Metric Units of Measurement

Which unit would be best to measure the length of a pencil?

• meters

• centimeters

• kilometers

• decimeters

Units used to measure Mass of an object

• Centimeters
• Milliliters
• Grams
• Volume

1,000 g = _______ kg

• 1
• 100
• 0.1
• 100,000

Which statement is true?

• 4 liters 300 milliliters > 4,000 milliliters

• 4 liters 300 milliliters < 4,000 milliliters

• 4 liters 300 milliliters = 4,000 milliliters

• 4,000 milliliters > 4 liters 300 milliliters

Which unit is not used in the metric system?

• meter

• gram

• pound

• liter

A unit of length in the metric system is the:

• liter

• gram

• meter

• Celsius

Which of the following is NOT a safety procedure you should follow when working in a laboratory situation?

• Always wear necessary safety equipment, such as goggles.

• Have a global positioning system on hand at all times.

• Never smell or taste any substance unless advised by the teacher.

• Keep walkways clear and pay attention to where you are walking.

Name the lab equipment shown in the picture.

• graduated cylinder

• flask

• beaker

• test tube

53 millimeters is represented by which letter?

• D

• C

• B

• E

Which of the following metric measurements would be used to measure the length of a football field?

• centimeters

• kilometers

• meters

• millimeters