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Chapter 4: Scientific principles
Standard units of measurement 2
This worksheet is for Level 2 students only.
Standard units of measurement were developed in the 1960s, but how much do you
know about them? Answer these questions to test your knowledge.
1 Match the SI unit with its application and use.
SI unit Application and use
a) m Temperature
b) kg Time
c) s Mass
d) K Distance
2 Which SI-derived unit would you use in the following situations?
a) To determine how much liquid a cistern can hold
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b) The actual size of a room
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c) The size of a plot of land
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d) Pipework needed to deal with a flow of water
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e) Working out the best materials for thermal insulation
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