Measurement

Front

What is measurement?

Back

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

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure length in the United States?

Back

Inches and feet are commonly used to measure length in the United States.

Front

How many inches are in a foot?

Back

There are 12 inches in a foot.

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What is the smallest unit of length commonly used?

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The smallest unit of length commonly used is an inch.

Front

Which is longer: 1 foot or 1 meter?

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1 meter is longer than 1 foot.

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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?

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A tape measure is used to measure longer distances.

Front

If a pencil is 6 inches long, how many inches is it if you measure it with a ruler?

Back

It is still 6 inches long.

Front

What is the purpose of measuring?

Back

The purpose of measuring is to find out how big, long, or heavy something is.

Front

If a car is 12 feet long, how many inches long is it?

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The car is 144 inches long (12 feet x 12 inches per foot).