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 would you use to measure the length of a pencil?

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Centimeters (cm) or inches.

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What is the standard unit for measuring length in the metric system?

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Meter (m).

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

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100 centimeters.

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What is the best unit to measure the height of a person?

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Feet or meters.

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

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A ruler or measuring tape.

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What is the approximate length of a standard paperclip?

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About 3.5 cm.

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If a book is 20 cm long, how many millimeters is that?

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200 millimeters.

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What is the best estimate for the length of a classroom?

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About 6 meters or 20 feet.

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How do you convert inches to centimeters?

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Multiply the number of inches by 2.54.