Weight and Mass

__________ is the amount of matter in an object. It does not change regardless of location

• Weight

• Mass

______________ is how heavy an object is. It is determined by the pull of gravity.

• Weight

• Mass

What unit of measurement would you use to measure the mass of a science textbook?

• kilograms

• grams

What unit of measurement is most appropriate when measuring the mass of a school bus?

• kilograms

• grams

Which objects have a STRONG force of gravity?

• Objects with GREATER mass, like elephants

• Objects with LESS mass, like a mouse

What is the SI unit used to measure weight?

• grams

• newtons

Which unit of measurement is the largest?

• Grams

• Kilograms

About how much liquid is in this beaker?

• 100 mL

• 40 mL

• 50 mL

• 60 mL

• The mouse is the heaviest.

• The cat is the heaviest.

• The mouse and the cat weigh the same.

• The ball is lighter than the boot.

• The boot is lighter than the ball.