~Metric Units Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?
Meter
True or False: The metric system is based on powers of ten.
True
Fill in the blank: The unit of mass in the metric system is the ______.
Kilogram
What metric unit is used to measure temperature?
Celsius/Fahrenheit
Which of the following is a metric unit of volume? A) Liter B) Gallon C) Quart
A) Liter
What prefix in the metric system denotes one thousandth?
Milli
True or False: A kilometer is longer than a mile.
False
What is the metric unit for measuring area?
Square meter
Fill in the blank: The metric unit for measuring pressure is the ______.
Pascal
What is the metric equivalent of 1 liter in cubic centimeters?
1000 cubic centimeters
What is the prefix for one million in the metric system?
Mega
True or False: A gram is heavier than a kilogram.
False
What is the metric unit for measuring electric current?
Ampere
Which metric unit would you use to measure the length of a pencil?
Centimeter
What is the conversion factor from kilometers to meters?
1 kilometer = 1000 meters
Fill in the blank: The metric unit for measuring energy is the ______.
Joule
What is the smallest unit of mass in the metric system commonly used?
Milligram
True or False: The metric system is used by most countries around the world.
True
What unit would you use to measure the capacity of a bottle in the metric system?
Liter
Which of the following is a metric unit of length? A) Inch B) Foot C) Centimeter
C) Centimeter
What is the base unit for time in the metric system?
Second
Fill in the blank: The metric prefix ‘kilo-‘ means ______.
1000
What is the formula to convert Celsius to Kelvin?
K = °C + 273.15
What metric unit is typically used to measure the speed of a vehicle?
Kilometers per hour
