Define measurement.
The process of obtaining the size, length, or amount of something.
What unit measures length?
Meters (m) are commonly used to measure length.
True or false: Volume is measured in liters.
TRUE
Liters are used for liquids and some solids.
Fill in the blank: Mass is measured in ______.
Kilograms (kg)
What is the tool used to measure temperature?
A thermometer measures temperature.
Define scale in measurement.
A device used to measure weight or mass.
True or false: Rulers measure volume.
FALSE
Rulers measure length, not volume.
What does a graduated cylinder measure?
It measures the volume of liquids.
Fill in the blank: Weight is the force of ______ on an object.
gravity
What unit measures temperature?
Degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
Define caliper.
A tool used to measure the distance between two opposite sides of an object.
True or false: Milliliters measure small volumes.
TRUE
Milliliters are often used in cooking and chemistry.
What is the metric system?
A decimal-based system of measurement used worldwide.
Fill in the blank: Inches are part of the ______ system.
imperial
What does accuracy mean in measurement?
The closeness of a measured value to the actual value.
