Measurement Unit - Set 2

Front

Fill in the blank: The size of the surface an object covers is called _______.

Back

area

Front

The amount of substance an object can hold is known as:

Back

capacity

Front

Fill in the blank: A measurement tool an operator manipulates and reads is called a _______.

Back

direct-reading measurement tool

Front

Fill in the blank: An amount of space between two things or people is referred to as _______.

Back

distance

Front

Fill in the blank: Systems that bring sensors and computers together to automate measurement are known as _______.

Back

indirect-reading measurement tool

Front

Fill in the blank: The practice of comparing qualities of an object to a standard is called _______.

Back

Measurement

Front

An instrument for measuring small lengths (precise diameters) is called a _______.

Back

micrometer

Front

A type of measurement used when exact size is critical to the function of a device is called _______.

Back

precision measurement

Front

Fill in the blank: The processes an organization uses to maintain its established quality standard are known as _______.

Back

quality control

Front

Fill in the blank: A strip of metal, wood, or plastic with measuring marks on its face is called a _______.

Back

rule