Converting Metric Measurements

What are the basic units in the metric system?

• Grams, Meters, Liters

• Pounds, Feet, Gallons

• Inches, Miles, Cups

• Ounces, Yards, Pints

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

• 1000

• 100

• 10

• 0.1

If you move from a larger unit to a smaller unit in the metric system, which direction do you move the decimal point?

• To the right

• It depends on the unit

• To the left

• It stays the same

How many steps do you move the decimal point when converting from millimeters to centimeters?

• Two steps to the right

• Two steps to the left

• One step to the right

• One step to the left

What is the equivalent of 1000 milligrams in grams?

• 100 grams

• 10 grams

• 1 gram

• 0.1 grams

What is the mnemonic to remember the order of metric prefixes?

• King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk

• My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos

• Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

• Never Eat Soggy Waffles

What is the customary system primarily used in?

• United Kingdom

• Australia

• United States

• Canada

How many ounces are in one pound?

• 20 ounces

• 16 ounces

• 12 ounces

• 8 ounces

How many feet are in one yard?

• 3 feet

• 2 feet

• 4 feet

• 5 feet

What is the equivalent of 0.5 gallons in quarts?

• 1 quart

• 3 quarts

• 2 quarts

• 4 quarts