Scientific Investigation (1)

Which instrument could be used to measure mass?

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Which unit is best to use for measuring the width of oak tree leaves?

• gram

• centimeter

• kilometer

• milliliter

Which is the best tool for measuring the temperature of lake water?

• meter stick

• balance

• graduated cylinder

• thermometer

During a study of the human body, students are asked to observe the back of their hands and record their observations. What units would be most appropriate for measuring the width of their hands?

• centimeters

• grams

• liters

• meters

The distance between Richmond and Norfolk is best measured in -

• millimeters

• kilometers

• meters

• centimeters

A student wants to compare the masses and volumes of three marbles. Which two instruments should be used?

• thermometer and balance

• graduated cylinder and centimeter ruler

• centimeter ruler and thermometer

• balance and graduated cylinder

Which of these would be the best tool to measure the volume of water absorbed by a sponge?

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Students collect pond water in their beakers. Which is the best unit of measurement for the volume of water they collect?

• grams

• meters

• centimeters

• milliliters

Jose is doing an experiment to see how long it takes an acorn to grow into a 0.5-meter-tall oak tree. Which two instruments should he choose?

• thermometer and centimeter ruler

• thermometer and calendar

• centimeter and pan balance

• centimeter ruler and calendar

A student set up an experiment to test how much bean plants will grow in soil with salt in it. The student grew 50 plants in one group and 50 plants in the other group. The only thing that can be different in the two groups is the amount of -

• soil in each plant pot

• salt in the soil in each plant pot

• water given to each plant

• fertilizer given to each plant

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1