Ell

Marble is the metamorphic rock.  What is the parent rock? 

• sandstone

• limestone

• granite

• shale

What is the unit of measurement called 'ell' traditionally used for?

• Length

• Mass

• Time

• Temperature

In historical contexts, how long is an 'ell' typically considered to be?

• Approximately 45 inches

• Approximately 36 inches

• Approximately 60 inches

• Approximately 72 inches

Which of the following is a scientific concept related to the term 'ell'?

• Elliptical orbits

• Elliptical galaxies

• Elliptical polarization

• None of the above

In which field of science might the term 'ell' be used in a historical context?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Physics

• None of the above

The term 'ell' is most closely associated with which of the following?

• A unit of length

• A type of energy

• A form of matter

• A chemical element

Which of the following best describes the historical use of an 'ell'?

• A unit of length used in tailoring

• A unit of mass used in chemistry

• A unit of time used in physics

• A unit of temperature used in meteorology

In which of the following countries was the 'ell' historically used as a unit of measurement?

• England

• France

• Germany

• All of the above

What is the modern equivalent of an 'ell' in the metric system?

• 1.143 meters

• 0.914 meters

• 1.828 meters

• 2.743 meters

Which of the following statements about the 'ell' is true?

• It is still widely used today

• It was primarily used in the textile industry

• It is a unit of mass

• It is a unit of temperature