Earth Systems: Metric Conversions

The base measurement for mass is...

• kilogram

• liters

• grams

• meters

240 cm = ___________ m

• 2400
• 24
• 2.4
• 0.24

15.6 L = ___________ mL

• 15,600
• 156,000
• 1,560,000
• 15,600,000

Which unit is the smallest?  

• km
• mm
• m
• cm 

Is 20 g greater than, less than, or equal to 2 kg?

• greater than
• less than
• equal to

900 cm ____ 9000 mm

• <

• =

• >

Which unit is a a measure of volume?

• meters
• grams
• inches
• liters

Select the largest unit.

• kilogram

• centigram

• decigram

• decagram

Using the conversion chart, as the units move to the left, the decimal place moves to the ____________.

• Right

• Sometimes to the right, sometimes to the left

• Left

• The decimal place doesn't change between units

Which one is not in the metric system?

• Kilometer
• Yard
• Centimeter
• Meter