Metric System Study Prep

What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?

• Gram

• Meter

• Liter

• Kilometer

How many millimeters are in 1 centimeter?

• 10

• 100

• 1,000

• 0.1

What is the metric prefix for 1,000 times the base unit?

• Centi-

• Deka-

• Kilo-

• Milli-

Which of the following is NOT a unit of mass?

• Kilogram

• Milligram

• Milliliter

• Gram

How many grams are in 2.5 kilograms?

• 25

• 250

• 2,500

• 25,000

The volume of a liquid is typically measured in:

• Meters

• Grams

• Liters

• Kilograms

What does the prefix “deci-” mean?

• 1/10

• 1/100

• 1/1,000

• 10

If you have a volume of 500 mL, how many liters do you have?

• 0.5 L

• 5 L

• 50 L

• 500 L

Which tool is more accurate for measuring liquid volume?

• Beaker

• Graduated cylinder

• Flask

• Ruler

What is the volume of a rectangular box that measures 4 cm by 3 cm by 2 cm?

• 9 cm³

• 12 cm³

• 24 cm³

• 8 cm³