Measuring and Estimating Volume

Define the meaning of volume

• The amount of space of a substance
• The amount of space in a container
• The amount of space the liquid takes in a container

What is the volume of liquid in this graduated cylinder?

• 40.0 mL
• 40.3 mL
• 43.0 mL
• 44.0 mL

At which point should your eyes be when you read a graduated cylinder? (Hint: see the letter next to the eye)

• A
• B
• C

What is the volume of the nail?

• 15 mL
• 16 mL
• 1 mL
• 2 mL

What measures the space that something takes up?

• Density
• Distance
• Mass
• Volume

What measures the amount of matter in an object?

• Distance
• Mass
• Time
• Volume

What is the volume of the liquid in the picture

• 35 mL

• 35 grams

• 35 cm³

• 35 L

What is the volume of the rock in the picture?

• 30 mL

• 40 mL

• 40 cm³

• 10 cm³

What is the metric measuring unit for mass?

• Meter

• Liter

• Pounds

• Grams

Which is a larger amount?

• Liters

• Milliliters