Compare Lengths Using Metric Units

Choose the most appropriate unit of measure for the length of a cat.

• mm

• cm

• m

• km

Choose the most appropriate unit of measure for the distance traveled by an airplane.

• mm

• dm

• m

• km

Choose the most appropriate unit of measure for the length of a shoe.

• mm

• cm

• m

• km

Which unit would you use to measure the distance between two cities?

• millimeters

• centimeters

• meters

• kilometers

Which unit would you use to measure the length of your arm?

• millimeters

• centimeters

• meters

• kilometers

Which unit would you use to measure the length of an ant?

• millimeters

• centimeters

• meters

• kilometers

Which is the most reasonable measure for the distance between Sydney and London?

• 16,983 millimeters

• 16,983 centimeters

• 16,983 meters

• 16,983 kilometers

Which is the most reasonable measure for the diameter of a basketball?

• 24 millimeters

• 24 centimeters

• 24 meters

• 24 kilometers

Which is the most reasonable measure for the height of a fridge?

• 1.5 millimeters

• 1.5 centimeters

• 1.5 meters

• 1.5 kilometers

Which unit would you use to measure the height of a building?

• millimeters

• centimeters

• meters

• kilometers