Measurement Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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Customary system
A
The units of measurement most often used in the United States. These include foot, pound, and quart.
2
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Length
A
Measurement of the distance between two points.
3
Q
Weight
A
A measurement that tells how heavy an object is
4
Q
Capacity
A
The amount a container can hold
5
Q
Customary units of weight (2)
A
16oz = 1lb 2000lbs = 1T
6
Q
Customary units of capacity (4)
A
4qts = 1gal 2pts = 1qt 8pts = 1gal 2c = 1pt
7
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Customary units of length (4)
A
12inches = 1foot 3feet = 1yard 5280feet = 1mile 1760yards = 1mile
8
Q
Mass
A
The measure of the amount of matter in an object
9
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Metric units of mass (2)
A
1000 mg = 1 g
1000 g = 1 kg
10
Q
Metric system
A
The decimal system of measurement. Includes liter, grams, and meters.
11
Q
Metric units of capacity (1)
A
1000 ml = 1 L
12
Q
Fair share
A
An amount divided equally
13
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Line plot
A
A graph that uses columns of Xs above a number line to show frequency of data.
