Exploring the Metric System Through Song

How many millimeters are there in a centimeter?

• 1000

• 10

• 100

• 1

What is the basic principle of the metric system?

• Using complex formulas

• Multiplying/dividing by tens

• Measuring with feet

• Estimating visually

What unit is best for measuring very small objects?

• Millimeter

• Kilometer

• Meter

• Centimeter

How many centimeters make up a meter?

• 10

• 1

• 100

• 1000

What unit would you use to measure the length of a backyard?

• Millimeter

• Centimeter

• Kilometer

• Meter

What is not an ideal use for meters?

• Measuring a building

• Measuring a country's width

• Measuring a table

• Measuring a book

How many meters are in a kilometer?

• 10

• 100

• 1000

• 1

Which unit would be most appropriate for measuring the length of a river?

• Millimeter

• Centimeter

• Kilometer

• Meter

Which unit is not suitable for measuring a tiny dot?

• Kilometer

• Millimeter

• Centimeter

• Meter

What makes the metric system user-friendly?

• Its use of random numbers

• Its complexity

• Its use of the number 10

• Its similarity to the imperial system