Measurement Vocabulary

Distance between two points

• length

• mass

• volume

• density

A ratio that compares the mass of an object to its volume.

• length

• mass

• volume

• density

A measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object; its value can change with the location of the object in the universe.

• volume

• weight

• mass

• density

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

A clear tube marked in milliliters used to accurately measure the volume of liquids.

• graduated cylinder

• test tube

• triple beam balance

• ruler

Instrument used to measure mass, has 3 beams, 100g, 10g, and 0.1g weights.

• ruler

• graduated cylinder

• test tube

• triple beam balance

A tool used to measure length.

• length

• ruler

• mass

• triple beam balance

The amount of space an object takes up.

• weight

• mass

• volume

• denisty

A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

• mass

• weight

• length

• volume

A device used to hold test tubes in an upright position.

• test tube rack

• test tube clamp

• thermometer

• ruler

Used for holding test tubes when heating or pouring items.

• test tube rack

• test tube

• test tube clamp

• triple beam balance