The United States currently uses the ________ system of measurement.
English
100
1,000 _____ = 1 meter
millimeters
100
In reference to the Measurement lab, name two of the five non-standard measurements that were used.
possible answers: person, cubit, fathom, foot, or hand
100
What is the definition and the formula used to find the circumference of a circle?
definition:the distance around a circle
formula: 3.14 (pi) x d (diameter)
100
Identify and label points A, B, and C on the metric ruler.
A= 1.3 cm
B= 7.2 cm
C= 22.5 cm
200
Name three different distantce measurements used in the English System.
Foot, yard, or mile
200
100 _______ = 1 meter
centimeters
200
In reference to the Measurement lab, name three of the five standard units that were used.
possible answers: paper clip, straight straw, toothpick, centimeter (cm), or meter (m).
200
If the diameter of a circle is 3 centimeters,
what is the circumference of the cirlce?
Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
C= 3.14 x d(iameter)
C= 3.14 x (3 cm)
C= 9.42 cm ~9 cm, when rounded down
200
Identify the two points of the ruler that add up to the measurement of point D.
Points B & E
(7.2 cm + 18.7 cm)= 25.9 cm (point D)
300
Which Metric System measurements are larger?
1. centimeter or nanometer?
2. kiloton or megaton?
3. decimeter or millimeter?
1. centimeter
2. megaton
3. decimeter
300
1,000 ________= 1 kilometer
meters
300
Non-standard measurement:
What distance on your body does a fathom measure?
it measures the distance from the fingetips of the left hand to the right hand with arms outstretched.
300
If the radius of a circle is 4 inches,
what is the circumference of the circle?
Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
d= 2 x r
d= 2 x (4 in)
d= 8 in
C= 3.14 x d
C= 3.14 x (8 in)
C= 25.12 ~25 inches, when rounded down
300
How many centimeters are in 1 inch? Refer to your ruler and estimate if you get stuck.
There are 2.54 cm in 1 inch.
approximately 2.5 cm if estimating.
400
Identify whether the following measurements are English or Metric system measurements:
1. seconds
2. tablespoon
3. ton
1. metric
2. English
3. English
400
Convert 116.72 meters into centimeters and millimeters.
116.72 m= 11,672 cm
116.72 m= 116,720 mm
400
What is one problem I could run into if I said the following statement when measuring my shoe:
My shoe is 13 pieces of gum in length.
gum varies in size, which makes it more difficult to use as an accurate measurement.
400
If the circumference of a circle is 15.7 centimeters, what is the diameter of the circle?
C= 3.14 x d
15.7cm= 3.14 x d
d= 15.7cm/3.14
d= 5 cm
400
If the average hair length of the girls in your class is 12.3 inches, estimate the total lengh of hair of all the girls in the class if there are 18 girl students.
12.3 inches rounds to 12 inches, 12 in x 18 girls= approx. 216 inches of hair
500
The Metric System is also known as the SI system of measurement. What is the literal french meaning or the English translation of "SI."
In French: Système International
English translation: International System of Units
1. 267,981 m= 267,981,000 mm
2. 267,981 m= 267.981 km
500
The standard measurements for temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit. If it is 0 degrees Celsius outside, how cold is it if measured in Fahrenheit degrees?
0 Celsius degrees= 32 degrees Fahrenheit
500
If the circumference of a compact disc is 31.4 centimeters, find the radius of the circle.
C=3.14 x d
31.4cm= 3.14 x d
31.4cm/3.14= 10= d
r=1/2 d
r= 5 cm
500
Given what we already know about conversions from centimeters to inches to feet, estimate how tall Ms. Argueta is in centimeters. She is 5 feet and 10 inches tall.
12 inches in a foot= 60 inches in 5 feet; 60 inches + 10 inches= 70 inches; there are 2.54 cm in 1 inch, so 2.54 x 70 in- 177.8 centimeters; if rounding, 2.5 x 70= 175 cms