Mass, Weight and Gravity Review

What is the best definition for mass?

• how much space an object takes up
• how much matter an object contains

A desk is an example of __________.

• a gas
• a liquid
• matter
• a property

Mass is measured in

• grams
• grams and kilograms 
• kilograms 
• centimetres 

What do you use to measure the mass of an object?

• Thermometer
• water displacement method
• a scale
• length times width times height

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

The mass of an empty beaker is measured and recorded. A sample of snow is collected in the beaker and sealed with plastic wrap. The mass of the sealed beaker and the snow is then measured and recorded.
The table shows the results.
Mass of Empty Beaker 160 grams
Mass of Beaker and Snow 500 grams
After the snow melts, what will be the mass of the water in the sealed beaker?

• 160 grams
• 340 grams
• 500 grams
• 660 grams

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Anything that has mass & takes up space

• gravity
• force
• matter
• volume

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

The force of gravity acting on an object is the object's ______.

• mass
• matter
• weight 
• friction 

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Which of the following never changes no matter where in the universe?

• weight
• force
• mass
• pounds

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

A person would weigh less on on the Moon than on the Earth because . . .

• Moon has more mass, and therefore more gravity
• Moon has less mass, and therefore more gravity
• Moon has more mass, and therefore less gravity
• Moon has less mass and therefore less gravity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What does this tool measure?

• weight
• meters
• mass
• force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2