This math topic explores the appropriate selection of metric units for measuring mass. Students are presented with different objects, such as an elephant, a chocolate bar, a jellybean, a bowling ball, a baseball, an ant, and a textbook, and must decide the most suitable unit of mass (grams, kilograms, or milligrams) to use for each. The problems focus on practical application of metric units and help students develop an understanding of scale and relevance of measurement in everyday contexts.
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What is the most reasonable unit to make the given measurement?
The mass of a pet cat