Converting Metric Measurements of Length

The video tutorial explains the systems of measurement, focusing on the metric system, which is based on multiples of 10. It covers common metric units like millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers, and provides examples of converting between these units. The tutorial also explains the process of moving the decimal point for conversions, emphasizing the difference between multiplying and dividing.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the metric system?

• It is based on the number 12.

• It uses units like inches and feet.

• It is based on the number 10.

• It uses units like pounds and ounces.

How many millimeters are there in 1 centimeter?

• 15 millimeters

• 20 millimeters

• 10 millimeters

• 5 millimeters

If you have 120 meters, how many centimeters do you have?

• 12000 centimeters

• 1200 centimeters

• 120000 centimeters

• 120 centimeters

What is the result of converting 524 meters to kilometers?

• 5240 kilometers

• 52.4 kilometers

• 5.24 kilometers

• 0.524 kilometers

When dividing a number by 1000, what happens to the decimal point?

• It moves three places to the left.

• It moves two places to the left.

• It stays in the same position.

• It moves three places to the right.