Measuring/Converting

Why do scientists use the metric system?

• for better communication

• it is based on human body parts

• because it is more difficult

• because it is more precise

Accuracy refers to how close the data points are to?

• the best answer

• each other

• the known

• the book

A convertion factor is really equal to 1.

• false

• true

The metric system is based on human body parts.

• true

• false

M x 10^n represents?

• converting

• scientific notation

• the metric system format

• how to solve for English measurements to metric measurements.

Scientists are allowed to estimate how many places past the capability of the measuring device?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• as many as they feel are necessary

301000 in correct scientific notation is?

• 30.0 x 10^-4

• 3.01 x 10^-5

• 3.01 x 10^5

• .3 x 10^6

What would a scientist use to measure the volume of water in Lake Minatare?

• Ounces

• Gallons

• Meters

• Liters

0.000102 in correct scientific notation is?

• 1.02 x 10^4

• 1.02 x 10^-4

• 10.2 x 10^-4

• 1.2 x 10^-4

This tool is used to measure?

• volume

• density

• mass

• length