Choosing Measurement Tool

I want to measure how long a pencil is. What unit would I use?

• centimeters

• inches

• feet

How much water is in the graduated cylinder?

• 40 mL

• 35 ml

• 37 mL

• 38 mL

Which would be the best metric units to use to find the capacity of a bathtub?

• Kilograms

• Kilometers

• Liters

• Milliliters

Which tool would work best for measuring the length of an M&M?

• Measuring Tape

• Ruler

• Meter Stick

• Yard Stick

Which tool would work best for measuring a basketball?

• Ruler

• Measuring Tape

• Meter Stick

• Yard Stick

Samantha and Bill are having a beanbag throwing contest and need to measure each of their throws. Which would be the most appropriate tool to measure their throws?

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Which would be the best metric units to use to find the length of a football field?

• Kilograms

• Meters

• Liters

• Centimeters

Which would be the best metric units to use to find the mass of an adult person?

• kilograms

• kilometers

• grams

• liters

What tool would you use to measure a wall?

• ruler

• yard stick

• measuring cup

• scale

What tool would you use to measure a book shelf?

• scale

• ruler

• measuring tape

• measuring cup