Basic Area Flashcard

Front

What is area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape, measured in square units.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

Back

To calculate the area of a rectangle, multiply its length by its width (Area = Length × Width).

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 5 yards and a width of 10 yards, what is its area?

Back

50 square yards.

Front

What is the area of a square with sides measuring 4 cm?

Back

16 cm² (Area = Side × Side).

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Area is measured in square units, such as square meters (m²), square feet (ft²), or square inches (in²).

Front

If a shape has an area of 24 square feet, what could be its dimensions?

Back

Possible dimensions could be 4 ft by 6 ft.

Front

What is the area of a triangle?

Back

The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 × Base × Height.

Front

If a triangle has a base of 8 inches and a height of 5 inches, what is its area?

Back

20 square inches.

Front

What is the area of a shape with a length of 7 cm and a width of 3 cm?

Back

21 cm².

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 36 square meters, what could be its possible dimensions?

Back

Possible dimensions could be 6 m by 6 m, 4 m by 9 m, or 3 m by 12 m.