Measurement Tools and Units Quiz

Juan needs to measure how much water his fish tank can hold. Which unit of measurement would be most appropriate?

• Pounds

• Liters

• Grams

• Inches

Which tool would be most appropriate to measure the weight of a classroom pet hamster?

• Measuring cup

• Scale

• Ruler

• Graduated cylinder

Maria is following a recipe that calls for 2 cups of milk. Which measurement tool should she use?

• Balance scale

• Thermometer

• Measuring cup

• Ruler

Which of these would be measured in fluid ounces?

• A box of crayons

• A bottle of juice

• A pencil

• A textbook

Sam needs to weigh his backpack. Which unit would be most appropriate?

• Pounds

• Cups

• Gallons

• Milliliters

Which measurement tool would be most appropriate to measure the amount of paint needed for an art project?

• Scale

• Yardstick

• Ruler

• Graduated cylinder

A scientist needs to measure the weight of a rock. Which tool should they use?

• Measuring spoon

• Triple beam balance

• Thermometer

• Ruler

Which of these would NOT be measured in liquid volume?

• Orange juice

• Milk

• Paper clip

• Water

The school cafeteria needs to measure rice for lunch. Which unit would be most appropriate?

• Fluid ounces

• Pounds

• Inches

• Minutes

Which measurement would be most appropriate for measuring cough medicine?

• Pounds

• Miles

• Milliliters

• Yards