UNIT CONVERSION

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What is the International System of Units (SI)?

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A system of measurement that includes base units for measuring length, mass, time, and more.

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How many base units are in the International System of Units?

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Seven base units.

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What are some examples of SI units?

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Kilograms, meters, amperes, seconds.

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Which unit would you use to measure the length of a pencil?

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Centimeters.

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Which unit would you use to measure the length of your classroom?

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Metres.

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What is the relationship between meters and kilometers?

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1 kilometer = 1,000 meters.

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When converting from a smaller unit to a larger unit, what do you do?

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You divide.

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When converting from a larger unit to a smaller unit, what do you do?

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You multiply.

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How many grams are in 1 kilogram?

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1 kilogram = 1,000 grams.

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If you have 13 kg, how many grams do you have?

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13,000 grams.