Metrics

Which is correct for filling in the metric step sheet from LARGEST TO SMALLEST units

• kilo, hecto, deci, BASE, deka, centi, milli
• kilo, hecto, deka, BASE, deci, centi, milli
• milli, centi, deci, BASE, deka, hecto, kilo

7,000 g = ____ kg

• 70

• 700

• 7

• 0.07

Is 4,000 mg greater than, less than, or equal to 4 g?

• greater than
• less than
• equal to

Is 55,000 mg greater than, less than, or equal to 5 kg?

• greater than
• equal to
• less than

5,000 mg = ____ g

• 50
• 5
• 500
• 5,000

What does the prefix deci- mean?

• 100x larger than basic unit
• 10x larger than basic unit
• 10x smaller than basic unit
• 100x smaller than basic unit

What does the prefix hecto- mean?

• 10x smaller than basic unit
• 100x smaller than basic unit
• 100x larger than basic unit
• 1000x larger than basic unit

What is the basic metric unit for mass?

• Gram
• Meter
• Liter
• Volume

What is the basic metric unit of volume?

• Volume
• Liter
• Grams
• Meter

What does the prefix kilo- mean?

• 1x larger than base unit
• 10x larger than base unit
• 100x larger than base unit
• 1000x larger than base unit