Exploring Metric Science Tools

What does a triple beam balance measure?

• Temperature

• Length of objects

• Mass of solids

• Volume of liquids

Which unit is used to measure very small masses, like that of a flea?

• Liter

• Kilogram

• Gram

• Milligram

What is the correct way to read a graduated cylinder?

• From the top of the liquid

• From the side of the cylinder

• From the bottom of the meniscus

• From the middle of the liquid

How many drops from a medicine dropper make up one milliliter?

• 10 drops

• 20 drops

• 5 drops

• 15 drops

What is the approximate width of a meter?

• A football field

• A textbook

• A door

• A paperclip

Which tool would you use to measure time?

• Triple beam balance

• Meter stick

• Stopwatch

• Thermometer

At what temperature does water boil in Celsius?

• 100 degrees

• 150 degrees

• 50 degrees

• 0 degrees

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Which unit would you use to measure the amount of water in a pool?

• Meters

• Liters

• Celsius

• Hours

What two tools would you use to measure the distance of frog jumps in three minutes?

• Triple beam balance and balance scale

• Meter stick and graduated cylinder

• Thermometer and graduated cylinder

• Stopwatch and meter stick

If you designed an experiment to see if hot or cold water makes a sponge expand more, which two tools would you use?

• Thermometer and meter stick

• Thermometer and graduated cylinder

• Stopwatch and meter stick

• Triple beam balance and balance scale

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