Metric units

Match the object with the unit of length best suited to measure it.

mm = millimeter; cm = centimeter; dm = decimeter; m = meter; km = kilometer

• km

• 
• dm

• 
• m

• 
• cm

• 
• mm

• Distance from the airport to center city.

What is the base metric unit for mass?

• Gram
• Pound
• Ounce
• liter

What is the base metric unit for length?

• Kilogram
• Liter
• Meter
• Second

What is the base metric unit for volume?

• Liter
• Kilogram
• Meter
• Celsius

What is the base metric unit for time?

• Second
• Minute
• Hour
• Day

What is the base metric unit for temperature?

• liter

• Celsius
• Fahrenheit
• Pound

Match the prefix to its numerical meaning.

• 10

• milli

• 1,000

• deka

• 0.01 or 1/100

• centi

• 0.001 or 1/1,000

• kilo

About how long is the black rectangle?

This is showing a measurement from a triple-beam balance. What is the mass of the object? REMEMBER THE UNIT!

(hint: add up all the numbers with a black arrow over them)

What is the volume of the black rock? Show your work and remember the unit!