Physical Quantities and Measurement Class 6 Worksheet with Answers

Measurement of Length

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Measurement of Length under Physical Quantities and Measurement for Grade 6 ICSE.

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1.
$Which device is used to measure the circumference of a round pipe?$
A. $Meter rod$
B. $Measuring tape$
C. $Fixed scale$
D. $Vernier scale$
2.
$The approximate height of a Grade 6 student is most likely to be:$
A. $1.4\text{ m}$
B. $1.4\text{ km}$
C. $1.4\text{ mm}$
D. $14\text{ m}$
3.
$0.01\text{ meters}$
A. $1\text{ mm}$
B. $1\text{ cm}$
C. $10\text{ cm}$
D. $100\text{ mm}$
4.
$SI units are also known as the:$
A. $Internal System of Units$
B. $International System of Units$
C. $Indian Standard of Units$
D. $Integrated System of Units$
5.
$1\text{ m} - 1\text{ cm}$
A. $99\text{ mm}$
B. $990\text{ mm}$
C. $900\text{ mm}$
D. $9\text{ mm}$
6.
$Which of the following describes the 'least count' of a measuring instrument?$
A. $The maximum value it can measure$
B. $The smallest measurement that can be taken accurately$
C. $The total number of markings on the scale$
D. $The error in the measurement$
7.
$1250$
A. $12.5\text{ km}$
B. $1.25\text{ km}$
C. $0.125\text{ km}$
D. $125\text{ km}$
8.
$5.0\text{ cm}$
A. $4.95\text{ cm}$
B. $4.5\text{ cm}$
C. $4.9\text{ cm}$
D. $5.0\text{ cm}$
9.
$If the length of a rectangle is doubled and its breadth is halved, the perimeter will:$
A. $Change depending on original values$
B. $Remain the same$
C. $Double$
D. $Become half$
10.
$Which unit is used to measure the distance between stars in the universe?$
A. $Light year$
B. $Kilometer$
C. $Megameter$
D. $Astronomical Unit$

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Measurement of Mass

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Measurement of Mass under Physical Quantities and Measurement for Grade 6 ICSE.

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1.
$Which unit is most suitable for measuring the mass of a car?$
A. $Milligram$
B. $Gram$
C. $Kilogram$
D. $Centigram$
2.
$12$
A. $12$
B. $12$
C. $12$
D. $Zero$
3.
$Which of the following is correct?$
A. $1$
B. $1$
C. $1$
D. $1$
4.
$8000$
A. $0.8$
B. $8$
C. $80$
D. $800$
5.
$In a laboratory physical balance, two adjustable balancing nuts are provided at the ends of the beam. Based on the diagram, which of the following is the primary function of these nuts?$
A. $To increase the maximum weight capacity of the balance$
B. $To hold the scale pans securely so they do not fall$
C. $To adjust the beam horizontally so the pointer rests at the zero mark$
D. $To fix the vertical pillar of the balance to its wooden base$
6.
$Which of the following describes the 'Standard Kilogram' kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures?$
A. $A block of pure Gold.$
B. $A cylinder made of Platinum-Iridium alloy.$
C. $A sphere made of Iron.$
D. $A cube made of Stainless Steel.$
7.
$250$
A. $2.5 \text{ tonnes}$
B. $25 \text{ tonnes}$
C. $250 \text{ tonnes}$
D. $0.25 \text{ tonnes}$
8.
$Which of the following is NOT a unit used for measuring very large masses?$
A. $Milligram$
B. $Metric Tonne$
C. $Quintal$
D. $Slug$
9.
$0.02$
A. $200\text{ mg}$
B. $20\text{ mg}$
C. $2000\text{ mg}$
D. $2\text{ mg}$
10.
$M1$
A. $Lower than the actual mass.$
B. $Higher than the actual mass.$
C. $Unchanged.$
D. $Equal to M1.$

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Measurement of Time

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Measurement of Time under Physical Quantities and Measurement for Grade 6 ICSE.

