Foundations Metric Mass

What is the base unit for mass?

• liters

• grams

• meters

• celcius

How many grams is a kilogram?

• 1,000

• 100

• 10

• 1

How is mass data collected?

• graduated cylinder

• electronic balance

• ruler/meter stick

• beaker

How would you find the mass of just the skittles in a bag of skittles?

• Mass bag of skittles, zero scale

• Zero the scale, place bag of skittles on scale

• 1. Place bag of skittles on scale
• 1. Place tray on scale, Zero the scale, Pour skittles in tray

Which unit would best describe the mass of bee venom?

• kg

• g

• mg

• hg

If you are asked to find the mass of just the salsa in a sealed jar, which is correct? (jar mass: 100 g, jar + salsa: 400 g)

• 100g

• 200g

• 300g

• 400g

A stack of 5 t-shirts has a mass of 500g. What is the mass of 1 t-shirt?

• 5 g

• 100 g

• 500 g

• 2500 g

1 kg = about _____lb

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What would be the best metric unit to measure a cell phone?

• g

• mg

• kg

• oz

The mass of a paperclip is about:

• 1 g

• 5 g

• 10 g

• 20 g