Tools & Metric Measurement

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What is the metric unit for measuring length?

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Centimeter (cm) and meter (m) are common metric units for measuring length.

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What is the metric unit for measuring volume?

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Milliliter (mL) and liter (L) are common metric units for measuring volume.

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What is the metric unit for measuring temperature?

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Celsius (°C) is the metric unit for measuring temperature.

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At what temperature does water freeze in Celsius?

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0 degrees Celsius.

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At what temperature does water boil in Celsius?

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100 degrees Celsius.

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How do you read a graduated cylinder?

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Read the bottom of the meniscus at eye level to determine the volume.

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What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is the metric unit for measuring mass?

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Gram (g) and kilogram (kg) are common metric units for measuring mass.

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How do you convert centimeters to meters?

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Divide the number of centimeters by 100.