The Metric System According to milli meter
This is an ADULT introduction to the metric system, objectives below. This material must be
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- An Introduction to the Metric System
- Cite at least 2 metric history facts.
- Define the prefixes milli, centi, and kilo.
- List at least 4 different metric units and what each measures.
- Meters and Liters and Grams, Oh, My
- Explain how the liter and cubic decimeter relate.
- Explain what a kilogram is.
- Explain why 1000 mL = 1000 cm3
- Explain why 1 mL = 1 cm3
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