When a cube is formed that is 1 centimeter long on each side, it becomes a measurement of volume that is abbreviated as ________
A) cm
B) mg
C) kg
D) cc
Answer: D
A) The abbreviation cm means centimeter, a measure of length, not volume.
B) The abbreviation mg means milligram, a measure of weight, not volume.
C) The abbreviation kg means kilogram, a measure of weight, not volume.
D) Cubic centimeter is a measurement of volume.
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