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What are some of the most important things to know about the metric system?
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1. The metric system is a decimal-based system of measurement that uses base 10, which means it’s based on powers of ten.
2. The metric system has been around since the late 1700s and was originally developed in France.
3. It’s used for measuring distance, weight, volume, area, and speed.
4. The basic units of measure are the meter (m), liter (L), kilogram (kg), and second (s).
5. There are also derived units such as the hectare (ha) for land area and the kelvin (K) for temperature.