Measurement-Length

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What is a ruler used for?

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A ruler is a tool used to measure the length of objects.

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What is a measuring tape?

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A measuring tape is a flexible tool used to measure longer distances or around objects.

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What unit is longer: inches or centimeters?

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Centimeters are longer than inches.

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How many inches are in one foot?

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There are 12 inches in one foot.

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What tool would you use to measure the length of a pencil?

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You would use a ruler to measure the length of a pencil.

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What is the length of a standard pencil?

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A standard pencil is usually about 7 to 8 inches long.

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What is a yardstick?

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A yardstick is a tool that measures 3 feet or 36 inches.

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What tool would you use to measure the length of a classroom?

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You would use a tape measure or a yardstick to measure the length of a classroom.

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What is the purpose of measuring length?

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Measuring length helps us know how long or short something is.

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What is the difference between length and width?

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Length is how long something is, while width is how wide it is.