This math topic focuses on understanding and comparing the relative sizes of metric prefixes, specifically emphasizing smaller scales. The questions require students to determine which of two given prefixes represents a smaller unit. Examples of prefixes included are "milli", "micro", "nano", and the metric system base unit. This topic enhances students' grasp of metric measurement units, crucial for sciences and various applications where precise measurement and conversions are necessary.
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Practice:
Which is Smaller, Prefix (Very Small)
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Which prefix is smaller
'nano' or 'pico'
Metric Units - Which is Smaller, Prefix (Very Small) Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Metric Units - Which is Smaller, Prefix (Very Small) (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/ |
1
| Which prefix is smaller |
| 'micro' or 'nano' |
a
| nano |
b
| micro |
2
| Which prefix is smaller |
| 'micro' or 'milli' |
a
| micro |
b
| milli |
3
| Which prefix is smaller |
| 'pico' or 'nano' |
a
| pico |
b
| nano |
4
| Which prefix is smaller |
| '(base)' or 'milli' |
a
| (base) |
b
| milli |
5
| Which prefix is smaller |
| 'nano' or 'micro' |
a
| micro |
b
| nano |
6
| Which prefix is smaller |
| 'nano' or 'pico' |
a
| pico |
b
| nano |
7
| Which prefix is smaller |
| 'milli' or 'micro' |
a
| micro |
b
| milli |