Questions and Answers
What is measurement?
Measurement is the process of obtaining the magnitude of a quantity relative to an agreed standard.
Which types of methods are used for measurement?
What does length measure?
Length measures the distance between two points.
What is an indigenous method of measurement?
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Which of the following is NOT typically measured using indigenous methods?
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What is the primary characteristic of scientific methods of measurement?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between indigenous and scientific methods of measurement?
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Why is length important in both indigenous and scientific methods of measurement?
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Study Notes
Scientific Measurement
- Measurement is the process of obtaining the magnitude of a quantity relative to an agreed standard.
- There are two types of measurement: indigenous method of measurement and scientific method of measurement.
Indigenous Methods of Measurement
- Practices are passed down from generation to generation.
- Quantities measured include length, mass, time, and volume.
- Methods vary locally.
Length Measurement
- Length is the measure of the distance between two points.
- In Ethiopia, various indigenous units of length measurement are used.
Scientific Measurement
- Measurement is the process of obtaining the magnitude of a quantity relative to an agreed standard.
- There are two types of measurement: indigenous method of measurement and scientific method of measurement.
Indigenous Methods of Measurement
- Practices are passed down from generation to generation.
- Quantities measured include length, mass, time, and volume.
- Methods vary locally.
Length Measurement
- Length is the measure of the distance between two points.
- In Ethiopia, various indigenous units of length measurement are used.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of scientific measurement, including indigenous and modern methods of measurement. It explores the process of obtaining the magnitude of a quantity relative to an agreed standard.
