This math topic focuses on identifying and matching metric unit abbreviations with their corresponding prefixes, particularly for very small units. It is structured as multiple-choice questions where students must select the correct metric prefix for abbreviations like µ (micro), n (nano), and p (pico), among others. This set of problems helps in understanding the hierarchy and application of metric system prefixes, an essential part of measurement in science and mathematics.
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Practice:
Abbreviation to Prefix (Very Small)
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What is the prefix for this abbreviation?
n (ie ng, nm)
Metric Units - Abbreviation to Prefix (Very Small) Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Metric Units - Abbreviation to Prefix (Very Small) (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 prefix for this abbreviation? |
| m (ie mg, mm) |
a
| pico |
b
| nano |
c
| milli |
d
| (base) |
e
| micro |
2
| What is the prefix for this abbreviation? |
| µ (ie µg, µm) |
a
| milli |
b
| (base) |
c
| pico |
d
| nano |
e
| micro |
3
| What is the prefix for this abbreviation? |
| p (ie pg, pm) |
a
| pico |
b
| (base) |
c
| nano |
d
| milli |
e
| micro |
4
| What is the prefix for this abbreviation? |
| n (ie ng, nm) |
a
| pico |
b
| milli |
c
| (base) |
d
| micro |
e
| nano |
5
| What is the prefix for this abbreviation? |
| (none) (ie g, m) |
a
| micro |
b
| pico |
c
| nano |
d
| (base) |
e
| milli |