Week 1 Science Study Guide - Measurement

Vocabulary flashcards created from Grade 4 Week 1 Science Study Guide covering measurement vocabulary, prefixes, conversions, and tools.

Metric System

A measurement system based on powers of $10$

Customary System

The system of measurement mainly used in the U.S.

Mass

The amount of matter in an object (measured in grams or kilograms)

Volume

The amount of space an object takes up (measured in liters or millimeters)

Length

The distance between two points (measured in meters, centimeters, millimeters)

Temperature

How hot or cold something is (measured in Celsius)

Meniscus

The curve of a liquid in a graduated cylinder (measure at the bottom)

Prefix

A word part added in front of a unit that changes its size (milli-, centi-, kilo-)

Milli

$$\frac{1}{1,000}$$

Centi

$$\frac{1}{100}$$

Kilo

$$1,000$$

Ruler/Meterstick

Tool used to measure length

Scale/Balance

Tool used to measure mass

Graduated Cylinder/Beaker

Tool used to measure volume

Thermometer

Tool used to measure temperature