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Metric And English System Flashcards

1
Q

What is the basic unit of length in the Metric system?

A

Meter

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2
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How many inches are in a foot?

A

12 inches

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3
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True or False: The Metric system is based on multiples of 10.

A

True

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4
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What is the Metric unit for mass?

A

Kilogram

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5
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Convert 1 meter to centimeters.

A

100 centimeters

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6
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What is the English unit for volume commonly used in the United States?

A

Gallon

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7
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Fill in the blank: 1 liter is approximately equal to _____ quarts.

A

1.06 quarts

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8
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What is the conversion factor from kilometers to miles?

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1 kilometer equals approximately 0.621371 miles

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9
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True or False: The Celsius scale is used in the Metric system for temperature.

A

True

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10
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What is the English unit for measuring weight?

A

Pound

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11
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How many grams are in a kilogram?

A

1000 grams

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12
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Convert 5 miles to kilometers.

A

Approximately 8.05 kilometers

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13
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What is the Metric unit for area?

A

Square meter

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14
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Fill in the blank: 1 inch is equal to _____ centimeters.

A

2.54 centimeters

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15
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What is the basic unit of volume in the Metric system?

A

Liter

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16
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Convert 10 gallons to liters.

A

Approximately 37.85 liters

17
Q

True or False: The Metric system is used by most countries worldwide.

A

True

18
Q

What is the temperature at which water freezes in Celsius?

A

0 degrees Celsius

19
Q

How many feet are in a yard?

A

3 feet

20
Q

What is the Metric prefix for one thousandth?

A

Milli

21
Q

Convert 100 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius.

A

Approximately 37.78 degrees Celsius

22
Q

What is the English unit for measuring area?

A

Acre

23
Q

Fill in the blank: 1 kilogram is approximately equal to _____ pounds.

A

2.20462 pounds

24
Q

What is the Metric unit for measuring pressure?

A

Pascal

25
Q

Convert 25 centimeters to inches.

A

Approximately 9.84 inches

26
Q

True or False: The English system uses the metric prefix ‘kilo’ for 1000.

A

False

27
Q

What is the Metric unit for measuring speed?

A

Meters per second

28
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How many ounces are in a pint?

A

16 ounces

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