SI units, prefixes and converting with unit analysis

Answer Key - Grade 10 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

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1. 1.

   A raisin has a mass of 0.45 g. How many milligrams is that, Ari?

   450 mg
2. 2.

   An almond has a mass of 1.2 g. How many milligrams is that, Bo?

   1200 mg
3. 3.

   A grain of rice has a mass of 0.025 g. How many milligrams is that, Esme?

   25 mg

4. Read this first

   SI prefixes (NIST)

   prefix	symbol	factor
   kilo	k	10³
   centi	c	10⁻²
   milli	m	10⁻³
   micro	μ	10⁻⁶
   nano	n	10⁻⁹

5. 4.

   Using the table, what factor does the prefix micro (μ) stand for, Kira?

   • 10⁻⁶
   • 10⁶
   • 10⁻³
6. 5.

   Using the table, how many grams are in 1 kilogram, Luz?

   • 1000
   • 10
   • 100
7. 6.

   What is the SI base unit of mass, Milo?

   • The pound
   • The kilogram
   • The gram
8. 7.

   What is the SI base unit of temperature, Noah?

   • The degree Fahrenheit
   • The kelvin
   • The degree Celsius
9. 8.

   Which unit suits the length of a pencil, Ren?

   • Kilometers
   • Nanometers
   • Centimeters
10. 9.

    Which unit suits the volume of one drop of milk, Tala?

    • Cubic meters
    • Kiloliters
    • Milliliters
11. 10.

    Which unit suits the wavelength of visible light, Zee?

    • Kilometers
    • Meters
    • Nanometers