7th Grade: Metric Measurement

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring volume?

Back

Liter (L)

Front

Which piece of glassware is more accurate for measuring liquid volume: graduated cylinder or beaker?

Back

Graduated cylinder

Front

If a graduated cylinder contains 60 mL of water and a rock is added, raising the water level to 86 mL, what is the volume of the rock?

Back

26 mL

Front

What tool is used to measure length in the metric system?

Back

Metric ruler

Front

What is the most accurate position to read the volume in a graduated cylinder?

Back

Position 3 (the meniscus should be at eye level)

Front

How do you convert milliliters to liters?

Back

Divide the number of milliliters by 1000.

Front

What is the volume of liquid in a graduated cylinder that reads 24 mL?

Back

24 mL

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring mass?

Back

Gram (g)

Front

What is the purpose of a triple-beam balance?

Back

To measure the mass of an object.

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring temperature?

Back

Celsius (°C)