Metric Review

What is an advantage to using the metric system?

• the King liked it better

• Mr. Tantillo said we should be using it.

• it causes less confusion among humans.

The basic unit of length in the metric system is the

• cm

• meter

• inch

The basic unit of Mass in the metric system is the

• pound

• gram

• ounce

What is the basic unit of measurement for volume in the metric system?

• Liter

• ML

• ounce

What tool is used to measure meters?

• metric ruler

• graduated cylinder

• triple beam balance

What tool is used to measure mass?

• scale

• triple beam balance

• weights

What tool is used to measure volume?

• a bottle

• a cup

• graduated cylinder

Which of the following is used to measure small amounts? (something tiny)

• Kilo

• Centi

• Deca

What is used to measure larger amounts?

• Mili

• Centi

• Hecto

To covert the CM to MM we move the decimal to the ________ one place

• left

• right