MEASUREMENT QUIZ

What is the origin of the word “measurement”?

• Latin word “mesura”

• French word “mesure”

• Greek word “metron”

• Roman word “metra”

Which of the following was a disadvantage of ancient measurement systems?

• Too expensive

• Universal and reliable

• Based on inconsistent tools like body parts

• Standardized worldwide

What is measurement?

• Estimating shapes and patterns

• Determining a physical quantity using standard instruments

• Estimating weight by visual guess

• Determining a physical quantity using standard instruments and expressing it in standardised units

Which of the following is NOT a standard unit of measurement?

• Cubit

• Liter

• Gram

• Meter

What is the standard unit of TIME in the SI system?

• Minute

• Hour

• Day

• Second

Which of the following units is used to measure volume?

• Kilogram

• Liter

• Meter

• Celsius

Which instrument is used to measure mass?

• Thermometer

• Clock

• Scale

• Measuring cylinder

Who is considered the founder of the metric system?

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Gabriel Mouton

• Albert Einstein

What are the three basic METRIC units?

• Inch, foot, pound

• Meter, liter, gram

• Kilogram, ton, ounce

• Hour, day, week

What does “SI” in SI Units stand for?

• Standardized International

• Scientific Institution

• Système International d’Unités

• Système Iglou d’Unités