Mile

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the international mile definition?Exactly 1,609.344 meters
2. What is the origin of statute mile?Standardized in England, based on 8 furlongs or 5,280 feet
3. What is a mile and how long is it?A mile is a unit of length used to measure distance. It equals 5,280 feet, or 1,760 yards, and is about 1,609 meters.
4. Where did the mile come from?The mile started in medieval England and was based on eight furlongs. It also has roots in the Roman "mille passus," meaning a thousand paces.

British Imperial System: A system of weights and measures originating in Britain, including units like the mile and pound.
United States Customary Units: The system of measurement used in the U.S., largely based on British imperial units.
International System of Units (SI): The modern form of the metric system, the most widely used system of measurement globally.
Nautical Mile: A unit of length used in maritime and air navigation, slightly longer than a statute mile.