Measurement Basics Flashcards
What is the metric system?
is the standard system of measurement in the sciences, including biology, chemistry, and physics
The metric system is in units of ten.
True or False.
True
What is the standard metric unit for length?
the meter
What is the standard metric unit for mass?
gram
What is the standard metric unit of volume?
liter
How is temperatures measured in the metric system?
degrees Celsius
How do you measure time in the metric system?
24 hour clock
What are 3 superunit prefixes?
Kilo, Hecto, and Deca
What are 3 common units?
Meter, Gram, Liter
What are 3 common subunit prefixes?
Deci, Cent, Milli
To covert to a smaller unit you do what?
move the decimal point to the right or multiply
To convert to a larger unit you do what?
move the decimal point to the left or divide
How many units are a Kilo-?
1000
How many units are a Hecto-?
100
How many units are a Deka-?
10
