Measurement in Science Quiz

Why is measurement important in science?

• To guess the size of things

• To compare opinions

• To collect accurate data

• To see if something looks right

What does standardisation in measurement help with?

• Guessing the correct amount

• Allowing different results in experiments

• Making sure measurements are consistent

• Changing measurements to suit you

One reason we measure in science is because:

• We trust our senses completely

• Our senses can be unreliable

• Measurement is fun

• Everyone measures differently

Which of these is a benefit of accurate measurement?

• More guessing

• Less repeatability

• Reliable results

• Using no tools

In an experiment where you place fingers in warm and cold water, then in lukewarm water, the purpose is to show:

• Temperature changes

• The use of a thermometer

• Senses are always correct

• Senses can be unreliable

What is the correct definition of length?

• How hot something is

• The amount of matter

• Distance between two points

• The weight of an object

What is mass?

• How hot something is

• The amount of space something takes up

• The distance between two points

• The amount of matter in an object

Which is the correct SI unit for length?

• Kilogram (kg)

• Second (s)

• Metre (m)

• Litre (L)

Which instrument is used to measure length?

• Thermometer

• Measuring cylinder

• Stopwatch

• Metre rule

What is the definition of volume?

• The amount of matter

• The amount of space an object takes up

• The distance between two points

• The weight of an object