Write the abbreviation for the base unit of each of these quantities in the metric system

mass: _______

time: _______

length: ______

volume: ______

1. Give the name or the abbreviation for each metric unit listed. State the property that it measures.

Name of Unit Abbreviation Property Measured

___ L ___

centimeter ___ ___

___ km ___

___ mg ___

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Suppose the 3 fundamental standards of the metric system were length, density, and time rather than length, mass, and time. The standard of density in this system is to be defined as that of water. What considerations about water would you need to address to make sure that the standard of density is as accurate as possible?