Scientific Metric Measurements

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What is the metric unit used to measure very small lengths, such as the length of a house fly?

Back

mm (millimeter)

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What is the volume of water displaced by an object called?

Back

Displacement volume

Front

How do you read the measurement in a graduated cylinder?

Back

Look at the bottom of the meniscus at eye level.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Volume = length × width × height

Front

How many milliliters are in one liter?

Back

1,000 mL

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring volume?

Back

Liter (L) or milliliter (mL)

Front

Convert 450 cm to meters.

Back

0.45 m

Front

What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 5 cm?

Back

125 cm³

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring mass?

Back

Gram (g) or kilogram (kg)

Front

How do you convert centimeters to meters?

Back

Divide the number of centimeters by 100.