WorksheetsWHAT TOOLS DO SCIENTISTS USE? U1 L5
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Gabriella is learning how to accurately read a thermometer. She places the following thermometer in the sun for HALF AN hour.
What temperature does Gabriella read on the thermometer?
25 °C
38 °F
100 °C
105 °F
The thermometer shows the temperature on a very hot day. Which temperature reading is correct?
30° Celsius
60° Fahrenheit
100° Celsius
100° Fahrenheit
You can use many different tools to make measurements. Which of these tools can be used to measure the mass of an object?
Each measuring tool is designed to measure a specific property of an object or material. Which of these tools can be used to measure the volume of a material?
What did you measure with the spring scale?
force
weight
mass
volume
A science class went on a field trip to study the organisms that live in a stream near the school. Which of these tools would be most useful for making observations about the animals living in the stream?
Some scientific tools are used for making observations, and others are used for making measurements. Which of these tools would be most useful for observing the behavior of ants?
Which of these is the metric unit for measuring mass?
kilogram
millimetre
pound
Many instruments in the lab are used to measure the characteristics of materials. What characteristic is measured using a pan balance?
(a)
