Metric Prefixes

Which metric prefix means "one hundred"?

• Kilo-
• Hecto-
• Deka-
• Centi-

To measure the length of a pencil, which unit would be most appropriate?

• Kilometer
• Centimeter
• Millimeter
• Decimeter

A metric prefix that means "one tenth" is:

• Hecto-
• Milli-
• Centi-
• Deci-

What is the base unit for measuring mass in the metric system?

• Gram
• Hectogram
• Kilogram
• Decigram

Which metric prefix means "one thousand"?

• Hecto-
• Kilo-
• Deci-
• Centi-

What is the base unit for measuring volume in the metric system?

• Kiloliter
• Liter
• Milliliter
• Deciliter

If you're measuring the length of a football field, which unit would you use?

• Decameter
• Centimeter
• Millimeter
• Kilometer

Which metric prefix means "one hundredth"?

• Deka-
• Milli-
• Hecto-
• Centi-

To measure the mass of a car, which unit would you use?

• Kilogram
• Centigram
• Milligram
• Decigram

What is the base unit for measuring time in the metric system?

• Second
• Kilosecond
• Millisecond
• Centisecond