Question

circle the tool you would use to measure each object.

1. the length of a turtle

1 cm cube 10 cm ruler meter stick measuring tape

1. the length around a soccer ball

1 cm cube 10 cm ruler meter stick measuring tape

1. the length of a fly

1 cm cube 10 cm ruler meter stick measuring tape

1. the length of a skateboard

1 cm cube 10 cm ruler meter stick measuring tape

Explanation:

• For the length of a turtle: A \(10\) cm ruler is too short as turtles are usually longer than \(10\) cm. A \(1\) cm cube is for volume measurement. A measuring tape is more flexible but a meter - stick (\(100\) cm) is a common and appropriate tool for measuring the length of a turtle (which is usually less than a meter).
• For the length around a soccer ball (circumference): A \(1\) cm cube is for volume. A \(10\) cm ruler is too short. A meter - stick is rigid. A measuring tape can be wrapped around the soccer ball to measure its circumference.
• For the length of a fly: A fly is very small. A \(10\) cm ruler, meter - stick, and measuring tape are too large in scale. A \(1\) cm cube can be used as a reference for very small lengths (by comparing the fly's length to the cube's edge).
• For the length of a skateboard: A \(1\) cm cube is for volume. A \(10\) cm ruler is too short. A measuring tape is more for flexible measurements. A meter - stick (\(100\) cm) is a suitable tool as skateboard lengths are typically around \(70 - 90\) cm.

Answer:

1. meter stick
2. measuring tape
3. 1 cm cube
4. meter stick