SI Measurements Quiz

What is the definition of "mass"?

• How much something weighs.

• The amount of matter in an object.

• The amount of space something takes up

• The perceived size of an object.

What is the definition of "volume"?

• How much something weighs.

• The amount of matter in an object.

• The amount of space something takes up

• The perceived size of an object.

What is the definition of "weight"?

• The gravitational force on an object.

• The amount of matter in an object.

• The amount of space something takes up

• The perceived size of an object.

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Which one is an SI unit for weight?

• Gram

• Ounce

• Pound

• Newton

Which one is an SI unit for regular-shaped solid volume?

• Cubic Centimeters

• Liter

• Meter

• Newton

Which one is an SI unit for mass?

• Gram

• cm³

• Liter

• Newton

Which one is an SI unit for liquid volume?

• Gram

• Gallon

• Milliliter

• Newton

Which is NOT a reason that scientists us SI measurements?

• SI units are based on the number 10, so converting units is easy.

• Scientists can share and compare their results since they use the same measurement system.

• The English system was based on unreliable measurements.

• SI was created in the United States and is in common use here.

Measurements are a(n) ____________________ of the size or amount of something.

• hypothesis

• observation

• prediction

• inference

Which country does NOT use the English system of measurements in common usage?

• Myanmar (Burma)

• England

• Liberia

• The United States