Measuring Mass: Master the Basics of Weight Measurement

Question 1

When using scales, where should you place the objects you are weighing?

Accepted Answer

In the middle of the scale pans

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On the edges of the scale pans

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On one side of the scale pans and add extra weights to the other side

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Use a ruler to measure the height of the objects

Question 2

Which of these units is used to measure very small amounts of mass, like a tiny grain of sand?

Accepted Answer

Milligrams

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Grams

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Kilograms

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Tonnes

Question 3

You have a 600-gram bag of flour. If you use 200 grams of flour to make bread, what is the remaining mass of flour in the bag?

Accepted Answer

400 grams

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200 grams

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800 grams

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1,000 grams

Question 4

Which of these objects has a mass that is usually between 10 and 100 grams?

Accepted Answer

A big banana

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A tiny grain of sand

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A heavy car

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A tall building

Question 5

You have a big bag of rice that weighs 7 kg. If you take out 3 kg of rice, how much will the bag weigh now?

Accepted Answer

4 kg

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3 kg

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7 kg

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10 kg

Question 6

Which of these is the correct way to write 4 kilograms in grams?

Accepted Answer

4,000g

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4g

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40g

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400g

Question 7

Which of the following objects has the greatest mass?

Accepted Answer

A large car

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A light feather

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A heavy book

Question 8

If an object has a mass of 250 grams, how many kilograms is that?

Accepted Answer

0.25 kg

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2.5 kg

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25 kg

Question 9

Which is heavier: 1 kg of feathers or 1 kg of bricks?

Accepted Answer

They both weigh the same

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Feathers

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Bricks

Question 10

Why do we use a balance scale to measure mass?

Accepted Answer

To compare the mass of two objects

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To measure the weight of an object

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To calculate the volume of an object

Question 11

A bag of rice has a mass of 2 kilograms. How many grams of rice are there in the bag?

Accepted Answer

2,000 grams

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200 grams

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20,000 grams

Question 12

Which unit is the smallest unit of mass?

Accepted Answer

Gram

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Kilogram

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Tonne

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Pound

Question 13

Which of these objects is likely to weigh the most?

Accepted Answer

A car

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A feather

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A basketball

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A grain of sand

Question 14

A box of cereal weighs 380 grams. How many 50-gram portions of cereal can be made from the box?

Accepted Answer

7

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4

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10

Answer

14

Question 15

Which of these measurements represents the greatest mass?

Accepted Answer

1200 grams

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1 kilogram

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900 grams

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0.85 kilograms

Question 16

A bag of potatoes weighs 5.5 kg. You add 1.5 kg of carrots to the bag. What is the total mass of the bag now?

Accepted Answer

7 kg

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4 kg

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6 kg

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10 kg

Question 17

Which of these is a reasonable guess for the mass of a backpack?

Accepted Answer

5 kilograms

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100 grams

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500 grams

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55 kilograms

Question 18

Which of these items typically has the greatest mass?

Accepted Answer

A car

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A feather

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A pencil

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A book

Question 19

Emily has a bag of apples that weighs 1 kilogram. She eats 2 apples, and the remaining bag now weighs 750 grams. Approximately how much does each apple weigh?

Accepted Answer

125 grams

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250 grams

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150 grams

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500 grams

Question 20

A bag of flour has a mass of 2 kilograms. How many grams of flour are in the bag?

Accepted Answer

2000 grams

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200 grams

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20 grams

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2 grams

Question 21

Which of these scales is most suitable for measuring the mass of a small toy car?

Accepted Answer

Letter scale

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Bathroom scale

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Kitchen scale

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Weighbridge

Question 22

Which of the following units is used to measure mass?

Accepted Answer

Gram

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Centimeter

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Meter

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Second

Question 23

What tool do we use to measure the mass of an object?

Accepted Answer

A balance scale

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A thermometer

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A ruler

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A clock

Question 24

A bag of sugar weighs 1000 grams. How many kilograms does it weigh?

Accepted Answer

1 kg

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0.1 kg

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10 kg

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100 kg

Question 25

Which of the following activities does NOT require you to measure mass?

Accepted Answer

Sending a letter

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Baking a cake

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Weighing yourself at the doctor's

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Cooking dinner

Question 26

Estimate the mass of a full water bottle.

Accepted Answer

500 grams

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50 grams

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250 grams

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1000 grams

Question 27

A box of chocolates weighs 350 grams. If you eat half of the chocolates, what is the mass of the remaining chocolates?

