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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? Standard
What is the name of the standard measurement system used by scientists around the world? Metric System
What is the standard metric unit of LIQUID volume? Liter (milliliter)
What is the standard metric unit for the volume of a box? cubed meters (m3)
What is the standard metric unit for length? Meter (m)
What is the standard unit for mass? grams (g)
What is the distance between two points called? Length
What tool can we use to measure length? Ruler (meter stick)
What is area? The measure of how many SQUARE units can fit across one FLAST surface
How do we calculate area? Base (b) x Height (h)
What is the unit for area? Squared meter (m2)
What does volume measure? The amount of space an object takes up (capacity)
How do you calculate the volume of a box? Volume = Length x Width x Height
What tool do we use to measure the volume of a liquid? Graduated Cylinder
What do we call the curve of the liquid that is formed when placed in a graduated cylinder? Meniscus
What word describes how objects that are placed into a liquid PUSH the liquid OUT OF THE WAY and make the water level rise? Displacement
What is mass? The amount of matter an object is made up of
What is weight? A measure of the force of gravity pulling downwards on an object
What tool is used to measure weight? Spring Scale
What unit is weight measured in? Newtons
What tool is used to measure mass? Triple Beam Balance
Why is it called a triple beam balance? It has 3 beams
What is density? A ratio of a substances mass to its volume
What does density have two units? It deals with both MASS and VOLUME
How do you calculate density? Density = MASS divided by VOLUME
What is the density of water? 1.0 g/cc
Why do objects FLOAT in water? They are LESS dense than water
Why do objects SINK in water? They are MORE dense than water
Why do objects stay suspended in water? They have the same density as water
Why do we say density is a characteristic property of matter? Every type of matter has its own, unique density (Water has a different density than gold, etc.)
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