Understanding Units of Mass

Why is it important to use formal units of mass when following a recipe?

• To use more ingredients

• To make the recipe more complex

• To measure ingredients accurately

• To ensure the dish tastes good

What is the abbreviated form of grams?

• GR

• GRM

• G

• GM

Which of the following objects is most likely to be measured in grams?

• A paperclip

• A bag of rice

• A pineapple

• A car

How many grams are there in a kilogram?

• 100

• 1500

• 500

• 1000

What is the abbreviated form for kilograms?

• KM

• KG

• K

• KL

Which of the following is an example of an object that weighs around a kilogram?

• A small car

• A packet of M&M's

• A tennis ball

• A small bag of sugar

How many kilograms are there in a ton?

• 500

• 100

• 1000

• 1500

What is the abbreviated form for a ton?

• T

• TO

• TN

• TON

Which of the following objects is most likely to be measured in tons?

• A paperclip

• A small car

• A packet of pasta

• A pineapple

What is the smallest unit of mass used in everyday life?

• Pound

• Gram

• Ton

• Kilogram