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17 Cards in this Set
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____ are descriptive notes that accompany numbers.
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units
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The most precsie infroamtion is communicated with ____ data (also known as quantitative)
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numerical
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The _____ (Systeme International) is a system of measurements that is used worldwide.
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SI
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Why is the English system of measurement not used by most countries?
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1. Standards were always changing.
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All measurements in the metric system are based on a unit of length called ____.
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meter
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Why is the meter a more reliable unit of measure?
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Because it is based on a permanent standard that will not change.
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The metric system is a ___ system that is related by multiples of _____.
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decimal
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The basic unit of length is___.
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meter
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The basic unit of volume is ___.
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liter
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The basic unit of mass is___.
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gram
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Kilo in the metric system means ____.
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1,000
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Milli in the metric system means _____.
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1/1,000
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Why is it important to pick the right metric unit when measuring?
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You do not want to have to use a very large number of a very small number to measure.
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___ ___ is a way to convert between units.
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Unit analysis
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_____ is defined as the quantity of matter in an object.
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Mass
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The masss of an object can be determined on a ____.
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balance
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______ is a device that compares an amount of matter in a object to a known amount of matter.
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Balance
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