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Metric Units - Abbreviation to Exponent (Very Large) (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding and converting metric unit abbreviations into their corresponding exponents of ten. It specifically addresses larger and more complex metric units, involving powers such as 10^3, 10^6, 10^9, and 10^12. The problems require identifying the correct power of ten that correlates with metric unit abbreviations like T (tera-), k (kilo-), M (mega-), G (giga-), and unadorned base units indicating 10^0. Each question provides multiple choices, aiming to reinforce students' grasp of metric system prefixes and their quantitative representations in exponential form.

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Abbreviation to Exponent (Very Large)

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What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation?

T (ie Tg, Tm)

Metric Units - Abbreviation to Exponent (Very Large) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Metric Units - Abbreviation to Exponent (Very Large) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement - Units Large/Small Intro - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_large_small_intro_metric/
1
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation?
k (ie kg, km)
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
2
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation?
T (ie Tg, Tm)
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
3
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation?
(none) (ie g, m)
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
4
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation?
M (ie Mg, Mm)
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
5
What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation?
G (ie Gg, Gm)
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0