A common race is a 5 K race, where runners travel 5 kilometers. Is it more appropriate to report the distance as 5 kilometers or \( 5 \times 10^{6} \) millimeters? Explain your reasoning.

Quale unità di misura useresti per misurare l'altezza di una lampada: pollici o piedi?

9. Consider the daily life of an Ancient Indian using the numeral system described in the Bakhshali Manuscript. How might these numerals be used in trade or other practical applications?

If you're in traffic, what must you be certain of when crossing railroad tracks? a) That you can clear the tracks with at least two car lengths to ensure you don't get stuck over the tracks b) That you can clear the tracks with at least one car length to ensure you don't get stuck over the tracks c) That you can clear the tracks with at least four car lengths to ensure you don't get stuck over the tracks

Why should you wait instead of starting to move forward when the gates start moving up? a) Your car could stall b) You could hit the gates d) You could get rear-ended d) There could be another train coming

What household items weigh 100 grams?