Measuring matter

You want to measure the height of a building. The best metric unit to use is…

• meter

• centimeter

• foot

• quart

How long is the pencil?

• 5 cm

• 10 cm

• 4 cm

• 6 cm

How far would you have to go if you walked all the way around this block?

• 8 cm

• 5 cm

• 10 cm

• 1 cm

How long is the green bar?

• 8 cm

• 3 cm

• 5 cm

• 6 cm

You want to measure the distance from one city to another. The best metric unit to use is…

• meters

• kilometers

• miles

• hours

How many milliliters are in a liter?

• 1,000

• 100

• 10

• 1

How much liquid is in the graduated cylinder?

• 18 mL

• 19 mL

• 15 mL

• 21 mL

How much liquid is in the graduated cylinder?

• 15 mL

• 13 mL

• 14 mL

• 17 mL

Why is it important to have a standard unit of measurement? (Choose 2)

• So everyone gets the same measurement.

• To help with math.

• To get an accurate measurement.

What would you measure with this?

• Gas

• Solid

• Temperature

• Volume