Measurement Flashcards
1
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Liters (l)
A
the base metric unit of volume
2
Q
Ruler
A
a tool used to measure length
3
Q
Protractor
A
A flat, semicircular tool divided into degrees and used to measure angles
4
Q
Meters (m)
A
the unit for distance in the metric system
5
Q
Formal measurement
A
uses traditional measurement tools to find value
6
Q
Scale (measurement)
A
a device that measures the weight of an object
7
Q
The metric system
A
a standard system of measurement based on powers of 10.
8
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Grams (g)
A
the base metric unit of mass
9
Q
Informal Measurement
A
uses readily available objects to find value
10
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English system / Imperial system
A
a system of measurement used in the United States using units such as feet, pounds and ounces
