Measuring: Measuring in Science

The video tutorial introduces the metric system, a widely used measurement system based on the number 10. It highlights the differences in measurement units between the United States and other countries, providing examples such as kilograms for mass, kilometers for distance, and degrees Celsius for temperature. The tutorial emphasizes the global and scientific adoption of the metric system and explains its simplicity. It concludes with a focus on measuring length using metric units.

What are some units of measurement you might encounter in countries using the metric system?

• Stones, leagues, Rankine

• Ounces, yards, Kelvin

• Kilograms, kilometers, Celsius

• Pounds, miles, Fahrenheit

Why is the metric system considered easy to use?

• It is based on the number 10

• It uses complex calculations

• It is based on the number 5

• It has fewer units than other systems

Which system of measurement is predominantly used by scientists?

• Imperial system

• Metric system

• Astronomical system

• Customary system

How many millimeters are there in one centimeter?

• 20 millimeters

• 5 millimeters

• 10 millimeters

• 15 millimeters

What is an example of a length measurement in the metric system?

• Inches to feet

• Yards to miles

• Millimeters to centimeters

• Furlongs to chains