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Kilometres and Metres Conversion

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Kilometres and Metres Conversion

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📏 Part 1: Basic Conversions

Remember: 1 kilometre = 1,000 metres

1. Convert these kilometres to metres:

a) 2 km = _________ metres

b) 5 km = _________ metres

c) 3.5 km = _________ metres

2. Convert these metres to kilometres:

a) 4,000 metres = _________ km

b) 7,500 metres = _________ km

c) 2,250 metres = _________ km

3. Which distance is longer? Circle your answer:

3 km or 2,800 metres

1.5 km or 1,600 metres

850 metres or 1 km

➕ Part 2: Adding and Subtracting Different Units

4. A runner runs 2 kilometres, then runs another 750 metres. How far has the runner run in total?

Estimate first: About _________ km

Exact answer: _________

5. A cyclist travels 4.2 km to the shops, then cycles 1,300 metres to the park. What is the total distance travelled?

Estimate first: About _________ km

Exact answer: _________

6. The distance from school to the library is 3 km. If you have already walked 1,250 metres, how much further do you need to walk?

Estimate first: About _________ metres

Exact answer: _________

🚴 Part 3: Real-Life Problem Solving

7. Emma is planning a bike ride. She wants to cycle 2.5 km to the park, then 850 metres around the park, and finally 1.8 km home. How far will she cycle altogether?

My estimate: About _________ km

Total distance: _________

8. A school sports day track is 400 metres long. How many times would you need to run around the track to cover a distance of 2 kilometres?

Answer: _________ times around the track

9. Explain your thinking: Why is it helpful to estimate before calculating when solving measurement problems?

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