Rogers Biology: Metric System

The Metric System is based on powers of:

• 5's

• 10's

• 20's

• 50's

Which units are the BASE units in the metric system? Check all that apply.

• Meters

• Liters

• Grams

• Inches

• Miles

What scientific tool is used to measure volume of liquids, such as water and chemicals?

• Meter Stick

• Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

• Triple Beam Balance

What scientific tool is best to measure the length of a classroom?

• Meter Stick

• Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

• Triple Beam Balance

What scientific tool is used to measure the mass of an object like a beaker?

• Meter Stick

• Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

• Triple Beam Balance

Which units below are NOT part of the metric system? Check all that apply.

• Inches

• Feet

• Meters

• Grams

Which unit below is the largest?

• Kilogram

• Gram

• Centigrams

• Milligrams

Which unit below is the SMALLEST?

• Kilometer

• Millimeters

• Meters

• Centimeters

What unit is used for measuring MASS in the metric system?

• Grams

• Liters

• Meters

• Miles

Which unit of the metric system is used for measuring VOLUME?

• Meters

• Liters

• Grams

• Ounces