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:

Analyze the visual representation

The image shows a person holding a measuring tape straight across the circular cross-section of a log (tree trunk), passing directly through the center from one edge to the opposite edge.

Identify the geometric term

A straight line segment that passes through the center of a circle and whose endpoints lie on the circle represents the diameter.

Answer:

• The area of the tree
• The circumference of the tree</mcq-correct>
• The diameter of the tree (Correct answer)

<mcq-option>The radius of the tree