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Pearson Interactive Science Book 1 Chp. 2 lsn 1
Vocabulary Terms
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Science
6th Grade
10/20/2012

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Metric System
Definition
A world-wide measurement system based on the number 10.a measure of the
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International System of Units (SI)
Definition
a version of the metric system used by Scientists.
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mass
Definition
a measure of the amount of matter in an object. Measured using kg (kilograms)
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weight
Definition
a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. (NOT THE SAME AS MASS).
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volume
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the amount of space an object or substance takes up. Solids are measured using cubic meter and cubic centimer. Liquids are measured using liters.
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density
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a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume. Measured using kg/cubic meters, g/cubic centimeter or g/mL.
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