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Metric Units - Table Missing Abbreviation (Very Large) (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on recognizing and writing the correct abbreviations for metric units of measure, specifically identifying "giga," "mega," "tera," and "kilo." Each question provides a chart showing the names of these metric prefixes alongside their associated powers of ten, with one abbreviation missing per question. The student must choose the correct abbreviation from multiple-choice options. This exercise enhances understanding of metric prefixes and their notations, essential for measurement in scientific and everyday contexts.

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Table Missing Abbreviation (Very Large)

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What is the abbreviation for 'mega'?

teraT1012gigaG109mega?106kilok103(base)100\begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{tera} & \text{T} & 10^{12} \\ & \text{giga} & \text{G} & 10^{9} \\ & \text{mega} & ? & 10^{6} \\ & \text{kilo} & \text{k} & 10^{3} \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10^{0} \end{array}

Metric Units - Table Missing Abbreviation (Very Large) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Metric Units - Table Missing Abbreviation (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/
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What is the abbreviation for 'giga'?
A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{tera} & \text{T} & 10 to the power of 12 \\ & \text{giga} & ? & 10 to the power of 9 \\ & \text{mega} & \text{M} & 10 to the power of 6 \\ & \text{kilo} & \text{k} & 10 to the power of 3 \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \end{array}
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(none)
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T
c
M
d
G
e
k
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What is the abbreviation for 'mega'?
A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{tera} & \text{T} & 10 to the power of 12 \\ & \text{giga} & \text{G} & 10 to the power of 9 \\ & \text{mega} & ? & 10 to the power of 6 \\ & \text{kilo} & \text{k} & 10 to the power of 3 \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \end{array}
a
T
b
M
c
(none)
d
G
e
k
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What is the abbreviation for 'kilo'?
A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{tera} & \text{T} & 10 to the power of 12 \\ & \text{giga} & \text{G} & 10 to the power of 9 \\ & \text{mega} & \text{M} & 10 to the power of 6 \\ & \text{kilo} & ? & 10 to the power of 3 \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \end{array}
a
M
b
T
c
G
d
k
e
(none)
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What is the abbreviation for 'tera'?
A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{tera} & ? & 10 to the power of 12 \\ & \text{giga} & \text{G} & 10 to the power of 9 \\ & \text{mega} & \text{M} & 10 to the power of 6 \\ & \text{kilo} & \text{k} & 10 to the power of 3 \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \end{array}
a
G
b
M
c
k
d
(none)
e
T