measurement chapter

What are the two systems of measurement that you should understand and use units of measurement in, according to the chapter outcomes?

• US Customary and metric systems of measurement.

• Imperial and British systems of measurement.

• Metric and Kelvin systems of measurement.

• SI and Fahrenheit systems of measurement.

According to the chapter outcomes, what is the difference you should be able to distinguish between, and why is it important in measuring tools?

• Accuracy and precision; it is important to understand the importance of each in measuring tools.

• Length and width; it is important to know the size of measuring tools.

• Weight and volume; it is important to measure the mass of tools.

• Color and texture; it is important to identify tools visually.

What should you be able to select to fit various tasks in agricultural mechanics, as stated in the chapter outcomes?

• Appropriate measuring tools.

• Unrelated gardening equipment.

• Random household items.

• Decorative ornaments.

According to the chapter outcomes, what type of tools should you select for use with a variety of project materials?

• Appropriate marking tools.

• Heavy-duty cutting machines.

• Random measuring devices.

• Decorative painting kits.

Considerations for purchasing measuring and marking tools for use in agriculture mechanics include:

• Accuracy, durability, ease of use, and suitability for specific tasks

• Color and brand only

• Price and appearance only

• Size and weight only

Purchasing, caring for, and properly storing precision measuring tools involves which of the following steps?

• Select quality tools, keep them clean, and store in protective cases.

• Buy the cheapest tools, leave them exposed, and store anywhere.

• Choose random tools, clean occasionally, and store in open drawers.

• Purchase used tools, never clean, and store with heavy equipment.

What is a unit of measurement?

• A random quantity

• A specific quantity accepted as a standard of measurement

• A type of measuring tool

• A measuring device

Which two systems of measurement are used in the United States?

• Metric System and Imperial System

• US Customary System of Measurement and Metric System

• Metric System and British System

• US Customary System of Measurement and British System

Fill in the blank: Standard unit sizes serve as the ________ base of each measuring system.

• reference

• variable

• secondary

• random

What is the US Customary System of Measurement mainly used for?

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring weights and measures

• Measuring speed

• Measuring time