Final answer:
The most convenient metric units and prefixes for each measurement
Step-by-step explanation:
a. The diameter of a maple tree can be measured in meters. The most convenient metric unit and prefix to measure this would be kilometer (km) or hectometer (hm) as the diameter of a maple tree can range from a few meters to tens of meters.
b. The diameter of a human hair is extremely small and can be measured in millimeters. The most convenient metric unit and prefix to measure this would be millimeter (mm).
c. The length of a fingernail is also small and can be measured in centimeters. The most convenient metric unit and prefix to measure this would be centimeter (cm).
d. The time necessary to blink your eye is very short. The most convenient metric unit to measure this would be seconds (s).
e. The mass of gasoline in your car can be measured in kilograms. The most convenient metric unit and prefix to measure this would be kilogram (kg) or metric ton (t), depending on the quantity of gasoline.
f. The mass of concrete to pave a parking lot can be measured in metric tons. The most convenient metric unit and prefix to measure this would be metric ton (t) or kiloton (kt).
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