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Which prefix indicates a measurement that is one hundred times larger than the base unit in the metric system?
Which prefix indicates a measurement that is one hundred times larger than the base unit in the metric system?
- kilo-
- centi-
- hecto- (correct)
- deka-
What is a cubit traditionally defined as?
What is a cubit traditionally defined as?
- The distance of one full step
- The width of an outstretched hand
- The distance from the tip of the middle finger to the front of the elbow (correct)
- The length of a foot
How would the dimensions of a floor plan be best described?
How would the dimensions of a floor plan be best described?
- As a working drawing that shows the size and layout of the rooms (correct)
- As a detailed description of each room's purpose
- As a comprehensive overview of the building's elevation
- As a three-dimensional model of the rooms
What measuring unit would be best suited to measure the distance from the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb?
What measuring unit would be best suited to measure the distance from the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb?
If you measure a room using the length of your foot, this measurement method relies on which aspect?
If you measure a room using the length of your foot, this measurement method relies on which aspect?
Which historical figure is associated with defining a yard as the distance from the tip of his nose to the end of his middle finger?
Which historical figure is associated with defining a yard as the distance from the tip of his nose to the end of his middle finger?
What action involves comparing measurements taken with those of others?
What action involves comparing measurements taken with those of others?
Which body part measurement corresponds to the thickness or width of the index finger?
Which body part measurement corresponds to the thickness or width of the index finger?
How many decimeters are in 15 hectometers?
How many decimeters are in 15 hectometers?
Which metric unit is equivalent to 1 000 meters?
Which metric unit is equivalent to 1 000 meters?
How would you convert 543 meters to kilometers?
How would you convert 543 meters to kilometers?
What is the value of one furlong in paces?
What is the value of one furlong in paces?
If you have 5 feet, how many paces do you have?
If you have 5 feet, how many paces do you have?
Which prefix represents one-hundredth in the metric system?
Which prefix represents one-hundredth in the metric system?
To convert 24 furlongs to miles, which operation is required?
To convert 24 furlongs to miles, which operation is required?
What is the correct conversion from kilometers to millimeters?
What is the correct conversion from kilometers to millimeters?
What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?
What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?
What is the formula for the surface area of a cube?
What is the formula for the surface area of a cube?
Which of the following correctly describes a triangular prism?
Which of the following correctly describes a triangular prism?
What is the lateral area formula for a right circular cylinder?
What is the lateral area formula for a right circular cylinder?
Which formula represents the area of a trapezoid?
Which formula represents the area of a trapezoid?
What does the term 'vertices' refer to in a solid figure?
What does the term 'vertices' refer to in a solid figure?
In a regular pyramid, what are the lateral faces shaped as?
In a regular pyramid, what are the lateral faces shaped as?
Which of the following is true for the circumference of a circle?
Which of the following is true for the circumference of a circle?
What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?
What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?
Which formula accurately represents the surface area of a rectangular solid?
Which formula accurately represents the surface area of a rectangular solid?
What is the equivalent of 4.8 decameters in millimeters?
What is the equivalent of 4.8 decameters in millimeters?
How many meters are there in 12.3 centimeters?
How many meters are there in 12.3 centimeters?
How many inches are in 8 feet?
How many inches are in 8 feet?
What is the equivalent of 144 inches in yards?
What is the equivalent of 144 inches in yards?
How many miles are equivalent to 384,400 kilometers?
How many miles are equivalent to 384,400 kilometers?
What is the length in feet for 2.5 meters?
What is the length in feet for 2.5 meters?
What is the perimeter of a polygon?
What is the perimeter of a polygon?
How many square inches are in 1 square foot?
How many square inches are in 1 square foot?
How many hectares are equivalent to 10 acres?
How many hectares are equivalent to 10 acres?
What is the area conversion factor from square meters to square yards?
What is the area conversion factor from square meters to square yards?
Flashcards
Palm
Palm
A unit of measurement representing the distance across the base of the four fingers that form the palm.
Foot
Foot
A unit of measurement representing the length of a foot.
Span
Span
A unit of measurement representing the distance from the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb of an outstretched hand.
