Metric Units and Conversions Challenge

Why is the metric system preferred in scientific research?

• It's universally accepted and facilitates global data sharing

• It uses easier calculations

• Only because it uses grams and meters

• Because it's older than the English system

What is the metric system primarily used for?

• Measuring the speed of a car

• Calculating the age of the universe

• International scientific research

• Daily grocery shopping

What does a prefix in the metric system indicate?

• The color of the measurement tool

• The complexity of the measurement

• The relative size of the unit to the base unit

• The inventor of the unit

What does the prefix 'kilo-' signify?

• One hundredth

• One tenth

• One thousand times larger

• One hundred times larger

What is the base unit for mass in the metric system?

• Second

• Meter

• Liter

• Gram

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

• Centiliter

• Meter

• Kilogram

• Millisecond

How many base units are primarily discussed in the metric system?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

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

• Kilogram

• Liter

• Meter

• Gram

How many millimeters are in 1 centimeter?

• 0.1

• 1000

• 100

• 10

To convert from milligrams to grams, you need to:

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 1000

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 1000