Measurement in Science

What is true of the Metric System? Mark all that apply.

• A measurement System based on the number 10.

• It is used to measure mass, length and volume.

• It is used throughout Science and in all other countries other than the US.

• It includes inches, feet and pounds.

What might you measure using millimeters?

• The distance to school.

• An insect.

• The length of a car.

• The length of a football field.

What would you use a RULER for?

• To measure length.

• To measure mass.

• To measure volume.

• To measure time.

What would you use a TRIPLE-BEAM BALANCE for?

• To measure length.

• To measure mass.

• To measure volume.

• To measure time.

What is true of volume? Mark all that apply.

• Amount of space an object takes up.

• You calculate it by multiplying width, length and height.

• Its unit is cubic centimeter.

• To find the density of an object.

What might you use a thermometer for?

• To measure distance.

• To measure temperature

• To measure time

• To measure weight

The metric system is a measurement system based on the number 12.

• false

• true

A meter (m) is the basic SI unit used for measuring mass.

• false

• true

Mass is a measure of the amount of space in an object.

• true

• false

A(n) standard measurement system is important because it allows scientists to compare data and communicate with each other about their results.

• True

• false