Cubit
Cubit
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Pace
Pace
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Digit
Digit
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Kilometer (km)
Kilometer (km)
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Hectometer (hm)
Hectometer (hm)
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Dekameter (da)
Dekameter (da)
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Decimeter (dm)
Decimeter (dm)
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Centimeter (cm)
Centimeter (cm)
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Millimeter (mm)
Millimeter (mm)
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Rule for Metric Conversions
Rule for Metric Conversions
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Dimensional Analysis
Dimensional Analysis
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Inch (in)
Inch (in)
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Yard (yd)
Yard (yd)
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Mile (mi)
Mile (mi)
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Perimeter
Perimeter
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Circumference
Circumference
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Surface Area
Surface Area
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Pyramid
Pyramid
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Cylinder
Cylinder
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Face (geometry)
Face (geometry)
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Edge (geometry)
Edge (geometry)
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Vertex (geometry)
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Study Notes
Measuring Lengths, Area, Surface Area, Capacity, and Mass
- This is a Grade 7 Mathematics topic.
- The objectives are to illustrate measuring, identify and use metric system prefixes (kilo-, hecto-, deka-, deci-, centi-, milli-), and convert and solve problems involving length, capacity, and mass measurements.
- Ancient Egyptians used body parts for measurements (span, palm, digit, foot, cubit, pace).
- Span: distance from little finger tip to thumb tip of outstretched hand.
- Palm: distance across the base of the four fingers that form the hand.
- Digit: thickness or width of the index finger.
- Foot: length of a foot.
- Cubit: distance from middle fingertip to elbow.
- Pace: distance of one full step.
- The inch (used today) is derived from thumb width (according to Romans).
- A yard, as decreed by King Henry I of England, is the distance from the tip of his nose to the end of the middle finger of his outstretched arm.
Units of Measurement (Metric)
- The basic unit of length is the meter (m).
- Metric prefixes indicate multiples or fractions of a base unit. Common prefixes include kilo-, hecto-, deka-, deci-, centi-, and milli-.
- The table below shows the values and symbols for the prefixes.
| Prefix | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| kilo- | k | 1000 |
| hecto- | h | 100 |
| deka- | da | 10 |
| deci- | d | 1/10 or 0.1 |
| centi- | c | 1/100 or 0.01 |
| milli- | m | 1/1000 or 0.001 |
- Rules for converting between metric units:
- To convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit, multiply by a power of ten (move decimal to the right).
- To convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit, divide by a power of ten (move decimal to the left).
Units of Measurement (Customary)
- 12 inches = 1 foot
- 3 feet = 1 yard
- 5 feet = 1 pace
- 264 paces = 1 furlong
- 8 furlongs = 1 mile
- 24 furlongs = 1 league
Formulas
- Perimeter of a Rectangle: P = 2l + 2w or P = 2(l + w)
- Circumference of a Circle: C = πd or C = 2πr (where π ≈ 3.14)
- Area of a Rectangle: A = lw
- Area of a Parallelogram: A = bh
- Area of a Trapezoid: A = ½h(b₁ + b₂)
- Area of a Circle: A = πr²
- Area of a Square: A = s²
- Area of a Triangle: A = ½bh
- Area of a Rhombus: A = bh
Solid Shapes
- Different shapes have specific names for geometric regions (faces, edges, vertices).
- Prisms (with parallel bases), Pyramids (with a base), Cylinders (with circular bases).
Surface Area
- Surface area is the sum of the areas of all the faces of a three-dimensional figure.
- Surface Area of a Cube: SA = 6s²
- Surface Area of a Rectangular Solid: SA = 2lw + 2hw + 2hl
- Lateral Area of a Regular Pyramid: L = ½lp
- Surface Area of a Regular Pyramid: S = L + B
- Lateral Area of a Right Circular Cylinder: L = 2πrh
- Surface Area of a Right Circular Cylinder: S = L + 2B = 2πrh + 2πr²
Additional Content
- Conversion of units from metric to customary and vice-versa, from different units (inches, feet, yards, miles, meters, kilometers).
- Dimensional Analysis
- Example problems in metric and customary systems.
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Test your knowledge on various measurement units and conversions in this engaging quiz! You'll encounter questions about metric prefixes, traditional units, and how to convert between them. From cubits to hectometers, see how well you understand measurements in everyday contexts.
