Measuring Objects

Which of these is the best unit to measure the height of a tree?

• Centimeters

• Meters

• Kilometers

Answer explanation

Meters is the best unit to measure the height of a tree, as it provides a suitable scale for most trees. Centimeters are too small for larger trees, and kilometers are too large for this purpose.

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Which of these is the best unit to measure the length of a book?

• Centimeters

• Meters

• Kilometers

Answer explanation

Centimeters are the best unit to measure the length of a book because they provide a more precise measurement for the typical dimensions of books, which are usually between 10 to 30 centimeters in length.

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Which of these is the best unit to measure the height of a mountain?

• Meters

• Kilometers

• Centimeters

Answer explanation

Meters is the best unit to measure the height of a mountain because it provides a practical scale for such elevations. Kilometers may be too large for smaller mountains, and centimeters are too precise for this context.

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Select all of the tools that could be used to measure LENGTH

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Select all of the tools that could be used to measure VOLUME

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If a plants mass is 7 grams, what is the weight of the soil if the total mass of the plant and soil together is 10 grams?

• 17 grams

• 8 grams

• 3 grams

• 7 grams

Answer explanation

Some simple math is all you need!

10 - 7(weight of plant) = 3 (weight of the soil)

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Which of the following objects is heavier?

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Answer explanation

A book is heavier than a feather and a paperclip. While a feather is light and a paperclip is small, a book typically has much more mass and weight, making it the heaviest object among the choices.

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Which of these is the best unit to measure the mass of a car?

• Kilograms

• Grams

Answer explanation

Kilograms are the best unit to measure the mass of a car because they are more suitable for larger masses. Grams are too small for this context, making kilograms the appropriate choice for measuring a car's mass.

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Select all of the tools that could be used to measure WEIGHT

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Select all of the tools that could be used to measure MASS

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