Measurement and Experimentation Quiz

Which system of measurement is based on powers of ten?

• English System

• Metric System (SI)

• Imperial System

• Customary Units

What is the base SI unit for mass?

• Gram

• Kilogram

• Pound

• Ounce

A ruler is best used to measure:

• Volume

• Mass

• Length

• Time

In an experiment testing the effect of sunlight on plant growth, what is the independent variable?

• Height of plants

• Amount of sunlight

• Type of plant

• Soil type

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The dependent variable in the above experiment is:

• Type of soil

• Plant height

• Amount of sunlight

• Time of day

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following is a controlled variable in the plant growth experiment?

• Amount of water

• Height of plant

• Soil pH

• Both A and C

What is the density of an object with a mass of 60 grams and a volume of 20 cm³?

• 2 g/cm³

• 3 g/cm³

• 4 g/cm³

• 5 g/cm³

If a block has a density of 2.5 g/cm³ and a volume of 40 cm³, what is its mass?

• 50 g

• 80 g

• 100 g

An irregular object causes water to rise from 30 mL to 50 mL in a graduated cylinder. If its mass is 40 grams, what is its density?

• 2 g/cm³

• 3 g/cm³

• 4 g/cm³

• 5 g/cm³

If a plastic bottle has a density of 0.8 g/cm³ and a mass of 40 g, its volume is:

• 40 cm³

• 50 cm³

• 75 cm³

• 100 cm³