Measuring Matter: Grade 5 Flashcard Review

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What is the volume of an object if it displaces 15 mL of water?

Back

15 cm³

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What tool is used to measure the mass of an object accurately?

Back

Triple-beam balance

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What instrument would you use to measure the volume of a liquid?

Back

Graduated cylinder

Front

What is the unit of measurement for mass?

Back

Grams

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What is the definition of volume?

Back

Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.

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How do you calculate the volume of an irregular object using water displacement?

Back

Subtract the initial water level from the final water level.

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What is the purpose of a graduated cylinder?

Back

To measure the volume of liquids accurately.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is the naturalist worldview?

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The belief that nature is all there is, and everything can be explained by natural laws.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass/Volume