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Measurement and the Metric System

Measurement and the Metric System

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Travis Wunschel

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of measurement?

To describe properties using relative terms.

To express physical properties as numbers.

To compare objects without using numbers.

To determine if an object is tall or short.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are units of measurement?

Random amounts chosen by individuals.

Amounts that are not fundamental to math.

Predetermined quantities used as references.

Only used for height and weight.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are units of measurement in math and science standardized?

To make them more complex.

To match official standard amounts that give exact results.

To allow different people to use different units.

To make them less consistent.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the official name for the Metric System?

The Imperial System.

The International System of Units (S.I. Units).

The Egyptian System.

The Bureau of Weights and Measures.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Metric System simplify calculations and unit conversions?

It uses a variety of different units that are not related.

It relies on complex mathematical formulas.

It takes advantage of powers of ten, similar to the base-10 number system.

It requires a government agency to approve every measurement.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you want to convert a measurement from meters to centimeters, what operation should you perform?

Shift the decimal point one place to the left.

Shift the decimal point two places to the left.

Shift the decimal point one place to the right.

Shift the decimal point two places to the right.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a nanometer?

One-hundredth of a meter.

One-thousandth of a meter.

One-millionth of a meter.

One-billionth of a meter.

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