Chapter 9 Study Guide

Matter that has a definite size and shape is a(n)

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Volume

Matter that is not solid or gas is a(n)

• Weight

• Liquid

• Volume

• Gravity

The pull of gravity of an object is called

• Gravity

• Mass

• Volume

• Weight

Anything that takes up space is

• Mass

• Matter

• Weight

• Gravity

Scientists use the , which is a system of weights & measures.

• Gravity

• Mass

• Metric System

• Volume

A “building block” that makes up all matter is called a(n)

• element

• metric system

• mass

• weight

The amount of space an object takes up is called its

• Mass

• Volume

• Matter

• Weight

A bowling ball is heavier than a beach ball because it has more

• Weight

• Mass

• Volume

• Gravity

The force that keeps objects from floating into space is called

• Gravity

• Weight

• Mass

• Volume

Which of the following best describes matter?

• Anything that has mass and volume

• Anything that is solid

• Anything that can be seen

• Anything that is in the air