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Metric Units of Length, Capacity, and Mass

In this topic, we learn to estimate and measure length, capacity, and mass in metric units. We also learn to choose an appropriate metric unit for measuring length, capacity, and mass.
Practice Question
1

Which of these metric units would probably be used to describe the height of a tree?

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

millimeters
B)

centimeters
C)

meters
D)

kilometers
Practice Question
2

Which of these metric units would probably be used to describe the distance between Los Angeles and New York?

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

millimeters
B)

centimeters
C)

meters
D)

kilometers
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