Summary questions 1. Copy and complete the sentences.
A system of units called ____________ ____________ is used by scientists to make sure that measurements can be understood by everyone.
In science, the unit of time is the ____________. Instruments used to measure time are ____________ and timers.
In science, the standard unit of ____________ is the metre (m). A ____________ ____________ is used to measure long, curved lengths. An ____________ is used to measure short, curved lengths.
2. Name the most appropriate instrument for measuring the following: a. The area of a football field b. The length of page c. The volume of water d. The mass of an apple e. The diameter of a coin
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3. Identify whether the following statements are true or false: a. A thermometer is used to measure the hotness or coldness of an object or body. b. To calculate area, divide length by width. c. To convert centimetres (cm) to metres (m), multiply by 100. d. Every quantity is a physical quantity. e. The SI unit for volume is cm2
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f. When reading volume, use the bottom of the meniscus. g. The amount of space an object takes up is its mass.
4. Niamh, Leah and Tom are 5 foot 7 inches, 1.72 m and 160 cm respectively. (1 foot = 30.48 cm, 1 inch = 2.54 cm)
a. Who is the tallest? b. Who is the shortest? c. What is their combined height in metres? d. What is the average of all their heights in centimetres?