1.3 Measuring Matter: Savvas

Jamie uses certain tools to measure the physical properties of objects. Which tool should she use to find the mass of the ice cube?

• Ruler

• Beaker

• Balance scale

• Thermometer

The pictures show three steps of an experiment. Step 1: A balance with a rock on one side and a 20g weight on the other side. Step 2: The rock is placed in a container with water. Step 3: The balance with the container and rock on one side and a question mark on the other side.

• 10 grams

• 15 grams

• 20 grams

• 30 grams

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NGSS.5-PS1-2

Figure 1 shows a graduated cylinder with water. Figure 2 shows the same graduated cylinder after an object was placed in it.

• The volume of the object is 4 milliliters.

• The volume of the water is 4 milliliters.

• The volume of the object is 54 milliliters.

• The volume of the water is 54 milliliters.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Eli wants to find the mass of the liquid shown in the picture. Which option correctly describes the steps for finding the mass?

• Measure the mass of the cup. Measure the mass of the cup with the liquid. Subtract the mass of the cup from the mass of the cup with the liquid.

• Measure the height of the cup. Measure the height of the liquid. Subtract the height of the liquid from the height of the cup.

• Measure the mass of the cup. Measure the mass of the cup with the liquid. Add the mass of the cup to the mass of the liquid.

• Measure the height of the cup. Measure the height of the liquid. Add the height of the cup to the height of the liquid.

The picture shows two different containers. The liquid from Container 1 is poured into Container 2. Which letter names the correct level for the liquid?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which tool should be used to measure the volume of a liquid accurately?

• Ruler

• Graduated cylinder

• Balance scale

• Thermometer