Understanding the Metric System

What is the main purpose of measurement?

• To guess the size of an object

• To find a number that shows the size or quantity of something

• To compare two objects without using numbers

• To make things come out as planned without exact numbers

Which of these units are used to measure length in the metric system?

• Inches, feet, miles

• Milliliters, liters, gallons

• Centimeters, meters, kilometers

• Ounces, pounds, kilograms

Which of these is NOT a unit for measuring liquid capacity in the Imperial system?

• Cup

• Pint

• Liter

• Gallon

Who is recognized as the founding father of the metric system?

• Dr. Binocs

• Gabriel Mouton

• Kitty

• Isaac Newton