Measurement Chapter 1 - Paper 2 Flashcards
What is ratio?
The relative sizes of two items expressed as a proportion.
What is spread rate?
The conversion ratio for converting from area to liquid volume.
What is surface area?
The areas of all the faces of an object added together.
What is volume?
The amount of 3D space occupied by an object.
What is concrete?
Mix of cement, sand, stone and water used for building.
What is a foundation trench?
Linear hole to be filled with concrete to form solid footing for a wall.
What is a fare table?
Shows the cost for different travel options.
What is a tide table?
A timetable that shows the times when the level of the sea reaches high and low tide.
What is a travel timetable?
A table showing transport arrival and departure times and destinations.
What is a platform?
A raised area at a station from which passengers can get onto or off a train.
What is a fare?
Amount paid to travel on a train, bus, airplane, etc.
What is a return ticket?
A ticket allowing a passenger to travel to a destination and back.
