5.9 Metric Measurement

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What is the metric system?

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A system of measurement used worldwide, based on units of ten, including meters for length, liters for volume, and grams for mass.

Front

How many grams are in a kilogram?

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1 kilogram = 1000 grams.

Front

When converting from large units to small units in the metric system, do you multiply or divide?

Back

Multiply.

Front

What is the best estimate for the mass of a cat?

Back

About 4 kg.

Front

If you have 2.5 liters of juice, how many milliliters is that?

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2500 milliliters.

Front

What is the mass of 0.5 kilograms in grams?

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500 grams.

Front

How many milliliters are in 3 liters?

Back

3000 milliliters.

Front

If a puppy weighs 1.15 kilograms, how much does it weigh in grams?

Back

1150 grams.

Front

What is the volume of 1 liter of water in milliliters?

Back

1000 milliliters.

Front

If Leo drinks 200 milliliters from a 1 liter bottle, how much is left?

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800 milliliters.