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Measuring Length

A worksheet for 2nd graders to practice measuring length using various units and tools.

Grade 2 Science Units and MeasurementUnits of Length
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Measuring Length

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use your knowledge of measuring length.

1. Which tool would you use to measure the length of your pencil?

a

Scale

b

Ruler

c

Clock

d

Thermometer

2. The standard unit for measuring shorter lengths in the metric system is the  .

3. One meter is equal to   centimeters.

4. A classroom door is usually measured in centimeters.

T

True

F

False

5. You would use a measuring tape to find the length of a football field.

T

True

F

False

6. Look at the ruler below. What is the length of the shaded part?

Illustration of a ruler

7. Circle the item that is usually longer:

Your shoe

Your classroom

A crayon

A school bus