Measuring Matter Mastery Quiz

Which tool is best used to measure the volume of a liquid?

• Ruler

• Graduated cylinder

• Balance scale

• Thermometer

If you want to measure the mass of an object, which instrument would you use?

• Measuring tape

• Thermometer

• Scale

• Beaker

What is the difference between mass and weight?

• Mass is measured in liters, while weight is measured in grams.

• Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity on an object.

• There is no difference; they mean the same thing.

• Weight can only be measured on Earth, mass can be measured anywhere.

Which unit would you use to measure the length of a classroom?

• Grams

• Liters

• Meters

• Celsius

How do scientists measure temperature?

• In meters

• In grams

• In degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

• In liters

What is the primary tool used to measure weight ( mass ) in a science laboratory?

• A ruler

• A balance scale

• A measuring cup

• A thermometer

To accurately measure the volume of a small rock, you could:

• Weigh it on a scale.

• Measure its length with a ruler.

• Use a graduated cylinder and water displacement method.

• Count how many rocks fit in a container.

Which of the following is a correct way to measure the mass of a sugar packet?

• Fill a measuring cup with water and add the sugar packet.

• Use a thermometer to check the sugar packet's temperature.

• Place the sugar packet on a balance scale.

• Measure the length of the sugar packet with a ruler.

What unit of measurement is not appropriate for measuring the length of a pencil?

• Centimeters

• Meters

• Kilograms

• Millimeters

When measuring the temperature of water, which scale is commonly used in science?

• Kelvin

• Celsius

• Fahrenheit

• Both B and C are correct