Measuring Weight: Grams and Kilograms in Action

Maria introduces grams and kilograms as units of weight in the metric system. She demonstrates using kitchen scales to measure various objects, explaining the scale's markings and how to read them. The video includes practical exercises, encouraging viewers to weigh items at home and check product labels for weight information. The lesson concludes with suggestions for further practice.

What are the two units of weight discussed in the video?

• Grams and Kilograms

• Pounds and Ounces

• Miles and Kilometers

• Liters and Milliliters

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How many grams are there in one kilogram?

• 100 grams

• 500 grams

• 1000 grams

• 1500 grams

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What does the darker line between 600 and 800 grams represent?

• 800 grams

• 750 grams

• 700 grams

• 650 grams

How much did the box of dominoes approximately weigh?

• 600 grams

• 500 grams

• 425 grams

• 550 grams

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What was the approximate weight of Matthew the mascot?

• 135 grams

• 125 grams

• 150 grams

• 100 grams

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What was the weight of the water container?

• 1 kg 700 grams

• 1 kg 600 grams

• 2 kg

• 1 kg 500 grams

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How was the tare function used in the video?

• To power off the scale

• To reset the scale to zero

• To switch between units

• To lock the weight measurement

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How much did the group of tomatoes weigh?

• 625 grams

• 650 grams

• 700 grams

• 675 grams

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What was the weight of the can of asparagus mentioned?

• 450 grams

• 397 grams

• 411 grams

• 425 grams

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What did the video encourage viewers to do at home?

• Buy a new scale

• Measure items in pounds

• Only measure liquids

• Practice measuring in grams and kilograms

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