Measuring with a Graduated Cylinder
A Grade 5 science worksheet on how to use a graduated cylinder to measure liquid volume, including reading meniscus and proper technique.
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Measuring with a Graduated Cylinder
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Pay close attention to details when reading the graduated cylinder.
A graduated cylinder is a tall, cylindrical container with markings (graduations) along the side that indicate volumes. It is used to accurately measure the volume of liquids. When reading a graduated cylinder, you should always read at the bottom of the meniscus (the curved surface of the liquid).
1. What is the primary purpose of a graduated cylinder?
To heat liquids
To mix chemicals
To accurately measure liquid volume
To store liquids
2. What is the curved surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder called?
A curve
A bubble
A meniscus
A dip
3. When reading a graduated cylinder, you should always read the measurement at the of the meniscus.
4. Graduated cylinders are marked with lines called to show different volumes.
5. Look at the image below. What is the volume of the liquid shown in the graduated cylinder?
6. It is okay to read a graduated cylinder from eye level above the meniscus.
True
False
7. Graduated cylinders are more accurate for measuring liquid volume than beakers.
True
False
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