Question

what is the person measuring?

the area of the tree
the circumference of the tree
the diameter of the tree
the radius of the tree

Explanation:

Identify the measurement action

The image shows a person wrapping a flexible measuring tape completely around the circular trunk of a tree.

Relate to geometric properties of a circle

Wrapping a tape around the outer boundary of a circular cross-section measures the perimeter of the circle, which is defined as the circumference.

Answer:

• The area of the tree
• The circumference of the tree (Correct answer)
• The diameter of the tree
• The radius of the tree