Metric System

55 mm = ___________ cm

• 0.55

• 5.5

• 550

• 5,500

The Metric System is measure by powers of _________.

• Ten

• None

• 100

• One

Which side of the ruler should you use when making measurements in science class?

• English

• metric

• inches

• the metal

The basic unit of length in the metric system is

• Meter

• Liter

• Gram

• None of these

The prefix “centi” means

• one hundred (100)  
  

• one-thousandth (1/1,000) 
  

• one-hundredth (1/100)
  

• one thousand (1000)

1 km = ________ m

• 10

• 100

• 1,000

• 10,000

What is the primary advantage of using the metric system in international trade?

• Uniformity across countries

• Complexity of units

• Historical significance

• Cultural diversity

Which metric unit would be most appropriate for measuring the volume of a swimming pool?

• Liters

• Milliliters

• Cubic centimeters

• Kiloliters

In the metric system, which prefix represents one million?

• Kilo

• Mega

• Giga

• Milli

What is the metric unit for measuring temperature?

• Kelvin

• Celsius

• Fahrenheit

• Rankine