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Units and conversions challenge.

Keep barrels, tonnes, troy ounces and energy units from getting mixed up. Every answer includes a short explanation.

Question 1 of 5

Answers and explanations.

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  1. How many kilograms are in one metric tonne?

    Choices: 1,000 · 100 · 2,000

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    1,000. One metric tonne equals exactly 1,000 kilograms.

  2. Is a troy ounce the same weight as an ordinary ounce?

    Choices: Yes · No

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    No. No. A troy ounce is about 31.1035 grams; an ordinary avoirdupois ounce is about 28.35 grams.

  3. What does MMBtu measure?

    Choices: Energy · Distance · Purity

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    Energy. MMBtu means one million British thermal units and is used as an energy unit, including for natural gas.

  4. Is an oil barrel a unit of volume or weight?

    Choices: Volume · Weight

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    Volume. An oil barrel is a volume of 42 US gallons. Its weight depends on the density of the liquid inside.

  5. Changing dollars into euros changes which part of a quote?

    Choices: The currency expression · The physical amount in a tonne · The observation date

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    The currency expression. Currency conversion changes how the value is expressed; it does not change the physical quantity.

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