Measurement and Units

What is the unit used to measure the diameter of an atom?

• Centimeter

• Angstrom

• Millimeter

• Kilometer

What is the unit used to describe the weight of precious stones?

• Carat

• Gram

• Pound

• Ounce

What is the 20-letter word for a cool science show?

• Inertia

• Potluck

• Angstrom

• Centimeter

What is the purpose of measuring things?

• To compare one thing to another

• To understand the world

• To build things that fit

• All of the above

What is the unit of measurement that humans have agreed upon?

• Foot

• Meter

• Inch

• Yard

What is the unit used to measure temperature?

• Celsius

• Fahrenheit

• Kelvin

• Rankine

How many degrees are there between the freezing and boiling point of water on the Celsius scale?

• 50

• 75

• 100

• 125

What is the unit used to measure mass?

• Kilogram

• Gram

• Pound

• Ounce

How many meters are there in a kilometer?

• 100

• 1000

• 10,000

• 1,000,000

What is the unit used to measure time?

• Second

• Minute

• Hour

• Day