Introduction to the Metric System: Metric Volume

The video tutorial explains how to measure volume in both liquids and solids using the metric system. Liquid volume is measured in liters and milliliters, with examples like a beaker of water and an eyedropper of medicine. Solid volume is measured in cubic centimeters and cubic meters, with examples including a small cube and a DVD case. The tutorial highlights the importance of understanding volume in everyday tasks like cooking and refueling a car.

What is the metric unit used to measure liquid volume?

• Pints

• Quarts

• Gallons

• Liters

How many milliliters are there in one liter?

• 1500

• 100

• 500

• 1000

What is the volume of a small cube with each side measuring 1 centimeter?

• 100 cubic centimeters

• 1 cubic centimeter

• 1 cubic meter

• 10 cubic centimeters

In what unit is the volume of smaller solid objects measured in the metric system?

• Cubic feet

• Cubic inches

• Cubic centimeters

• Cubic meters

How is the volume of larger objects expressed?

• In liters

• In cubic meters

• In milliliters

• In cubic centimeters