Determine the Appropriate Unit of Measurement in a Given Context

Which would be the best metric unit to find the mass of a small rock?

• liters

• grams

• kilometers

• centimeters

The most appropriate metric measure for the length of a brand new pencil is:

• millimeters

• liters

• centimeters

• kilometers

The most appropriate metric unit for the mass of a cell phone is:

• grams

• kilograms

• kilometers

• meters

The most appropriate unit for the metric mass of a car is:

• milligrams

• kilograms

• kilomass

• millitons

The most appropriate unit for the volume of a bottle of milk is:

• 1 meter

• 1 liter

• 1 kilimeter

• 1 milligram

Which would be the best metric unit to find the length of your desk?:

• millimeters

• centimeters

• meters

• kilometers

During the 2016 Olympics, what unit of measure would provide the judges with the greatest accuracy when determining the length of an athlete's long jump?

• milliliters

• liters

• kilometers

• meters

Which of the following would be most appropriate tool to use to measure the weight of a bag of apples?

• thermometer

• compass

• scale

• measuring cup

A wooden block has the same mass as 16 paper clips. Which of these best describes the metric mass of the wooden block?

• 16 millimeters

• 16 grams

• 16 liters

• 16 inches

Which of the following best represents the metric measure for water in a large fish tank?

• milliliters

• milligrams

• grams

• liters