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What is a centimeter (cm)?

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

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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What is a meter (m)?

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A meter (m) is a unit of length in the metric system. It is the base unit of length and is equal to 100 centimeters.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

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When would you use centimeters (cm) to measure?

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You would use centimeters to measure small objects, like a pencil or a book.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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When would you use meters (m) to measure?

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You would use meters to measure larger objects, like a car or a room.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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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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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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If a pencil is 15 cm long, is that a long or short measurement?

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15 cm is considered a short measurement.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

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If a room is 5 m long, is that a long or short measurement?

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5 m is considered a long measurement.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

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Which is longer: 1 m or 100 cm?

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1 m and 100 cm are the same length.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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What would you use to measure the height of a door?

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You would use meters (m) to measure the height of a door.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What would you use to measure the length of a paperclip?

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You would use centimeters (cm) to measure the length of a paperclip.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1