Scientific Measurement Tools

Which of the following would you measure using kilometers?

• thickness of a chapter book

• length of a school bus

• distance across the Pacific Ocean

• length of your ear

Which of the following would you measure using centimeters?

• length of an eyelash

• width of your desk

• length of a drive-thru lane

• distance to a shopping mall

Which unit would you use to measure the capacity of a fish tank?

• liters

• millileters

• grams

• kilometers

The base unit of metric length.

• meter (m)

• Liter (L)

• kilograms (kg)

• grams (g)

How many cm's is in a meter?

• 1000
• 10
• 100
• 1

What is the volume of liquid in this graduated cylinder?

• 40 mL

• 41 mL

• 43 mL

• 44 mL

What would be the best metric unit to measure the mass of a cap eraser?

• ounces (oz)

• kilograms (kg)

• grams (g)

• meters (m)

What is this tool called?

• Beaker
• Flask
• Graduated Cylinder
• Measuring Cup

What is the measurement on this centimeter ruler?

• 32.0 cm

• 32.1 cm

• 33.1 cm

• 33.2 cm

What is the volume shown in this graduated cylinder?

• 0.5 mL

• 0.2 mL

• 1.5 mL

• 0.6 mL