Metric System

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What is the metric system?

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

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

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Meter.

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

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Gram.

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

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Liter.

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List the three base units of the metric system.

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Meter, liter, gram.

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What is the metric prefix for 1,000?

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Kilo.

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What is the metric prefix for 100?

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Hecto.

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What is the metric prefix for 10?

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Deka.

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What is the metric prefix for 0.1?

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Deci.

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What is the metric prefix for 0.01?

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Centi.