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

• A. meter
• B. mole
• C. milli
• D. micro

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'meter.' In the metric system, 'm' stands for meter, which is the base unit for length. Choice B, 'mole,' is a unit used in chemistry to represent an amount of substance. Choice C, 'milli,' represents a prefix indicating one-thousandth, and choice D, 'micro,' represents a prefix indicating one-millionth. Therefore, the correct choice is 'A: meter.'

2. Convert 5 kilometers to meters.

• A. 50 meters
• B. 500 meters
• C. 5000 meters
• D. 0.5 meters

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert kilometers to meters, you need to multiply by 1000 because there are 1000 meters in 1 kilometer. Therefore, 5 kilometers x 1000 = 5000 meters. Choice A (50 meters) is incorrect because it underestimates the conversion. Choice B (500 meters) is incorrect as it also underestimates the conversion. Choice D (0.5 meters) is incorrect as it incorrectly represents the conversion as less than a kilometer.

3. What does 'cm' stand for in the metric system?

• A. centimeter
• B. cubic meter
• C. cord
• D. centi

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the metric system, 'cm' stands for centimeter, which is a unit of length equal to 1/100th of a meter. The correct answer is 'centimeter' (A). Choice B, 'cubic meter,' is a unit of volume, not length. Choice C, 'cord,' is not a standard metric unit. Choice D, 'centi,' is a prefix meaning one-hundredth, but 'cm' specifically stands for centimeter, not just the prefix.

4. What is 0.25 mg to mcg?

• A. 250 mcg
• B. 25 mcg
• C. 2.5 mcg
• D. 2500 mcg

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), you multiply by 1000 because 1 mg is equal to 1000 mcg. Therefore, 0.25 mg is equal to 250 mcg. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not consider the correct conversion factor.

5. Which conversion is accurate?

• A. 1 inch = 2.5 cm
• B. 1 meter = 39.37 inches
• C. 1 liter = 1.057 quarts
• D. 1 gram = 100 milligrams

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: '1 liter = 1.057 quarts.' This conversion is accurate as it reflects the precise relationship between liters and quarts, where 1 liter is slightly more than a quart. Choice A is incorrect because 1 inch is approximately equal to 2.54 cm, not 2.5 cm. Choice B is incorrect as 1 meter is equivalent to approximately 39.37 inches, not exactly. Choice D is also inaccurate as 1 gram is equal to 1000 milligrams, not 100 milligrams.

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