Understanding Measurement Concepts

What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?

• kilometer

• meter

• centimeter

• millimeter

How many centimeters are in a meter?

• 100

• 1000

• 10

• 50

What unit would you use to measure the length of a pencil?

• meters

• millimeters

• centimeters or inches

• feet

If a book weighs 500 grams, how many kilograms does it weigh?

• 1 kilogram

• 250 grams

• 750 grams

• 0.5 kilograms

What is the standard unit for measuring weight in the metric system?

• stone

• gram

• ounce

• pound

How many milliliters are in a liter?

• 1000 milliliters

• 250 milliliters

• 1500 milliliters

• 500 milliliters

What unit would you use to measure the volume of a swimming pool?

• cubic meters or gallons

• cubic feet

• liters

• square meters

If a bag of flour weighs 2 kilograms, how many grams is that?

• 1500 grams

• 2000 grams

• 1000 grams

• 2500 grams

What is the formula to convert inches to centimeters?

• cm = inches * 2.54

• cm = inches - 2.54

• cm = inches + 2.54

• cm = inches / 2.54

How do you measure the height of a person?

• Measure the height by sitting down and using a ruler.

• Use a tape measure while the person is lying down.

• Estimate the height based on shoe size.

• Stand straight against a wall and measure from the floor to the top of the head.