Measuring Length

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What is length?

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Length is a measure of how long something is. It tells us the distance from one end of an object to the other.

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What unit do we use to measure small lengths?

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Inches are often used to measure small lengths, like the length of a pencil.

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What is a ruler used for?

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A ruler is a tool used to measure length in inches or centimeters.

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What is a yardstick?

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A yardstick is a measuring tool that is 3 feet long, used to measure longer lengths.

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How many inches are in a foot?

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There are 12 inches in a foot.

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What is the best tool to measure the length of a room?

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A tape measure is the best tool to measure the length of a room.

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What is the length of a standard piece of paper?

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A standard piece of paper is usually 11 inches long.

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What is a meter?

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A meter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to about 39.37 inches.

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What object is about 1 foot long?

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A ruler is about 1 foot long.

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What is the length of a standard pencil?

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A standard pencil is usually about 7 inches long.