SI Units and Measurements

When measuring mass, which tool would be best?

• Triple beam balance

• Graduated cylinder

• Meter stick

• Thermometer

You want to know the length of your foot. Which unit of measurement would be best for this?

• Meter

• Centimeter

• Gram

• Milliliter

What is the mass of the object? (You can click to make image larger)

• 78.0 g

• 76.2 g

• 77.5 g

• 77.1 g

How much liquid is in the graduated cylinder? (Remember to read from the bottom of meniscus)

• 43 mL

• 40 mL

• 45 mL

• 44 mL

What is the length of this leaf?

• 3.0 cm

• 3.5 cm

• 3.2 cm

• 3.9 cm

What is a graduated cylinder used to measure?

• Weight

• Mass

• Length

• Volume

Which TWO of the following tools should NOT be used for accurate & precise scientific measurements?

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Read the triple beam balance. What is the mass of the object?

• 491.5 g

• 480.0 g

• 485.0 g

• 480.5 g

I need to measure the mass of a bird's egg. Which SI unit should I use?

• grams

• liters

• pounds

• Kelvin

In order to measure/calculate density, which tools will I need? (hint: the unit will be g/mL)

• Triple beam balance & Graduated cylinder

• Scale & thermometer

• Beaker & Graduated cylinder

• Hygrometer & Metric ruler