Measurement and Scientific Tools

The basic unit of length in the metric system is the

• foot.

• kilometer.

• meter.

• mile.

The SI unit of time is the

• minute.

• hour.

• second.

• day.

The SI unit of temperature is the

• kelvin.

• degree Celsius.

• metric degree.

• degree Fahrenheit.

What is an organized way to collect and record scientific observations?

• data table

• e-mail

• graph

• using a scanner

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The common tool used to measure length is the

• graduated cylinder.

• thermometer.

• stopwatch.

• meter stick.

Temperature is measured using a(n)

• graduated cylinder.

• ammeter.

• thermometer.

• barometer.

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The basic SI unit for measuring mass in the metric system is

• meter.

• ounces.

• liter.

• gram.

What lab equipment would use to measure the mass of an object?

• a beaker

• a meter stick

• a balance

• a graduated cylinder

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

• thermometer

• triple beam beam

• graduated cylinder

• test tube

One useful tool that may help a scientist interpret data by revealing unexpected patterns is a

• graph.

• variable.

• theory.

• law.

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