Unit 1: Measurement - Vocabulary Practice

What does temperature measure in a substance?

• The amount of light in a substance

• The degree of heat in a substance

• The amount of sound in a substance

• The degree of cold in a substance

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In which unit is temperature commonly measured?

• Meters

• Liters

• Degrees Celsius

• Kilograms

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What is shown in the image on the right side of the page?

• A ruler measuring length

• A thermometer showing temperature in degrees Celsius

• A clock showing time

• A scale measuring weight

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What does density describe about an object?

• How much space an object takes up in relation to the amount of matter in the object

• The color of the object

• The temperature of the object

• The speed at which the object moves

Why does ice float in water?

• Ice is more dense than water

• Ice is less dense than water

• Ice is the same density as water

• Ice is heavier than water

What is the definition of mass?

• The amount of energy in an object.

• The amount of matter in an object.

• The amount of space an object takes up.

• The weight of an object in kilograms.

In which unit is mass commonly measured?

• Liters (L)

• Meters (m)

• Grams (g)

• Seconds (s)

What does the term "width" refer to?

• The measurement of how wide something is

• The measurement of how tall something is

• The measurement of how heavy something is

• The measurement of how long something is

Which symbol is commonly used to represent width in diagrams?

• L

• W

• H

• D

What is the definition of volume?

• The amount of space an object takes up

• The weight of an object

• The color of an object

• The temperature of an object