Metric vs. Customary Measurement Challenge

The video uses a story of two kings to explain the differences between the customary and metric systems of measurement. One king uses the traditional customary system, while the other adopts the metric system, which is based on units of ten. The video highlights the ease of conversion and use of the metric system compared to the customary system, which involves complex fractions. Eventually, all kingdoms switch to the metric system for better trade and communication. The metric system's base of ten is linked to human anatomy, specifically our ten fingers.

What did the traditional king allow his kingdom to use?

• The customary system

• Ancient scripts

• Modern technology

• The metric system

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What is the base unit of length in the metric system?

• Mile

• Meter

• Yard

• Foot

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What unit is used to measure mass in the metric system?

• Ounce

• Pound

• Gram

• Kilogram

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How many millimeters are in a centimeter?

• 1000

• 10

• 0.1

• 100

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How many grams are there in a kilogram?

• 10000

• 10

• 100

• 1000

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What makes customary measurements difficult to convert?

• They are based on the number 10

• They are universally accepted

• They use simple fractions

• They are divided by fractions

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Why were metric measurements easier to express and convert?

• They were older than customary units

• They used complex fractions

• They increased by factors of 10

• They were based on the king's preference

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What led to the downfall of the king who used customary measurements?

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

• The invasion by another kingdom

• His refusal to adapt to modern systems

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What was the consequence for the kingdom that stuck to customary measurements?

• They were unaffected by global changes

• They isolated themselves successfully

• They had to overthrow their king

• They became more prosperous

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Why did the people choose the number 10 for the metric system?

• It was a royal decree

• It represents universal harmony

• It's based on the number of fingers we have

• It was randomly selected

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