ParaPro Geometry and Measurement 3

Question 1

A paraprofessional is helping students identify angles. An angle that measures less than 90° is called:

Accepted Answer

Acute

Answer

An acute angle measures between 0° and 90°, making it smaller than a right angle.

Question 2

If a rectangle has an area of 48 square inches and a width of 6 inches, what is its length?

Accepted Answer

8 inches

Answer

Area = length × width, so length = area ÷ width = 48 ÷ 6 = 8 inches.

Question 3

Which unit of measurement would be most appropriate for measuring the distance between two cities?

Accepted Answer

Miles

Answer

Miles (or kilometers) are the appropriate unit for measuring long distances between cities.

Question 4

A circle has a diameter of 14 cm. What is its radius?

Accepted Answer

7 cm

Answer

The radius is half the diameter, so radius = 14 ÷ 2 = 7 cm.

Question 5

How many square feet are in 1 square yard?

Accepted Answer

9 square feet

Answer

Since 1 yard = 3 feet, 1 square yard = 3 × 3 = 9 square feet.

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