Measuring Matter

Anything that takes up space and has mass is

• Volume

• Matter

• Weight

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The amount space that something takes up is

• volume

• matter

• weight

• mass

The force of gravity on an object is

• matter

• volume

• weight

• scale

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The amount of matter that makes up an object is

• matter

• volume

• mass

• graduated cylinder

A scientific tool that is used to measure weight or mass is a

• thermometer

• ruler

• graduated cylinder

• balance scale

A scientific tool that is used to measure the volume of matter, especially liquids is a

• thermometer

• ruler

• graduated cylinder

• balance scale

You want to find out how hot the glass of hot chocolate is that you made for breakfast. What scientific tool would you use?

• thermometer

• ruler

• graduated cylinder

• balance scale

You want to find out the mass of the book that you are reading. What tool would you use?

• thermometer

• ruler

• graduated cylinder

• balance scale

You want to find out how much milk is in the milk carton you drink for lunch. What tool would you use?

• thermometer

• ruler

• graduated cylinder

• balance scale

You want to find the length of the side of your desk. What tool would you use?

• thermometer

• ruler

• graduated cylinder

• balance scale