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

Table Missing Abbreviation (Very Small) (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding and identifying the abbreviations for metric units of measurement, specifically for very small quantities. The problems involve recognizing the standard abbreviations for metric prefixes like micro, milli, nano, and pico. Each question presents a table asking the students to fill in the missing abbreviation for a given metric prefix. The practice tests the learners' familiarity with the metric system and their ability to recall and apply the correct abbreviations related to powers of ten.

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Metric Units - Table Missing Abbreviation (Very Small) Worksheet

Metric Units - Table Missing Abbreviation (Very Small)

What is the abbreviation for 'micro'?

$A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \\ & \text{milli} & \text{m} & 10 to the power of -3 \\ & \text{micro} & ? & 10 to the power of -6 \\ & \text{nano} & \text{n} & 10 to the power of -9 \\ & \text{pico} & \text{p} & 10 to the power of -12 \end{array}$

(base)

What is the abbreviation for 'pico'?

$A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \\ & \text{milli} & \text{m} & 10 to the power of -3 \\ & \text{micro} & \mu & 10 to the power of -6 \\ & \text{nano} & \text{n} & 10 to the power of -9 \\ & \text{pico} & ? & 10 to the power of -12 \end{array}$

(base)

What is the abbreviation for 'nano'?

$A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \\ & \text{milli} & \text{m} & 10 to the power of -3 \\ & \text{micro} & \mu & 10 to the power of -6 \\ & \text{nano} & ? & 10 to the power of -9 \\ & \text{pico} & \text{p} & 10 to the power of -12 \end{array}$

(base)

What is the abbreviation for 'milli'?

$A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \\ & \text{milli} & ? & 10 to the power of -3 \\ & \text{micro} & \mu & 10 to the power of -6 \\ & \text{nano} & \text{n} & 10 to the power of -9 \\ & \text{pico} & \text{p} & 10 to the power of -12 \end{array}$

(base)