Unit 12 Measurement

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What is measurement?

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Measurement is the process of determining the size, length, weight, or amount of something using standard units.

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What unit is commonly used to measure weight?

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Kilograms (kg) and grams (g) are commonly used to measure weight.

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How do you calculate the total weight of two objects?

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Add the weight of the first object to the weight of the second object.

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What is the time duration?

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Time duration is the total time taken for an event, measured in hours and minutes.

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How do you find the duration between two times?

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Subtract the start time from the end time to find the duration.

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What is a quarter inch?

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A quarter inch is equal to 0.25 inches.

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How do you round to the nearest quarter inch?

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Look at the decimal part: if it's 0.12 or less, round down; if it's 0.13 to 0.37, round to 0.25; if it's 0.38 to 0.62, round to 0.5; if it's 0.63 to 0.87, round to 0.75; if it's 0.88 or more, round up.

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What is milliliter (mL)?

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Milliliter (mL) is a unit of volume in the metric system, commonly used to measure liquids.

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How do you estimate the volume of a container?

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Estimate the volume by comparing it to known measurements or using a measuring cup.

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What is the relationship between liters and milliliters?

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1 liter is equal to 1000 milliliters.