Question

arrange the following units in order from smallest to greatest: centimeter, kilometer, meter, millimeter
a. meter, centimeter, kilometer, millimeter
b. kilometer, meter, centimeter, millimeter
c. millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer
d. millimeter, meter, centimeter, kilometer

Explanation:

Identify the metric units and their values in meters

Using the Measurement Systems knowledge point

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Order the units from smallest to greatest

$$ 0.001\text{ m} < 0.01\text{ m} < 1\text{ m} < 1000\text{ m} $$

$$ \text{millimeter} < \text{centimeter} < \text{meter} < \text{kilometer} $$

Match with the given options

$$ \text{Option c: millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer} $$

Answer:

• a. meter, centimeter, kilometer, millimeter
• b. kilometer, meter, centimeter, millimeter
• c. millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer (Correct answer)
• d. millimeter, meter, centimeter, kilometer