2nd Grade Measurement Flashcard

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What is the length of Sam's pencil if it is 8 inches long and Maria's pencil is 5 inches long? How much longer is Sam's pencil than Maria's?

Back

Sam's pencil is 8 inches long, and it is 3 inches longer than Maria's pencil.

Front

What tool is commonly used to measure the length of objects in real life?

Back

A tape measure is commonly used to measure the length of objects.

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If a rose is 12 inches long and a tulip is 18 inches long, how much longer is the tulip than the rose?

Back

The tulip is 6 inches longer than the rose.

Front

Which unit of measurement is longer: a centimeter or an inch?

Back

An inch is longer than a centimeter.

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How many inches are there in one foot?

Back

There are 12 inches in one foot.

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What is the definition of an inch?

Back

An inch is a unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 1/12 of a foot.

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What is the definition of a foot?

Back

A foot is a unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 12 inches.

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How do you convert inches to feet?

Back

To convert inches to feet, divide the number of inches by 12.

Front

What is the purpose of a ruler?

Back

A ruler is a tool used to measure length or distance.

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What is the relationship between centimeters and inches?

Back

1 inch is approximately equal to 2.54 centimeters.