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When measuring the weight of flour for a cake recipe, which unit would be most appropriate if you need a precise measurement?
When measuring the weight of flour for a cake recipe, which unit would be most appropriate if you need a precise measurement?
- Kilogram
- Pound
- Ounce
- Gram (correct)
If a recipe calls for 500 milliliters of water, which of the following units would be the most convenient to use for measurement?
If a recipe calls for 500 milliliters of water, which of the following units would be the most convenient to use for measurement?
- Liter (correct)
- Teaspoon
- Pound
- Gram
Which unit of measurement is most suitable for indicating the weight of a bag of apples purchased at a grocery store in the United States?
Which unit of measurement is most suitable for indicating the weight of a bag of apples purchased at a grocery store in the United States?
- Milligram
- Kilogram
- Pound (correct)
- Gram
When a chef adds a 'pinch' of salt to a dish, what kind of measurement is being used?
When a chef adds a 'pinch' of salt to a dish, what kind of measurement is being used?
Which of the following tools would you use to most accurately measure 240ml of milk for a recipe?
Which of the following tools would you use to most accurately measure 240ml of milk for a recipe?
If you are measuring the volume of water to fill a large aquarium, which unit would be the most appropriate?
If you are measuring the volume of water to fill a large aquarium, which unit would be the most appropriate?
When preparing a dish that requires precise seasoning, what measurement unit is best suited for adding a small amount of spice?
When preparing a dish that requires precise seasoning, what measurement unit is best suited for adding a small amount of spice?
If a recipe requires you to add 5 grams of a spice, how does this quantity relate to a kilogram?
If a recipe requires you to add 5 grams of a spice, how does this quantity relate to a kilogram?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a gram and a kilogram?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a gram and a kilogram?
What is the primary difference between using a 'teaspoon' and a 'tablespoon' in a recipe?
What is the primary difference between using a 'teaspoon' and a 'tablespoon' in a recipe?
In the context of cooking, when would it be most appropriate to measure an ingredient using a 'cup'?
In the context of cooking, when would it be most appropriate to measure an ingredient using a 'cup'?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of a 'liter' as a unit of measurement?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of a 'liter' as a unit of measurement?
If you double a recipe that calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, how much vanilla extract should you use?
If you double a recipe that calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, how much vanilla extract should you use?
How does a 'slice' differ from a 'piece' when describing food portions?
How does a 'slice' differ from a 'piece' when describing food portions?
Which conversion factor is essential to remember when converting between grams and kilograms?
Which conversion factor is essential to remember when converting between grams and kilograms?
A recipe calls for 2 'cups' of water. You only have a measuring tool marked in 'liters'. Approximately, how many liters of water do you need?
A recipe calls for 2 'cups' of water. You only have a measuring tool marked in 'liters'. Approximately, how many liters of water do you need?
When measuring liquids for a science experiment that demands high precision, which unit of measurement would provide the most accurate result?
When measuring liquids for a science experiment that demands high precision, which unit of measurement would provide the most accurate result?
If a recipe requires you to use 1 'tablespoon' of olive oil for every 4 servings, and you need to make 12 servings, how many 'tablespoons' of olive oil are needed?
If a recipe requires you to use 1 'tablespoon' of olive oil for every 4 servings, and you need to make 12 servings, how many 'tablespoons' of olive oil are needed?
What is a key difference between the metric and imperial systems of measurement?
What is a key difference between the metric and imperial systems of measurement?
If you needed to measure flour and you don't have scales available, what would the process be to measure grams?
If you needed to measure flour and you don't have scales available, what would the process be to measure grams?
Flashcards
Weight Measurements
Weight Measurements
Units like grams, kilograms, pounds, and ounces are used to make these.
Metric System
Metric System
A common measurement system using kilograms, grams, etc.
Kilogram (kg)
Kilogram (kg)
A unit of weight equal to 1,000 grams.
Gram (g)
Gram (g)
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Centigram (cg)
Centigram (cg)
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Milligram (mg)
Milligram (mg)
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Pound
Pound
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Liter
Liter
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Cup
Cup
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Tablespoon
Tablespoon
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Teaspoon
Teaspoon
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Pinch
Pinch
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Slice
Slice
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Piece
Piece
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Study Notes
- Weight measurements use units like grams, kilograms, pounds, and ounces.
- Two common measurement systems for weight are the metric and imperial systems.
Metric System Units:
- Kilogram (kg) is a unit of weight equal to 1,000 grams.
- Gram (g) is the base unit of weight in the metric system.
- Centigram (cg) is a unit of weight that equals 0.01 grams.
- Milligram (mg) is a unit of weight that equals 0.001 grams.
Measurements
Definitions of Units:
- Gram is a unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram.
- Example: This recipe requires 200 grams of sugar.
- Liter is a unit of volume for liquids, equal to 1,000 milliliters.
- Example: One bought a liter of milk at the store.
- Cup is a volume measurement, common in cooking, equal to 240 milliliters.
- Example: Add one cup of flour to the bowl.
- Tablespoon is a volume measurement, larger than a teaspoon, used in cooking.
- Example: One tablespoon of olive oil is needed for the salad.
- Teaspoon is a small unit of measurement for volume, smaller than a tablespoon.
- Example: Add a teaspoon of salt to the soup.
- Pound is a unit of weight, common in the U.S., equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.45 kilograms.
- Example: Two pounds of apples were bought.
- Pinch is a very small amount of a substance, usually salt or spices, taken between the fingers.
- Example: Add a pinch of salt to the pasta.
- Slice is a thin, flat piece cut from a larger object, such as bread, cheese, or fruit.
- Example: Ate a slice of pizza for lunch.
- Piece is a portion of something, usually solid, separated from a whole.
- Example: Can I have a piece of chocolate?
Multiple Choice Questions:
- "Liter" is a unit of volume.
- Cup is used to measure a small amount of liquid for a recipe.
- "Pound" measures weight.
- "Pinch" is a small amount of salt.
- Teaspoon is used to measure a small amount of honey.
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