This math topic focuses on converting metric unit fractions to their standard base names. It is integrated with a broader curriculum on scientific notation. Specifically, students are challenged to identify the correct unit names for given fractions of metric units, such as 1/1,000,000 or 1/1,000. Possible answers include terms like milli, micro, and nano among others. The task helps deepen understanding of metric units, a foundational aspect of scientific measurements and calculations.
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Practice:
Fraction to Base Name
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What is the equivalent name for this fraction of a unit
Units - Metric Extended - Fraction to Base Name Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Units - Metric Extended - Fraction to Base Name (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Scientific Notation Units - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/scientific_notation_units_intro/ |
1
| What is the equivalent name for this fraction of a unit |
a
| mega |
b
| deci |
c
| hecto |
d
| milli |
e
| pico |
f
| kilo |
2
| What is the equivalent name for this fraction of a unit |
a
| milli |
b
| kilo |
c
| hecto |
d
| deci |
e
| pico |
f
| nano |
3
| What is the equivalent name for this fraction of a unit |
a
| micro |
b
| kilo |
c
| hecto |
d
| milli |
e
| deci |
f
| giga |
4
| What is the equivalent name for this fraction of a unit |
a
| kilo |
b
| tera |
c
| nano |
d
| milli |
e
| micro |
f
| deci |