Introduction to the Metric System: Summing Up

The video tutorial covers the process of measurement and the metric system, emphasizing its importance in science. It explains the metric system's decimal basis and how it is used to measure length, volume, mass, and temperature. The tutorial also highlights practical applications of the metric system in everyday life, such as reading road signs and using thermometers.

What is the primary base number of the metric system?

• 12

• 10

• 5

• 20

Which of the following units is used to measure length in the metric system?

• Inches

• Yards

• Feet

• Meters

How is liquid volume commonly measured in the metric system?

• Pints

• Liters

• Quarts

• Gallons

What unit is used to measure mass in the metric system?

• Pounds

• Ounces

• Kilograms

• Stones

At what temperature does water freeze on the Celsius scale?

• 32 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 100 degrees

• 50 degrees