3rd Area Flashcard - count the squares

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What is area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape, measured in square units.

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How do you find the area of a shape?

Back

To find the area, count the number of square units that fit inside the shape.

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What is a square unit?

Back

A square unit is a unit of measure for area, represented as a square with sides of one unit length.

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If a shape covers 5 square units, what is its area?

Back

The area of the shape is 5.

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If a shape covers 7 square units, what is its area?

Back

The area of the shape is 7.

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What is the area of a shape that covers 8 square units?

Back

The area of the shape is 8.

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How many square units are in a shape that covers 6 square units?

Back

The area of the shape is 6.

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What does it mean to 'count the squares'?

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'Count the squares' means to count how many full square units fit inside a shape to determine its area.

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Can a shape have an area of 0?

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Yes, a shape can have an area of 0 if it does not cover any space.

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What is the area of a rectangle that is 3 units long and 2 units wide?

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The area is 6 square units (3 x 2 = 6).