Which of the following are the basic units of measurement in the metric system? (Select all that apply.)
a. Meter
b. Teaspoon
c. Liter
d. Tablespoon
e. Gram
A, C, E
The basic units of measurement in the metric system are the meter (length), liter (volume), and gram (weight). Household measures include drops, teaspoons, tablespoons, and cups for volume and pints and quarts for weight.
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