Length Measurement Quiz Review

What is length?

• the amount of matter in an object

• the amount of space an object takes up

• the force of gravity on an object

• the distance from one point to another

What tool is used to measure metric length?

• a graduated cylinder

• a triple beam balance

• a thermometer

• a meter stick

What is the basic unit used to measure length in the metric system?

• meter

• liter

• gram

• inch

The prefix "kilo" means a 10 x 10 x 10, or 1,000. How many meters are in one kilometer?

• 10

• 1,000

• 1

• 100

The prefix "milli" means 1,000. So a millimeter is:

• 10 times smaller as a meter

• 1,000 times bigger than a meter

• the same size as a meter

• 1,000 times smaller than a meter

The prefix "centi" means 100. So, a centimeter is:

• 100 times larger than a meter

• 1,000 times smaller than a meter

• 100 times smaller than a meter

• the same size as a meter

How many kilometers are there in 740 meters?

• 740,000

• 0.74

• 7.4

• 74

How many millimeters are there in 3.6 centimeters?

• 36

• 3600

• 0.36

• 360

How many millimeters are there in 1.8 meters?

• 18

• 1800

• 0.18

• 180

Which unit would you use to measure the length of a discus throw?

• millimeter

• centimeter

• meter

• kilometer