Science Lab Vocabulary

Why does a scientist need a balance?

• To measure the length of an object.

• To measure the weight of an object.

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A beaker is a container that holds liquids that can easily be poured from.

• false

• true

What is a compass used for?

• A clock that can be kept in a pocket.

• An instrument that determines direction.

A container that is tall and narrow that is used to measure liquids is called a

• A graduated cylinder

• A beaker

A magnifying glass is also known as a

• eyeglass lens

• hand lens

This science instrument is used to

• heat up liquids or solids

• help hot things cool off

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This measuring tool measures in millimeters and centimeters.

• yard stick

• meter stick

This instruments enables a scientist to

• See things that are very small

• See things that are very large

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These are used to protect a scientists

• hair

• eyes

This spring scale is used to measure the

• weight of something

• time an event lasts

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