Area vs. Perimeter

Front

What is the difference between area and perimeter?

Back

Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around a shape.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (length + width).

Front

What is the amount of space inside an object called?

Back

Area.

Front

If a field is fenced, which measurement is needed to determine the length of the fence?

Back

Perimeter.

Front

How do you find the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height.

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a triangle?

Back

Perimeter = side1 + side2 + side3.

Front

What unit is area measured in?

Back

Square units (e.g., square meters, square feet).

Front

What unit is perimeter measured in?

Back

Linear units (e.g., meters, feet).

Front

If a rectangular garden has a length of 10 meters and a width of 5 meters, what is its area?

Back

Area = 10 m × 5 m = 50 m².