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1. What does 'L' stand for in the metric system?

• A. liter
• B. log
• C. link
• D. lever

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the metric system, 'L' stands for liter, which is the base unit for liquid volume. The other choices are incorrect: 'B' log is not a standard metric unit, 'C' link is a unit of length in the Imperial system, and 'D' lever is not a metric unit but a simple machine.

2. How many centimeters are in 1 inch?

• A. 2.54 cm
• B. 3 cm
• C. 2 cm
• D. 1 cm

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 2.54 cm. One inch is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. This conversion factor is commonly used when converting measurements between the metric and imperial systems. Choice B (3 cm) is incorrect as it is not the accurate conversion factor for 1 inch. Choice C (2 cm) is also incorrect as it does not reflect the correct conversion. Choice D (1 cm) is incorrect as it inaccurately states the conversion value for 1 inch.

3. How many kilometers (km) is equivalent to 1,000 meters?

• A. 0.1 km
• B. 1 km
• C. 10 km
• D. 0.01 km

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert meters to kilometers, the conversion factor is 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters. Therefore, to find how many kilometers are in 1,000 meters, you divide 1,000 by 1,000, which equals 1 kilometer. Choice A (0.1 km), Choice C (10 km), and Choice D (0.01 km) are incorrect because they do not correctly represent the conversion of 1,000 meters to kilometers.

4. What is the base unit for liquid volume in the metric system?

• A. Milliliters
• B. Liters
• C. Gallons
• D. Liters

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Liters. In the metric system, liters are the base unit for liquid volume. Milliliters, though a metric unit, are a smaller unit of volume and not the base unit. Gallons, on the other hand, are part of the imperial system and not a metric unit for volume. Option D is a duplicate of option B, making it incorrect.

5. Convert 0.0345 kilograms to grams (g).

• A. 3.45 grams
• B. 34.5 grams
• C. 345 grams
• D. 3450 grams

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert kilograms to grams, you need to multiply by 1,000 since 1 kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams. Therefore, 0.0345 kg multiplied by 1,000 equals 34.5 grams. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert kilograms to grams. A states 3.45 grams, which is off by a factor of 10. C and D overestimate the conversion by considering the decimal point in the original value as a whole number. Hence, the correct answer is B, 34.5 grams.

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