Measurement

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What is the metric system?

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A measurement system based on the number 10, used for measuring length, mass, and volume.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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To measure temperature.

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Which tool is best to measure the length of an object?

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A ruler.

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What is the basic SI unit for measuring length?

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Meter (m).

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What is mass?

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How much matter ('stuff') is inside an object.

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What is the basic SI unit for measuring mass?

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Kilogram (kg).

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What is the purpose of a scale?

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To measure weight.

Front

What does a ruler measure?

Back

Length.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What unit is used to measure temperature in the metric system?

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Celsius (°C).