King Henry's Conversion Challenge

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What is the metric system?

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A system of measurement used worldwide, based on units of ten.

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What does 'hecto-' mean in the metric system?

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Hecto- means 100. For example, 1 hectogram is 100 grams.

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How many grams are in a kilogram?

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1 kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams.

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What does 'deci-' mean in the metric system?

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Deci- means one-tenth. For example, 1 decimeter is 0.1 meters.

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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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What does 'milli-' mean in the metric system?

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Milli- means one-thousandth. For example, 1 millimeter is 0.001 meters.

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How many meters are in a kilometer?

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1 kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters.

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Convert 2 kilometers to meters.

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2 kilometers is equal to 2,000 meters.

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Convert 5 hectograms to grams.

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5 hectograms is equal to 500 grams.

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Convert 3.5 meters to centimeters.

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3.5 meters is equal to 350 centimeters.