Measuring Cylinder Practice
Understand how to read and use a measuring cylinder to measure liquid volumes accurately.
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Measuring Cylinder Practice
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Pay close attention to the markings on the measuring cylinder diagrams.

1. What is the primary purpose of a measuring cylinder in a science laboratory?
2. When reading a measuring cylinder, you should always read the bottom of the curved surface of the liquid, which is called the .
3. To ensure an accurate reading, your eye should be at the same level as the to avoid parallax error.
4. Look at the image of the measuring cylinder. What is the volume of the liquid shown?
30 mL
35 mL
40 mL
45 mL
5. It is acceptable to heat liquids directly in a measuring cylinder.
True
False
6. Describe one situation in a science experiment where you would need to use a measuring cylinder.
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