Measurement Intro

Which best describes capacity? 

• How long a container is

• The distance around a container

• How much a container holds

• How much liquid is in a container

How many milliliters of liquid are in this graduated cylinder? (a)  

• 9 mL

• 5 mL

• 10 mL

• 11 mL

What is the volume of water in the beaker? (a)  

• 81 ml

• 85 ml

• 90 ml

• 100 ml

Which unit is best to measure this sack of potatoes?

• Gallons

• Ounces

• Pounds

• Pints

Which unit is best to measure the amount of liquid in this container?

• Ounces

• Quarts

• Pounds

• Gallons

About how much water will this swimming pool hold?

• 30 ounces

• 30 gallons

• 30 pounds

• 30 cups

Measure this line using inches.

• 4 1/4 in.

• 4 1/2 in.

• 4/2 in.

• 4 3/4 in.

^{How long is the paper clip?}

• 1 inch

• 3 inches

• 2 inches

The amount of space inside an object or figure is called:

• area

• perimeter

Find the perimeter of a square that has a length of 6 in.

• 12 in.

• 24 in.

• 20 in.

• 16 in.