Accepted Answer

175 grams

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250 grams

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350 grams

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Not enough information provided

Question 28

When measuring the mass of an object, why is it crucial to use a sensitive balance scale?

Accepted Answer

To obtain a more precise measurement

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To increase the object's weight

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To complete the task more quickly

Question 29

Which of these everyday objects is likely to have the greatest mass?

Accepted Answer

A heavy book

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A fluffy toy

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A plastic cup

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A small coin

Question 30

Which of these tools is used to measure mass?

Accepted Answer

A balance scale

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A thermometer

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A ruler

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A watch

Question 31

How many grams are in 1 kilogram?

Accepted Answer

1,000

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10

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100

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10,000

Question 32

What is the average mass of a newborn baby?

Accepted Answer

Around 2 kilograms

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Less than 500 grams

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Around 10 kilograms

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Over 20 kilograms

Question 33

How do you measure the mass of an object using a balance scale?

Accepted Answer

Place the object on one side and balance it with weights on the other side.

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Hang the object from one end and balance it with weights on the other end.

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Measure the length and width of the object.

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Submerge the object in water and measure the volume of the displaced water.

Question 34

Which of these objects is likely to have the most mass?

Accepted Answer

A car

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A feather

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A book

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A grain of sand

Question 35

A bag of flour has a mass of 1 kilogram. How many grams is this?

Accepted Answer

1,000 grams

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10 grams

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100 grams

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10,000 grams

Question 36

What is the correct way to use a balance scale?

Accepted Answer

Add weights to one side until it balances.

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Place both objects on the same side of the scale.

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Hang objects from the hooks.

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Use your fingers to compare the weights.

Question 37

Object A has a mass of 200 grams, and Object B has a mass of 350 grams. What is the difference in their masses?

Accepted Answer

150 grams

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250 grams

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350 grams

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550 grams

Question 38

Which of these units is used to measure very small masses?

Accepted Answer

Milligrams

Answer

Grams

Answer

Kilograms

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Tonnes

Question 39

A bag of sweets has a mass of 250 grams. If you eat half of the sweets, what is the mass of the remaining sweets?

Accepted Answer

125 grams

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200 grams

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250 grams

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500 grams

Question 40

A bag of potatoes has a mass of 5 kilograms. How many 250-gram potatoes are in the bag?

Accepted Answer

20

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10

Answer

25

Answer

50

Question 41

Which object is likely to be the heaviest?

Accepted Answer

A large apple

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A feather

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A small coin

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A piece of paper

Question 42

If an object is 500 grams, how many kilograms is that?

Accepted Answer

0.5 kg

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0.05 kg

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5 kg

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50 kg

Question 43

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Accepted Answer

Mass tells us how much matter something has, while weight tells us how much gravity is pulling on it.

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Weight tells us how much matter something has, while mass tells us how much gravity is pulling on it.

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Mass and weight are the same thing.

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Weight tells us how much space something takes up, while mass tells us how much matter it has.

Question 44

What unit do we use to measure mass?

Accepted Answer

Gram

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Metre

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Second

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Litre

Question 45

Which object is heavier? Object A weighs 250 grams, and Object B weighs 325 grams.

Accepted Answer

Object B

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Object A

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They weigh the same.

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Can't be determined from the provided information.

Question 46

A bag of sugar has a mass of 1 kilogram. How many grams of sugar are in the bag?

Accepted Answer

1000 grams

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100 grams

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10 grams

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500 grams

Question 47

Which of these objects do you think would have the greatest mass?

Accepted Answer

A car

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A feather

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A small stone

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A football

Question 48

You use a balance scale to measure the masses of two objects. Object A weighs more than Object B. What can you conclude?

Accepted Answer

Object A has a greater mass than Object B.

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Object B has a greater mass than Object A.

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The masses of Objects A and B are equal.

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The balance scale is not working properly.

Question 49

A packet of crisps has a mass of 50 grams. You eat half of the crisps. What is the mass of the remaining crisps?

Accepted Answer

25 grams

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50 grams

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100 grams

Answer

0 grams

Question 50

Which of these activities involves measuring mass?

Accepted Answer

Weighing yourself on a scale

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Measuring the length of a pencil

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Counting the number of leaves on a plant

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Measuring the temperature of a room

Question 51

Which of these measurements represents the heaviest weight?

Accepted Answer

1000 grams

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500 grams

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0.5 kilograms

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2 pounds