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Units - Metric Extended - Base Name to Power of Ten (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on identifying the metric prefixes and converting them into the equivalent power of ten. It covers the understanding of prefixes like nano, kilo, mega, milli, tera, pico, and giga. Each question involves a metric prefix for which students must identify the correct power of ten, emphasizing base-ten exponents associated with these units in the metric system. This is part of a broader unit introducing scientific notation, helping students link everyday units to mathematical representations in powers of ten.

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Base Name to Power of Ten

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What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit

kilo

Units - Metric Extended - Base Name to Power of Ten Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Units - Metric Extended - Base Name to Power of Ten (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Scientific Notation Units - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/scientific_notation_units_intro/
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What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
milli
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -5
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -8
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -3
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2
2
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
nano
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -8
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -10
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -13
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -5
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12
3
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
giga
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 13
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 5
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
4
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
micro
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -11
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -4
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -5
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -7
5
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
mega
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 10
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 8
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 11
6
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
kilo
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 5
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -1
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -2
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 7
7
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
peta
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 15
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 16
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 13
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 11