Measuring Length Metric

Which device would you use to measure a paperclip?

• Ruler

• Trundle wheel

• Odometer

Which units would you use to measure the length of an ant?

• metres

• kilometres

• centimetres

• millimetres

Which units would you use to measure the length of a discus throw?

• millimetres

• centimetres

• metres

• kilometres

Which units would you use to measure the distance of your house to school?

• metres

• kilometres

• millimetres

• centimetres

The metric unit of measurement for length is:

• gram

• liter

• meter

How tall is the classroom door?

• 3 centimetes

• 3 meters

About how many inches long is the blue line?

About how many centimeters long is the blue line?

• 23 inches; 9 centimeters

• 12 inches; 1 foot

• 9 inches; 23 centimeters

Which units would you use to measure the length of your bedroom?

• kilometres

• metres

• centimetres

• millimetres

Which units would you use to measure the length of a mobile phone?

• metres

• kilometres

• centimetres

• millimetres

Which units would you use to measure the length of a book?

• metres

• centimetres

• kilometres

• millimetres