Metric System Basics

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What is the metric system primarily used for?

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The metric system is primarily used in science and in countries outside of the United States.

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What are the base units of the metric system?

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The base units of the metric system are meters (length), grams (mass), and liters (capacity).

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

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'Milli' means one thousandth. There are 1000 millimeters in 1 meter.

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

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'Centi' means one hundredth. There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter.

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

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'Kilo' means one thousand. There are 1000 meters in 1 kilometer.

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How many milligrams are in a gram?

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There are 1000 milligrams in a gram.

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How many centigrams are in a gram?

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There are 100 centigrams in a gram.

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How many grams are in a kilogram?

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There are 1000 grams in a kilogram.

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How many milliliters are in a liter?

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There are 1000 milliliters in a liter.

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How many centiliters are in a liter?

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There are 100 centiliters in a liter.