Activity 1.3 Design and Modeling Measuring Matters

Close to the true value.

• accurate

• standard system

• hatch marks

• dimensions

• metric system

A form of math notation or a mark to indicate a unit of measurement.

• accurate

• standard system

• hatch marks

• dimensions

• metric system

A British-based measuring system that uses units such as inch, yard, mile, gallon, and Fahrenheit.

• accurate

• standard system

• hatch marks

• dimensions

• metric system

An internationally recognized (decimal) measuring system that is based on the meter, liter, gram, and Celsius as units of length, volume, mass, and temperature. The metric system is also known as the SI system, an abbreviation of Système International, which is French for International System.

• accurate

• standard system

• hatch marks

• dimensions

• metric system

(n) A measurement of height, width, or depth.

• accurate

• standard system

• hatch marks

• dimensions

• metric system

What is the measurement of the figure pictured?

• 2.3 cm

• 2 3/8 cm

• 2 3/8 in

• 2.3 in

What is the measurement shown in the image?

• 1 3/4 in

• 3/4 in

• 3/4 cm

• 1 3/4 cm

What measurement is shown?

• 1.9 cm

• 2 cm

• 1.9 in

• 2 in

What form of measurement is used for the skimmer?

• inches

• centimeters

• feet

• meters

• unknown

How long is the main body?

• 1/8 inch

• 1/4 inch

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

• 11 inches