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Measurement is the process of finding the size or quantity of ______.
Measurement is the process of finding the size or quantity of ______.
something
A fixed quantity that is used as a standard of measurement is called a ______.
A fixed quantity that is used as a standard of measurement is called a ______.
unit
The length between the tip of the thumb and tip of the little finger of a fully opened palm is called a ______.
The length between the tip of the thumb and tip of the little finger of a fully opened palm is called a ______.
hand span
The length between the tip of middle finger and elbow is called a ______.
The length between the tip of middle finger and elbow is called a ______.
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A fathom is the length of ______ arms.
A fathom is the length of ______ arms.
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Study Notes
Measurement Concepts
- Measurement involves determining the size, quantity, or extent of an object or phenomenon.
- A fixed quantity serving as a standard for measurement is referred to as a "unit of measurement."
- The span between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully spread is known as a "handspan."
- The length from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow is called an "ell."
- A fathom is defined as the length of two arms extended; commonly used for measuring water depth, equal to approximately six feet.
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