Measurement Quiz Template
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2Measurement Quiz
Multiple Choice (1 point each)
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1. In the metric system, the basic unit of length is the
a. centimeter. b. kilometer. c. millimeter. d. meter.
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2. How many millimeters are in 24 cm?
a. 240 b. 2400 c. 24,000 d. 240,000
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3. Using the Earth Science Reference Tables, on the Celsius temperature scale, how many degrees are between
the freezing and boiling points of water?
a. 68 b. 100 c. 212 d. 1000
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4. Which is NOT a unit of measurement in the metric system?
a. meter b. inch c. liter d. gram
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5. The basic unit of mass in the metric system is the
a. meter. b. ounce. c. liter. d. gram.
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6. The amount of material found in an object is known as its
a. density b. mass c. volume d. temperature
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7. The amount of space an object occupies is known as its
a. volume b. density c. mass d. time
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8. The tool used to measure the area or the volume of a wood block is a
a. graduated cylinder b. stop watch c. ruler d. thermometer
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9. Two tools that are used to find volume of an object are the
a. ruler and graduated cylinder b. triple beam balance and ruler c. graduated cylinder and petri dish d. test
tube and graduated cylinder
____ 10. In the metric system, the basic unit of temperature is the degrees
a. Kelvin b. Celsius c. Fahrenheit d. hot or cold
____ 11. Safety procedures are important when working
a. in a laboratory. b. in the field. c. with animals. d. all of the above
____ 12. Which of the following is NOT considered a safety procedure?
a. Read all the steps in your activity before doing it. b. If in doubt about any part of an activity, trust your
instincts. c. Follow your teacher’s instructions. d. Ask questions if you have any before you begin.
____ 13. The ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured is
a. accuracy b. qualitative c. precision d. quantitative
____ 14. The ability of a measurement to be consistently reproduced is
a. accuracy b. qualitative c. precision d. quantitative
____ 15. The amount of gravitational force on an object is known as its
a. mass b. volume c. weight d. area
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