Metric System Flashcards

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

What is a decimeter?

What is the metric system?

How many centimeters are in a meter?

What is a kilometer equal to in meters?

What does a millimeter represent?

What is the milliliter a unit of?

How many grams are in a kilogram?

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

What does capacity refer to?

What is the basic unit of capacity in the metric system?

Measurement Units in the Metric System

Meter: Standard unit of length. Fundamental to the metric system.
Decimeter: One-tenth of a meter; 10 decimeters equal 1 meter.
Centimeter: Represents one-hundredth of a meter (0.01 meters).
Millimeter: One-thousandth of a meter; 1000 millimeters equal 1 meter.
Kilometer: Equals 1000 meters, used for longer distances.

Metric System Overview

Based on a decimal (base-10) structure, facilitating easy calculations.
Basic Units:
- Length: Meter
- Capacity: Liter
- Mass: Gram

Volume and Capacity

Liter: The primary unit of capacity in the metric system, equivalent to 1000 milliliters.
Milliliter: One-thousandth of a liter; 1000 milliliters equal 1 liter.

Mass Measurement

Mass: Amount of matter in an object; measured relative to known standards. Weight is influenced by gravity but does not affect mass.
Gram: Standard unit of mass; 1000 grams equal 1 kilogram.
Kilogram: Metric unit of mass equivalent to 1000 grams.

Key Concepts

Capacity: Refers to the maximum liquid volume a container can hold.
Volume: Number of cubic units necessary to fill a three-dimensional figure.

Test your knowledge of the metric system with these flashcards. Learn key terms such as meter, decimeter, and centimeter, along with their definitions and interrelations. Perfect for students and anyone looking to refresh their understanding of metric measurements.