Exploring Metric Length Measurements

What is commonly used in the United States instead of the metric system?

• Metric system

• Customary units

• Standard units

• Imperial units

Which of the following is a unit of length in the metric system?

• Meter

• Liter

• Pound

• Gallon

How many centimeters are there in one meter?

• 10

• 1

• 100

• 1000

What is the approximate height of a doorknob from the floor?

• 1 meter

• 2 meters

• 1.5 meters

• 0.5 meters

What was one of the items measured during the treasure hunt that was about a meter?

• Height of a science fair board

• Width of a door

• Length of a car

• Height of a desk

What common item was found to be about one centimeter wide?

• A pen

• A window

• A book

• A door

What was used as an example of something about one centimeter wide?

• Width of a computer board key

• Thickness of a book

• Width of a chair leg

• Length of a spoon

How many millimeters are there in one meter?

• 1

• 1000

• 100

• 10

What is the thickness of a typical fingernail in millimeters?

• 100 mm

• 10 mm

• 1 mm

• 0.1 mm

Which item was mentioned as being approximately one millimeter thick?

• Thickness of a popsicle stick

• Width of a pencil

• Height of a cup

• Length of a nail