Metric Length

The abbreviation for millimeter is

• cm

• m

• mm

• km

Answer explanation

Millimeters are the smallest measurement on a metric ruler.

The abbreviation for centimeters is

• mm

• cm

• m

• km

Answer explanation

There are 10 mm in 1 cm.

The abbreviation for decimeters is

• mm

• m

• cm

• dm

Answer explanation

There are 10 cm in 1 dm.

The abbreviation for meters is

• mm

• cm

• m

• dm

Answer explanation

A meter stick measures out 100 cm.

Think of the size of a quarter. What would you use to measure the length of a quarter?

• centimeters, cm

• millimeters, mm

• meters, m

• kilometers, m

Answer explanation

Millimeters are used to measure small objects.

Think of a person. What would you use to measure the height of a person?

• centimeters, cm

• millimeters, mm

• meters, m

• kilometers, km

Answer explanation

Centimeters are usually used to measure height for everyone, including kids.

Think of your house. What would you use to measure the distance around your house?

• centimeters, cm

• millimeters, mm

• meters, m

• kilometers, km

Answer explanation

Usually perimeters and areas are measured with meters when used in large areas.

Think of distances between cities. What would you use to measure the distance between two cities?

• centimeters, cm

• millimeters, mm

• meters, m

• kilometers, km

Answer explanation

Kilometers are used to measure long distances.

How many decimeters in 1 meter?

• 1 dm

• 100 dm

• 10 dm

• 1,000 dm

How many centimeters in 1 meter?

• 1 cm

• 100 cm

• 10 cm

• 1,000 cm