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Front

What is a centimeter (cm)?

Back

A centimeter (cm) is a unit of measurement that is equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is used to measure small lengths.

Front

What is a meter (m)?

Back

A meter (m) is a unit of measurement that is used to measure larger lengths. It is equal to 100 centimeters.

Front

When would you use centimeters instead of meters?

Back

You would use centimeters to measure short or small objects, like a pencil or a book.

Front

When would you use meters instead of centimeters?

Back

You would use meters to measure longer distances, like the height of a person or the length of a room.

Front

How many centimeters are in one meter?

Back

There are 100 centimeters in one meter.

Front

Which is longer: 1 meter or 100 centimeters?

Back

They are the same length; 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters.

Front

What body part can help you estimate centimeters?

Back

You can use your finger to estimate centimeters.

Front

What body part can help you estimate meters?

Back

You can use your stride or step to estimate meters.

Front

If something is 50 cm long, how long is it in meters?

Back

It is 0.5 meters long.

Front

If a room is 3 meters long, how many centimeters is that?

Back

It is 300 centimeters long.