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measurments for science

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Why are measurements important?   Help scientist make accurate observations, Allow data to be collected and compared  
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How can measurements be precise?   include number and unit, value of unit  
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standards   units that serve as a basis for certain measurements  
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kilo means…   1,000  
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hecto means…   100  
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Deka means…   10  
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Deci means…   1/10  
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centi means…   1/100  
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milli means…   1/1,000  
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metric ruler is used for…   measuring length  
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triple beams balance is used for…   measuring mass  
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Graduated Cylinder is used for   measuring volume  
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Thermometer is used for…   measuring temperature  
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Celsius   unit for measuring temperature  
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Liter   SI unit for volume  
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grams   SI unit for mass  
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meter   SI unit for length, slightly larger then a yard  
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what is the difference between weight and mass   weight changes depending on gravity, mass never changes  
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what is water displacement used for?   finding volume of irregular shaped objects  
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How does water displacement work?   fill water in a graduated cylinder, remember what number it is on, put object into water write down number it is on, subtract water with object from water without write the answer down using cm3  
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body temperature for celsius is…   37ºC  
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volume   the amount of space something occupies  
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meniscus   the curved surface in a graduated cylinder  
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