Scientific Measurement

Why is it important to use a standard system for measurements?

• So we can visualize the football field in meters instead of yards.

• So we can share scientific information (data) with the rest of the world.

• So tape measuring companies can make more money.

• Because Stone Cold says so... And that's the bottom line!

Which of the following measuring devises are not used in science?

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What version of the metric system do today's scientists use when conducting experiments and sharing information?

• International Sisterhood of Unity

• Continental System of Units

• Viva la France: Oui Oui System

• International System of Units

The metric system is based on the number _____ .

• 100

• 1000

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• 10

What unit do we use to measure length in science?

• Yard

• Gram

• meter

• foot

What unit will we use in the classroom to measure temperature?

• Calvin-Hobbs

• Fahrenheit

• Kelvin

• Celsius

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

• 10

• 1,000

• 1

• 100

What tool is used to measure mass?

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When using a graduated cylinder, what do we look at to get our measurement?

• The highest part of the water.

• The bottom of the graduated cylinder.

• The measurement of the group next to us.

• The bottom of the meniscus.

What are we measuring when we measure temperature?

• The energy of motion within a substance.

• The amount of water in the air.

• How quickly you can run.

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