Measurement Quiz

What is the system of measurement MOST of the world uses? (The US does NOT use this)

• Metric System

• Imperial System

• Invertebrate System

• Meter System

How long is a meter stick?

• One centimeter

• One inch

• One meter

• Two meters

What instrument would you use to measure LENGTH?

• A triple beam balance

• A rock

• Tape

• A meter stick

One meter is how many centimeters?

• 1

• 10

• 100

• 1,000

How many feet are in a meter?

• 1

• 3.2

• 5

• 30

True or False: Most of us are taller than a meter

• True

• False

What does a triple beam balance measure?

• Length

• Rocks

• Height

• Mass/Weight

A kilogram is how many grams?

• 1

• 10

• 100

• 1,000

How many pounds are in a kilogram?

• 1

• 2.2

• 22

• 200

How can you tell a Triple Beam Balance is zeroed out?

• The arrow is pointing at zero

• The arrow is pointing at the sky

• The arrow is pointing at rocks

• The arrow is pointing at the ground