10 Questions
Which number is the metric system based on?
10
What are the basic units of measurement in the metric system for length, mass, and liquid volume?
Meter, gram, liter
How much mass is represented by 1 gram?
1 cubic centimeter
How many milliliters are there in 1 liter?
1000
What is a meniscus and how do you properly read the level of liquid in a graduated cylinder?
The top of the curve of water, read the bottom of the curve
Which unit of measurement is smaller, millimeter or centimeter?
Millimeter
When calculating area, what should be used if two of the same units are being multiplied against each other?
Squared
What is the water displacement method used for?
Finding the volume of irregularly shaped objects
Which of the following is NOT a definition of Claim?
A series of facts
What is the definition of Reasoning?
Explaining how the claim is based on research
Study Notes
Metric System
- The metric system is based on the number 10.
Basic Units of Measurement
- The basic unit of length in the metric system is the meter (m).
- The basic unit of mass in the metric system is the gram (g).
- The basic unit of liquid volume in the metric system is the liter (L).
Mass and Volume Conversions
- 1 gram (g) represents a mass of 0.001 kilograms (kg).
- 1 liter (L) is equal to 1000 milliliters (mL).
Reading Graduated Cylinders
- A meniscus is the curved surface of a liquid in a container.
- To properly read the level of a liquid in a graduated cylinder, place the cylinder on a level surface and read the level at eye level, using the bottom of the meniscus.
Unit Comparisons
- A centimeter (cm) is larger than a millimeter (mm).
Calculating Area
- When multiplying two of the same units together to calculate area, square units (e.g. m², cm²) should be used.
Water Displacement Method
- The water displacement method is used to measure the volume of an object.
Claim and Reasoning Definitions
- A definition of Claim is not a statement that can be proven or disproven.
- Reasoning is the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence.
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