PS Unit 2 Units of Measure

Mass can be measured in the SI system using which unit?

• pounds

• milligrams

• centimeters

• liters

Length is measured in the SI system using which unit?

• pounds

• milligrams

• centimeters

What is the basic unit for mass in the SI system?

• gram

• milligram

• meter

What is the basic unit for length in the SI system?

• gram

• kilometer

• meter

What is the basic unit for volume in the SI system?

• Liter

• milliliter

• meter

The goal of the metric system (SI) is to

• be a precise system of measure.

• be a universal system of measure.

• be a consistant system of measure.

• be all of the above.

To achieve precise measurements of liquid volume in science, you would most likely use a

• beaker.

• graduated cylinder.

• flask.

What is the length of the redline in centimeters?

• 3.5 cm

• 32 cm

• 3.2 cm

What is the low point of a curved surface of a liquid called?

• bubble

• meniscus

• base

What object would you typically use to measure the mass of an object?

• ruler

• graduated cylinder

• triple beam balance