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Metric Measurements Introduction
A group is planning a walk near the harbour. Use metric units to choose suitable measurements, convert between units and check the equipment list. Show working where needed.
Read the equipment list
The group has recorded these measurements before leaving.
Item
Measurement
Unit
Walk route
3.6
km
Water bottle capacity
750
mL
Pack mass
2.4
kg
1.Which unit is most suitable for recording the distance of the whole harbour walk?
- millimetres
- centimetres
- kilometres
- millilitres
2.The route is 3.6 km long. How many metres is this? Show the conversion.
3.A bottle holds 750 mL. Is that more or less than 1 litre? Give the difference in millilitres.
4.The loaded pack has a mass of 2.4 kg. Write this mass in grams.
5.Match each measurement task with the most suitable tool.
- Measure the length of a walking pole
- Find the mass of a snack bag
- Measure water for a bottle
- Check the temperature outside
- Scales
- Thermometer
- Tape measure
- Measuring jug
6.True or false: one centimetre is one hundredth of a metre.
TrueFalse
7.A snack bar has a mass of 85 g. Complete the equivalent measurement: 85 g = kg.
8.Three walkers each carry one bottle containing 750 mL of water. How much water do they carry altogether? Give your answer in litres.
9.Which is the most reasonable estimate for the length of a pencil: 15 mm, 15 cm or 15 m? Explain why.
10.The group wants to check whether a narrow path is at least 1.2 m wide. Describe how to measure it and state one suitable unit for recording the width.
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