Scientific Measurement Worksheet
A Grade 10 science worksheet covering fundamental concepts of scientific measurement, units, precision, accuracy, and significant figures.
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Scientific Measurement Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Show all work for calculations. This worksheet assesses your understanding of scientific measurement principles.
1. Which of the following is an SI base unit for mass?
Gram
Pound
Kilogram
Ounce
2. How many significant figures are in the measurement 0.00450 g?
2
3
4
5
1. Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value.
True
False
2. A meniscus should be read at the top of the curve for aqueous solutions.
True
False
1. The metric system is also known as the system.
2. When multiplying or dividing measurements, the answer should have the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the number of significant figures.
1. Differentiate between precision and accuracy in scientific measurements.
2. List three common sources of error in scientific measurements and suggest a way to minimize each.
Match the SI unit with the quantity it measures.
1. Meter
a. Temperature
2. Second
b. Length
3. Kelvin
c. Time
4. Ampere
d. Electric current