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The Metric System
Measurement
| 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 "ºC" |