Metric Prefixes
Which unit of measure is smaller: centimeter or millimeter?
millimeter
What is SI short for?
International System of Units
6 kg = ____ g
6,000
What would you use a scale or triple beam balance to measure?
mass
Which is the best unit of measurement when measuring the height of the Eiffel Tower: millimeters or meters?
meters
What is mL an abbreviation for?
milliliter
What is the SI unit of measurement for length?
meter (m)
5,000 mL = _____ L
5
Name at least one tool that can be used to find the volume of a liquid in the science classroom.
Possible answers: beaker, flask, graduated cylinder
Which is the best unit of measurement when measuring the mass of a blue whale: grams or kilograms?
kilograms
Which unit of measure is larger: dekameter or decimeter?
dekameter
What is the SI unit of measurement for mass?
kilogram (kg)
8,000 L = _____ kL
8
Fill in the blank: When using a meter stick, ruler, or tape measure, make sure to begin the measurement at __________ centimeters.
0
Which is the best unit of measurement when measuring the mass of a penny: grams or kilograms?
grams
Fill in the blanks: Consider the prefix chart on the whiteboard and in your study guide. The units of measure get __________ as you move to the right. To get from one unit to the next, __________ by 10 each time you move one space to the right
smaller; multiply
List a unit that is NOT part of SI
Examples include pound, inch, foot, ounce, mile, etc.
400 cm = _____ dam
0.4 dam
Fill in the blank: When using a scale, make sure to press the _______________ button before placing an object on the scale.
tare/zero
Which is the best unit of measurement when measuring the length of the classroom: centimeters or meters?
meters
What do the first letters of each word in "King Henry Died Unusually Drinking Chocolate Milk" represent? (no abbreviations)
Kilo, Hecto, Deka, Unit, Deci, Centi, Milli
Why is SI important for scientists?
Response should include something about having a universal/common way to measure, allowing scientists to understand each other and easily communicate.
80 hg = _____ dg
80,000 dg
Fill in the blank: When measuring volume, make sure to measure from the _____________ of the meniscus.
bottom
Which is the best unit of measurement when measuring the volume of water in a Olympic sized pool: milliliters or liters?