Understanding Length
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Length measures the distance between two points. In the metric system, the base unit is the meter. Common subunits include centimeters and millimeters. For example, 1 meter = 100 centimeters = 1000 millimeters.
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How many centimeters are there in 1 meter?
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Intermediate
Teenager Scenario - How many centimeters?
You are measuring the height of a basketball hoop, and it is 3.05 meters high. How many centimeters is that?
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If a pencil is 7.5 centimeters long, how many millimeters is that?
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If a car travels 5 miles, how many feet has it traveled?
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