Metric Units of Length Activity #41

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What is a centimeter?

Back

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

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What is a meter?

Back

A meter is the base unit of length in the metric system. It is approximately equal to 39.37 inches.

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What is a kilometer?

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A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 meters.

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What is the most reasonable measure for the length of a can of beans?

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10 Centimeters.

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What is the most reasonable measure for the length of a Ferris wheel?

Back

23 Meters.

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What is the most reasonable measure for the length of a key?

Back

5 Centimeters.

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What is the most reasonable measure for the length of a dog?

Back

60 Centimeters.

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What is the most reasonable measure for the height of a tree?

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5 Meters.

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

Back

There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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How many meters are in a kilometer?

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There are 1,000 meters in a kilometer.