Understanding the Metric System

Why do scientists prefer using the metric system over the imperial system?

• It has more units to choose from.

• It is easier to convert between units.

• It is used worldwide.

• It is more accurate.

Which of the following is a metric unit for measuring distance?

• Kilometers

• Inches

• Feet

• Miles

How many millimeters are there in a centimeter?

• 1

• 10

• 100

• 1000

What is the metric unit for measuring liquid volume?

• Pints

• Cubic feet

• Liters

• Gallons

How many liters are there in a kiloliter?

• 10

• 100

• 10000

• 1000

What is the approximate weight of a gram?

• A book

• A paperclip

• A dollar bill

• A pencil

How many grams are there in a kilogram?

• 10

• 100

• 1000

• 10000

When converting from milliliters to kiloliters, what happens to the size of the unit?

• It becomes a different unit.

• It stays the same.

• It gets larger.

• It gets smaller.

If you have 5 decameters, how many millimeters is that equivalent to?

• 500

• 50000

• 5000

• 500000

What is the first question to ask when converting between metric units?

• Is the unit a liquid or solid?

• Is the unit getting bigger or smaller?

• How many units do I have?

• What is the conversion rate?