The Metric System Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
The Metric System | A standard system of measurement used by scientests around the world |
Meter | The base unit used for measuring length. You use a meter stick to measure this unit, and the abbreviation is "m" |
Liter | The base unit used for measuring volume. the abbreviation for this unit is "L" |
Gram | The base unit used for measuring mass. You use a Triple Beam Balance to measure this unit, and the abbreviation is "g" |
Centimeter | A unit used for measuring length. You use a ruler to measure this unit, and the abbreviation is "cm" |
Millimeter | The smallest unit used for measuring length. You use a ruler to measure this unit, and the abbreviation is "mm" |
Milliliter | The smallest unit used for measuring volume. You use beakers and graduated cylinders to measure this unit, and the abbreviation is "mL" |
Meniscus | The curved surface of a liquid. You always measure volume by reading the bottom of this. |
Degrees Celsius | The unit used to measure temperature. You use a thermometer to measure this unit, and the abbreviation is "ÂșC" |
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