Metric Estimation

Which choice best represents the length of a loaf of bread?

• 31 kilometers
• 31 millimeters
• 31 centimeters
• 31 meters

Which choice best represents the height of a flag pole?

• 9 kilometers
• 9 millimeters
• 9 meters
• 9 centimeters

Which choice best represents the height of an apple?

• 10 centimeters
• 10 millimeters
• 10 kilometers
• 10 meters

Which choice best represents the height of a glue stick?

• 8 meters
• 8 kilometers
• 8 millimeters
• 8 centimeters

Which would be the best metric units to use to find the mass of a large bag of rocks?

• milligram
• gram
• kilogram
• pound

Which would be the best metric units to use to find the mass of an adult person?

• milligram
• gram
• kilogram
• pound

Which would be the best metric units to use to find the mass of a car?

• milligram
• gram
• kilogram
• pound

Which is the best estimate for the mass of an elephant?

• 25 grams

• 25 kilograms

• 2500 grams

• 2500 kilograms

What would be the best METRIC unit to measure the weight of a cap eraser?

• Ounces (oz)
• Kilograms (kg)
• Grams (g)
• Tons (t)

Lennie is carrying his mom's wallet in the store.  He is able to carry the wallet in his pocket.  Would the wallet most likely be measured in grams or kilograms?

• Grams
• Kilograms