Measuring Liquid Volume
A Grade 3 science worksheet to help students understand how to read and use a measuring cylinder to determine liquid volume.
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Measuring Liquid Volume
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the image of the measuring cylinder to help you answer some questions.
What is a Measuring Cylinder?
A measuring cylinder, also called a graduated cylinder, is a tall, narrow container used to measure the volume of liquids accurately. It has lines (graduations) on its side to show different amounts of liquid.
1. A measuring cylinder is used to measure the of liquids.
2. The lines on the side of a measuring cylinder are called .
3. When you measure liquid, you should read the bottom of the curve, called the .
1. What unit is commonly used to measure liquid volume with a measuring cylinder?
grams
centimeters
milliliters
kilograms
2. Which of these is NOT a good practice when reading a measuring cylinder?
Reading at eye level
Reading the top of the curve
Placing it on a flat surface
Reading the bottom of the meniscus
1. Why is it important to read a measuring cylinder at eye level?
1. A measuring cylinder is only used for measuring solid objects.
True
False
2. You should always read the bottom of the meniscus when measuring liquid volume correctly.
True
False