Tools and Measuring Practice Quiz 6th Grade

A meter is the basic SI unit used to measure which of the following?

• Mass

• Volume

• Length

• Temperature

Volume is the same as which of the following?

• Mass

• Length

• Temperature

• None of the above

SI units help scientists from different countries understand what?

• Each other's data

• Local languages

• Cultural differences

• Historical events

Why do scientists rely on different types of tools during investigations?

• To make their work more complicated

• To accurately gather information and perform tasks

• To impress other scientists

• To avoid making mistakes

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Which instrument is commonly used to measure the mass of an object in a laboratory?

• Ruler

• Balance

• Beaker

• Microscope

Which feature makes the SI system convenient for scientific measurements?

• It is based on powers of ten, simplifying calculations

• It uses pounds and ounces for mass

• It was developed in the 18th century

• It requires memorizing unrelated conversion factors

Which of the following best describes volume?

• The mass of an object

• The amount of space an object takes up

• The temperature of an object

• The speed of an object

Which instrument would you use to accurately measure the amount of liquid in a container?

• Barometer

• Measuring tape

• Graduated cylinder

• Spring balance

How many meters are in 5 kilometers?

• 50 m

• 500 m

• 5,000 m

• 50,000 m

How many grams are in 2 kilograms?

• 200

• 2,000 g

• 20 g

• 0.2 g