Physical Science 1.4 metric system

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key advantage of using the Metric System in scientific research?

• It is based on multiples of ten, making calculations easier.

• It uses different units for each country.

• It is only used in Europe.

• It is more complicated than other systems.

Open Ended

Why is it important for scientists around the world to use a standardized system of measurement like the Metric System and SI units?

Open Ended

How are measurements reported with precision?

Open Ended

Why is the metric system a better system for scientists than the English standard system?

Open Ended

Explain the role of accuracy and precision in data collection and analysis.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the metric system is NOT correct?

• It was developed by the French in the late 1700s.

• It is based on powers of ten.

• It is used by almost every country in the world, except the USA.

• It is abbreviated as SI, which stands for Standard International.

Fill in the Blanks

1 meter =

centimeters.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common prefixes used in the metric system?

• kilo

• centi

• milli

• nano

Multiple Choice

What is the SI base unit for length?

• Meter

• Gram

• Liter

• Second

Open Ended

Explain how you would measure the length of an object using the metric system. What tools would you use and what unit would you record your answer in?

Multiple Choice

What is the SI unit for mass?

• Gram

• Meter

• Liter

• Second

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes mass?

• Mass is the amount of matter that makes up an object.

• Mass is the distance between two points.

• Mass is the amount of space an object takes up.

• Mass is measured in liters.

Fill in the Blanks

The SI unit for volume is the

.

Open Ended

Describe a method you could use to measure the volume of a liquid in the metric system. What tool would you use and what unit would you record your answer in?

Fill in the Blanks

The curved surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder is called the

.

Multiple Choice

What is the correct way to read the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder?

• Read the top of the curve

• Read the bottom of the curve (meniscus)

• Read from the side of the cylinder

• Estimate the middle of the liquid

Multiple Choice

What is the volume of liquid in the three graduated cylinders shown in the images? Select all correct answers.

• a) 14.5 ml, b) .525 ml, c) 32.0 ml

• a) 10 ml, b) .5 ml, c) 30 ml

• a) 20 ml, b) .6 ml, c) 35 ml

• a) 15 ml, b) .4 ml, c) 33 ml

Fill in the Blanks

The metric system is also known as the

system.

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about the metric system and SI units in this lesson?