Introduction to the Metric System: Measuring Length, Volume, and Mass

Introduction to the Metric System: Measuring Length, Volume, and Mass

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5th - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of measurement systems, focusing on the metric system. It covers the history of the metric system, its base 10 structure, and its ease of use compared to the imperial system. The tutorial explains how to measure distance, volume, and mass using metric units like meters, liters, and grams. It highlights the simplicity of metric calculations and the common prefixes used for different scales of measurement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the metric system first developed?

Great Britain

France

Canada

United States

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Yard

Foot

Meter

Inch

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is approximately one meter long?

A mountain

A football field

A skyscraper

A guitar

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unit would you use to measure the distance between two cities?

Millimeter

Centimeter

Kilometer

Decimeter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the base unit for measuring volume in the metric system?

Gallon

Gram

Liter

Meter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many milliliters are there in a liter?

100

1000

10

500

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Ton

Gram

Kilogram

Milligram

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