Measurement Daily

In labs, length is measured in which unit?

• Inches

• Feet

• Centimeters

• Milliliters

In labs, volume is measured in which unit?

• Cups

• Ounces

• Centimeters

• Milliliters

In labs, mass is measured in

• Pounds

• Ounces

• Grams

• Milliliters

What is the term for the curve on the surface of a liquid?

• Parabola

• Surface tension

• Meniscus

• Trough

Which is the proper method to measure length?

• Measure from the end of the ruler

• Use centimeters and start at one as the zero.

• Use inches and start at one as the zero.

• Use a graduated cylinder.

What is the proper way to measure volume?

• Use a beaker and read from anywhere on the curve.

• Use a graduated cylinder and read from the bottom of the curve.

• Use a scale.

• Use a graduated cylinder and read from the top of the curve.

Which is the correct method to obtain the mass of an object?

• Place object on a scale.

• Zero scale, then place object on scale.

• Place object on scale, then zero scale.

• Place object on a scale. Record mass in pounds.