Math 3 Practice Test 2nd Quarter

What do we call the amount of matter in an object?

• Hefting

• Mass

• Weight

Which tells how heavy an object is?

• Digital scale

• Mass

• Weight

A fruit vendor wants to know the exact weight of apples. Which tool should she use?

• Balance scale

• Digital scale

• Thermometer

You want to know which bag of rice is heavier by using your hands. What method will you use?

• Direct comparison

• Indirect comparison

• Hefting

When you use a tool to compare objects, what method is used?

• Direct comparison

• Indirect comparison

• Guessing

Which of these statements is true?

• Heavy objects always have more mass

• Light objects have more mass

• Mass cannot be compared

What is the unit used to measure light objects?

• Kilogram

• Gram

• Liter

About how much does one paper clip weigh?

• 1 gram

• 10 grams

• 100 grams

Which object has a mass close to 100 grams?

• A bag of rice

• A small apple

• A chair

Which of the following is the best estimate of the mass of a pencil?

• 3 grams

• 30 grams

• 3 kilograms