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20 Cards in this Set
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What system of measurements do Americans mainly use? |
United States customary |
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In the USA we often use inches feet yard and miles to measure what value? |
Length |
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How many yards are in one mile? |
1760 |
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How many inches are in one foot? |
12 |
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How many feet are in one yard? |
Three |
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How many miles are you running if you run a 5K race? |
3.1 miles |
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What does ounces pounds in tons measure? |
Weight |
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How many ounces are in a pound? |
16 |
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How many pounds are in one ton? |
2000 |
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What are teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons used to measure? |
Capacity or volume |
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How many cups in one pint? |
Two |
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How many pints are in one quart? |
Two |
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How many quarts are in 1 gallon? |
4 |
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1 liter is close to what measurement in u.s. customary system? |
Quart |
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In the United States what measurement do we use for temperature? |
Fahrenheit |
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In foreign countries what measurement do they use for temperature? |
Celsius |
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At what temperature does water freeze? |
32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Centigrade |
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At what temperature does water boil? |
212 degrees Fahrenheit or 100 degrees Centigrade |
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What is normal body temperature? |
98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Centigrade |
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What is room temperature? |
70 degrees Fahrenheit or 20 degrees centigrade |
