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This and That
100
The metric unit for length is called a _________.
meter
100
The metric unit for mass is called the ___________.
gram
100
The metric unit for volume is called the __________.
liter
100
2 m = ______ cm
200
100
Describe the two importance considerations while reading a graduated cylinder.
1. Be sure to look at the scale. (What do the little markings mean?) 2. Read the bottom of the "bubble"/meniscus.
200
How many millimeters equal a centimeter?
10
200
What tool is used to measure mass?
A beam balance
200
What is volume?
Volume is the amount of space something takes up.
200
8 g = _______ mg
8000
200
ALL matter has __________ and __________.
mass and volume
300
What tool is used to measure length?
A metric ruler (or a meter stick)
300
True or false. 1 mg > 1 dg
False
300
Can a balloon have a small volume and then a very large volume? Explain.
An un-inflated balloon has a very small volume, but when the balloon is inflated, the volume becomes much larger.
300
130 mm = ________ m
0.13
300
Could you use the displacement method to measure the volume of a sugar cube? Why or why not?
No. Because the sugar cube with dissolve and not actually displace any water... Your answer would not make sense.
400
If you were measuring the length of something very small, the abbreviation of the unit (after the number) would be _____.
mm
400
What unit would you use to measure the mass of a small child?
kg (kilograms)
400
What is the name of the "bubble" in a graduated cylinder?
The meniscus
400
5000 cm = ______ km
0.05
400
What is the S.I. system?
System International (S.I.) is another name for the metric system
500
What unit would you use to measure the distance from New York City to Grand Rapids?
km (kilometers)
500
True or false. 1 gram is approximately = the mass of a grain of sand
false
500
Explain one way to find the volume of your hand.
The displacement methods (where water is displaced and measured)
500
70 L = __________ mL
70000
500
What is wrong with this "story"? Bert was training for a marathon, and he ran 10 miles today in the hot sun. When he was done, Bert was so thirsty that he ran inside, grabbed a large cup, filled it with water and drank 1 mL of water in one gulp! After that, he felt much better.
1 mL of water would not quench Bert's thirst. He probably drank more like 1 L of water.