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| terms | definition |
|---|---|
| kilo- | (km) metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters |
| hecto | numerical value of 100 |
| deka | numerical value of 10 |
| deci | numerical value of 1/10 or.1 |
| centi | numerical value of 1/100 or .01 |
| milli | numerical value of 1/1000 or .001 |
| meterstick | instrument used to measure length in the metriec system |
| balance | instrument used to measure weight or compare objects in metrics |
| graduated cylinder | instrument used to measure Volume in Metrics |
| meniscus | A curve on liquid surface in graduated cylinder, where volume is measured |