Measurement

Choose the best answer for the following questions.

  1. In science, measurements are usually made in __________ units of measurement.
  1. small
  2. metric
  3. inches
  4. English

  1. The amount of matter in an object is its volume.
  1. true
  2. false

  1. Scientists measure mass with a(n) _________.
  1. scale or balance
  2. pH meter
  3. graduated cylinder
  4. ruler

  1. A graduated cylinder is used to measure length.
  1. true
  2. false

  1. To find the correct volume measurement when using a graduated cylinder, look at the ________.
  1. highest edge of the liquid
  2. top of the graduated cylinder
  3. lowest point of the curved liquid

  1. In science, volume may be measured in
  1. cups
  2. milliliters
  3. centimeters
  4. kilograms

  1. Convert the following measurement:  3 meters = _______ centimeters

  1. Convert the following measurement:  489 grams = ________ kilograms

  1. Convert the following measurement:  1 liter = ________ milliliters

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