Measurement in Science

What is true of the Metric System? Mark all that apply.

• A measurement System based on the number 10.

• It is used to measure mass, length and volume.

• It is used throughout Science and in all other countries other than the US.

• It includes inches, feet and pounds.

What might you measure using millimeters?

• The distance to school.

• An insect.

• The length of a car.

• The length of a football field.

What would you use a RULER for?

• To measure length.

• To measure mass.

• To measure volume.

• To measure time.

What would you use a TRIPLE-BEAM BALANCE for?

• To measure length.

• To measure mass.

• To measure volume.

• To measure time.

What might you use a thermometer for?

• To measure distance.

• To measure temperature

• To measure time

• To measure weight

The metric system is a measurement system based on the number 12.

• false

• true

A meter (m) is the basic SI unit used for measuring mass.

• false

• true

What do we use to measure time?

• A thermometer.

• A stopwatch.

• A ruler.

• Tongs.

How much weight is on this triple beam balance?

• 272 g

• 272.5 g

• 270 g

• 372 g

How much water is in the graduated cylinder

• 40

• 30

• 35

• 36