Questions and Answers
What is the term for the amount a container can hold when filled?
What is a decimeter?
A metric unit used to measure length or distance; 10 decimeters = 1 meter.
What does a dekameter measure?
A metric unit used to measure length or distance; 10 meters = 1 dekameter.
What is mass?
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What is a milligram?
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What do milliliters measure?
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How much does 1 ton equal in pounds?
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What is weight?
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What does length measure?
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What is a gallon?
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How many grams are in a kilogram?
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What is a liter?
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What is the fundamental unit of length in the metric system?
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How many feet are there in a mile?
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What is a pound?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Terms for Measurement and Capacity
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Capacity: Refers to the total volume that a container can accommodate when completely filled.
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Decimeter (dm): A metric unit for measuring length or distance, where 10 decimeters equals 1 meter.
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Dekameter (dam): A measurement unit in the metric system equivalent to 10 meters.
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Mass: Represents the total amount of matter contained within an object.
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Milligram (mg): A metric unit of mass where 1,000 milligrams equal 1 gram.
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Milliliter (mL): A unit for measuring capacity in the metric system, with 1,000 milliliters equaling 1 liter.
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Ton (T): A customary unit of weight, defined as 2,000 pounds.
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Weight: A measure of how heavy an object is, commonly expressed in pounds or kilograms.
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Length: The total measurement of an object from one end to its opposite end.
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Gallon: A unit of liquid volume, equivalent to four quarts.
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Gram: A fundamental metric unit of mass, defined as one thousandth of a kilogram.
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Liter: A metric unit of capacity, equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters, related to the volume of water.
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Meter: The primary metric unit for length, equal to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches.
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Mile: A linear measurement unit equating to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards, roughly 1.609 kilometers.
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Pound: A unit of weight, commonly used in the United States, equivalent to 16 ounces.
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This quiz focuses on essential vocabulary terms from Chapter 10 of the Grade 5 Go Math curriculum. Test your understanding of key concepts such as capacity, length measurement units, and mass. Perfect for reviewing before exams or enhancing your math vocabulary!
