This math topic focuses on the metric system, specifically matching metric unit abbreviations with their corresponding powers of ten for extremely large values. The practice involves unit conversions and understanding the exponential representation of metric units. It is useful for comprehending the scale of measurements and developing skills in scientific notation, particularly with very large numbers. The problems provide multiple-choice questions where students identify the correct power of ten for given metric abbreviations such as P, G, Y, T, E, and Z. This topic forms part of a broader unit on measurement and metric conversions for both very large and small sizes.
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What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation?
T (ie Tg, Tm)
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Math worksheet on 'Metric Units - Abbreviation to Exponent (Extremely Large) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement - Units Large/Small Advanced - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_large_small_advanced_metric/ |
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation? |
G (ie Gg, Gm) |
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation? |
M (ie Mg, Mm) |
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation? |
Z (ie Zg, Zm) |
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation? |
T (ie Tg, Tm) |
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation? |
P (ie Pg, Pm) |
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation? |
E (ie Eg, Em) |
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation? |
Y (ie Yg, Ym) |