Metric System Flashcards
1
Q
To convert to a _______ unit, move the decimal point to the right or multiply by 10.
A
Smaller
2
Q
To convert to a _______ unit, move the decimal point to the left or divide by 10.
A
Larger
3
Q
Unit of mass
A
Gram (g)
4
Q
Unit of (liquid) volume
A
Liter (L)
5
Q
Unit of distance
A
Meter (m)
6
Q
km
A
Kilometer
7
Q
hg
A
Hectogram
8
Q
dam
A
Dekameter (Decameter)
9
Q
dg
A
Decigram
10
Q
cm
A
Centimeter
11
Q
mg
A
Milligram
12
Q
What is the mnemonic device for the prefixes?
A
King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk
13
Q
Kilo-
A
1,000
14
Q
Hecto-
A
100
15
Q
Deka- (Deca-)
A
10
16
Q
Base
A
1
17
Q
Deci-
A
0.1 or 1/10
18
Q
Centi-
A
0.01 or 1/100
19
Q
Milli-
A
0.001 or 1/1,000
