Measuring Distance
A Grade 3 science worksheet focusing on understanding and measuring units of distance using appropriate tools.
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Measuring Distance
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the ruler image to help you answer some questions.
1. The amount of space between two points is called .
2. We use tools like a ruler or a to measure distance.
3. A small unit of distance is a , and a larger unit is a meter.
1. A centimeter is longer than a meter.
True
False
2. We can use a ruler to measure the length of a pencil.
True
False
1. Which unit would you use to measure the length of your classroom?
centimeter
meter
millimeter
kilometer
2. What tool would you use to measure the distance from your house to school?
ruler
measuring tape
thermometer
scale
1. Look at the ruler above. How many centimeters long is it?
2. Name two things in your classroom that you would measure using meters.
Match the unit of measurement to what it would best measure.
1. Centimeter
a. Length of a book
2. Meter
b. Distance between cities
3. Kilometer
c. Height of a tree