what is basic unit of volume in the metric system

Question

a. kilo

 

b. millimeter

 

c. decimeter

 

d. centimeter

 

 

Answer 1

Is not the cubic centimeter = cm^3 the same as a milliliter?

a cubic centimeter of water weighs 1 gram.

1000 milliliters weight 1 kilgram.

that is what they stress in the medical field.

Perhaps they mean centimeter being the volume measurement most often used?
because fluid volume for shots is measured in cm^3 or milliliters.
Called "how many CC's is that injection, doctor"?

Answer 2

The basic unit of volume is cubic meters (m³).

Answer 3

In the metric system, the basic unit for volume is the liter.  However, volume can also be measured in cubic length units like cm^3.  So, none of the choices given were correct.