Quiz Scientific Measurement 6.1.5

Which part of the measurement is the prefix?

Reorder the following SI prefixes in order from largest to smallest.

• kilo-

• deci-

• centi-

• milli-

What is the correct symbol and value for the SI prefix centi-?

• m and 0.001

• c and 0.01

• d and 0.1

• h and 100

Which base unit would be the most appropriate unit to use for the mass of a person?

• meter

• liter

• gram

• none of the above

According to the ruler in the picture, how long is the line?

• 2.5 cm

• 2.7 cm

• 2.9 cm

• 3.0 cm

Which of the following identifies why scientists use scientific notation?

• to represent the SI system in a unique way

• a way to communicate with scientists using a secret code

• to write very large or very small numbers easily and concisely

• to make calculations more complicated and challenging

Convert 567 g to mg.

• 0.567 mg

• 5.67 mg

• 567,000 mg

• 5,670 mg

Which of the following is NOT part of the SI measurement system units?

• grams

• meters

• gallons

• liters

What is 7.35 X 10^-4 in standard form?

• 0.000735

• 0.735

• 73,500

• 735

Reorder the following scientific notations from the smallest on the left to the largest on the right.

• 7.4 X 10^-5

• 7.4 X 10^-3

• 7.4 X 10²

• 7.4 X 10⁴