Conversions
1000cm= _______m
What is 10m?
What model utilizes scaling up or scaling down objects/information
physical models
Mass is measured in
grams
What tool(s) do we use to measure length?
ruler, meterstick, measuring tape
The equation for density is
mass divided by volume
.00400 km = ___cm
What is 400 cm?
What model shows complex systems like how a tornado is formed or how the water cycle works?
conceptual model
What are the 3 base units
meters, liters, grams
What tool is used to measure mass?
triple beam balance
The unit for measuring liquids is called
liters
2km=____m
What is 2000m?
What type of model utilizes equations and graphs?
mathematical model
What unit measured length and distance?
meters
What tool is used to measure liquid volume?
graduated cylinder
The number which the metric system is based around is
10
5ml=____l
What is .005 meter?
What type of model is used because it is safer and cheaper than using the real thing?
simulation model
CM3 (cubed) measures this.
volume
What is the equation for measuring the volume of a regularly shaped object?
L x W x H
Which is larger 10hm or 1000cm
10hm
89.5mm=______km
What is .0000895km?
A pretend outbreak of ebola in the U.S. utilized what kind of model?
simulation.
What are the 3 smallest prefixes related to the metric system?
Deci, Centi, Milli
What is the curved line that you see in a graduated cylinder when there is water in it?
meniscus
Name one of the two countries that also DO NOT use the metric system.Which is
Myanmar, Liberia