Understanding Metric System Conversions

This video tutorial covers metric conversions, starting with an overview of the metric system's base-10 structure. It compares the metric system to the non-metric system used in the United States. The tutorial introduces mnemonic devices to help remember metric prefixes and explains the use of the metric slider for unit conversions. Practical examples are provided to demonstrate the conversion process.

What is the base number of the metric system?

• 10

• 12

• 2

• 5

Which mnemonic device is suggested for remembering metric prefixes?

• Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge

• King Henry Died Unexpectedly Drinking Chocolate Milk

• Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

• My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles

What is the standard unit of length in the metric system?

• Inch

• Foot

• Meter

• Yard

What does the prefix 'kilo' represent in the metric system?

• 1000

• 10

• 10000

• 100

How many jumps to the right are needed to convert from centimeters to millimeters using the metric slider?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

When using the metric slider, what should you do if the decimal is not visible?

• Ignore it

• Add it to the left of the number

• Add it to the right of the number

• Place it in the middle of the number

What is the first step in using the metric slider for conversions?

• Draw a horizontal line

• Write the number

• Draw a vertical line

• Add zeros to the number

In the example of converting 57 cm to mm, how many millimeters is 57 cm?

• 5.7 mm

• 57 mm

• 5700 mm

• 570 mm

How many jumps to the left are needed to convert from liters to kiloliters?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 1

What is the result of converting 45,000 grams to milligrams?

• 450 mg

• 450,000 mg

• 4,500,000 mg

• 45,000,000 mg