Measuring Length and Temperature: Length and Measurement Systems

The video tutorial explains the differences between the English and metric systems of measurement. It highlights how the English system uses units like inches, feet, yards, and miles, while the metric system uses millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers. The metric system is emphasized as the international standard, widely used in science and education.

In the English system of measurement, which unit is NOT used to measure length?

• Yards

• Inches

• Kilometers

• Feet

Which unit is commonly used to measure large distances in the metric system?

• Meters

• Kilometers

• Miles

• Centimeters

Which of the following is NOT a metric unit for measuring length?

• Meters

• Feet

• Millimeters

• Centimeters

What is the primary system of measurement used by scientists worldwide?

• English System

• Imperial System

• Customary System

• Metric System

Where is the metric system primarily used as the system of measurement?

• In ancient times

• In the English system

• In scientific research

• In the United States