1G3 SCI HANDOUTS 1

What is matter?

• Anything that occupies space and has mass

• Only things that are heavy

• Only liquids and gases

• Only things that can be seen

Which unit is used to measure very small or light objects?

• Kilogram

• Gram

• Milligram

• Liter

What does weight refer to?

• The amount of space an object occupies

• The pull of gravity on an object

• The color of an object

• The temperature of an object

Which tool is commonly used to measure the volume of liquids?

• Ruler

• Scale

• Measuring cup

• Thermometer

If your weight on Earth is 560N, what would it be on the Moon?

• 560N

• 90N

• 100N

• 200N

What is the unit of measurement for the volume of liquids?

• Kilogram

• Liter

• Meter

• Gram

Which tool is commonly used at home to measure the volume of liquids?

• Ruler

• Measuring cup/spoon

• Thermometer

• Stopwatch

How do you find the volume of a regular-shaped solid?

• Add the sides

• Subtract the sides

• Multiply the length, width, and height

• Divide the length by the width

What method is used to find the volume of irregularly-shaped solids?

• Measuring cup method

• Water displacement method

• Ruler method

• Thermometer method

What is the appropriate unit to measure the volume of a cube-shaped box?

• mL

• L

• cm³

• g