CLEAN : Brexiteers fighting metric system one street at a time

The video discusses the significance of traditional measurement systems, particularly the imperial system, in the context of history and daily life. It highlights the role of these systems in the industrial revolution and their continued use in everyday activities like buying groceries. The speaker questions the need for complete metrication, emphasizing the cultural and historical importance of the imperial system and noting that many people still use it, especially in their minds, for measuring height and weight.

What role did traditional measurement systems play in the industrial revolution?

• They were irrelevant to the industrial revolution.

• They were only used in agriculture.

• They were a hindrance to technological progress.

• They contributed to the industrial revolution and the rise of Great Britain.

Why does the speaker question the need to fully adopt the metric system for everyday use?

• Because imperial measurements are not used in the UK.

• Because imperial measurements are part of natural history.

• Because the metric system is not used in science.

• Because the metric system is too complex.

What is a common way people measure their height according to the speaker?

• In liters.

• In kilograms.

• In feet and inches.

• In meters and centimeters.

What is a common weight measurement mentioned by the speaker?

• Pounds or stones

• Ounces

• Kilograms

• Grams

According to the speaker, who is most likely to still use imperial measurements?

• Only scientists and engineers.

• Only the elderly.

• Most people, except perhaps the very young.

• Only people in rural areas.