1.   Write the unit of length that you would use to measure the height of a desk.
    A. kilometer B. centimeter
    C. meter D. millimeter
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  2.   An average human heart weighs 310 grams. How many kilograms is this?
    A. 0.31 B. 0.031
    C. 3.1 D. 31
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  3.   In 1999, the first nonstop trip around the world in a hot air balloon was made. The balloon reached a height of 43,000 feet. Approximately how many miles is this?
    A. 7 B. 43
    C. 8 D. 10
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  4.   7,000 lb = _____ T
    A. B.
    C. 3 D. 2
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  5.   15 lb = ______ oz
    A. 3,000 B. 30
    C. 240 D. 60
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  6.   Theo is reorganizing his room. What unit of length should he use to measure the furniture in his room?
    A. meter B. centimeter
    C. kilometer D. millimeter
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  7.   The amount of a water a thimble can hold would best be measured by _____.
    A. milliliters B. liters
    C. grams D. kilograms
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  8.   A set of encyclopedias would best be measured by ______.
    A. milligrams B. kilograms
    C. grams D. liters
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  9.   How do you change from milligrams to grams?
    A. Divide by 100. B. Multiply by 1,000.
    C. Divide by 1,000. D. Multiply by 100.
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  10.   One mile equals ___________.
    A. 1,280 feet or 4,960 yards B. 1,760 feet or 5,280 yards
    C. 4,960 feet or 1,280 yards D. 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards
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  11.   Subtract 2 hour 11 minutes from 12 hours 3 minutes.
    A. 9 hours 8 minutes B. 10 hours 8 minutes
    C. 9 hours 52 minutes D. 10 hours 52 minutes
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  12.   You are trying to decrease the time it takes you to get ready in the morning. Yesterday it took you 1 hour 5 minutes 16 seconds. Today it took you 47 minutes 54 seconds. How much faster were you today than yesterday?
    A. 1 hour 52 minutes 70 seconds B. 18 minutes 16 seconds
    C. 1 hour 53 minutes 10 seconds D. 17 minutes 22 seconds
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