Measurement Conversion and Archaeological Context

An archaeologist discovers a mummy and needs to choose a shipping crate measured in feet. The video explains how to convert the mummy's length from centimeters to inches and then to feet using conversion tables. It highlights the differences between the metric and U.S. customary systems and provides a step-by-step guide to ensure the correct crate size is selected. The archaeologist ultimately chooses a 7-foot crate. Additional resources for measurement conversions are suggested.

What was the archaeologist's significant discovery?

• A rare gemstone

• A lost city

• A dinosaur fossil

• An ancient mummy

Why does the archaeologist need to convert the mummy's length?

• To fit it into a museum display

• To ensure it fits in a shipping crate

• To sell it to a collector

• To compare it with other mummies

Which measurement system is primarily used in the United States?

• Imperial system

• International system

• Customary system

• Metric system

What is the primary measurement system used worldwide?

• Metric system

• Customary system

• Imperial system

• Local system

What can lead to miscommunication in measurements?

• Using a calculator

• Using the same system

• Using a ruler

• Using different systems

What tool is used to convert between different measurement systems?

• Calculator

• Conversion table

• Ruler

• Graph

What is the purpose of a conversion table?

• To measure length

• To provide conversion ratios

• To calculate weight

• To estimate volume

What is the first step in converting centimeters to inches?

• Estimate the length

• Use a calculator

• Write the measurement as a ratio

• Multiply by a random number

How many inches is the mummy after conversion?

• 65 inches

• 80 inches

• 71 inches

• 75 inches

What is the length of the mummy in centimeters?

• 150.34 cm

• 160.34 cm

• 170.34 cm

• 180.34 cm