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Measurement 6.1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do we use the metric system? | So there will be no confusion when sharing data. |
| The basic unit of length in the metric system is | meter |
| A meter equals? | 39.4 inches or about the width of a door |
| What is a ruler for? | To measure length |
| the distance that light travles in a year is... | light year |
| The amount of space an object takes up | Volume |
| Equation for volume | length x width x height (depth) |
| the basic unit of volume is? | liter (slightly larger than a quart) |
| 1 liter = _______ cubic centimeters | 1,000 |
| the shape of a liquid at its surface is | a meniscus |
| what is used to measure volume | a graduated cylinder |
| How do you read the measuremthe of liquid in a graduated cylinder? | the lowest point |
| What is the volume of 2 cm x 5 cm x 6 cm? | 60 cm 3 |