Measurement Vocab Review #1

A measure of the force of gravity pulling on an object is called _______________________.

• mass

• weight

• volume

• density

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object is called ___________________.

• mass

• weight

• volulme

• density

Which units below could represent mass?

• pounds (lbs)

• cubic centimeters (cm3)

• grams (g)

• milliliters (mL)

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Which units below could represent volume of a liquid?

• milliliters (mL)

• grams (g)

• cubic centimeters (cm3)

• pounds (lbs)

Which units below could represent volume of a solid?

• milliliters (mL)

• grams (g)

• cubic centimeters (cm3)

• pounds (lbs)

Which 2 sets of units below could represent density (one for solids & one for liquids)?

• grams/cm3

• kilograms

• lbs.

• grams/mL

• Newtons

Which 2 types of units below could represent weight? (2 correct answers)

• pounds (lbs)

• grams (g)

• kilograms (kg)

• Liters (L)

A measure of how much mass an object has for its size is called ________________________. In other words, its mass per unit of volume. (how compact the particles in an object are)

• weight

• volume

• density

• mass

Which statement is true about mass and weight?

• Weight is how much matter is in an object and Mass is how much gravity pulls on an object

• Weight changes by location based on gravity but mass remains constant.

• Weight is always constant but mass varies.

• There is no difference in mass and weight; they mean the same thing

To find the mass of an object, which instrument could be used?

• digital scale

• spring scale

• graduated cylinder

• beaker