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7th CK Math Metrics
7th CK Middle School Does Metrics COMPLETE
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Centi- | a prefix meaning “hundredth” or “hundred,” used in the formation of compound words |
| centum | one hundred |
| Conversion | a change in the form of a measurement, different units, without a change in the size or amount. |
| Deca | a prefix meaning “ten,” used in the formation of compound words |
| decem | ten |
| Deci | a prefix meaning “tenth,” used in words denoting units of the metric system (deciliter) |
| Density | A measure of how much matter is in a certain volume. |
| gram (prefix/suffix) | A Metric measure of mass (which we feel as weight). 1000 grams = 1 kilogram Abbreviation is g |
| Hecto- | A prefix meaning 100 Examples: • a hectagon is a polygon with 100 sides • a hectare is 100 ares (and an "are" is 100 square meters) |
| Kilo | prefix used to denote the quantity in metric system. It means one thousand. |
| Length | Distance. How far from end to end. Or from one point to another. |
| Liter | A Metric unit of volume. Mostly used to measure liquids The abbreviation is L; 1 _________ = 1,000 milliliters (ml) |
| Meter | The basic unit of length (or distance) in the Metric System. The abbreviation is m. |
| Meter stick | a large ruler used for measuring size or distance using the metric scale. The measurements provided are in centimeters and millimeters. |
| milli- | A prefix meaning one-thousandth (1/1,000) |
| pan balance | A device for weighing. It has a balanced beam and two pans. When the pans contain exactly the same mass the beam is in balance. |
| volume | The amount of 3-dimensional space an object occupies. Capacity. |