Metric Units and Conversions

What is the metric system?

• A) A system of measurement used only in the United States

• B) A system of measurement based on the powers of 2

• C) An international system of measurement

• D) A system of measurement that uses fractions

Which of the following is NOT a unit in the metric system?

• liter

• centimeter

• millimeter

• yard

Which of the following is a metric unit of temperature?

• A) Fahrenheit

• B) Celsius

• C) Kelvin

• D) Rankine

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

• gram

• liter

• meter

• ounce

Which of the following is a correct pair of base unit and its symbol in the metric system?

• Length - m

• Volume - g

• Mass - L

• Length - in

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

• Gram

• Liter

• Meter

• Gallon

What does the prefix "kilo" (k) represent in the metric system?

• 1000x

• 100x

What does the prefix "milli" (m) represent in the metric system?

• 1000x

• 100x

How many meters are there in 1 millimeter (mm)?

• 0.001 meters

• 0.01 meters

• 100 meters

• 1000 meters

Convert 160 cm to millimeters.

• 1600 mm

• 16 mm

• 16000 mm

• 1.6 mm