Metric System Terms Flashcards
1
Q
meter
A
used to measure length, width, height, and distance
2
Q
liter
A
used to measure volumes or liquids
3
Q
gram
A
used to measure mas
4
Q
Abbreviation for meter
A
m
5
Q
Abbreviation for centimeter
A
cm
6
Q
Abbreviation for millimeter
A
mm
7
Q
Abbreviation for kilometer
A
Km
8
Q
Abbreviation for liter
A
l
9
Q
Abbreviation for gram
A
g
10
Q
Abbreviation for kilogram
A
Kg
11
Q
What are small metric prefixes?
A
deci, milli, centi, micro, and nano
12
Q
What are large metric prefixes?
A
giga, mega, kilo, hecto, deka
13
Q
What can you measure using metric units?
A
weight, mass, density, volume, length, width, height, distance, temperature, time, speed, and force
