Measurement Tools
What is a stopwatch used to measure?
Time
Celsius is a measure of...
Temperature
What is the meniscus?
A curve in the surface of water in a container.
What is the smallest metric prefix?
Milli
What are bar graphs used for?
To show comparisons
What does a thermometer measure?
Temperature
Seconds are a measure of...
What does it mean to analyze?
To study, to interpret
How many grams are in a kilogram?
1000
To show parts of a whole
What does a meter stick measure?
Length/Distance
Meters are a measure of...
Distance
Using graphs and data to answer questions is what step of the scientific method?
Analyze
How many centimeters are in a meter?
100
What are line graphs used for?
To show change over time
What does a graduated cylinder measure?
Liquid Volume
Liters are a measure of...
Liquid Volume
What is the difference between vertical and horizontal?
Vertical is up and down, horizontal is side to side
What are the three base units?
Liter, Meter, Gram
A circle graph is equal to what percent?
100%
What does a balance measure?
Mass
Grams are a measure of...
Mass
Independent is what is changed by the experimenter and depended is what is changed due to the independent variable.
What are the metric prefixes in order from biggest to smallest?
Kilo, Hecto, Deca, Base Unit, Deci, Centi, Milli
Which variable is on the x axis and which variable is on the y axis?
x axis--independent
y axis--dependent