FLASHCARD - Measuring MASS & Length 1-40 - McLeish

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What is the metric unit for measuring mass?

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Grams (g) are the metric unit for measuring mass.

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What is the metric unit for measuring length?

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Meters (m) are the metric unit for measuring length.

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Convert 5 kilometers to meters.

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5 kilometers is equal to 5,000 meters.

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What is the value on the balance if it reads 444.0 g?

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The value on the balance is 444.0 grams.

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Which measurement is appropriate for length in a science class? 45.3 cm or 1 1/2 inches?

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45.3 cm is the appropriate measurement for length in a science class.

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How many grams are in a kilogram?

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There are 1,000 grams in a kilogram.

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What is the conversion factor from centimeters to meters?

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1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters.

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If a line measures 3.0 cm, how many millimeters is that?

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3.0 cm is equal to 30 millimeters.

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What is the formula to convert kilometers to meters?

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Multiply the number of kilometers by 1,000 to convert to meters.

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What is the weight of an object that has a mass of 1 kilogram on Earth?

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The weight is approximately 9.81 Newtons.