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Metric System Review
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Biology
9th Grade
08/31/2011

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Term
meter
Definition
The basic unit of length in the metric system.
Term
liter
Definition
The base unit of volume in the metric system.
Term
1000 meters
Definition
1 kilometer = _____________ meters
Term
2 L
Definition
2000 mL = _________ L
Term
triple beam balance
Definition
We often use this to measure mass in the metric system.
Term
1000 mg
Definition
1 gram = ___________ mg
Term
kilogram (kg)
Definition
This is the basic unit of mass in the metric system.
Term
2.54 cm
Definition
1 inch = ________ cm
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1.6
Definition
1 mi = ______ km
Term
length x width x height
Definition
To find the volume of a regular object, you must use this formula.
Term
1
Definition
1 mL = ______ cm3
Term
400
Definition
4 meters = _______ cm
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.356
Definition
356 grams = ________ kg
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2,360
Definition
2.36 L = _______ mL
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4,000,000
Definition
4 kg = _______ mg
Term
centi-
Definition
This "prefix" is between deci- and milli-.
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volume
Definition
This is the amount of space an object takes up.
Term
graduated cylinder
Definition
We measure the volume of a liquid using this piece of equipment.
Term
meniscus
Definition
The curve of the liquid in the graduated cylinder is called the
Term
2200 mL
Definition
Which is larger:  2 liters or 2200 mL
Term
4 miles
Definition
Which is longer:  5 km or 4 mi?
Term
2 pounds
Definition
Which has more mass:  2 pounds or 450 grams?
Term
10
Definition
1 cm = _____ mm
Term
3
Definition
To convert from mg to g, you must move the decimal _____ places to the left.
Term
30,000
Definition
30 L = _____ mL
Term
length
Definition
Distance is also referred to as _______.
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