Metric System Flashcards

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1
Q

To convert to a _______ unit, move the decimal point to the right or multiply by 10.

A

Smaller

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2
Q

To convert to a _______ unit, move the decimal point to the left or divide by 10.

A

Larger

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3
Q

Unit of mass

A

Gram (g)

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4
Q

Unit of (liquid) volume

A

Liter (L)

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5
Q

Unit of distance

A

Meter (m)

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6
Q

km

A

Kilometer

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7
Q

hg

A

Hectogram

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8
Q

dam

A

Dekameter (Decameter)

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9
Q

dg

A

Decigram

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10
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cm

A

Centimeter

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11
Q

mg

A

Milligram

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12
Q

What is the mnemonic device for the prefixes?

A

King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk

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13
Q

Kilo-

A

1,000

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14
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Hecto-

A

100

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15
Q

Deka- (Deca-)

A

10

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16
Q

Base

A

1

17
Q

Deci-

A

0.1 or 1/10

18
Q

Centi-

A

0.01 or 1/100

19
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Milli-

A

0.001 or 1/1,000