Metric Measurement Mastery

The video tutorial covers the importance of understanding the metric measurement system, comparing it with the English system, and its historical development. It explains key metric units and measurement techniques for length, volume, mass, and temperature. The tutorial also provides methods for unit conversion, emphasizing the use of prefixes and powers of ten. Practical examples and exercises are included to reinforce learning.

What is the primary system of measurement used in science?

• Customary System

• Metric System

• Imperial System

• English System

Which event significantly contributed to the development of the metric system?

• Scientific Revolution

• French Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• American Revolution

What is the abbreviation for the International System of Units?

• SU

• SI

• IS

• IU

Which unit is used to measure length in the metric system?

• Meter

• Liter

• Gram

• Kelvin

What is the rule for measuring with significant figures?

• Measure to the nearest hundredth

• Measure to the nearest tenth

• Measure what you are certain of plus one more digit

• Measure to the nearest whole number

What piece of equipment is used to measure liquid volume in the lab?

• Graduated Cylinder

• Flask

• Pipette

• Beaker

How do you read the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder?

• At the side of the meniscus

• At the middle of the meniscus

• At the bottom of the meniscus

• At the top of the meniscus

What is the unit for mass in the metric system?

• Kilogram

• Gram

• Microgram

• Milligram

What is the relationship between cubic centimeters and milliliters?

• 1 cm³ = 10 mL

• 1 cm³ = 1 mL

• 1 cm³ = 0.1 mL

• 1 cm³ = 100 mL

How many places do you move the decimal to convert 4 kilometers to centimeters?

• 5 places to the left

• 3 places to the left

• 5 places to the right

• 3 places to the right