Measurement (22-23)

What are four units measured in the metric system?

• meters, liters, grams, and degrees celsius

• inches, pounds, and cups

• cups, ounces, pounds, and tons

• weight, liters, meters, and angles

What is a metric system unit of mass?

• ounces

• pounds

• grams

• meters

To measure liquid volume in the metric system we use a

• graduated cylinder

• triple beam balance

• meter stick

• thermometer

The reticulated python is the longest snake in the world, regularly reaching over 6.25 meters in length. How many centimeters do 6.25 meters equal? (type the number only)

To be more accurate, you should always read which part of the meniscus?

• The bottom of the curve

• The top part, the edges

• Average together the top and bottom part

Which unit is NOT used in the metric system?

• Meter

• Gram

• Liter

• Pound

A unit of mass in the metric system is the:

• Centimeter

• Gram

• Liter

• Ounce

-?- would be most appropriate to measure the length of a pencil and -?- would be the most appropriate to measure the thickness of pencil lead.

• Millimeters, Centimeters

• Kilometers, Dekameters

• Centimeters, Millimeters

• Decimeters, Millimeters

Reorder the following from smallest to largest:

• 3 g

• 15 g

• 1950 mg

• 19 g

Reorder the following from largest unit to smallest unit

• Hecto-

• Deka-

• Centi-

• Deci-

• Kilo-