Metric Prefixes Quiz Remediation
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This remediation applies to the Metric Prefixes Quiz. Complete this work and then see me to review your work. Then you will be eligible for a retake.
1. Complete the following table, supplying all missing information. Then fill each of the prefix symbols (example: n- for nano) on the number line below the table.
Tera-
Mega-
Base
centi-
milli-
femto-
G-
n103
10-1
p-
10-6
2. In order to convert from kilograms to milligrams, the exponent will ____________________ because milli- appears to the __________ of kilo- on the number line.
3. In order to convert from micrometers to centimeters, the exponent will __________________ because centi- appears to the ___________ of micro- on the
number line.
4. In the conversion of 3.0 x 1025 cm3 to km3, there is a number line change of ______________ spots to the ______________. This number line change is
multiplied by ___________ (the # in the exponent of the unit) to find the overall change in exponent to the quantity. 3.0 x 1025 cm3 = 3.0 x 10__________ km3.
5. In the conversion of 4.5 x 10-10 cm2 to pm2, there is a number line change of ______________ spots to the ______________. This number line change is
multiplied by ___________ (the # in the exponent of the unit) to find the overall change in exponent to the quantity. 4.5 x 10-10 cm2 = 4.5 x 10__________ pm2.
6. 4.24 x 10-3 cg = __________________________ fg
9. 7.25 x 10-3 km3 = _______________________ μm3
7. 5.39 x 108 ks = __________________________ Ts
10. 6.02 x 1023 dm2 = ______________________ Gm2
8. 2.10 x 10-11 Gm = _______________________ mm
11. 4.31 x 10-35 Mm3 = _____________________ pm3