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RC02 -- Measurement

Red Voyages Chapter 2 Vocabulary

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measurementA way to describe the world with numbers. Can describe objects and events with length, volume, mass, temperature, and rates.
estimationMethod of making a rough measurement.
SIInternational System of Units, which was designed to give a worldwide standard of physical measurement for science, industry, and commerce. Systeme International.
meterSI unit of length
massAmount of matter in an object.
kilogramSI unit for mass.
KelvinScale that measures temperature in SI.
rateRatio of two measurement with different units.
tableTool used to display information in rows and columns so that it is easier to read and understand.
graphDiagram that shows the relationship between two variables. Tool used to collect, organize, and summarize data in a visual way so that it is easy to use and understand.
line graphTool used to show the relationship between two variables. Used to show change over time.
bar graphTool that uses bars to show the relationships between variables. It can be horizontal or vertical. Can display any numerical data.
circle graphTool used to show the parts of a whole.
accuracyCompares a measurement to the real value.
precisionDescribes how carefully you make your measurements.
volumeThe amount of space an object occupies.
temperatureMeasures how fast molecules are moving.
lengthThe distance between two points.
weightA measurement of force. It depends on gravity.
timeThe interval between two events.
CelsiusMetric unit for measuring temperature.
FahrenheitEnglish unit for measuring temperature.


Science Instructor Grade 8 & Grade 7
Wayne Junior High School
Wayne, NE

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