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Metric System Games

Test your knowledge of the metric system by using a matching game, a concentration game, a word search and flashcards.

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metric system created by	French scientists
metric used by	all scientists worldwide
metric system created because	it made trade easier
the U.S. currently uses	both metric & customary systems
metric system official name	International System of Units (SI)
metric number system	decimal system--base 10
metric base units	meter, liter, gram
unit of length	meter
unit of mass	gram
unit of liquid volume	liter
unit of temperature	Celsius & Kelvin
(m-) milli-	one thousandth
(c-) centi-	one hundredth
(d-) deci-	one tenth
(da-) deka-	10
(h-) hecto-	100
(k-) kilo-	1000
millimeter example	coin thickness
centimeter example	finger width
meter example	one stride
kilometer example	five city blocks
milligram example	feather
gram example	dollar bill or paper clip
kilogram example	pair of running shoes
milliliter example	15-20 drops
liter example	half of a big bottle of pop
2 km = __	2000 m
523 mg = __	.523 g
258 L = __	258,000 mL
45.9 cm = __	.459 m