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27 questions
Metric System:
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Metric Ruler / Meter Stick Measurements:
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Graduated Cylinder:
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Triple-Beam Balance / Digital Scale
Show your work:
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Directions:
Answer the following questions about the metric system and measuring tools. Please make sure you are being precise with your measurements and using correct capitalization when needed.
Question 1
1.

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Question 2
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Question 3
3.
The abbreviation for millimeter is _______.
Question 4
4.
The abbreviation for hectogram is _______
Question 5
5.
The abbreviation for liter is _______ .
Question 6
6.
A dekagram is __________ than a decigram.
Answer these questions about a meter stick / metric ruler:

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Question 9
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Question 10
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Question 11
11.

Determine the length of this black rectangle:

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Answer these questions about a graduated cylinder:

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Question 16
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Question 17
17.
This graduated cylinder contains _______ mL of liquid.
Question 18
18.
This graduated cylinder contains _______mL of liquid.
Question 19
19.
This graduated cylinder contains _______ mL of liquid.
Answer these questions about triple-beam balances and digital scales.


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Question 22
22.
The mass shown on this balance is _______g.
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Question 23
23.
The mass shown on this balance is _______g.
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Question 24
24.
The mass shown on this balance is _______g.
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Question 25
25.
The mass shown on this balance is _______g.
For the following questions, you will be using the "show your work" features.
Please be neat, so that you can be as accurate as possible.
I'd recommend using the "line" tool. Do not use the "ruler" button.
Question 26
26.

Draw a line/rectangle that is 23 millimeters:

Question 27
27.

Draw the meniscus at 22.5 mL.

Match the type of measurement to the base unit:
Volume
Meters
Mass
Liters
Length
Grams
Select all the metric system units
Yard
Milligram
Meter
Centiliter
Kiloliter
Foot
Ounces
Question 7
7.
The longer lines with numbers represent_______ .
Question 8
8.
The shorter lines between numbers represent_______ .
What is the length of this line?
44.0 cm
4.40 m
4.40 cm
4.40 mm
What is the length of this line?
88.0 mm
8.80 mm
88.0 cm
8.80 m
What is the length of this line?

6.50 mm
0.650 m
6.50 m
65.0 mm
Question 12
12.
The length of the black rectangle is _______ cm.
Question 13
13.
The length of the black rectangle is_______ mm.
Question 14
14.
When you find the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder the liquid has a curve at the top. That curve is called the _______ .
Question 15
15.
You measure the volume of liquid from the __________ of that curve.
What is the volume of liquid in this graduated cylinder?
47.0 mL
45.0 mL
45.2 mL
50.0 mL
Question 20
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Question 21
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When you are measuring with a digital scale, there are two important things you must always check for or do before measuring the mass. What are those two things?

Hint: Think specifically about what the screen should say!

True or False:
It is okay to put powders and liquids directly onto the balance.
True
False