Measurement Units Quiz

What is a standard unit of measure?

• A unit everyone agrees to use

• A unit only scientists use

• A unit used only in the United States

• A unit that changes frequently

How many centimeters are in one meter?

• 10 centimeters

• 100 centimeters

• 1,000 centimeters

• 1 centimeter

Which unit would you use to measure the length of a butterfly wing?

• Meters

• Yards

• Centimeters

• Kilometers

What is the length of a football field in yards?

• 54 yards

• 31 yards

• 100 yards

• 17 yards

How long is the highway from Cleveland to Miami in kilometers?

• 1,710 kilometers

• 1,000 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

• 10 kilometers

What is the area of a rectangular object if its length is 5 cm and its width is 3 cm?

• 8 square cm

• 15 square cm

• 10 square cm

• 18 square cm

How can you find the area of an irregular shape?

• Multiply its length by its width

• Divide it into smaller shapes and add their areas

• Measure its perimeter

• Use a graduated cylinder

What is the volume of a solid rectangle with dimensions 4 cm x 3 cm x 2 cm?

• 12 cubic cm

• 24 cubic cm

• 20 cubic cm

• 18 cubic cm

How can you measure the volume of a rock using water?

• Weigh the rock

• Use a ruler to measure its dimensions

• Submerge the rock in water and measure the water displacement

• Calculate its area

What are the three measurements of matter you can make?

• Length, width, height

• Area, volume, weight

• Area, volume, length

• Volume, mass, density