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Metric Measurement
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Question | Answer |
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Metric System | Standard system of measurement used by scientists |
Length / distance | Length is the distance between two points. Meter is a unit of length Kilometer (km) is used to measure long distances Centimeter (cm) and millimeter (mm) are used to measure shorter distances Tools used = ruler, meter stick, tape measure |
Volume | The amount of space an object or substance occupies. Liter is a unit of volume Milliliter (ml) is used for small volumes Kiloliter (kl) is used for large volumes Tools used = graduated cylinder, ruler Volume = Length x Width x Height |
Meniscus | The curve at the top surface of a liquid |
Mass | The amount of matter in an object Gram is a unit of measure Kilogram (kg) is for large masses Gram (g) Milligram (mg) is for small masses Tool used = triple beam balance |
Temperature | A measure of average kinetic energy of all the particles in an object |
Density | The amount of matter packed into a given space. |