Topic 14- 5th Grade Math Vocabulary

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CAPACITY

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The volume of a container measured in liquid units.

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CENTIMETER (cm)

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A measure of length about the width of a fingernail. There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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CUP (c)

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A customary unit of capacity. 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces.

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FLUID OUNCE (fl oz)

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A customary unit of capacity equal to 2 tablespoons.

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FOOT (ft)

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A customary measurement of length equal to 12 inches. A math book is about 1 foot long.

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GALLON (gal)

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A customary unit of capacity. 1 gallon equals 4 quarts.

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GRAM (g)

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A metric unit of mass. The amount of matter in an object.

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INCH (in.)

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A customary measurement of length. A small paperclip is about an inch.

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KILOGRAM (kg)

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A metric unit of mass. 1 kilogram equals 1,000 grams.

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KILOMETER (km)

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A metric unit of length. 1 kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters.