The Basics of the Metric System

The metric system unit for mass is

(select all correct answers)

• meter

• kilogram

• liter

• gram

The metric system unit for volume is

(select all correct answers)

• m

• kg

• L

• mL

What is the base unit for temperature in in the metric system?

• degrees Altitude

• degrees Celsius

• degrees Fahrenheit

• degrees Kelvin

A hippo's mass would be measured in which units?

• kilometers

• milligrams

• kilograms

• liters

What is the length of the object in centimeters?

• 3.4 cm

• 4.3 cm

• 3.5 cm

• 340 mm

53 millimeters is represented by which letter?

• D

• C

• B

• E

What is the length of the ribbon?

• 9 cm
• 2 cm
• 7 cm
• 11 cm 

What temperature does the thermometer show?

• 31° C
• 35° C
• 32° C
• 39° C

Which unit below is the SMALLEST?

• Kilometer

• Millimeters

• Meters

• Centimeters

The best unit of measure for distance from this classroom to the cafeteria would be....

• centimeters
• millimeters
• meters
• Kilometers