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Etymology
Mrs. Dunn's first study guide
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Science
7th Grade
08/26/2010

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Science
Definition
the process of observing, explaining and understanding the world.
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etymology
Definition
the study of words and their meanings; analyze prefixes and suffixes
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Cardio

 

Definition
heart
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-ology
Definition
study of
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derma
Definition
skin
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metric system
Definition
Universal System of Measurement (SI)
Term
Who uses the metric system? Why?
Definition

By all scientist around the world.

For easy communication and to translate data easily.

 

Term
Grams measure
Definition
weight and mass
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Liters measure
Definition
volume of liquids or how much space the liquid takes up.
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Meters measure
Definition
distance
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kilo
Definition
1,000
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Hecto
Definition
100
Term
Deka
Definition
10
Term
Deci
Definition
.1 or one tenth
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Centi
Definition
.01 or one hundredth
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Milli
Definition
.001 or one thousandth
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metric ruler
Definition
used to measure the length in centimeters, and millimeters.
Term
how many millimeters in a centimeter
Definition
10
Term
What does the written number stand for on a metric ruler
Definition
centimeters
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What do the little slashes stand for on a metric ruler?
Definition
millimeters
Term
What does a graduated cylinder used for?
Definition
measure the volume of a liquid.
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How do you use and read a graduated cylinder
Definition

Determine the increments

Read on a flat surface

Read at eye level

Make sure cylinder fits the volume

the smaller the cylinder the more accurately calibrated.

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Meniscus
Definition
the curvature of the liquid --this is where you read the volume.
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