Significant Digits and Measurements Practice

Draw the place value chart and fill-in with C for certain and E for estimated. Then write the answer for the temperature with the correct number of significant digits.

Draw the place value chart and fill-in with C for certain and E for estimated. Then write the answer for the volume with the correct number of significant digits.

Draw the place value chart and fill-in with C for certain and E for estimated. Then write the answer for the volume with the correct number of significant digits.

Draw the place value chart and fill-in with C for certain and E for estimated. Then write the answer for the length of the green box with the correct number of significant digits. (The green box is very long. It began at zero on this ruler.)

What is the correct way to record the volume of water in the graduated cylinder?

• 6.5

• 6.60

• 6.6

• 6.65

At which point should the reading on this instrument be taken?

• Highest point on the curve

• Left Side of the graduated cylinder

• Right Side of the graduated cylinder

• Bottom of the meniscus 

This instrument is called a ___

• spring scale

• thermometer

• graduated cylinder

• ruler

Which is the correct measurement of the red line?  

• 9 cm
• 8.5 cm
• 8.50 cm
• 8.8 cm

In a measurement, significant figure consist of the digits known ___________.

• only

• plus one estimated digit

• plus two estimated digits

How do we measure B with correct significant digits?

• 9.2

• 9.20

• 9.25

• 9.00