Units of Measure

The system of measurement primarily used in science and in countries outside of the United States

• Customary System

• Metric System

Volume is a measurement of...

• Distance between objects

• The amount of space something takes up

• The amount of matter in an object

• The ability of something to float

What is true of the Metric System? Mark all that apply.

• A measurement System based on the number 10.

• It is used to measure mass, length and volume.

• It is used throughout Science and in all other countries other than the US.

• It includes inches, feet and pounds.

What would you use a RULER for?

• To measure length.

• To measure mass.

• To measure volume.

• To measure time.

Which unit of measure is the smallest?

• Micrometers

• Nanometers

• Millimeters

• Meters

A kilometer is to mile as Celsius is to _______.

• Fahrenheit

• hot

• warm

• cold

standard measurement system is important because it allows scientists to compare data and communicate with each other about their results.

• True

• false

Looking at the photo, what is the mass of the object?

• 48.5 g

• 480.5 g

• 40.4005 g

• 485 g

What would you use a TRIPLE-BEAM BALANCE for?

• To measure length.

• To measure mass.

• To measure volume.

• To measure time.

What might you use a thermometer for?

• To measure distance.

• To measure temperature

• To measure time

• To measure weight

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