Intro to the metric system

Front

We use the BASE UNIT of ______________ to measure length or distance.

Back

Meter

Front

A good reason to learn the metric system is........

Back

All of the above (Most countries use it, It is used in the medical field, It is used in the scientific field)

Front

Which operation will convert milligrams to grams?

Back

Divide by 1000

Front

The prefix Milli stands for.....

Back

1/1000th of the base unit

Front

Convert 56 kilograms to grams.

Back

56,000 grams

Front

What is the base unit for measuring volume in the metric system?

Back

Liter

Front

What does the prefix 'Kilo' mean in the metric system?

Back

1,000 times the base unit

Front

How many centimeters are in a meter?

Back

100 centimeters

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring weight?

Back

Gram

Front

What is the base unit for measuring temperature in the metric system?

Back

Celsius