Students in a class are measuring balls rolling down ramps. The classroom has some measuring sticks with centimeter markings and some with inch markings. The teacher tells the class to use the measuring sticks with centimeter markings.
Why would the teacher make a decision like this?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)
A
If students use different units, some will get incorrect results.

(Choice B)
B
Centimeters are better for measuring distance than inches.

(Choice C)
C
Centimeters and inches measure different quantities.

(Choice D)
D
It is easier to compare measurements when using the same units.