Measuring Length in Centimeters

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What is a centimeter?

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A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to one hundredth of a meter.

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

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There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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What tool do we use to measure length in centimeters?

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We use a ruler or a measuring tape to measure length in centimeters.

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If a carrot is 9 cm long, how long is it in centimeters?

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9 cm.

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What is the length of a paper clip if it measures 4 cm?

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The paper clip is 4 cm long.

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Which is longer: 7 cm or 8 cm?

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8 cm is longer than 7 cm.

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If you have a ribbon that is 6 cm and another that is 7 cm, which one is shorter?

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The ribbon that is 6 cm is shorter.

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How do you compare lengths?

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You can compare lengths by measuring them and seeing which one has a greater number of centimeters.

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What is the shortest length: 3 cm, 4 cm, or 5 cm?

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3 cm is the shortest length.

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If a green ribbon is shorter than a red ribbon, what can we say about their lengths?

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The green ribbon has fewer centimeters than the red ribbon.