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Measurement

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The basic unit of length in the metric system is the
a)
foot
b)
meter
c)
mile
d)
kilometer
2.
Mass is measured with a
a)
scale
b)
thermometer
c)
balance
d)
graduated cylinder
3.
A tool used to most precisely measure volume of liquids is a
a)
balance
b)
beaker
c)
meniscus
d)
graduated cylinder
4.
The amount of space an object takes up is its
a)
volume
b)
density
c)
mass
d)
length
5.
Kilograms are a unit of
a)
length
b)
mass
c)
weight
d)
volume
6.
The metric system of measurement is based on the number
a)
1
b)
10
c)
12
d)
100
7.
The amount of matter in an object is its
a)
density
b)
mass
c)
length
d)
volume
8.
To calculate the density of an object, you would
a)
divide its mass by its length
b)
divide its mass by its volume
c)
divide its volume by its mass
d)
multiply its mass by its volume
9.
Choose ALL of the metric units of temperature most often used in science (there may be more than one):
a)
the metric degree
b)
Fahrenheit
c)
Celsius
d)
Kelvin
10.
True or False? The SI is a version of the metric system?
a)
True
b)
False
11.
What is the volume of a rectangular bloc of metal that is 5 cm long, 2 cm wide, and 3 cm tall?
a)
30 centimeters
b)
10 centimeters
c)
10 cubic centimeters
d)
30 cubic centimeters
12.

How do I look at a graduated cylinder to get an accurate reading of the amount?

a)

Look eye level to the liquid

b)

Look from above the liquid

c)

Look below the liquid

d)

Look through the top of the cylinder

13.

What is the curved area of liquid in a graduated cylinder called?

a)

Miscus

b)

Meniscus

c)

Minced

d)

Misses

14.

Which ones can be units for density?

(Multiple responses)

a)

g/ mL

b)

g

c)

gcm3\frac{g}{cm^3}  

d)

cm4cm^4  

15.
Helium balloons rise on earth because
a)
helium is less dense than air
b)
helium is more dense than air
c)
helium is cooler than air
d)
helium is warmer than air
16.

In this image, the VOLUME of A is _____ the volume of B

a)

equal to

b)

greater than

c)

less than

17.

Three liquids and two solids are placed in a graduated cylinder. The substances arrange themselves in the cylinder according to their densities. Use the information to identify the liquids and solids in the graduated cylinder. start with the top solid as substance 1, and the top liquid as substance 2, and so on

a)

Gold

b)

Mercury

c)

water

d)

Gasoline

e)

Cork

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
18.

What is the density of this cylinder?

a)

0.077 kgm3\frac{kg}{m^3}  

b)

0.77 kgm3\frac{kg}{m^3}  

c)

7.7 kgm3\frac{kg}{m^3}  

d)

77 kgm3\frac{kg}{m^3}  

19.

Which box has a higher density?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

They are the same

20.
Which liquid is the least dense?
a)

oil

b)

water

c)

syrup