Meter Root Words Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of 'metric'?

A person who measures eyes and vision

Quality of being even or in proportion

A device for measuring heat

A system of measurement (correct)

What does 'meter' refer to?

A basic measure of length; any device that measures

What is a thermometer?

A device for measuring heat

What does 'symmetrical' mean?

Quality of being even or in proportion Signup and view all the answers

What is an optometrist?

A person who measures the eyes and vision Signup and view all the answers

What does 'perimeter' measure?

The measure around the figure Signup and view all the answers

What is the diameter?

Measure of the distance through the center of a circle Signup and view all the answers

What does geometry deal with?

Math dealing with measurements of objects and angles on Earth Signup and view all the answers

What is an odometer?

Device for measuring road distance Signup and view all the answers

What is a speedometer?

Device for measuring velocity (speed) Signup and view all the answers

What does a barometer measure?

Device for measuring pressure in the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What is a centimeter?

1/100 of a basic unit of length Signup and view all the answers

What is a kilometer?

A distance of 1,000 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is an alimeter?

Instrument used to measure altitude Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Measurement Systems and Devices

Metric: A comprehensive system for measuring various quantities including length, area, volume, and weight.
Meter: Fundamental unit of length in the metric system; can also refer to devices that measure different parameters.

Temperature and Pressure Measurement

Thermometer: Instrument specifically designed to measure temperature or heat levels.
Barometer: Device used to measure atmospheric pressure, important in weather forecasting.

Visual and Geometric Measurement

Optometrist: Healthcare professional who measures vision, providing eye examinations and prescriptions.
Geometry: Branch of mathematics focused on the study of shapes, sizes, and properties of objects including angles and dimensions.

Distance and Length Measurement

Perimeter: Total distance around a given figure, calculated by adding the lengths of all sides.
Diameter: Measurement of the distance across a circle, passing through the center, effectively twice the radius.
Centimeter: Unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to one hundredth of a meter.
Kilometer: Metric length unit equal to 1,000 meters, commonly used for measuring longer distances.

Speed and Travel Measurement

Odometer: Device installed in vehicles to measure the distance traveled by the vehicle over time.
Speedometer: Instrument that indicates the speed of a vehicle, important for safe driving practices.

Altitude Measurement

Altimeter: Tool used to measure altitude, often found in aircraft and hiking equipment, providing vital information about elevation.

Description

Explore the meanings and definitions of various root words related to measurement in this engaging flashcard quiz. Learn about terms like 'metric', 'meter', and 'thermometer' to enhance your vocabulary in the context of measurement and science.