Math - Measurements

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What is a measurement?

Back

A measurement is a way to find out how long, wide, or heavy something is.

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What unit is used to measure length in inches?

Back

Inches are a unit of length used to measure small distances.

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How many inches are in a foot?

Back

There are 12 inches in a foot.

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What is a yard?

Back

A yard is a unit of length equal to 3 feet.

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What tool do you use to measure short lengths?

Back

A ruler is used to measure short lengths.

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What tool do you use to measure longer distances?

Back

A measuring tape is used to measure longer distances.

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What is the metric unit for measuring length?

Back

The metric unit for measuring length is centimeters (cm) and meters (m).

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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 is the purpose of a scale?

Back

A scale is used to measure weight.

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What is the difference between length and width?

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Length is how long something is, while width is how wide it is.