Chapter 2 Lesson 1 Quiz

Density is the measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume.

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• False

A good technique for finding the volume of an irregular solid is dividing mass by volume.

• True
• False

There are 1,000 meters in a millimeter.

• True
• False

Measurements for time and temperature are the only measurements that do not strictly follow the metric system.

• True
• False

Scientists use SI because it enables them to share and compare data and communicate results of investigations.

• True
• False

Because it is affected by gravity, an object’s mass would be less on the moon, where there is less gravity.

• True
• False

The basic SI unit for the volume of a rectangular solid is the liter.

• True
• False

Density determines whether an object will float or sink in water.

• True
• False

The best unit for measuring the length of a pencil is the nanometer.

• True
• False

The basic unit for measuring mass is the gram.

• True
• False