Metric And English System

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Meter

Question 2

How many inches are in a foot?

Answer 2

12 inches

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the Metric unit for mass?

Answer 4

Kilogram

Question 5

Convert 1 meter to centimeters.

Answer 5

100 centimeters

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Gallon

Question 7

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

Answer 7

1.06 quarts

Question 8

What is the conversion factor from kilometers to miles?

Answer 8

1 kilometer equals approximately 0.621371 miles

Question 9

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

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the English unit for measuring weight?

Answer 10

Pound

Question 11

How many grams are in a kilogram?

Answer 11

1000 grams

Question 12

Convert 5 miles to kilometers.

Answer 12

Approximately 8.05 kilometers

Question 13

What is the Metric unit for area?

Answer 13

Square meter

Question 14

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

Answer 14

2.54 centimeters

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Liter

Question 16

Convert 10 gallons to liters.

Answer 16

Approximately 37.85 liters

Question 17

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

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the temperature at which water freezes in Celsius?

Answer 18

0 degrees Celsius

Question 19

How many feet are in a yard?

Answer 19

3 feet

Question 20

What is the Metric prefix for one thousandth?

Answer 20

Milli

Question 21

Convert 100 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius.

Answer 21

Approximately 37.78 degrees Celsius

Question 22

What is the English unit for measuring area?

Answer 22

Acre

Question 23

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

Answer 23

2.20462 pounds

Question 24

What is the Metric unit for measuring pressure?

Answer 24

Pascal

Question 25

Convert 25 centimeters to inches.

Answer 25

Approximately 9.84 inches

Question 26

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

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What is the Metric unit for measuring speed?

Answer 27

Meters per second

Question 28

How many ounces are in a pint?

Answer 28

16 ounces