Unit 1: The Metric System

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to the metric system, its units of measurement, prefixes, conversion methods, and techniques for conducting measurements.

Customary Units of Measurement

A collection of functionally unrelated units in the English system, including length, weight/mass, volume, temperature, and time.

Meter (m)

The standard unit of length in the metric system.

Gram (g)

The standard unit of mass in the metric system.

Liter (L)

The standard unit of volume in the metric system.

Degrees Celsius (°C)

The standard unit of temperature in the metric system.

Prefixes

Used in the metric system to signify multiples or fractions of base units.

Kilo (k)

Prefix meaning 1000 times the base unit.

Centi (c)

Prefix meaning one-hundredth (1/100) of the base unit.

Milli (m)

Prefix meaning one-thousandth (1/1000) of the base unit.

Dimensional Analysis

A problem-solving method that uses units to dictate the conversion process.

Conversion within the Metric System

Moving the decimal point right for smaller units or left for larger units to convert measurements.

Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion

A method for converting temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa.

Measuring Mass

Determining the quantity of matter in an object, usually measured using a scale.

Capacity

The measure of the volume inside a container, typically measured in liters.

Meniscus

The curve at the surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder, used for precise measurement of volume.

Equivalences in Measurement

Standard conversions between different units of weight, capacity, and length.