Measurement Science Quiz Concepts

What is the Metric system?

• A system of measurement based on meters, liters, and grams. It is used around the world to measure length, volume, and weight.

• A system of measurement based on feet, pounds, and gallons. It is primarily used in the United States.

• A system of measurement used exclusively for scientific purposes, involving complex units.

• A historical system of measurement that is no longer in use.

What does SI stand for?

• Short for 'International System of Units.' It is the standard system of measurement used by scientists worldwide.

• Short for 'Scientific Information.' It is a term used to describe data collected from scientific research.

• Short for 'Systematic Investigation.' It refers to a methodical approach to research.

• Short for 'Signal Interference.' It is a term used in telecommunications.

What is Mass?

• The amount of matter in an object. It is measured in grams or kilograms.

• The force exerted by an object due to gravity.

• The volume occupied by an object.

• The energy contained in an object.

The force of gravity on an object is called what, and how is it measured?

• Weight, measured in newtons

• Mass, measured in kilograms

• Pressure, measured in pascals

• Density, measured in grams per cubic centimeter

The term for the amount of space an object or substance takes up is called:

• Volume

• Mass

• Density

• Area

The curved surface of a liquid in a container is called the ______, and you read the volume at the ______ of this curve.

• meniscus, top

• meniscus, bottom

• surface tension, top

• surface tension, bottom

The term for the amount of mass in a certain volume is known as:

• Density

• Volume

• Mass

• Weight

Fill in the blank: An _______ is a rough guess or an approximate number, not exact but close enough.

• Estimate

• Exact

• Calculation

• Measurement

Fill in the blank: _______ refers to how close a measurement is to the actual or true value.

• Accuracy

• Precision

• Consistency

• Reliability

Fill in the blank: _______ describes how close a group of measurements are to each other, even if they are not correct.

• Precision

• Accuracy

• Validity

• Reliability