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The unit of length is the meter. We often
use the centimeter and millimeter in biology to measure objects
smaller than a meter. Below is a portion of a meter stick that shows
200 millimeters.
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How many centimeters are in 10 millimeters?
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Use a metric ruler or meter stick to measure the objects listed
below. Express each in units of millimeters, centimeters and meters.
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Length in Millimeters |
Length in Centimeters |
Length in Meters |
| Arm length |
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| Hand width |
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| Width of little finger |
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| Height |
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| Shoe length |
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| Thickness of a dime |
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| Circumference of your head (hint) |
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