Metric Conversion Concepts

The video tutorial covers measurement conversions within the metric system, focusing on understanding metric units and their prefixes. It explains how each unit increases or decreases by a factor of 10 and demonstrates how to use proportional reasoning and ratios for conversions. The tutorial includes examples of converting between centimeters, meters, and kilometers, providing a clear method for solving these problems.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• History of the metric system

• Measurement conversions within the metric system

• Advanced algebraic equations

• Geometry and shapes

What is the prefix for kilometer?

• Kilo

• Deca

• Milli

• Hecta

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used metric unit?

• Meter

• Centimeter

• Decameter

• Kilometer

How does each metric unit increase or decrease?

• By a factor of 1000

• By a factor of 5

• By a factor of 10

• By a factor of 100

What is the conversion factor from meters to decimeters?

• 1 meter = 1000 decimeters

• 1 meter = 100 decimeters

• 1 meter = 10 decimeters

• 1 meter = 5 decimeters

What is the purpose of using ratios in metric conversions?

• To create new units

• To compare different units

• To memorize unit conversions

• To simplify complex equations

How many millimeters are there in 1 centimeter?

• 10 mm

• 5 mm

• 50 mm

• 100 mm

If you have 30 centimeters, how many millimeters do you have?

• 300 mm

• 30 mm

• 3000 mm

• 3 mm

What is the conversion factor from centimeters to meters?

• 1 cm = 0.01 m

• 1 cm = 0.1 m

• 1 cm = 1 m

• 1 cm = 10 m

How many meters are there in 240 centimeters?

• 2400 m

• 2.4 m

• 24 m

• 0.24 m