Name________________________________ Metrics

A.In the metric system, what is the basic unit for measuring …

1.distance_____________________________

2.volume_____________________________

3.mass_______________________________

B.What do the following prefixes mean?

1.milli_______________________________

2.centi_______________________________

3.kilo________________________________

C.What is another name for the metric system?___________________________________________

D.What laboratory tool is used to measure each of the following?

1.length_____________________________

2.mass______________________________

3.volume____________________________

E.Explain the difference between mass and weight._________________________________________

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F.What is metric unit for weight?_______________________________________________________

G.What is volume?___________________________________________________________________

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H.One cubic centimeter (cm³ or cc) = ______________________

I.Write the abbreviations for the following units.

1.meter_________ 4.kilogram__________

2.gram_________ 5.centimeter________

3.Liter_________ 6.millimeter________