Exploring Mass, Volume, and Properties

Which of the following materials is the hardest?

• Rubber

• Diamond

• Wood

• Plastic

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Compare the texture of sandpaper and silk. Which one is rougher?

• Sandpaper

• Silk

• Both are equally rough

• Neither is rough

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You have two liquids: one is water and the other is oil. How can you compare their volumes using a measuring cup?

• Pour each liquid into the measuring cup and read the volume

• Weigh each liquid and compare their weights

• Smell each liquid to determine their volume

• Shake each liquid to see which one is heavier

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If you have a red ball and a blue cube, which property can you use to compare them?

• Color

• Temperature

• Volume

• Mass

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You have a cup of hot chocolate and a cup of ice water. How can you measure and compare their temperatures?

• Use a thermometer to measure the temperature of each and compare the readings

• Taste each one to see which is hotter

• Smell each one to determine the temperature

• Shake each cup to feel the temperature difference

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The mass of an object can be measured by

using a ​ ​ (a)  

• balance
• measuring cup

Aaron uses the pan balance below to measure the mass of the apple. What does Aaron learn?

• The apple’s mass is 10 g.

• The apple’s mass is 50 g.

• The apple’s mass is 101 g.

• The apple’s mass is 110 g.

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