Measuring:

Using the Metric System in Science

graduated cyclinder

A graduated cylinder is used to measure liquid volume. It is the most accurate of the glassware used to measure liquid volume.

The milliliter is the unit of measure for liquid volume.

metric ruler

A metric ruler is used to measure length or distance.The unit of measure is a centimeter (cm) or millimeter (mm).

beaker

A beaker is glassware that is used to measure liquid volume.

The unit of measure is the milliliter.

triple beam balance

A triple beam balance is a measuring tool that measures mass in grams.

Flask

A flask is glassware that is used to measure liquid volume.The unit of measure is the milliliter (ml).

Match the following measuring tools to their unit of measure and

type of measurement.

Question 1A graduated cylinder measuresa) massb) liquid volumec) distance

in what unit?d) millilitere) centimeterf) gram

Question 2

A flask measuresa) liquid volumeb) massc) distance

in what unit?d) millimetere) gramf) milliliter

Question 3A beaker measuresa) massb) liquid volumec) distance

in what unit?d) millilitere) gramf) centimeter

Question 4Which is more accurate?

a) a beaker

b) a flask

c) a graduated cylinder

Question 5A triple beam balance measuresa) massb) liquid volumec) distance

in what unit?d) millilitere) gramf) millimeter