Measurement Concepts and Units

Miss Whitten introduces key concepts of volume and mass, explaining their definitions and differences. She discusses units of measurement like liters, milliliters, grams, and kilograms, and how they apply to volume and mass. The video covers techniques for measuring volume and mass, including the importance of using consistent units. Practical examples and problem-solving strategies are provided to help understand these concepts better.

What is the term used to describe the maximum amount a container can hold?

• Volume

• Capacity

• Mass

• Weight

What operation is typically used when a problem asks 'how many more'?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

If a container is filled beyond its capacity, what is likely to happen?

• The substance will overflow

• The container will expand

• The volume will decrease

• The mass will increase

How many milliliters are there in one liter?

• 100

• 500

• 1000

• 2000

Which of the following is NOT a unit of volume?

• Liter

• Gallon

• Gram

• Milliliter

If you have 5 liters of a liquid, how many milliliters do you have?

• 500

• 50000

• 5000

• 50

Which unit is used to measure the mass of a paperclip?

• Liter

• Milliliter

• Gram

• Kilogram

What is the approximate weight of a kilogram?

• A paperclip

• A textbook

• A drop of water

• A liter of water

What is the primary tool used to measure mass?

• Thermometer

• Scale

• Ruler

• Beaker

How many grams are there in a kilogram?

• 500

• 100

• 1000

• 2000