Metric Measurement Essentials

Why is the metric system considered easier to work with compared to the customary system?

• It is only used in the United States.

• It uses fractions.

• It is based on multiples of 10.

• It has fewer units.

Which base unit would you use to measure the length of a table?

• Gram

• Liter

• Meter

• Kilogram

What does a gram measure in the metric system?

• Length

• Volume

• Temperature

• Mass

Which unit is used to measure the capacity of a water bottle?

• Centimeter

• Liter

• Gram

• Meter

What does the prefix 'kilo' represent in the metric system?

• 10

• 100

• 1000

• 0.1

How many grams are there in one kilogram?

• 0.1

• 10

• 100

• 1000

If you have 100 centimeters, how many meters do you have?

• 1 meter

• 1000 meters

• 10 meters

• 0.1 meters

How many milliliters are there in one liter?

• 10

• 0.1

• 100

• 1000

Which is larger: a centigram or a gram?

• Centigram

• Gram

• Depends on the context

• They are equal

How many millimeters are there in one meter?

• 1000

• 100

• 0.1

• 10