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Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Kilo- | (k);1000;Ex- Kilometer |
| Hecto- | (h);100;Ex- Hectoliter |
| Deka- | (da);10;Ex- Dekagram |
| Deci- | (d);1/10 or .1;Ex- Decimeter |
| Centi- | (c);1/100 or .01; Ex- Centiliter |
| Milli- | (m);1/1000 or .001;Ex- Milligram |
| Meterstick | Instrument used to measure length |
| Balance | An instrument that measures mass |
| Graduated Cylinder | Used to measure volume |
| Meniscus | Curve on liquid surface in a graduated cylinder |