Ch.2: Measurement
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What is the system of measurement that the rest of the world uses?
metric system
What is the metric system?
The system of measurement that the rest of the world uses.
What is volume?
Volume is how much space something takes up (liquid)
How does the metric system measure volume?
liter (L)
What is an equivalent measurement to the liter?
a little more than a quart (Hannah’s cup)
How does the metric system measure distance or length?
meter (m)
A meter is equivalent to about how many inches?
meter = 39 inches (yard= 36 inches)
What is mass?
Mass is how much matter there is.
What is weight?
Weight is how gravity pulls on matter.
How does the metric system measure mass?
gram (g)
What is an equivalent measurement to the gram?
1 small paper clip
How many grams in 1 pound?
454 g
What does Deka mean?
x 10
What does Hecto mean?
x 100
What does Kilo mean?
x 1000