Mass and Volume

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

Front

What is volume?

Back

Volume is the amount of space an object takes up, usually measured in liters or milliliters.

Front

Which unit would you use to measure the mass of a large animal?

Back

Kilograms.

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Which unit would you use to measure the volume of a small drink?

Back

Milliliters.

Front

If an elephant weighs 500 kilograms and a mouse weighs 1 kilogram, which has more mass?

Back

The elephant has more mass.

Front

How do you find the total mass of two objects?

Back

Add their masses together.

Front

If a box has a mass of 50 kilograms and another box has a mass of 30 kilograms, what is their total mass?

Back

80 kilograms.

Front

What tool do you use to measure mass?

Back

A scale.

Front

What tool do you use to measure volume?

Back

A measuring cup or graduated cylinder.

Front

If a fish tank holds 20 liters of water, how many 5-liter containers do you need to fill it?

Back

4 containers.