Math Vocabulary (Measurements) Flashcards
Measurements in math
Definition: the measurement of how much a container can hold.
Capacity.
Definition: the measurement of the amount of matter an object has.
Mass.
To convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit, you __________.
Multiply.
To convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit, you __________.
Divide.
Definition: a measure of how heavy an object is.
Weight.
Definition: a measurement of distance between two points.
Length.
Ounce, cup, quart, pint, and gallon are examples of ____________ units to measure:
a) capacity or b) mass.
Customary.
Capacity.
1 cup (c) = _____ fl oz.
8.
1 pint (pt) = 2 c = ____ fl oz.
16.
1 quart (qt) = 2 pt = ________ fl oz.
32.
1 gallon (gal) = 4 qt = _______ fl oz.
128.
What are the units of capacity in the metric system?
Liter and milliliter.
1 liter (L) = _______ mL.
1,000.
What are the customary units for length?
Inches, feet, yards, and miles.
What are the customary units for weight?
Ounces (oz), pounds (lb) and tons (ton).
1 ton (T) = _______ lb.
2,000.
12 in = ______ feet.
1.
3 ft = _____ yd.
1.
1 mile = ______ ft.
5280.
1760 yds = _______ mile(s).
1 mile.
What are the units for mass in the metric system?
gram (g), kilogram (kg).
What are the units for capacity in the metric system?
liter (L) and milliliter (mL).
Order the measurements from largest to smallest:
- Deca
- Hecto
- Kilo
- Deci
- Meter
- Milli
- Centi
Kilo, Hecto, Deca, Meter, Deci, Centi, Milli.
1 km = ______ m.
1,000.
1 hectometer = _____ m.
100.
1 dekameter = _____ m.
10.
1 decimeter = _____ m.
1/10 or 0.1.
1 centimeter = ______ m.
1/100 m or 0.01.
1 millimeter = _____ m.
1/1000 m or 0.001.
1 cm = ______ mm.
10.
1 m = ______ cm.
100.
1 km = ______ m.
1,000.
To convert 6 cm to mm, you ______ by _______.
Multiply by 10.
To convert 14,000 m to km, you _______ by _______.
Divide by 1,000.
Units of measurement to describe temperature.
Degrees.
Examples of units of measurement for temperature.
Celcius and Fahrenheit.
Water boils at ____ degrees Celsius or ____ degrees Fahrenheit.
100 degrees C or 212 degrees F.
Water freezes at ______ degrees Celsius or _____ degrees Fahrenheit.
0 degrees C or 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
The difference in time between the start and the end of an event.
Elapsed time.
How do you get the elapsed time?
Subtract the starting time from the ending time.
1 min = 60 seconds.
1 hour (h) = 60 min.
1 day (d) = 24 h.
1 week (wk) = 7 d.
1 year = ____ weeks.
1 year = 12 months.
1 year = _____ d.
52 weeks.
365 days.
To measure capacity of a cocoa mug, should you choose milliliters or liters?
Milliliters.
You have 5 gallons of water. What metric mass unit would be best to use to measure this?
Kilograms.
If Sarah wanted to measure the mass of a stack of 8 books and her metric scale can weight up to 1,000 grams. Will she be able to find the mass of her books?
Think about the answer from your homework. :o)
Luigi wants to measure the length of his car. Should the measurement be in inches, feet, or miles?
Feet.
Pikachu wants to measure the distance from Ash’s house to Professor Oak’s lab. His house is on the other side of town from the professor’s. Should he measure in feet, yards, or miles?
Miles.
Timmy weights his new pet mouse. Do you think the weight will be given in ounces, pounds, or tons?
Ounces.
Mom wants to know how much water she uses when she gives the dog a bath. Would the amount of water be measured in fluid ounces, cups, or gallons?
Gallons.
What is the average body temperature? Choose the correct answer.
a) 98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C.
b) 90 degrees F or 32 degrees C.
60 degrees F or 16 degrees C.
98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C.
What temperature would it be on a hot summer day? Choose the correct answer.
a) 98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C.
b) 90 degrees F or 32 degrees C.
60 degrees F or 16 degrees C.
90 degrees F or 32 degrees C.
What temperature would it be on a spring day? Choose the correct answer.
a) 98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C.
b) 90 degrees F or 32 degrees C.
60 degrees F or 16 degrees C.
60 degrees F or 16 degrees C.
Comfortable room temperature: 68 degrees C or 68 degrees F?
68 degrees F.
Warm day: 27 degrees C or 27 degrees F?
27 degrees C.
What is the most reasonable metric unit to measure the mass of a horse?
Kilograms.
What is the most reasonable metric unit of length to measure the distance from Paris to London?
Kilometers.
What is the most reasonable customary unit for measuring the height of a tree?
Feet.
