Introduction to the Metric System

The metric system is: (Check all that apply)

• Based on the power of 10

• Easy to translate in any language.

• Used in science classes

• a system of base units and prefixes that can be put in front of the base units.

The base unit that measure the length of an object is a:

• meter

• gram

• Liter

• Second

This tool is used to measure:

• Length

• Volume

• Mass

• Weight

This tool is a:

• Beaker

• Test Tube

• Flask

• Graduated Cylinder

This tool would be used to measure length.

• True

• False

The metric prefix that means 10 is:

• kilo

• deka

• centi

• milli

This is called a:

• Scale

• Measuring Plate

• Gram-o-meter

• Triple Beam Balance

The base unit for mass is a:

• Gram

• Liter

• Meter

• Pound

In order to correctly mass an object, you must first zero out the balance before placing the object on it.

• True

• False

The bottom curve of a liquid is called the:

• Water line

• Leveler

• Volume

• Meniscus