Measurement Conversions and Prefixes

This video tutorial explains how to convert kilometers into meters and centimeters. It begins by converting 2 kilometers into meters, explaining that 1 kilometer equals 1,000 meters, resulting in 2,000 meters. The same method is applied to convert 11 kilometers into 11,000 meters. The video then transitions to converting meters into centimeters, noting that 1 meter equals 100 centimeters. The conversion of 2,000 meters results in 200,000 centimeters, and 11,000 meters results in 1,100,000 centimeters. The tutorial encourages viewers to pause and attempt conversions independently.

What is the first step in converting kilometers to meters and centimeters?

• Directly convert kilometers to centimeters.

• Begin with converting kilometers to meters.

• Convert meters to centimeters first.

• Start with converting meters to kilometers.

How many meters are there in 2 kilometers?

• 2,000 meters

• 200,000 meters

• 200 meters

• 20,000 meters

What is the equivalent of 11 kilometers in meters?

• 11,000 meters

• 1,100 meters

• 110,000 meters

• 1,000 meters

How many centimeters are in a meter?

• 10 centimeters

• 100 centimeters

• 1,000 centimeters

• 10,000 centimeters

What is the conversion factor from meters to centimeters?

• Multiply by 10

• Multiply by 100

• Multiply by 1,000

• Multiply by 1,000,000

What is the prefix 'centi' indicative of in terms of measurement?

• One tenth

• One hundredth

• One thousandth

• One millionth

How many centimeters are there in 2,000 meters?

• 2,000,000 centimeters

• 200 centimeters

• 200,000 centimeters

• 20,000 centimeters

What is the first step in converting 11,000 meters to centimeters?

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 10

• Multiply by 100

• Add 1,000

How many zeros are added when converting 11,000 meters to centimeters?

• Three zeros

• Two zeros

• One zero

• Four zeros

What is the total number of centimeters in 11,000 meters?

• 1,100,000 centimeters

• 11,000 centimeters

• 1,000,000 centimeters

• 110,000 centimeters