TOC9 Measurement Study Guide

MEASUREMENT STUDY GUIDE
Name:
Quiz Date:
Learning Targets
Measurement Unit
I can do
it
00: I can demonstrate mastery of the vocabulary in this unit.
M01: I can identify the appropriate tools to measure the length, temperature,
mass and volume of an object.
M02: I can accurately measure length, temperature, mass and volume (of a
liquid) to the precision of the tool.
M03: I can demonstrate how to measure the volume of regular solids and
irregular solids.
M04:When measuring an object, I can determine the most appropriate metric
unit to use, including the base unit and commonly used prefix.
M05: I can convert between kilo-, centi-, and milli- measurements.
VOLUME OF A LIQUID
1. Report the volume of the liquid to the precision of the tool. All units are mL.
(A) _______
(B) _________
(C) ________
(D) _________
I can do
it with
help
Totally
clueless
VOLUME OF AN IRREGULAR SOLID
2. Determine the volume of the rock in the picture to the right:
SHOW YOUR WORK.
VOLUME OF A REGULAR SOLID (LxWxH)
3. Determine the volume of the rectangular object shown to the right.
SHOW YOUR WORK.
What measurement tool is needed to find volume of a regular solid?
___________________________________________________________
4. Find the volume of the rectangle to the left.
LENGTH MEASUREMENT
5. Measure the length of the line to the right in metric units
to the precision of your ruler.
Answer: __________________
6. Measure the temperature in •C on the thermometer to the right to the precision of
the tool:
Answer:
__________________
READING A BALANCE
7. Read the triple beam balance below with appropriate significant digits
___________
8. What does the triple beam balance measure? ______________________
METRIC UNITS AND CONVERSION
9. Which of the following is NOT a metric unit?
(A) decimeter (B) ounces (C) inches (D) kilometer (E) Both B and C
10. Which of the following is a metric unit?
(A) pound
(B) inches
(C) cubic meter
(D) cup
(E) mile
11. In each of the following, circle ALL appropriate metric units for each kind of measurement.
(A) Volume of a solid:
mg
m3
cm3
K
(B) Mass:
kg
L
mg
mL
(C) Temperature:
°K
K
°C
Kg
(D) Time:
kg
K
s
(E) Volume of a liquid:
mL
mg
L
mm
cc
(F) Length:
K
km
m
cm
12. Convert the following measurements:
(A) 160 mL = ___________ L
(B) 23 kL = __________L
(C) 120 m = __________mm
(D) 240 mg = ________ kg