Measuring Volume with a Graduated Cylinder
A Grade 6 science worksheet on how to accurately read and measure liquid volumes using a graduated cylinder, including identifying the meniscus.
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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 to help you answer questions about reading a graduated cylinder.
A graduated cylinder is a tall, cylindrical container used in science to accurately measure the volume of liquids. It has markings called graduations along its side to indicate different volumes.
1. A graduated cylinder is used to measure the of liquids.
2. The curved surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder is called the .
3. When reading a graduated cylinder, you should always read from the of the meniscus.
Look at the image of the graduated cylinder below. What is the volume of the liquid shown?
1. What unit is typically used when measuring liquid volume with a graduated cylinder?
Grams
Liters
Centimeters
Meters
2. Why is it important to read the meniscus at eye level?
To make the liquid spill
To get an accurate reading
To avoid parallax error
Both b and c
1. A beaker is more accurate than a graduated cylinder for measuring liquid volume.
True
False
2. The meniscus of water usually curves upwards.
True
False
Explain in your own words how to correctly read the volume of a liquid from a graduated cylinder, including what the meniscus is and why it's important.