Measuring Volume with a Graduated Cylinder
A Grade 5 science worksheet to practice reading and understanding measurements using a graduated cylinder.
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Measuring Volume with a Graduated Cylinder
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image of a graduated cylinder to answer questions about volume.
A graduated cylinder is a tall, cylindrical container used to accurately measure the volume of liquids. The curved surface of the liquid in a graduated cylinder is called the meniscus. Always read the volume at the bottom of the meniscus.
1. What is the main purpose of a graduated cylinder?
To heat liquids
To measure mass
To accurately measure liquid volume
To mix chemicals
2. What is the curved surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder called?
A curve
A line
A meniscus
A bubble
3. When reading a graduated cylinder, you should always read the volume at the of the meniscus.
4. Graduated cylinders are typically marked in units of .
5. Why is it important to read the meniscus at eye level?
6. A larger graduated cylinder will always have more precise measurements than a smaller one.
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