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Measurement and Scientific Notation Quiz

#1

What is the purpose of scientific notation?

To represent large or small numbers in a concise format
Explanation

Concisely represent large or small numbers.

#2

Which of the following is an example of a measurement in scientific notation?

0.0025 kilograms
Explanation

0.0025kg expressed as 2.5 x 10^-3.

#3

Which of the following represents the number 0.0000078 in scientific notation?

7.8 x 10^-6
Explanation

Move decimal to achieve standard form.

#4

What is the metric prefix for 1,000,000?

Mega
Explanation

Prefix for million.

#5

What is the standard form of the number 6.72 x 10^5?

6720
Explanation

Convert from scientific notation to standard form.

#6

Express 0.000000000047 in scientific notation.

4.7 x 10^-11
Explanation

Shift decimal and adjust exponent.

#7

What does '1.2 x 10^3' represent in standard notation?

1200
Explanation

Represent 1200 with exponent 3.

#8

What is the purpose of the exponent in scientific notation?

To represent the order of magnitude
Explanation

Indicates order of magnitude.

#9

Express 5000 meters in scientific notation.

5 x 10^4
Explanation

Express as 5 multiplied by 10^4.

#10

What is the purpose of using scientific notation when working with very large or very small numbers?

To represent numbers accurately
Explanation

Accurate representation of large or small numbers.

#11

What is the exponent in the number 9.81 x 10^2?

2
Explanation

Exponent indicates number of zeros.

#12

What is the metric prefix for 0.001?

Milli
Explanation

Prefix for one thousandth.

#13

Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 4.5 x 10^4?

45000
Explanation

Convert exponent to decimal form.

#14

Express the number 0.000000045 in scientific notation.

45 x 10^-9
Explanation

Move decimal and adjust exponent.

#15

Which of the following numbers is the largest?

7.2 x 10^6
Explanation

Number with the highest exponent.

#16

Which of the following numbers is the smallest?

6.5 x 10^-6
Explanation

Number with the lowest exponent.

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