8 Questions
What is the relationship between metric units for length?
Multiplication
When converting from kilograms to grams, what is the correct conversion factor?
1000
How do you convert from liters to milliliters?
Multiplication by 1000
What is estimation?
Guessing nearly correct calculations without actual measurements
Which physical quantities can be measured using standard units of measurement?
Length, mass, capacity, and time
What is the standard unit of length in the metric system?
Metre
How many millimetres are in a decimetre?
10mm
What is the relationship between centimetres and decimetres?
10cm = 1 decimetre
Study Notes
Metric Units for Length
- 1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m)
- 1 metre (m) = 100 centimetres (cm)
- 1 centimetre (cm) = 10 millimetres (mm)
Converting between Units of Mass
- 1 kilogram (kg) = 1000 grams (g)
Converting between Units of Volume
- 1 litre (L) = 1000 millilitres (mL)
Estimation
- An estimation is an approximate value of a measurement
Measurable Physical Quantities
- Length, mass, and volume can be measured using standard units of measurement
Standard Unit of Length
- The standard unit of length in the metric system is the metre (m)
Converting between Units of Length
- 1 decimetre (dm) = 100 millimetres (mm)
- There are 100 millimetres in a decimetre
- 1 decimetre is equal to 10 centimetres
Test your knowledge on the estimation and measurement of length, mass, and volume, as well as the relationships between metric units. This quiz also covers the conversion between kilometers, meters, centimeters, millimeters, tons, kilograms, grams, liters, milliliters, and more.
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