Introduction to the Metric System: Metric Length and Distance

The video tutorial explains the concept of length and its measurement in various contexts, such as sports. It introduces the metric system, highlighting tools like meter sticks and metric rulers for measuring length. The tutorial also covers the measurement of small and large objects, using centimeters, millimeters, and meters. Finally, it discusses the concept of distance, particularly in kilometers, and provides relatable examples to illustrate these measurements.

Which of the following sports is concerned with the number of yards to a hole?

• Track and Field

• Football

• Running

• Golf

What is the primary tool used to measure the length of smaller objects in the metric system?

• Yardstick

• Metric ruler

• Caliper

• Tape measure

How many meters are there in one kilometer?

• 100

• 1000

• 500

• 1500

In the metric system, which unit is commonly used to describe distances between places?

• Miles

• Feet

• Yards

• Kilometers

Approximately how many soccer fields are equivalent to one kilometer?

• 10

• 20

• 5

• 15