WEBQUEST—THE METRIC SYSTEM
Go to the following website:
http://brookscole.cengage.com/math_d/special_features/ext/internet_activities/matovina/me
tric/
1. In the late 1700s who devised a convertible and interrelated system of measure?
2. What single measurement was this system based on?
3. How did they define a meter?
4. Give the multiple (exponent) AND fractional meaning for Mega, kilo, hecto, and deka.
5. Give the symbol for meter, gram, AND liter.
6. Give the multiple (exponent) AND fractional meaning for deci, centi, milli, and micro
7. How long is a meter?
8. How long is a centimeter?
9. How long is a millimeter?
10. How long is a kilometer?
11. About how many pounds is a kilogram?
12. How much is a liter?
13. How much is a milliliter?
14. One cubic centimeter equals how many milliliters?
15. In order to use the metric converter to perform metric conversions, locate the prefix
you are given and then _____________________________________________________
in order to get to the desired prefix. Make sure you move in the same ____________ as
you did on the metric converter.
16. How long is a small paper clip?
17. What’s the height of a building?
18. How tall is a 12 year old boy?
19. What’s the volume of a juice container?
20. What’s the weight of an apple?
21. How much does a man weigh?
22. What’s the volume of a teaspoon?
23. What’s the weight of an eyelash?
24. What’s the volume of a swimming pool?
25. Copy the metric conversions A THROUGH L. Use the metric converter to answer them.
Make sure to move the proper number of decimal places.
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
26. Explain why it is easier to use the metric system rather than the standard US system of
measure.
27. Which is a faster speed: 60 miles per hour OR 60 kilometers per hour?
28. One of the world’s largest machine jackpots in Nevada is called Megabucks. Why is this
name appropriate?
29. Microsoft is one of the largest companies in the world. Why is the name Microsoft a
strange name?
GO TO THE WEBSITE: http://www.onlineconversion.com/length_common.htm
Convert the following Metric to English conversions:
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50 km= _______________miles
50 miles =_________________feet
6 meters = ____________________miles
6 feet = _____________________m
6 inches = __________________cm
1 league = ___________miles
1 mile = _____________feet