Science Tools
Measurement
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Density
100
What science tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
100
What tool do we use to measure length?
ruler or meterstick
100
What are two ways to organize data?
Tables and graphs
100
What are meters used to measure?
To measure length, width or height
100
One of these objects cannot float in water. Which one is it?
A because it is more compact which makes it more dense.
100
How compact an object is, or how much matter is in a given space is the definition of...
density
200
Name at least two science tools that measure length?
Ruler and meter stick
200
What tool do we use to measure mass?
balance
200
How do bar graphs help us?
They show us the data visually
200
What is length?
How long an object is
200
Does mass change on different planets?
No! Weight changes on different planets.
200
Which of the following would float in water if the density of water is 1 g/mL?
#3
300
What science tool would you use to measure force? What units do we use when measuring force?
(answer BOTH questions for credit!)
Spring Scale & Newtons
300
What is the unit of SI unit of measurement for temperature?
degrees Celsius
300
How do tables help us?
They organize lots of different kinds of information
300
What is Mass?
How much matter an object contains.
300
What is a meniscus?
The dip at the top of the liquid in a graduated cylinder.
300
If a box measures 3cm x 3cm x 3cm, what is the box's volume? Don't forget the units!
27 cm3
400
Which science tool uses the unit of measure "gram"?
Balance
400
What is the unit of SI unit of measurement for Force?
Newtons
400
Where is the x-axis on a bar graph?
On the bottom
400
What does SI stand for?
International System of Units
400
What is the first thing you need to do before using a spring scale?
Make sure it is set to zero!
400
If the density of a giant piece of Quartz is 2.6 g/cm3, if I broke off a tiny piece of quartz would it float in water if water has a density of 1 g/mL?
NO! The density of the smaller piece has the same density as the larger piece!
500
Why do we use a graduated cylinder when measuring rather than a beaker if they both measure liquid volume?
A graduated cylinder is much more accurate.
500
What is the unit of SI unit of measurement for mass?
grams
500
What must the x-axis and y-axis have on a bar graph?
A label and a value
500
What is Density?
The amount of mass in a given volume.
500
What unit do we use for the volume of a liquid?
mL
500
The mass of the ball is 10 g. What is the density of the ball? Don't forget the correct units!
10 divided by 25 is .4 g/cm3