Metric System

The Metric System is based on powers of:

• 5's

• 10's

• 20's

• 50's

What scientific tool is used to measure volume of liquids, such as water and chemicals?

• Meter Stick

• Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

• Triple Beam Balance

What scientific tool is best to measure the length of a classroom?

• Meter Stick

• Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

• Triple Beam Balance

What scientific tool is used to measure the mass of an object like a beaker?

• Meter Stick

• Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

• Triple Beam Balance

What unit is used for measuring MASS in the metric system?

• Grams

• Liters

• Meters

• Miles

Which unit of the metric system is used for measuring VOLUME?

• Meters

• Liters

• Grams

• Ounces

What base unit is used in the metric system to measure LENGTH?

• Meters

• Liters

• Grams

• Miles

Anything made of matter must _____________________.

• take up space and have mass
• have mass and be a solid
• be a solid and not move
• take up space and be a liquid

John measures a rock and finds it to be 16 grams.  What does John know about the rock?

• its mass
• its weight
• its volume
• its momentum

What is the mass?

• .5kg

• .5g

• 5.5g