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Why do scientists use the SI (standard international system) or metric system of measurement?
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Most scientists and almost all countries use this system, so scientists can easily share and compare their observations and results regardless of their language. We also use it so we can accurately measure objects and distances.
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What is the basic unit of measure for length, weight, and volume in the metric system?
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Length: Meter (m)
Weight: Kilogram (kg) Volume: Cubic Meter (m*m*m) |
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What is the prefix for:
*meter *kilometer *centimeter *millimeter |
Meter: m
Kilometer: km Centimeter: cm Millimeter: mm |
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What are the prefixes for:
*Cubic Meter *Cubic Centimeter *Liter *Milliliter |
Cubic meter: m*m*m
Cubic centimeter: cm*cm*cm Liter: L Milliliter: mL |
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What are the prefixes for:
*Kilogram *Gram *Milligram |
Kilogram: kg
Gram: g Milligram: mg |
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What are the prefixes for:
*kelvin *Celcius |
Kelvin: K
Celcius: C |
