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Marano- Measurement

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Define science   the study of a way to solve problems  
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The International System of Measurement (SI) is the   measurement system  
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What is the base unit for distance?   meter  
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What is the base unit for liquid volume?   liter  
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What is the base unit for mass?   gram  
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What is the metric unit for temperature?   Celsius  
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What is the abbreviation for meter?   m  
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What is the abbreviation for liter?   l  
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What is the abbreviation for gram?   g  
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What is the abbreviation for Celsius?   C  
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What are the 3 steps for using a formula?   Write the formula.Substitute the measurements with labelsAnswer with labels  
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Definition of perimeter   Distance around an object  
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Formula for perimeter   P= S + S+ S+ ... (s=sides)  
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Possible labels for perimeter   cm, m, mm, ...  
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A rectangle has one side that measures 4 cm and another side that measures 2 cm. Figure out the perimeter.   4 + 4 + 2 + 2= 12 cm  
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Define area   measure of flat surface 2 dimensions  
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How do you calculate the area of a regular quadrilateral?   l x w or b x h  
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What is the label for area?   cm2 or mm2 or m2..  
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Find the area for a rectangle that measures 4 cm by 2 cm.   4 x 2 = 8 cm2  
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Define volume of a solid object.   amount of space inside an object  
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Formula for volume of a solid object.   l x w x h  
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Label for the volume of a solid object.   cm3  
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How is liquid volume measured?   with a graduated cylinder  
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What label do you use for liquid volume?   ml or cc  
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What are the rules for measuring with a graduated cylinder?   Measure on a flat surface. Measure at eye level. Read the bottom of the meniscus  
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What is the meniscus?   curve formed by the water adhering to the sides of the graduated cylinder  
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What is the graduation on a cylinder?   the little lines  
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Graduated cylinders are named by   how much it can measure- 10 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml  
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What is the method used to find the volume of an irregular object?   liquid/fluid displacement  
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List the five steps of fluid displacement   1. Fill the graduated cylinder with water to cover the object2. Record the starting volume3. Gently insert object4. Record ending volume5. Subtract ending volume minus starting volume  
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What is mass?   the amount of matter in an object  
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How is mass measured?   with a triple beam balance  
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What are the four rules for using a triple beam balance?   1. Carry with both hands2. Return all riders to zero before removing object3. Do not put chemicals or liquids directly on the pan.4. Calibrate  
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What does it mean when the triple beam balance is calibrated?   all of the riders are at zero and the pointer points to zero  
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What do you do if the triple beam balance is not calibrated?   turn the zero knob  
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To find the mass of a liquid, subtract _____ from _____   mass of the container with liquid from the mass of the container= mass of the liquid  
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The mass of the container is the ____   tare  
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Define weight   the pull of gravity on mass  
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Weight is measured with   spring scale  
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Label for weight   Newtons  
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Temperature   the amount of heat energy  
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What is the temperature at which water freezes _____ degrees C?   0 degrees  
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What is the temperature at which water boils _____ degrees C?   100 degrees  
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What is body temperature _____ degrees C?   37 degrees  
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