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7th CK Math Metrics
7th CK Middle School Does Metrics COMPLETE
Term | Definition |
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Centi- | a prefix meaning “hundredth” or “hundred,” used in the formation of compound words |
centum | one hundred |
Conversion | a change in the form of a measurement, different units, without a change in the size or amount. |
Deca | a prefix meaning “ten,” used in the formation of compound words |
decem | ten |
Deci | a prefix meaning “tenth,” used in words denoting units of the metric system (deciliter) |
Density | A measure of how much matter is in a certain volume. |
gram (prefix/suffix) | A Metric measure of mass (which we feel as weight). 1000 grams = 1 kilogram Abbreviation is g |
Hecto- | A prefix meaning 100 Examples: • a hectagon is a polygon with 100 sides • a hectare is 100 ares (and an "are" is 100 square meters) |
Kilo | prefix used to denote the quantity in metric system. It means one thousand. |
Length | Distance. How far from end to end. Or from one point to another. |
Liter | A Metric unit of volume. Mostly used to measure liquids The abbreviation is L; 1 _________ = 1,000 milliliters (ml) |
Meter | The basic unit of length (or distance) in the Metric System. The abbreviation is m. |
Meter stick | a large ruler used for measuring size or distance using the metric scale. The measurements provided are in centimeters and millimeters. |
milli- | A prefix meaning one-thousandth (1/1,000) |
pan balance | A device for weighing. It has a balanced beam and two pans. When the pans contain exactly the same mass the beam is in balance. |
volume | The amount of 3-dimensional space an object occupies. Capacity. |