Question

1 choose the correct unit for each measurement. then write your answer.
1a. the area of the surface of a table
1b. the perimeter of a fenced - in field
linear units
square units
cubic units

Explanation:

• For 1a: The area of a surface (like a table) measures the amount of space it covers in two - dimensions. Square units (such as square inches, square meters) are used to measure area because area is calculated by multiplying two linear (one - dimensional) measurements (length and width).
• For 1b: The perimeter of a fenced - in field measures the total length around the field. Linear units (such as inches, meters) are used for perimeter as it is a one - dimensional measurement (the sum of the lengths of the sides of the field).

Answer:

1a. square units
1b. linear units