Measuring lines (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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When should you measure lines in your exam?
When should you measure lines in your exam?
Only when told diagram is accurate
What is the first step when measuring a line?
What is the first step when measuring a line?
Line up the zero mark at the start
How accurately should you measure lines?
How accurately should you measure lines?
To the nearest millimetre
What must you always include with your measurement?
What must you always include with your measurement?
Units (mm or cm)
How many millimetres equal 1 centimetre?
How many millimetres equal 1 centimetre?
10 mm
What is 35 mm written in centimetres?
What is 35 mm written in centimetres?
3.5 cm
What type of pencil should you use when drawing lines?
What type of pencil should you use when drawing lines?
A sharp pencil
What does estimating mean?
What does estimating mean?
Using known measures to find unknown
What is the approximate height of an average adult?
What is the approximate height of an average adult?
1.8 metres
A cliff is 4 times a person's height ( m). What is ?
A cliff is 4 times a person's height ( m). What is ?
7.2 m
Where should you never start measuring from?
Where should you never start measuring from?
The 1 cm mark
Why must you keep your ruler steady when measuring?
Why must you keep your ruler steady when measuring?
Movement causes inaccurate measures