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Scientific Measuring
Mass & Length
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| gram (g) | metric unit for mass (one small paper clip) |
| kilogram (kg) | metric unit for mass 1,000 grams = 1 kilogram (one textbook) |
| ounce (oz) | customary unit for mass (one slice of bread) |
| pound (lb) | customary unit for mass 16 ounces = 1 pound |
| balance | scientific instrument used to measure mass |
| mass | the amount of matter in an object |
| length | a measure of distance |
| ruler | scientific instrument to measure length |
| centimeter (cm) | metric unit for length |
| meter (m) | metric unit for length 100cm = 1m |
| kilometer (km) | 1000m = 1km |
| inch (in) | customary unit for length |
| foot (ft) | customary unit for length 12in = 1ft |
| yard (yd) | customary unit for length 3 feet = 1 yd |