The metric system adds prefixes to the basic units to indicate the value (multiple or submultiple)of the unit.For example,when the prefix kilo- is added to the unit meter,it becomes kilometer,which has a value of _____ meters.
A) 1000
B) 100
C) 10
D) .010

Question

The metric system adds prefixes to the basic units to indicate the value (multiple or submultiple)of the unit.For example,when the prefix kilo- is added to the unit meter,it becomes kilometer,which has a value of _____ meters.
A) 1000
B) ​100
C) ​10
D) ​.010

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The prefix kilo- indicates a multiple of 1000. Therefore, a kilometer is 1000 meters.

The Metric System Adds Prefixes to the Basic Units to Indicate