Measuring Distance

What is the length of the red line?

• 68 cm

• 6.8 cm

• 7 cm

• 7.2 cm

What is the length of the red line?

• 13 cm

• 13.2 cm

• 12.8 cm

• 12.5 cm

What is the length of the red line?

• 6.7 cm

• 6.9 cm

• 6.5 cm

• 7 cm

What is the definition of length?

• the amount of matter in an object

• the amount of space an object takes up

• the force of gravity on an object

• the distance from one point to another

How many millimeters are in a meter?

• 3 mm

• 10 mm

• 100 mm

• 1000 mm

Always include _________________ in your measurement.

• an accurate number

• a decimal to the tenths spot

• a label with the appropriate unit

• all of the above

Measurement are ______________________ observations.

• qualitative

• quantitative

Which of the following is a measurement for length using units appropriate for science class?

• 45.3 cm

• 1 1/2 inches

• 4 3/4 ounces

• 18.6 grams

What tool is used to measure length?

• Graduated cylinder

• Triple beam balance

• Meter stick

• Scale

How long is this nail?

• 7.0 centimeters
• 7.3 centimeters
• 7.3 millimeters
• 7.3 inches