Unit Systems, Metric Conversions, Taking Good Measurements

Which is NOT an advantage of the metric system over the US customary system?

• it is used by almost all countries around the world

• it is the system that is most commonly used in our everyday lives

• it is easy to use because it has fewer base units

• it is easy to use because it follows the decimal number system (increases and decreases by factors of 10).

True/False: Kilogram is the SI unit for mass.

• True

• False

What is the SI unit for length?

• meter

• kilometer

• centimeter

• inch

Which statement is correct? Select all that apply

• All metric units are SI

• All SI units are metric

• The SI system formalized the seven base units in the metric system

Which of the units below is a metric unit for volume?

• milliliters

• ounces

• cups

• gallons

Which of the units below is a metric unit for weight/force?

• pounds

• newtons

• grams

• kilograms

1.5 m = _____________ mm

• 0.0015

• 0.015

• 150

• 1,500

87.4 dl = __________ kl

• 0.874

• 0.00874

• 874

• 8.74

0.06 dag = _______ cg

• 0.6

• 6

• 60

• 600

How many milliliters? Select the most accurate and precise measurement possible.

• 27.9 ml

• 21.6 ml

• 21.62 ml

• 26.36 ml