Metric Prefixes and Conversions

Which lists metric units, in order, from smallest to largest?

• milligram, centigram, gram
• kilogram, gram, centigram
• decagram, hectogram, milligram
• kilogram, hectogram, decagram

What is the SI base unit for volume?

• gram
• meter
• liter
• foot

When measuring the length of a paperclip, you would use what SI units?

• kilometers
• meters
• millimeters
• grams

The prefix "giga" means: ____________________

• 1 x 10⁹
• 1 x 10⁶
• 1 x 10³
• 1 x 10²

The prefix "mega" means: ____________________

• 1 x 10⁹
• 1 x 10⁶
• 1 x 10³
• 1 x 10²

The prefix "kilo" means: ____________________

• 1 x 10^-1
• 1 x 10³
• 1 x 10^-3
• 1 x 10²

The prefix "hecto" means: ____________________

• 1 x 10³
• 1 x 10²
• 1 x 10^-2
• 1 x 10^-3

The prefix "deka" means: ____________________

• 1 x 10¹
• 1 x 10^-1
• 1 x 10²
• 1 x 10^-3

The prefix "deci" means: ____________________

• 1 x 10^-1
• 1 x 10¹
• 1 x 10³
• 1 x 10^-2

The prefix "centi" means: ____________________

• 1 x 10^-2
• 1 x 10²
• 1 x 10^-1
• 1 x 10³