Answers: Chapter 7
Measurement
Comprehension Questions
- What happened in Canada in the mid 1970’s?
Answer: Canada officially adopted the metric system.
2. What measurement system do Canadians use when they announce a new baby’s birth to family and friends?
Answer: To announce the arrival of a new baby, Canadians will convert the baby’s length to inches and the weight to pounds. This is the imperial system of measurement.
3. In Canada, why is butter sold in the unusual amount of 453.59 grams?
Answer: Butter is sold in this amount in Canada because it is the exact conversion of 1 pound.
4. According to the writer, are inches or centimeters easier to calculate? Why?
Answer: Centimeters are easier to calculate because they do not have fractions.
5. Why does the writer suggest that Canadians use the metric system when driving a car?
Answer: When driving a car, all the information is given to the driver in metric. The gages in the car and the signs on the road are all reported in metric.
6. Why does the writer think that Canada is still using the imperial system?
Answer: Canada has close ties and much trade with the USA, so they need to have a common measurement system.
7. Have you had any difficulties with measuring things in Canada?
Answer: Answers may vary.
