is the name of the vertical axis in a coordinate system, extending from top to bottom?

Back

y-axis

Front

What is the measure of the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

mass

Front

What is the term for the horizontal axis in a coordinate system, extending from left to right?

Back

x-axis

Front

What is the standard unit of length in the metric system?

Back

meter

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

volume

Front

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

length × width × height

Front

What is the term for the process of measuring the mass of an object using a balance?

Back

weighing