Length
Mass
Volume
Conversions
This and That
100
The metric unit for length is called a _________.
meter
100
The metric unit for mass is called the ___________.
gram
100
The metric unit for volume is called the __________.
liter
100
2 m = ______ cm
200
100
Describe the two importance considerations while reading a triple beam balance.
1. Be sure to move the weights to 0. 2. Make sure the lines are even (balanced).
200
How many millimeters equal a centimeter?
10
200
What tool is used to measure mass?
A triple beam balance
200
What is volume?
Volume is the amount of space something takes up.
200
8 g = _______ mg
8000
200
ALL matter has is __________ and __________.
mass and volume
300
What tool is used to measure length?
A metric ruler (or a meter stick)
300
Is 1 mg larger then 1 dg
No.
300
Can a balloon have a small volume and then a very large volume? Explain.
An un-inflated balloon has a very small volume, but when the balloon is inflated, the volume becomes much larger.
300
130 mm = ________ m
0.13
300
Can you read a graduated cylinder with it in your hand? Explain why or why not
No. Because your hand shakes and you are not at eye level
400
If you were measuring the length of something very small, the abbreviation of the unit (after the number) would be _____.
mm
400
What unit would you use to measure the mass of a small child?
kg (kilograms)
400
What is the name of the "curve" in a graduated cylinder?
The meniscus
400
5000 cm = ______ km
0.05
400
What is the S.I. system?
System International (S.I.) is another name for the metric system
500
What unit would you use to measure the distance from New York City to Grand Rapids?
km (kilometers)
500
True or false. 1 gram is approximately = the mass of a grain of sand
false
500
Explain the way you fill a graduated cylinder.
You use a FUNNEL to fill the graduated cylinder to the last number, slowly.
500
70 L = __________ mL
70000
500
What is wrong with this "story"? Bert was training for a marathon, and he ran 10 miles today in the hot sun. When he was done, Bert was so thirsty that he ran inside, grabbed a large cup, filled it with water and drank 1 mL of water in one gulp! After that, he felt much better.
1 mL of water would not quench Bert's thirst. He probably drank more like 1 L of water.
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