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What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?
meter
What is the basic unit of volume in the metric system?
liter
What is the basic unit of weight in the metric system?
gram
What is a millimeter?
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What is a centimeter?
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What is a milligram?
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What is a kilogram?
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What is a milliliter?
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What are metric prefixes?
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What is a kilometer?
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What tool is used to measure volume?
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What tool is used to measure length?
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What is mass?
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What is the metric system?
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What does the prefix kilo- mean?
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Study Notes
Base Units of the Metric System
- Meter (m): Fundamental unit of length in the metric system.
- Liter (L): Primary unit of volume used for measuring liquids.
- Gram (g): Standard unit of weight in the metric system.
Metric Subunits
- Millimeter (mm): Equals 0.001 meters; 1 meter = 1000 mm.
- Centimeter (cm): Equals 0.01 meters; 1 meter = 100 cm.
- Milligram (mg): Equals 0.001 grams; 1 gram = 1000 mg.
- Kilogram (kg): Equivalent to 1,000 grams, commonly used for measuring mass.
- Milliliter (mL): Equals 0.001 liters; 1 liter = 1000 mL.
Measurement Tools
- Graduated Cylinder: Instrument for measuring the volume of liquids accurately.
- Metric Ruler: Tool designed to measure lengths in metric units.
Fundamental Concepts
- Mass: Quantifies the amount of matter within an object.
- Volume: Describes the space occupied by an object.
- Length: Measures the distance between two distinct points.
Metric System Overview
- Metric System: A universally standardized measurement system based on the number one, promoting uniformity in scientific and everyday measurements.
Metric Prefixes
- Kilo-: Denotes a factor of 1,000; scales the base unit up by a thousand.
- Centi-: Represents 1/100 of the base unit; indicates 100 units per base unit.
- Milli-: Indicates 1/1000 of the base unit; signifies 1000 units per base unit.
Larger Measurements
- Kilometer (km): Used for large distances, such as the approximate distance from New York to Los Angeles.
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Description
This quiz covers the base units and subunits of the metric system, including meters, liters, and grams. You'll also learn about measurement tools like graduated cylinders and metric rulers. Test your understanding of mass, volume, and length in the context of the metric system.
