Measuring Length

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What is the MOST appropriate unit to measure the length of a football field?

  • Inches
  • Meters (correct)
  • Centimeters
  • Millimeters

When comparing the lengths of two objects, it is not necessary for both measurements to be in the same unit.

False (B)

What tool would you use to measure the length of a notebook in centimeters?

ruler

Length is a measure of how long an object is or the __________ between two points.

<p>distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

A table is 2 meters long. How many centimeters is this?

<p>200 cm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a pencil is 15 cm long and a pen is 0.2 meters long, the pencil is longer than the pen.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step you should take when measuring the length of an object?

<p>align the zero mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _______________ problem requires two operations to find the unknown length.

<p>two-step word</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sarah has two ribbons. One is 50 cm long, and the other is 1 meter long. What is the total length of both ribbons in centimeters?

<p>150 cm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A meter stick is BEST suited for measuring the length of a small button.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Length?

How long an object is or the distance between two points.

Units to measure length?

Meters (m) and centimeters (cm).

Measure length in meters?

Use a meter stick or tape measure to find the distance.

Measure length in centimeters?

Use a ruler or tape measure to find the distance.

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Correct way to measure?

Align the zero mark with one end and read the measurement at the other.

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How to compare lengths?

Make sure the units are same after that compare the numbers.

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Suitable measurement unit?

Meters for long objects, centimeters for short objects.

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Tools for measuring?

Rulers (cm), meter sticks (m), and tape measures (both).

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1-step word problems?

Requires a single step to find the unknown length.

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What are two-step word problems?

Solve problems involving two operations to find the unknown length.

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Study Notes

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  • Length measures an object's extent or the distance between two points.
  • Length is measured in meters (m) and centimeters (cm).
  • Meters are measured using a meter stick or tape measure.
  • Rulers or tape measures determine distances in centimeters.
  • Accurate measuring requires aligning the tool's zero mark and reading the measurement at the object's end.
  • Lengths are comparable once both measurements are in the same unit.
  • Object size dictates the unit of measure; use meters for longer objects and centimeters for shorter ones.
  • Measuring tools include rulers (cm), meter sticks (m), and tape measures (both).
  • Solving one-step word problems involves a single operation to find the length.
  • Two-step word problems require two operations to calculate the unknown length.

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