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Grade 7 · Science · Unit 13 of 16

Tools & Metric Units

Pick the right tool and convert metric units

What your child practises

Children practise matching measurement tools to what they measure, using SI units and prefixes, converting between metric units and estimating.

Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: SCI.7.C.2 · measurement tools, SI units and prefixes, converting and estimating

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    4.2 litres is the same as…

    • 42 mL
    • 42 000 mL
    • 420 mL
    • 4200 mL
  2. Question 2

    The SI prefix “milli” means…

    • one tenth
    • one thousandth
    • one hundred
    • one thousand
  3. Question 3

    Which tool measures force?

    • graduated cylinder
    • ruler
    • spring scale
    • thermometer
  4. Question 4

    Which unit measures the speed of a car on a highway?

    • km/h
    • mL
    • kg
    • J
  5. Question 5

    How many minutes are in 2 hours?

    • 120
    • 60
    • 200
    • 100
  6. Question 6

    The symbol “µ” stands for the prefix…

    • milli (one thousandth)
    • kilo (one thousand)
    • micro (one millionth)
    • mega (one million)