Science Basics Part One

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, typically measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

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What is the standard unit for liquid volume?

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The standard unit for liquid volume is the liter (L), but for smaller measurements, milliliters (mL) are often used.

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What measurement system do scientists use?

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Scientists use the Metric System, which is based on units of ten.

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What is the standard unit for measuring length or distance?

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The standard unit for measuring length or distance is the meter (m).

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What instrument is used to measure thermal energy?

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A thermometer is used to measure the amount of thermal energy an object has.

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What is a graduated cylinder used for?

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A graduated cylinder is used to measure the volume of liquids accurately.

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What is the difference between milliliters and liters?

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Milliliters (mL) are smaller units of volume than liters (L); 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters.

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What is the Celsius scale?

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The Celsius scale is a temperature scale where 0 °C is the freezing point of water and 100 °C is the boiling point.

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What is the purpose of a scale or balance?

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A scale or balance is used to measure the mass of an object.

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What is the relationship between meters and kilometers?

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1 kilometer (km) is equal to 1000 meters (m).