Variables, Observations, and SI System Quiz

What is the difference between mass and volume?

• Mass measures the amount of matter, volume measures the space it takes up.

• Mass measures space, volume measures weight.

• Mass measures temperature, volume measures density.

• Mass measures amount of energy, volume measures shape.

The measurement system used by scientists around the world is called...

• the RI system

• the SI system

• the WM system

• the IM system

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use the SI System?

• It allows scientists to share data easily.

• It is used worldwide.

• It is based on random units.

• It uses powers of ten for measurement.

Which of the following best describes temperature?

• The amount of space an object takes up.

• The amount of matter in an object.

• The weight of an object.

• The kinetic energy in an object.

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What is the first step in calculating the average of several numbers?

• Add all the numbers together.

• Subtract the smallest from the largest.

• Multiply all the numbers.

• Divide the largest by the smallest.

What is a common metric unit for measuring length?

• Meter

• Gram

• Liter

• Celsius

What is a common metric unit for measuring temperature?

• Celsius

• Gram

• Meter

• Liter

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Read and record the measurement shown in the second graduated cylinder.

• 35 mL

• 40.5 mL

• 37 mL

• 36.5 mL

What is the correct abbreviation for kiloliter?

• kL

• kilo

• km

• kLiter

Which unit is used to measure mass?

• centimeter

• milliliter

• kilogram

• decisecond