LET'S CHECKI
Write T if the statement is true. If it is false, change the underlined word to make the
statement correct.
1. The standard unit of measurement of distance or length in metric system is miles,
2. Meterstick, tape measure, and sturdy rope are some of the standard tools in measuring
distance.
3. Yard, foot, and inch are units of measurement used in the metric system of measurement.
4. The measure of how far or near two points are from one another is called distance.
5. The metric system of measurement of distance is used only in the Philippines.
6. In science, distance should always be exact, measured accurately, and based on any unit of
measurement.
7. The English system of measurement is used by scientists throughout the world.
8. Using different units of measurement may lead to misunderstanding and confusion among
people.
9. Ten kilometers is equal to 1000 meters.
10. Speed can be calculated by multiplying the distance covered by an object in motion by the
amount of time it used to cover the distance.

1.False:The standard unit of measurement of distance or length in metric system is meter. Miles is the standard unit of measurement of distance or length in U.S. system. Metric system is also known as decimalised system in terms of measurement.

2.True

3.false:because all of those are in the english system

4.true

5.false:because not only in Philippines.

6.False:Distance is a measure for how far objects are. It is a quantitative measurement that needs to be always exact and measured accurately. ... Thus, stating that it can be measured base on any unit of measurement would be incorrect.

7.False:scientists throughout the word use the standard measurement system which is called International System of Units, or SI.

8.True

9. False:10 km to m conversion. A kilometer, or kilometre, is a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters, or about 0.621 miles. In most of the world, it is the most common unit for measuring distance between places.

10.True