Quiz about Class 5 Science - Measurement Part 1

Question 1

What do we use to measure body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

Answer

Barometer

Answer

Stethoscope

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Ruler

Question 2

What is the branch of science dealing with measurement?

Accepted Answer

Metrology

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Biology

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Geology

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Astronomy

Question 3

Why is measurement important in our daily life?

Accepted Answer

To calculate distance and time while traveling.

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To buy groceries accurately by weight.

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To monitor body growth using height and weight.

Answer

None of the above

Question 4

Measurement is used in everyday life in various ways. Which of the following is NOT a way measurement is used in everyday life?

Accepted Answer

Helps in planning journeys by calculating distance and time.

Accepted Answer

Assists in buying correct quantities of items.

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Monitors health by checking body measurements.

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Used for entertainment purposes like watching movies.

Question 5

True or False: Measurement is not needed in sports.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 6

True or False: Estimation is a part of measurement.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 7

What do we use to measure body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer.

Answer

Barometer.

Answer

Stethoscope.

Answer

Microscope.

Question 8

What is the branch of science dealing with measurement?

Accepted Answer

Metrology

Answer

Biology

Answer

Geology

Answer

Astronomy

Question 9

Measurement is important in our daily life because it:

Accepted Answer

helps us make accurate decisions

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is not necessary

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is only used in science

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is only for professionals

Question 10

Measurement is used in everyday life to:

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Answer

determine the time of day

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calculate distances

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measure ingredients for cooking

Question 11

What part of our body helps us feel temperature?

Accepted Answer

Skin

Answer

Eyes

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Nose

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Ears

Question 12

What is used to detect differences in hot and cold?

Accepted Answer

Senses

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Thermometer

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Thermostat

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Barometer

Question 13

Why do our senses sometimes fool us in measurement?

Accepted Answer

Our senses are not always accurate and can be influenced by external factors.

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Our senses are always accurate and never influenced by external factors.

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Our senses are only accurate when measuring physical quantities.

Answer

Our senses are only accurate when measuring emotional responses.

Question 14

Our senses can sometimes deceive us. Which of the following is an example of this?

Accepted Answer

Seeing a mirage in the desert

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Reading a book

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Listening to music

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Tasting a familiar dish

Question 15

True or False: Fundamental quantities depend on other physical quantities.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 16

True or False: Time and mass are examples of physical quantities.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 17

True or False: The term "unit" refers to an unknown value.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 18

What is the fixed known quantity used in measurement called?

Accepted Answer

Unit

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Scale

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Variable

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Constant

Question 19

What kind of quantity is 'time'?

Accepted Answer

Physical

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Chemical

Answer

Biological

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Mathematical

Question 20

How many fundamental physical quantities are there?

Accepted Answer

Seven

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Five

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Eight

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Six

Question 21

Measurement is important in daily life because it:

Accepted Answer

Is required for buying, selling, cooking, traveling, etc.

Answer

Helps compare quantities accurately.

Answer

Allows proper scientific study and analysis.

Question 22

Physical quantities and fundamental quantities are concepts in physics. Which of the following best describes fundamental quantities?

Accepted Answer

Quantities that are independent and cannot be derived from other quantities

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Quantities that can be derived from other quantities

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Quantities that are only used in theoretical physics

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Quantities that are not measurable

Question 23

Speed is a fundamental quantity.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 24

To measure a quantity, we need both unit and numerical value.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 25

Length and time are needed to calculate speed.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 26

What do you call a fixed quantity used for comparison in measurement?

Accepted Answer

Unit

Answer

Variable

Answer

Constant

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Factor

Question 27

What is the term for a measurable value derived from more than one quantity?

Accepted Answer

Derived

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Integral

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Composite

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Aggregate

Question 28

What symbol is used for physical quantity in the formula?

Accepted Answer

Q

Answer

P

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R

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S

Question 29

Why is it necessary to know both unit and numerical value while measuring?

Accepted Answer

Both together give accurate measurement.

Answer

Unit gives the standard reference for measurement.

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Numerical value tells how many times the unit is used.

Question 30

Explain how to measure a physical quantity with an example.

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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By using a ruler to measure length

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By using a thermometer to measure temperature

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By using a scale to measure weight

Question 31

The hand span is measured between two middle fingers.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 32

Ancient Egyptians used fingers and cubits to measure length.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 33

The palm is the length of the full arm.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 34

What body part was used as a cubit?

Accepted Answer

Forearm

Answer

Hand

Answer

Foot

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Leg

Question 35

Which ancient civilization used body parts for measuring?

Accepted Answer

Egyptians

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Romans

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Greeks

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Chinese

Question 36

What is the width of the hand called?

Accepted Answer

Palm

Answer

Fist

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Span

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Grip

Question 37

Why did ancient people use their body parts to measure length?

Accepted Answer

Body parts were easy to use and always available.

Answer

They had no measuring tools or units like meters and centimeters.

Answer

It provided a rough way to compare lengths and distances.

Question 38

A foot was measured as the length of an adult person's _______.

Accepted Answer

barefoot

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forearm

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hand

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finger

Question 39

Traditional units varied from person to person, so they were not ______.

Accepted Answer

standard

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useful

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natural

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old

Question 40

Which body part did the Greeks use to define the foot unit?

Accepted Answer

Foot

Answer

Hand

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Head

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Arm

Question 41

What did early people use to measure time?

Accepted Answer

Sun

Answer

Stars

Answer

Water Clocks

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Sand

Question 42

What were early weights made from?

Accepted Answer

Seeds

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Stones

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Metal

Answer

Wood

Question 43

Give reasons (in points): Why were traditional units not reliable for accurate measurement?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Traditional units varied from place to place and person to person.

Answer

Traditional units were based on arbitrary standards.

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Traditional units were not standardized.

Question 44

Descriptive Answer (in points): Explain the need for standard units of measurement.

Accepted Answer

To ensure consistency and uniformity in measurements across different regions and fields.

Answer

To allow for the creation of new measurement systems by individuals.

Answer

To make measurements more complex and difficult to understand.

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To eliminate the need for any measurements in scientific research.

Class 5 Science - Measurement Part 1

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