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1.
$Which of these is a common modern electronic device used to keep time accurately?$
A. $Quartz watch$
B. $Water clock$
C. $Sundial$
D. $Sandglass$
2.
$72 \text{ hours}$
A. $2 \text{ days}$
B. $4 \text{ days}$
C. $3 \text{ days}$
D. $5 \text{ days}$
3.
$9:15$
A. $9$
B. $12$
C. $3$
D. $6$
4.
$In a pendulum clock, what is the heavy weight hanging at the end of the rod called?$
A. $Hook$
B. $Bob$
C. $Spring$
D. $Gear$
5.
$0.25\ s$
A. $0.25\ s$
B. $0.5\ s$
C. $0.75\ s$
D. $1.0\ s$
6.
$Which part of the simple pendulum is the heavy metallic ball?$
A. $Rigid support$
B. $Thread$
C. $Bob$
D. $Scale$
7.
$72$
A. $0.83\ s$
B. $1.2\ s$
C. $60\ s$
D. $72\ s$
8.
$What is the total number of hours in a non-leap year?$
A. $8760 hours$
B. $8784 hours$
C. $8640 hours$
D. $9000 hours$
9.
$g$
A. $Gain time (run fast)$
B. $Lose time (run slow)$
C. $Keep correct time$
D. $Stop working entirely$
10.
$60$
A. $30 seconds$
B. $60 seconds$
C. $10 seconds$
D. $45 seconds$

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Measurement of Temperature

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Measurement of Temperature under Physical Quantities and Measurement for Grade 6 ICSE.

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1.
$The markings on the stem of a thermometer used for measuring temperature are called:$
A. $Levels$
B. $Graduations$
C. $Inches$
D. $Milestones$
2.
$What is the symbol used to represent degrees on the Fahrenheit scale?$
A. $F^\circ$
B. $^\circ F$
C. $Fahrenheit$
D. $Deg F$
3.
$What is the symbol used to represent degrees on the Celsius scale?$
A. $C^\circ$
B. $^\circ C$
C. $Celsius$
D. $Deg C$
4.
$The glass stem of a thermometer is made thick primarily to:$
A. $Make it look beautiful$
B. $Act as a magnifying glass for the thin mercury thread$
C. $Prevent the glass from breaking$
D. $Keep the mercury warm$
5.
$Which of the following is NOT a unit for measuring temperature?$
A. $Kelvin$
B. $Celsius$
C. $Fahrenheit$
D. $Newton$
6.
$68^\circ$
A. $15^\circ$
B. $20^\circ$
C. $25^\circ$
D. $30^\circ$
7.
$The total number of divisions between the two fixed points on a Celsius scale is ________ than that on a Fahrenheit scale.$
A. $Greater$
B. $Lesser$
C. $Equal$
D. $Double$
8.
$90^\circ$
A. $54^\circ$
B. $60^\circ$
C. $64^\circ$
D. $48^\circ$
9.
$50^\circ$
A. $10$
B. $283$
C. $323$
D. $273$
10.
$How many units are between the freezing point and boiling point of water on the Fahrenheit scale?$
A. $100$
B. $180$
C. $212$
D. $32$

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Measurement of Area

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Measurement of Area under Physical Quantities and Measurement for Grade 6 ICSE.

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1.
$100\ m$
A. $1\ Are$
B. $1\ Hectare$
C. $10\ Hectares$
D. $100\ Hectares$
2.
$50\ m$
A. $10\ Are$
B. $100\ Are$
C. $1,000\ Are$
D. $1\ Are$
3.
$L$
A. $4 \times L$
B. $L + L$
C. $L \times L$
D. $2 \times L$
4.
$Which of these units is most suitable for measuring the total land area of a country like India?$
A. $Square metres$
B. $Square kilometres$
C. $Square centimetres$
D. $Ares$
5.
$8\text{ }cm \times 3\text{ }cm$
A. $24\text{ }cm^2$
B. $17\text{ }cm^2$
C. $32\text{ }cm^2$
D. $48\text{ }cm^2$
6.
$The space inside a boundary of a circle is its area. If the radius is 'r', the area is proportional to:$
A. $r$
B. $r^2$
C. $r^3$
D. $2r$
7.
$2\text{ }m$
A. $100\text{ }cm^2$
B. $1\text{ }m^2$
C. $10\text{ }m^2$
D. $1,000\text{ }cm^2$
8.
$24\text{ }cm^2$
A. $4$
B. $3$
C. $5$
D. $6$
9.
$50\text{ }m$
A. $^2$
B. $^2$
C. $^2$
D. $^2$
10.
$100\text{ }cm$
A. $^2$
B. $^2$
C. $^2$
D. $^2$

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Physical Quantities and Measurement

Measurement of Length

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