Metric Length

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring long distances?

Back

Kilometers (km)

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring short lengths, like a pencil?

Back

Centimeters (cm)

Front

What is the smallest metric unit for measuring length?

Back

Millimeters (mm)

Front

How many millimeters are in one centimeter?

Back

10 millimeters

Front

How many centimeters are in one meter?

Back

100 centimeters

Front

What unit would you use to measure the length of a car?

Back

Meters (m)

Front

Which is longer: 1 kilometer or 1000 meters?

Back

They are equal; 1 kilometer = 1000 meters.

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring very small lengths, like a grain of sand?

Back

Millimeters (mm)

Front

If a spider is 15 mm long, how many centimeters is that?

Back

1.5 centimeters

Front

What is the relationship between meters and kilometers?

Back

1 kilometer = 1000 meters.