Measurement

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What is measurement?

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Measurement is the process of determining the size, length, or amount of something using standard units.

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What unit is commonly used to measure length?

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Inches, feet, and centimeters are common units used to measure length.

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How many inches are in one foot?

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There are 12 inches in one foot.

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What tool would you use to measure the length of a pencil?

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You would use a ruler to measure the length of a pencil.

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What is the length of a standard paper clip?

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A standard paper clip is usually about 1 inch long.

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

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You would use feet to measure the height of a door.

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How long is a toy car that measures 2 inches?

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The toy car is 2 inches long.

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What is the purpose of a ruler?

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A ruler is used to measure length or distance.

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What is the difference between inches and yards?

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Inches are smaller units of measurement than yards; there are 36 inches in a yard.

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If a pencil is 8 inches long, how many feet is that?

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8 inches is \/ 12 = 0.67 feet.