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The Metric System is used to measure ...
weights, distances, and volumes
In 1975, Congress passed the ____ formally adopting the Metric System
Metric Conversion Act
What are the two main reasons we use the Metric System?
All scientific work is reported in metric units and the metric system is easier to work with becasue it is based on the multiples of 10.
List the Base Units for Length, Mass and Volume. Include their symbols and how they are defined.
Length = Meter (M,m) Defined as one wavelenght of Krypton 86. Mass = Gram (g,gm) Weight of one cubic centimeter of pure water at 4* C. Volume = Liter (L,l) Volume of a cube that measures one decimeter to a side.
List the Prefixes that are Larger than the base unit including symbols and power of ten.
Mega Kilo Hecto Deca
M k h da
10^6 10^3 10^2 10^1
5 mL = ____cc=____cm^3
10 L = ____mL
2000 cm^3 = ____dm^3
5, 5
10000
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Write the number line for metric system conversions
Mighty--King Henry Danced Because Debbie could marry --uncle-- neptune

Mega--Kilo Hecto Deca Base deci centi milli micro nano
In which direction do you move the decimal when going Larger to Smaller?
the right
88*F = ____*C
105*F = ____
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