Measuring in Science: Units of Measurement

The video tutorial explains the differences between the English and metric systems of measurement. It highlights that the English system is commonly used in the United States, while the metric system is used in Canada and by scientists globally. The metric system, also known as the International System of Units (SI), is based on a decimal system, making it easier to use. The tutorial provides examples of metric units, such as millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers, emphasizing their base-10 structure.

Which system of measurement is commonly used in the United States for measuring distances on roads?

• Decimal system

• English system

• Metric system

• International System of Units

What is another name for the metric system?

• English system

• Imperial system

• International System of Units

• Decimal system

Why is the metric system considered easy to use?

• It is based on the number 10

• It uses fractions

• It is only used by scientists

• It has fewer units

How many millimeters are there in one centimeter?

• 10

• 1000

• 1

• 100

What is the equivalent of 1,000 meters in the metric system?

• 1 centimeter

• 1 decimeter

• 1 kilometer

• 1 millimeter