Measurement Attributes in Real-Life Contexts

How would you measure the length of a table?

• Count the number of legs on the table to determine its length.

• Use a measuring tape or ruler to measure from end to end of the table.

• Use a thermometer to measure the length of a table.

• Estimate the length of the table by guessing.

What unit would you use to measure the weight of a banana?

• inches

• liters

• grams

• miles

In what unit would you measure the volume of a swimming pool?

• cubic meters (m³) or cubic feet (ft³)

• gallons (gal)

• square meters (m²)

• liters (L)

How would you measure the temperature of boiling water?

• Use a thermometer

• Ask someone else to measure

• Guess by touching the water

• Use a ruler

What attribute would you use to measure the brightness of a light bulb?

• volts

• watts

• lumens

• decibels

What unit would you use to measure the speed of a car?

• km/h or mph

• km/min

• m/s

• ft/h

How would you measure the area of a rectangular room?

• Length x Width

• Perimeter / Width

• Width x Height

• Area / Length

In what unit would you measure the time it takes to run a mile?

• minutes or seconds

• hours

• centimeters

• decibels

What attribute would you use to measure the capacity of a water bottle?

• height

• weight

• diameter

• volume

How would you measure the height of a tree?

• Climb the tree and estimate the height visually

• Count the number of leaves on the tree

• Ask the tree how tall it is

• Use a measuring tape or rangefinder to measure the distance from the base to the top of the tree.