Measurement Quiz

What is the definition of length?

• The distance from one point to another

• The weight of an object

• The volume of a liquid

• The temperature of a substance

Which of the following is a metric unit of length?

• Inch

• Foot

• Meter

• Yard

Which of the following is NOT a metric unit of length?

• Millimeter

• Centimeter

• Inch

• Kilometer

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

• Kilometer

• Meter

• Centimeter

• Millimeter

Which of the following is a tool used to measure weight, not mass?

• scale

• Triple beam balance

• Stopwatch

• Ruler

What is the main purpose of a thermometer?

• To measure speed

• To measure thermal energy

• To measure distance

• To measure weight

What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?

• 0 degrees

• 32 degrees

• 100 degrees

• 212 degrees

Which of the following would you use to fill a swimming pool?

• Milliliters

• Liters

• Grams

• Kilograms

What is the definition of volume?

• A measurement of weight

• A measurement of length

• A measurement of the amount of space that matter takes up

• A measurement of temperature

Which word's definition is the amount of matter in a given volume?

• length

• density

• mass

• weight