Unit 1 Measurement Quiz -- Thurston High School

Multiple Choice (Choose the best answer.)

  1. Measure the length of the red line using the ruler at right. Assume the red line extends all the way to 0 cm. Your answer should have the correct number of significant (measured) digits.

    13.3 cm

    12.8 cm

    12.86 cm

    13 cm

    None of These

  2. How many significant digits are there in the measurement you made in question 1?

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

  3. Measure the volume of water in the graduated cylinder at right. Use the correct number of significant digits.

    10 mL

    10.0 mL

    9.0 mL

    7.80 mL

    7.8 mL

  4. How many significant digits are there in the measurement you made in question 3?

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

  5. Measure the temperature indicated by the thermometer at right. . Use the correct number of significant digits. All of the thermometers we will use in this class will be calibrated in oC.

    20 oC

    20.0 oC

    20.00 oC

    Any of these are OK.

    None of these are OK.

  6. How many significant digits are there in the measurement you made in question 5?

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

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