Scientists use measurement to compare an object or process to a standard.
Length/Distance - distance between two points. Tool: meterstick. Unit of Measurement: millimeter (mm), centimeter (cm), meter (m)
Mass - amount of matter in an object. Tool: balance. Unit of Measurement: grams (g), kilograms (kg)
Liquid Volume - amount of space it takes up. Tool: graduated cylinder or beaker. Unit of Measurement: milliliter (mL), liter (L)
Temperature - measurement of how hot or cold an object is. Tool: thermometer. Unit of Measurement: degree Celsius (ºC)
Check out this video on science tools used in real life!
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