Metric System

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What is the metric system?

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The metric system is an international decimal system of measurement based on the meter, liter, and gram as units of length, volume, and mass, respectively.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

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There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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How do you convert kilometers to meters?

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To convert kilometers to meters, multiply the number of kilometers by 1000.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is the base unit for length measurement in the metric system?

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The base unit for length measurement in the metric system is the meter.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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What is the base unit for mass measurement in the metric system?

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The base unit for mass measurement in the metric system is the gram.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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What is the base unit for volume measurement in the metric system?

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The base unit for volume measurement in the metric system is the liter.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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How many grams are in a kilogram?

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There are 1000 grams in a kilogram.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is the conversion factor from liters to milliliters?

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The conversion factor from liters to milliliters is 1000; 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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How do you convert meters to centimeters?

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To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the number of meters by 100.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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What is the relationship between millimeters and centimeters?

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There are 10 millimeters in a centimeter.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1