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Metric Measurement

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What do we call a set measurement that everyone around the world has agreed on?   show
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show Metric System  
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What is the standard metric unit of LIQUID volume?   show
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show cubed meters (m3)  
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What is the standard metric unit for length?   show
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What is the standard unit for mass?   show
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What is the distance between two points called?   show
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What tool can we use to measure length?   show
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show The measure of how many SQUARE units can fit across one FLAST surface  
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How do we calculate area?   show
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show Squared meter (m2)  
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What does volume measure?   show
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show Volume = Length x Width x Height  
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show Graduated Cylinder  
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What do we call the curve of the liquid that is formed when placed in a graduated cylinder?   show
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show Displacement  
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What is mass?   show
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show A measure of the force of gravity pulling downwards on an object  
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show Spring Scale  
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What unit is weight measured in?   show
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What tool is used to measure mass?   show
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Why is it called a triple beam balance?   show
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show A ratio of a substances mass to its volume  
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show It deals with both MASS and VOLUME  
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How do you calculate density?   show
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What is the density of water?   show
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show They are LESS dense than water  
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Why do objects SINK in water?   show
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Why do objects stay suspended in water?   show
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Why do we say density is a characteristic property of matter?   show
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