WorksheetsMetric Measurement and Matter
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Anything that takes up space, has mass, and has properties you can observe and describe is called
a)
gas
b)
mass
c)
matter
d)
solid
2.
The amount of matter making up an object is called its
a)
buoyancy
b)
density
c)
mass
d)
weight
3.
A form of matter that has a definite shape and takes up a definite amount of space is a
a)
gas
b)
liquid
c)
mixture
d)
solid
4.
A form of matter that takes up a definite amount of space and has no definite shape is a
a)
gas
b)
liquid
c)
mixture
d)
solid
5.
A form of matter that does NOT take up a definite amount of space and has NO definite shape is a
a)
gas
b)
liquid
c)
mixture
d)
solid
6.
The number of unit squares that cover a surface describes its
a)
area
b)
density
c)
volume
d)
weight
7.
The amount of space an object takes up describes its
a)
area
b)
density
c)
volume
d)
weight
8.
The measure of the pull of gravity between an object and Earth is its
a)
area
b)
density
c)
volume
d)
weight
9.
The amount of matter in a given space is called
a)
area
b)
density
c)
volume
d)
weight
10.
The number of units that fit along one edge of something is its
a)
volume
b)
density
c)
length
d)
area
11.
Most countries used a system of measurement based on units of 10 called the
a)
standard system
b)
English system
c)
length system
d)
metric system
12.
In what three phases does matter exist?
a)
meter, liter, gram
b)
whisper, conversation, presentation
c)
buoyancy, density, metric
d)
gas, liquid, solid
13.
Some types of matter, like _____________________ can exist in all three phases.
a)
water
b)
iron
c)
carbon dioxide
d)
copper
14.
The particles making up a ______________ are packed together tightly.
a)
liquid
b)
solid
c)
gas
d)
mixture
15.
What is pressure?
a)
area
b)
time
c)
moving molecules
d)
absolute zero
16.
Which of the following is NOT a property of matter?
a)
grams
b)
buoyancy
c)
color
d)
hardness
17.
There are ____________ grams in a kilogram.
a)
4
b)
1,000
c)
10
d)
100
18.
The amount of matter making up an object is called its
a)
density
b)
weight
c)
buoyancy
d)
mass
19.
The metric unit for weight is the
a)
newton
b)
inch
c)
pound
d)
yard
20.
How many centimeters are in one meter?
a)
10
b)
1,000
c)
100
21.
The upward force of water or air on an object is called
a)
pressure
b)
floatability
c)
lift
d)
buoyancy
22.
An object has the same mass anywhere, but its ____________ may be different.
a)
color
b)
weight
c)
volume
d)
capacity
23.
Anything that takes up space and has mass is called
a)
color
b)
matter
c)
shape
d)
weight
24.
To measure the mass of an object you can use a
a)
meter stick
b)
microscope
c)
spring scale
d)
balance
25.
Identify the phases of matter within the drink Coke
a)
gas and solid
b)
gas and liquid
c)
liquid and solid
26.
What do you have to do with the energy of a solid to turn it into a liquid or gas?
a)
Slow it down.
b)
Bring it to absolute zero.
c)
Speed it up.
27.
Which of the following is NOT a property of an apple?
a)
red
b)
solid
c)
smooth skin
d)
round shape
28.
To find the ______________ of a rectangle, measure its length and width.
a)
volume
b)
conservation
c)
capacity
d)
area
29.
What do you need in order to change phases of matter?
a)
energy
b)
stove
c)
fridge
d)
vinegar
30.
Does a larger object always have more mass than a smaller object?
a)
yes
b)
no
31.
A metric unit for measuring the volume of a liquid is
a)
meter
b)
gram
c)
liter
d)
kilogram
32.
What do you have to do with the energy of a liquid to turn it into a solid?
a)
Bring it to absolute zero.
b)
Slow the energy.
c)
Speed up the energy.
d)
Remove it.
33.
Which of the following is a metric unit of measurement?
a)
element
b)
mass
c)
cubic centimeter
d)
buoyancy
34.
In a liquid, the particles of matter move __________________ than they do in a solid.
a)
farther
b)
higher
c)
faster
d)
slower
35.
The metric system is based on units of
a)
one thousand
b)
one hundred
c)
ten
d)
four
36.
Which of the following is not matter?
a)
your body
b)
air
c)
cell phone
d)
feelings
37.
A characteristic that you can observe about matter is called
a)
see
b)
feel
c)
touch
d)
property
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