Studies Weekly: Week 1-Measurements

Why was the metric system created?

• It was created so that everyone could use the same measurement system to trade resources and share data.

• It was created so that no one could use the same measurement system to trade resources and share data.

• It was created so that everyone could use the same scientific instruments.

• It was created so that everyone could use the same thoughts and ideas.

Metric Prefixes and values:

• centi, kilo, milli
• in, foot, yard

• deci, centi, menti

• centi, kilo, deca

The metric system uses powers of ____ to convert between units.

• 1

• 1000

• 10

• 100

Smallest Metric prefixes:

• milli

• centi

• kilo

• cilo

Largest Metric measurement:

• milli

• centi

• kilo

• celo

What is this item?

• Thermometer

• Scale

• Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

What item is this?

• Ruler

• Scale

• Thermometer

• Graduated Cylinder

What item is this?

• Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

• Scale

• Thermometer

What item is this?

• Ruler

• Scale

• Graduated Cylinder

• Thermometer

What is the difference between a beaker and a syringe?

• syringes measure smaller amounts of liquid
• syringes measures larger amounts of liquid

• They measure the same amounts of liquid.

• They do not measure liquid.