Science-metric system Flashcards
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Qualitative
A
Describes how good something is based on your opinion, also uses the 5 senses
1
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Metric system
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a measurement system based on units of ten
2
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Quantitative
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Measuring how much using instruments
3
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Name the 7 metric untis
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Kilo, Hecto, Deca, Base unit, Deci, Centi, Milli
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Mass-
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The amount of matter in an object
5
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What unit is mass measured in?
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Grams
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What do you measure mass with?
A
A balance scale
7
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Distance-
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The measure from point to point
8
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What do measure distance with?
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A meter stick
9
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What unit is distance measured in ?
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Meters
10
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Weight-
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Gravity’s pull on an object
11
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What is weight’s base unit?
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Newtons
12
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What tool do you use to measure Weight?
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a Scale
13
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Temperature-
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The amount of heat in an object
14
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What unit do you measure temperature in?
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degrees Celsius or Kelvin
