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What system of measurement is used for Science?

A

THE METRIC SYSTEM

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What is the metric system based on?

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FACTORS (UNITS) OF TEN (10.0)

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  1. Where is the metric system used?
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WORLD-WIDE/INTERNATIONALLY

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  1. What are the base units of the metric system?
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METER, GRAM, LITER

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  1. Which base unit is for mass (and its symbol)?
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GRAM (g)

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  1. Which base unit is for volume (and its symbol)?
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LITER (L)

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  1. Which base unit is for distance (and its symbol)?
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METER (m)

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  1. What tool is used to measure mass?
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BALANCE SCALE/triple-beam balance

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  1. What tool is used to measure volume?
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GRADUATED CYLINDER/FORMULA

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  1. What tool is used to measure distance?
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METRIC RULER (METER STICK)

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  1. What is the purpose of a prefix?
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CHANGE SIZE OF METRIC UNIT

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  1. What happens to the number value when the prefix size increases?
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a. THE SIZE OF THE NUMBER DECREASES

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  1. What happens to the number value when the prefix size decreases?
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a. THE SIZE OF THE NUMBER INCREASES

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  1. How are metric measurements converted within the metric system?
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○ MULTIPLYING OR DIVIDING BY FACTORS OF TEN (10.0)

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  1. What are the 6 common metric prefixes and their values?
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– Kilo- 1000.0 – Hecto- = 100.0 – Deca- = 10.0 – deci- 0.1 – centi- = 0.01 – milli- = 0.001 16.

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How many cm are in one meter?

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100.0 17.

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How many mm are in one meter?

A

1000.0 18.

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How many grams are in one Kg?

A

1000.0 19.

19
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How many cm are in one Km?

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100,000.0 20.

20
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How many mm are in one cm?

A

10.0 21.

21
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How are numbers written in the Metric System?

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■ ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST TENTHS (0.0) PLACE 23.

22
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What is the purpose of the Metric System of Measurement?

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■ TO HAVE A COMMON “LANGUAGE” SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT ■ TO COMMUNICATE ACCURATE & EXACT QUANTITATIVE OBSERVATIONS

23
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  1. What is the relationship between ml and cm 3 ? ■
A

THEY ARE EQUAL BECAUSE THEY MEASURE THE SAME PROPERTY OF MATTER - VOLUME

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  1. Metric Conversion… (K-H-D-U-d-c-m)
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■ KING HENRY USUALLY DOESN’T DRINK CHOCOLATE MILK

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