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Measurement - A Common Language
Review of terms from IHMS measurement unit
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Science
6th Grade
08/20/2009

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Term
metric unit
Definition
a system of measurement based on the number 10. The meter is the base unit.
Term
SI
Definition
Abbreviation of the French "Systeme International d'Units" or System International
Term
The basic system of length in the SI system.
Definition
the meter
Term
cm
Definition
centimeter
Term
mm
Definition
millimeter
Term
centi-
Definition
"one-hundred", 1/100
Term
milli-
Definition
one-thousandth, 1/1000
Term
kilo-
Definition
one thousand, 1000
Term
mass
Definition
The measure of the amount of matter an object contains.
Term
Kilogram
Definition
1000 grams, the basic unit of measure of mass in the SI system is the kilogram.
Term
Weight
Definition
the measure of the force of gravity on an object.
Term
volume
Definition
the amount of space an object takes up.
Term
SI unit used to measure volume.
Definition
Cubic centimeters.
Term
[image]What is the volume of the liquid?
Definition
24 milliliters
Term
[image]The dip in the liquid in a graduated cylinder.
Definition
meniscus
Term

[image]

How long is the green line?

Definition
4 1/2 inches
Term
What unit do you use to measure mass?
Definition
Kilogram, or grams
Term
What unit do use to measure liquids like water?
Definition
liters, or milliliters
Term
What units do you use to measure volume?
Definition

Milliliters and liters for liquids.

Cubic Centimeters for solids.

Term
What is a meniscus ?
Definition
The dip in a liquid in a graduated cylinder.
Term
How can you tell if a metal is ferrous?
Definition
It will be attracted to a magnet.
Term
Energy is not a form of ____________
Definition

matter

This is why light, sound, heat are not matter.

Term
Volume
Definition
The amount of space matter takes up.
Term
The ability of a substance to be rolled or pounded into various shapes.
Definition
Malleability
Term
The measure of how well electric current can move through a substance.
Definition
Electrical conductivity
Term
The rate at which substances transfer heat.
Definition
Thermal conductivity
Term
The ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance.
Definition
Solubility
Term
The ability of a metal to attract ferrous metals.
Definition
magnetism
Term
The temperature at which matter changes from a solid to a liquid.
Definition
melting point
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