The Metric System and Volume: From Liters to Milliliters

The video tutorial explains how to measure volume using the metric system, focusing on liters and milliliters. It compares liters to quarts and provides examples of their use in everyday life, such as in beverages and swimming pools. The tutorial also covers milliliters for smaller volumes, like a teaspoon of milk, and includes practice questions to reinforce learning.

What is the primary unit for measuring volume in the metric system?

• Meter

• Gram

• Liter

• Gallon

How many liters of water are needed to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool?

• 5 million liters

• 2.5 million liters

• 1 million liters

• 280,000 liters

What does the prefix 'milli' signify in the metric system?

• One tenth

• One hundredth

• One thousandth

• One millionth

Approximately how many drops of water make up 1 milliliter?

• 100 drops

• 50 drops

• 20 drops

• 10 drops

Which of the following is equivalent to 5 milliliters?

• A pint

• A cup

• A teaspoon

• A tablespoon