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Metric Vocabulary
Use to study metric vocabulary.
Term | Definition |
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Centimeter (cm) | A metric unit for measuring length. 1/100 of a meter. 100 cm = 1 m |
Gram (g) | A metric unit for measuring mass. |
Kilogram (kg) | A metric unit for measuring mass. 1 kg = 1,000 g |
Millimeter (mm) | A metric unit for measuring length. 1/1,000 of a meter. 1,000 mm = 1 meter |
Meter (m) | A metric unit for measuring length. |
Kilometer (km) | A metric unit for measuring length. 1 km = 1,000 m |
Liter (L) | A metric unit for measuring capacity (volume). |
Milliliter (mL) | A metric unit for measuring capacity. 1/1,000 of a liter. 1,000 mL = 1 liter |
Mass | The amount of matter an object has in it. |
Convert | Change from one unit of measurement to another. |
Capacity | The amount of liquid an object can hold. |
Metric System | A measurement system that includes meters, grams, and liters. |