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The Metric System is used to measure ...
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weights, distances, and volumes
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In 1975, Congress passed the ____ formally adopting the Metric System
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Metric Conversion Act
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What are the two main reasons we use the Metric System?
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All scientific work is reported in metric units and the metric system is easier to work with becasue it is based on the multiples of 10.
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List the Base Units for Length, Mass and Volume. Include their symbols and how they are defined.
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Length = Meter (M,m) Defined as one wavelenght of Krypton 86. Mass = Gram (g,gm) Weight of one cubic centimeter of pure water at 4* C. Volume = Liter (L,l) Volume of a cube that measures one decimeter to a side.
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List the Prefixes that are Larger than the base unit including symbols and power of ten.
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Mega Kilo Hecto Deca
M k h da 10^6 10^3 10^2 10^1 |
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5 mL = ____cc=____cm^3
10 L = ____mL 2000 cm^3 = ____dm^3 |
5, 5
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Write the number line for metric system conversions
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Mighty--King Henry Danced Because Debbie could marry --uncle-- neptune
Mega--Kilo Hecto Deca Base deci centi milli micro nano |
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In which direction do you move the decimal when going Larger to Smaller?
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the right
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88*F = ____*C
105*F = ____ |
31.1
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